The Symbol of a Ruler
EVANGELINE

Zedkiel is the king of vampires…

“Is that why you hate him and refused to show him the sign of our true king?”

“Don’t make assumptions… I was angry. The rage within me knowing that my mate was taken from me drove me to the brink of insanity. I cursed Evelyn because I was jealous that Zerachiel got to live… only I didn’t realise the Eternal G*d had cursed my daughters too…” He lowers his head, gazing into the rippling water.

My heart squeezes as I look at Raziel… even though he had simply wanted his love, in his he had cast a curse upon his own child.

rage,

“Zedkiel has drank from you… for his and this kingdom’s future, you must make sure nothing happens to you like every other time… because when Selene created a protector for her daughters… she gave him powers to rival my own.” He warns me.

“Zedkiel will be fine… even if something does happen to me.” But even as the words leave my lips, I don’t believe my own words.

“Will he? You wanted my truth, then take it and heed

my words!

My stomach twists and I clench my fists. I have seen Zedkiel’s rage, how he killed Odette without even the blink of an eye… without me here-

‘See, I told you you’ll go back on your words!’ Evelyn snarls.

Luna growls, pushing her to the back of my mind.

‘No. I won’t. Believe in me, Evelyn.’

‘You always fail me.’ This is the last I hear before Luna shields her off.

I look at Raziel. “Is there a way to break the curse you created?” I ask quietly.

A low growl leaves him, and he raises his head, his burning eyes now upon me. I can feel that heated gaze, feel it burn through me.

“I cannot say… but you hold the answers already… look within… this is the start of your path…”

I frown, knowing he’s trying to tell me more, but it’s obvious he can’t.

What is he trying to say?

Think Evangeline, think!

I close my eyes, furrowing my brow as I try to think of everything we know.

The Oracle’s voice rings in my head, making my heart thump.

‘Go back to where it all began.’

This is where it began…

‘Do not run from the Gemini Bane, for only then do you have a chance.’

from

a curse and a blessing, and only one may

another… we

there’s not

centuries-old calamity, learn who you truly are.” I whisper

“And who are you?”

as overwhelming emotions

that answer comes before you, only then can you rise from the earth and take

“I am… the goddess…”

shall end… but remember… you must do so

need to do… I don’t know how, and it may sound crazy, but there has to be a way to go back to

G*d?” I ask, my eyes snapping open,

even blink, as if

a goddess, you may cross into the other realm… yet it means your mortal body shall

will take control…” I finish. “And until I break the curse, I can’t allow that

find a

the Blood Ritual and have come for your first shift. Do so before the time passes.” He says, gazing at the cr*ck in the

didn’t come

to him… we need to shift.’ Luna

should respect his wishes. I turn my back to him and untie the

me… let me come forth.’ Her voice is pleasant

I can’t breathe, but then it’s gone. I feel power dance through me, as my vision becomes

but is only barely

over him and

is the right thing to do…

lost “She says, and I realise that just like Raziel has been doing so this entire time, she’s conversing with him via

rest is in their hands…” He stretches his paw and a blinding gold light swirls around the cavern, spreading and swirling into every

floor. The wind is whipping violently,

eyes close as something tugs me away

a golden light. It’s a throne room. I spot the two identical dazzling thrones, of equal power and stature… yet one is directly

meet. Upon his head is a gold band,

that seat. Zedkiel holds hist hand out to me, a smirk on his handsome face as he helps me

I realise what this

gold light becomes brighter and then Zed’s face vanishes. The entire room fades. away and I’m being pulled away. Suddenly I’m back

isn’t going away and the golden light continues to swirl

true ruler was given to me by Selene herself. It is not part of my imprisonment, and I will always appoint the true ruler…” Raziel’s voice comes, but it’s getting fainter, “Take us to

vanish. Silence settles and all that remains is the thumping of my heart. I’m on

Even Luna is silent…

have got my answers. There is now a goal

are now soaked and put them back on. My heart is still

at the door when I freeze, hesitating. Unease fills me, Zed… this throne

will, alongside you.’

be

well I don’t really need to voice them as she lives

goddess fears her

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