66. A Stance

ZEDKIEL.

I look down at her, but I don’t react. As much as I want to know what she’s done with Evangeline, I refuse to entertain her.

Reacting as I normally would, will only harm Evangeline.

“You like me better, don’t you?” She whispers, running her hand up my arm.

“Don’t get ahead of yourself.” I say calmly as she squeezes my biceps.

It was taking a lot for me to not lose my cool and demand for her to bring

Evangeline back because I know she won’t and it will only make matters worse, and the last thing I need is for her to react in front of everyone.

“So… you are saying that Prince Zedkiel is the rightful King simply because he’s a hybrid? Forgive me, your majesty, but you could have simply bedded a vampire woman for this child. It’s not enough.”

Darvin sneers.

He’s a fucking asshole of an Alpha. Each word that leaves his mouth is angering me more and more.

I clench my jaw, and I realise that there is not enough proof to make them believe that anything Dad said refers to me… However, even if it hasn’t convinced them, it has opened my eyes to far more.

“His Lycan is the original one. He is Zerachiel! The Oracle herself confirmed this!” Dad states, his eyes flashing. 1

“Convenient that she is no longer around to attest to that.” Ragnar remarks lazily. 1

“And Zed has never mentioned his Lycan’s name.” Draven remarks, watching me with keen interest. “I’m certain his Lycan doesn’t even talk to him or maybe I’m just assuming.’

I frown. This is dragging out for far too long and with Evangeline in this form, I want to get out of here as soon as possible. “There isn’t any need for all of this. The Chamber of Truth never classed me as the rightful… king…”

Frowning, I trail off as I remember the entity from the Chamber.

His appearance…. His words…

“What?! Have you not got anything else to say?” Sinclair sneers. 1

My eyes flash as I glare at him coldly. ” You have already numbered your days.” I snarl. “I meant that the chamber never revealed me as king. It didn’t show any of us as the next king! So it comes down to this tournament. These tests are made to filter out the incapable from the capable correct? Then tell me, do you not have faith in the tests you have set? I’ll

participate… and not all of these tests are physical. Let’s see who has the mind and the ability to become a true leader.” I reply, prodding the side of my head.

all insecure?! If a few scared members of the fucking court and a useless Alpha

we should be afraid of! We have a war coming and everyone is far too fucking busy with this damn tournament! Someone tried to kill my woman! Someone fucking

over something that was meant to be the solution to select the finest king, but instead, it’s become a means of entertainment! When the

of our lives showing through, but we have a problem, and these fools are more

this goddess-forsaken tournament, if you so wish, but rest assured, I will demand an army when the

rings out, and it’s followed

murmurs ever

I look at her. She may appear to be my woman, but

sickens me that I let this woman go down on me… I had been so consumed with her beauty thinking

the fact is, that they are worlds apart and the one beside me is one that I don’t

that is of your blood, Prince Zedkiel.” Franco says calmly, but there’s a

I’m part vampire that it makes me the enemy, then think what you want … but remember even our

and I know he understands. How many times have we had traitors from our own

Alcazer asks. His rage

to show so

Yet you know I

sneers in my mind. ‘Hand control to

want to but if I want him to trust me…

‘Fine.’

I feel him surge forward. I’m not sure if it’s the smart thing to do, knowing

is not our mate.’

will not offend me.’ He says, I wish he wasn’t so damn cryptic.

seems to realise the change; the sky darkens a little,

He says, sneering

from the way that Dad is staring at me that they have seen the shift in my aura. Everyone has, there is an odd atmosphere in the sky, and everyone is watching us. Zerachiel places his hand on the stand and I can

can smell the fear in the

“You…”

not Zedkiel.”

says, his words don’t sound natural, as if forming them is not the

“Thanks.’ I frown.

touch me. I will kill anything or anyone that hurts my mate in any form… Even Zedkiel.” He says and I can feel his

worried I’ll hurt her, but the way he’s looking at her now, the emotions he is feeling, he’s filled with such resentment that I can feel

he’s not the one that is a

correct?” Dad

feel his heart thunder and I

us. Why did he keep this from me?

is growing, but not only from where you seek it. Choose your king wisely, because, in the end, this may be the start of our extinction. There are forces who will not wish to see the crown where it belongs… but you must rise

one dares speak. His gaze finally settles on Evangeline. Her heart is pounding, and her expression is surprisingly soft, but

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