His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

The vampires stare at him, clearly taking it with mixed reactions. There are those who are shocked, others hostile and some who are hesitant.

“To Vadam Exodus, now.” Zed snarls, his power radiates off him and I glance towards the mansion entrance.

The vampires seem to converse with one another before they motion to the door and Zedkiel walks confidently to the entrance.

I don’t like being apart from him but there’s not much I can actually do but wait for his signal that Vadam is with him before I move.

‘How long will you wait?’ Evelyn asks after a while. ‘For his signal.’ I reply, trying not to let my worry show.

She’s been silent since I’ve returned to my body. Neither of us has brought up what happened when she took control, but sometimes I feel as if she wants to say something. I feel her come to the front of my mind before she backs away.

‘Ok.’ That’s all she replies.

A few vampires come running and seem to be exchanging orders.

‘Evangeline, perhaps we should inch closer while they are distracted. We can wait outside but within the walls until he gives us his signal. It’s riskier staying out here.’ Luna suggests quietly.

‘Yes, good idea. It won’t be hard to sneak in, let’s make our way around while they are distracted, and then we wait for Zed.’ I say, as I stare at the doors that Zedkiel had been through. They’re shut now.

Be careful, my love.

Pulling my hood up to disguise my white hair. I slowly stand up in the tree.

Silently, I jump down to the ground. Ducking down, I edge to the wide opening where the broken gate lies on the floor of the entrance. Slipping inside without being seen, I keep to the shadows as I sneak around the side.

Spotting a side entrance I quietly slip closer, jumping down the small wall, I crouch down behind the gargoyle fountain. There are several windows and a double door leading into the castle, but this area is quieter.

Now I wait…

A few minutes have passed, although it feels as if a much longer period of time has passed. I spend the time simply scanning and assessing the area and making sure no one spots me.

‘Did you find answers in the realm?’ Evelyn asks quietly after a few moments.

I frown.

‘Somewhat.’ I reply.

I remember Selene’s words about not telling anyone anything when Luna begins pacing in my head. After all, werewolves and hosts share the same space.

‘But Selene said Evelyn is a victim.’ She murmurs, hesitantly.

‘I know.’ I reply.

‘And?’ Evelyn urges, wanting an answer. ‘What did you learn?’

Do not even talk to each other…

But why does my heart urge me to tell Evelyn? To trust her?

‘You are the goddess of the moon Evangeline… follow your intuitions.’ Luna murmurs.

‘You don’t trust me.’ Evelyn states. I can sense the anger and hurt in her voice.

‘No, that is not true, I do, and so does Zedkiel. Even Selene herself says you are a victim… There’s something or someone else who is the true evil…’ I murmur.

Selene said not to even speak to each other. This should be ok…

Eternal God was to doom us, Raziel cursed you… yet the one who sabotages

that.’

frown, ‘What do you mean?’

who it is.’ Her voice comes,

‘Oh?’ I ask.

feel that even Luna is

since Luna killed her wolf, the two do not

‘Zerachiel.’ Evelyn says quietly.

moment, I don’t comprehend what she

him?’ I ask

She whispers hauntingly.

icy wave of realisation washes over me as her

I can feel her denial, but there is something

say

and no one will believe me. That I will be killed once again for his crimes.’

and I have no idea why she is so afraid, but

My heart

of thoughts

everyone… we only need to open our eyes

and created a monster… Find the monster whose life

about it.. Why else would she say that if she didn’t trust one of us? She was looking at Zed when she

somehow all make sense? Has

believe it!’

I say

is my mate; he

getting

of emotions are coursing through me,

one who killed everyone in the town when we were children… and our mother! He said you are obedient, and that’s why he

on everything she had been

yesterday?’ I

as I try to

we destroy Zerachiel? He is a part of Zedkiel, and he has never shown me

just

This could break Zed…

’t know… what if it’s Zerachiel wanting us gone? He kills every woman that Zedkiel tries

he wouldn’t want us- me dead. He cares… He told me to be careful of Zedkiel himself!’ I reply, refusing

s never cared for Zedkiel, ignoring

comprehend. How will I even

and I take a steadying choked breath. It’s Luna’s pain that is crushing

want Zedkiel to pick up on our distress? I try to soothe

She whispers before she retreats into my

have always loved Zerachiel… I realise now

find a way…’ I say

will be the final judge of the truth, but if it is Zerachiel, then what does

and the impending doom was like a giant crushing hold on me,

‘Understood! Keep me in the loop.’ I say as I scan the area around me once more before I sneak towards the castle,

I will somehow have to tell Zedkiel, but it’s not the

one

be my

my way through the castle. Every

use, so I had to use stealth over using a high level of power. ‘That guy there, knock him out and steal his clothes. It will prove a good disguise.’ Evelyn says, and I glance at the tall yet slim guard who is wearing a jacket with a symbol on the

recognise as the crest

the armoured

steal his clothes.’

have any other option, but I

find out where Ziahra

me

to give you back control.’ She says icily. ‘ You can trust

didn’t mean it like that.’ I say, she had after all

her control and she places the sword Zed had managed to steal

are you?” The guard asks. He turns, he doesn’t look