74. His Bitterness

EVANGELINE.

I watch him with my heart racing, praying and hoping he agrees to shed some light on all that has happened.

He doesn’t respond to my coaxing for him to complete his unspoken sentence as he begins pacing on the other side of the river.

I have to try to fix this. We won’t get the chance to come here again and right now, Evelyn is screaming to be released. I’m struggling to hold her back, but my own determination is winning, for now.

“I will say nothing.” Raziel growls menacingly as he glares at us. “I made my move, my choice, and with it resigned myself to a life of emptiness on earth. Only when all comes to an end will I see some reprieve…

He looks towards the largest crack in the cave’s ceiling, the faint glimmer of the moon seeping through and I frown as I realise what it means.

He wants to see this world end…

“Fine… then tell me, how did this chamber become a place where all Lycans come to pay respect to you? You hate the Lycan’s correct?”

His huge head turns toward us, and he bares his teeth in what I think is a grin, but it looks nothing but terrifying. “Seeing them bow down and offer me their blood may seem to you like I enjoy it, but with every drop, it only strengthens the barriers that keep me here… I’m forced to tell them their future… by Him.”

The Eternal God.

“Then are you saying what you told Zedkiel was his future? Because no one sees you, those whom enter are given a vision, but Zedkiel’s was different, he saw you.” I murmur.

“Exactly, what you told me had nothing to do with my future. It sounded more like a warning…” Zedkiel trails off, and his frown deepens.

“A momentary lapse in judgement…” He replies.

Meaning he said something he now regrets?

“What was his actual vision if not what you told him?” I ask.

He glares at us when Zedkiel suddenly looks up. “Or did you tell me that to throw me off from becoming one with Evangeline?” He growls.

His power seems to grow, and he lets out a sinister growl. “Think what you want! I told you what I did… there is truth in it… but you are too much of a fool to see it! As for your future, I know nothing save death.” He sneers resentfully.

“Your bitterness comes from Selene’s abandonment… have you ever thought that she may simply be upset with you cursing her own daughter or for sentencing her creations to damnation?” Zedkiel asks icily.

I gasp when a tremendous roar fills the cave, the impact of his power almost throwing me off my feet. Zedkiel grabs me, his arms wrapping around me protectively as he snarls viciously. His own aura fills the cave as he glares at Raziel.

“You will control that anger!” He growls at him.

Both glare off, Zedkiel’s blazing red eyes full of anger, and I know inside of him Zerachiel is probably also fighting to come out.

“Please, if you don’t want to help us… at least tell us what the scriptures cannot. You were there when it all happened.” I plead.

that question she stills. Just like

NEVER assist you.” He hisses. “Now

him I need to know!” Evelyn

I are thrown back, and then there is silence. Gone is his aura, and it’s like

vision blur as

his anger is

my head, wiping my tears gently,

tears… they aren’t

Evelyn…

She’s hurting too…

he… he’s turned his

need to help

frowns before nodding and pulling

I win that throne, I will find a way to destroy it and if I don’t… then I’ll

over my shoulder, staring at the

have to try harder!” I say,

his bitterness, his hatred. He cursed his own fucking child!

beat and I stare at him, like me…

because of the curse.

and that’s why I want to try to get the

off when he grips the back of

know Beautiful, I know. But not everyone has the heart you do.” He

to believe that this is the end… and… I will find a way to come back here… a way

answers…

of the cave, and out the

been an utter failure… Why does it feel like everyone

Philomena… Raziel…

to have people willing

run for hours, but I know it’s because of the struggle against Evelyn

find answers. I’ll talk to father tomorrow,

strong arms wrap around me and I’m

return to where Kash and Isa are, and both have gone through several bottles, although it’s clear it is mainly Isa who has been drinking. Kash tosses Zed his shirt and Zedkiel changes back into it and I realise

him, his

you needed?” Isa asks, tilting

shake my head in disappointment. I don’t know how much they know, but the truth is we didn’t

looks disappointed too

bottle from

sink as he slams

totally ok with sharing a bottle with her. Yes, I’m being

I begin to walk towards the

“Evangeline?” Zedkiel calls.

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