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.

her stiffen but she doesn’t move. Her heartbeat is harder to figure

“Nothing.”

I growl.

the men steps

don’t need to deal with this. We should

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

up, you dickhead.” The man

and I internally shake my head.

chest as she turns and looks at me, ” It’s none of your business

The darkness filling the room as she pins Ziahra to the far wall, her aura rages around her and no matter how much the vampires in the room shout or yell, they are unable to move towards their princess. Evelyn is

shouts, his fangs

mouth.” Kash snarls: “If your precious princess answers

“Eve…” I say quietly

question.” She

glares at Evelyn, but I can tell her

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

sneer as I lean back in the

place, won’t

flits across her face and

ruler but him, and you will be given to him. You will remain here until tomorrow” She’s about to head

bitten, which

no way.” That’s all she says before

us here.” Evelyn hums as she comes over to me and raises her hand. Her eyes glow and she destroys the chains

If I stop the bleeding, he’ll be able to regain strength faster I tear the shirt up, as a shadow falls

emotionless as he checks his pulse before removing

father’s relationship was strained, I’m sure he cares for his siblings. to an extent. No matter how much he might try

going to be fine.”

it off and I

want to tell

vampire chic is your sister, in case you missed the memo.” He

lovers’ squabble when you were both going at it, or more like she

frowns. “She’s as

he doesn’t

on?” Ragnar asks and

what?” I

He says looking at Evelyn, “Is she

people knowing

Evelyn says, her eyes flashing as she glares

supposed to be working as a team. I don’t see that happening if

called her Evelyn…” Ragnar reminds

them the truth when a part

trust anyone.

glad he’s been quieter for now. I have enough crap to deal