His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

It’s almost as if he’s bored or tired and doesn’t want to have to deal with me. He’s not even surprised or pretending not to be, anyway.

“You wanted me, right? I’m here.” I state coldly, my eyes burning red.

His gaze dips to the swords in my hands, but he says nothing.

“Yes, but I did think you were already dead… that is what Ziahra declared. Lies are punishable by death.” He sneers.

“Oh yeah? Well, you don’t seem surprised to see me … you knew I wasn’t dead, as for who will be punished. I’ll be the one deciding that.” I remark coldly.

I keep my eyes on him, but I’m aware of how many vampires are surrounding me. He may not give a signal openly to them as he has the link to them, and that’s even more reason to keep an eye on them and him. I can’t take any risks…

“Of course, it was a fool’s mistake on my behalf to allow her to be the one to lead this mission… Yet, if you were the real heir… I would welcome you open- armed, but we know you are not.” His eyes blaze red as he stares at me.

I hold his gaze and I think I see a glint of emotion in his eyes, but I’m not certain.

“Oh? Think what you want, Vadam Exodus, but I am the rightful king. If I wasn’t… would I be able to defeat you in battle? Let’s duel and get the answer to that.” I say.

Evangeline is out there, and every minute wasted here is risking her safety. I know she’s powerful, heck she’s a goddess, but she’s still my responsibility to protect.

Vadam smiles humourlessly. “A duel? You are a no one, not the true king, not the true heir, so why would I duel you?” He says icily.

I c*oc*k my brow. “Oh yeah? Then killing me should be an easy feat for you, should it not?” I say coldly. “ Fight me.” “Take him away!” Vadam commands, raising his hand.

“Stand down.” I growl, pouring everything I have into my command. The Alpha command did not work on Vampires, yet surely there was some authority in me as a vampire.

I’ve seen Ziahra command her men. She held power over them.

The men hesitate, some don’t move, a few step forward at Vadam’s command, and others hesitate when they realise their comrades did not move.

“Kill him!” Vadam thunders, and several men jump into action.

“I’m not here to kill my people nor to cause a scene. You are my only target. Step down from your position or I will not hold back.” I snarl.

My people…

They are my people.

kill him.’ Zerachiel snarls. ‘And all those

‘We need to think before acting! Some may

can lead us?! After

one lunging at me,

feel my aura rippling around me. I spin my swords, knocking the vampires in the neck with the butt of my sword. It’s harder not to kill someone… But this is

down! I’m not here to fight.”

” One of them growls. “Can you not sense it?” I hear one of them mutter. I can

side, because under his reign, if even your queen can’t be free, what chance do the rest

but

front of me and I see the glint of metal, as he pulls out a weapon, but I block him kicking him back as the gun goes

eyes meet and everyone backs off. Power radiates off both of us, but no matter how powerful he

just between him and

so be it… let’s duel for the throne.” I snarl, as I

EVANGELINE.

erupts through me, and my eyes blaze, pushing Ziahra away from

powers. I’m only using a speck of it, and I make sure it’s not too intense. Ziahra rolls over onto all four as I glance at the unconscious guards. Her eyes flickered back

“Shit…” She curses.

they have alerted the castle. We needed to get to Zedkiel immediately. (She needs a good

groans, hissing as she tries to stand. “What are you doing here, Evelyn? Is Kash…” ‘Lovers.’ Evelyn

as

is with Vadam right now. We need to

meeting her, but from what I know from Zed and the snips that Evelyn has shared with me, I know I can trust her. “Yes, we do, wait… why are you here? When did Zedkiel return with you…” She asks, looking me over. “Well, I didn’t think he’d come.” She says quietly. I reach over, placing my hand on her arm.

eyes soften and she

She adds, making me blush as Evelyn snickers.

reply, remembering

Ziahra says, I can see she’s slowly healing. Whatever was keeping her

to tell you something… something Zedkiel doesn’t know yet and we can’t tell him.” I whisper

it, especially since

need to make sure more people we can trust, know.’ I explain to her gently. ‘Evelyn,

silent, but I

you…’ She whispers before she recedes to the back of my

it all.” Saying the words

it

him without getting his side.’

who motions down a hallway, but my words

I see two vampires,

“Hey!”

rush at the guards, knocking

at me, he manages to scratch me, and I kick him in the neck, twisting around, I send a wave of my force at him and it throws

the wall

surprised.” I ask Ziahra, brushing my hair back, as she holds the wall

watch out for, but Zerachiel gave me more negative vibes, but I put

nod as we hurry down the