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.

him.’ Zerachiel snarls. ‘And all those

growl. ‘We need to think before acting! Some may be acting in fear or he’s holding something against them!

that you, a tainted blooded Vampire, can lead us?! After everything!

lunging at me, trying to

can 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

here to fight.”

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

your queen can’t be free, what chance do the rest of you have, aside from living in fear?” I

few hesitate, but some

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 off, hitting something

everyone backs off. Power radiates off both of us, but no matter how powerful he is…

is now just between him and

the throne.” I snarl, as I fall into

EVANGELINE.

me, and my eyes blaze,

turn to the guards, knocking them all back with my powers. I’m only using a speck of it, and I make sure it’s not too intense. Ziahra rolls over onto

“Shit…” She curses.

castle. We needed to get to Zedkiel immediately. (She needs a good slap.’ Evelyn says, as

“What are

look at her curiously as

and I’m not alone. Zedkiel is with Vadam right now. We need to

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

soften and

picked a good girl.” She adds, making me blush as Evelyn snickers. “Thank God you’re back then… I

we did.” I reply,

healing. Whatever was keeping her in that state in that room,

him.” I whisper as I sling her arm around my shoulder, and we head

it, especially since I told

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

but I can feel her

before she recedes to

the one behind it all.” Saying the words out loud

it

Evangeline… don’t blame him without

and instead I look at Ziahra who motions down a hallway, but my words don’t seem to

before I can ask her, I see two vampires,

“Hey!”

rush at the guards,

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

wall before

I ask Ziahra, brushing my hair back, as she holds

was more worried about him. After Zedkiel left, I initially thought Evelyn was the one to watch out for, but Zerachiel gave me more negative

we