His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

22. Their Reasons

ZEDKIEL

Wherever they brought us, it took a minimum of half an hour at the least to get here.

We were put in three different vehicles. The poison has now managed to stop me from being able to mind link the others, and with them all bound, they wouldn’t be able to mind link either

Adonis was in the same van as me and Evelyn, lying on the seat in front.

Once we got to the location, we were taken from the van and led inside. I kept on alert, despite being blindfolded, making sure to pick up on all scents, rock, and damp earth… we are near water, I can hear it… We are being led through what seems to be like some man-made tunnels and I can feel us travelling deeper and deeper beneath the surface.

Soon the sound of water disappears, along with the smell of wet earth, and only when I am placed in a chair and bound, is the blindfold removed by Ziahra. We are in some sort of underground warehouse. “What do you have to say?” She asks, pulling up a chair and sitting down on it backwards, resting her arms at the top of the backrest as she observes me.

I glance to the side to see the rest are all bound to chairs. Only Evelyn is untouched, clearly refusing to let anyone near her.

They’re all watching her warily. I’m relieved to see Adonis has been brought in and is lying on the floor to the side, his breathing far steadier than before.

“Can you at least tend to him or bind his injuries?” I ask.

“No.” Ziahra replies coldly. “Stop dragging this out.”

“This is foolish.” Evelyn hisses, “I can snap their necks.”

“Keep your little mate on a leash,” Ziahra warns me.

I frown. “I’d respect her if I were you, Evangeline doesn’t really listen to others.”

She frowns. “I thought her name was Evelyn?”

Fuck, did I?

I glance at my men, and Ragnar nods. “I second that.”

“Just a play on her name.” I reply smoothly.

I can feel several pairs of eyes burning into me, but no one questions it further, however, I know it’s not something that Ragnar will drop. He had already remarked on her change of behaviour on our way here.

I had filled Dad in, but I had made it clear to him not to mention it to anyone. With the scriptures already pointing to the Gemini bane, this did not come as a shock.

“Get talking.” Ziahra says to me.

“I’m here to look for a possible solution to put an end to the brewing war. I’m willing to come to an agreement. You seem to be the leader of your people, then I’m certain that you know that if this war occurs, we are both going to lose many of our people needlessly “I say.

Her jaw clenches as she looks at the men in the room.

“The war is inevitable, but you are right… if we can avoid it, then why not? And that is exactly what will

happen when I hand you to Exxodus.” She stands up and turns her back to me.

“What has he got on you?” I ask.

move. Her heartbeat is harder to figure out than that of a

“Nothing.”

lie.” I growl. “Let’s

there’s nothing.” One of the men steps forward,

deal with this. We should take him back.”

her mouth.” Kash says. “Can’t she handle the

the fuck up, you

scoffs and I internally shake my

down.” Ziahra murmurs, placing a hand on the man’s chest as she turns and looks at me, ” It’s none of your business what the deal is between

to the far wall, her aura rages around her and no matter how much

Blade shouts, his fangs

princess answers the question, she may

“Eve…” I say quietly

his question.” She growls in

at Evelyn,

vampire throne to the steward and in return, he lets the Queen and our people free!” She

let me get this straight. He wants me dead, so he can remain ruler. Correct?” I sneer as I lean

the true ruler takes his place, won’t he be forced

flits across her face

will be given to him. You will remain here until tomorrow”

is bitten, which you already know How do we cure

all she says before they all troop out, and the door clangs shut, and I hear it being bolted with chains and

over to me and raises her hand. Her eyes glow and she destroys the chains that

that are partially healed. If I stop the bleeding, he’ll be able to regain strength faster I tear the shirt up, as a shadow falls over me and I look up to see Kash crouch down

he checks his pulse before removing his own shirt and tearing it into

if his and his father’s relationship was strained, I’m sure he cares for his siblings. to an extent. No

be fine.” I

brushes it off and I tilt my head, looking at

want to tell

in case you

on between you two, looked like a lovers’ squabble when you were both going at it, or more like

as

doesn’t

explain what’s going on?” Ragnar asks and I turn to him, cocking

I

what we’ve seen before.” He

knowing isn’t

have simply unlocked my powers.” Evelyn says, her eyes flashing

don’t see that happening if you continue to hold information from us.” Jeremiah says

even called her Evelyn…” Ragnar

them the truth when a part of

trust anyone.

he’s been quieter for now. I