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

need to think before acting! Some may be acting in fear or

tainted blooded Vampire, can lead us?! After everything! Kill him or you will face my

action, each one lunging at me, trying to tear me apart, and I

my swords, knocking the vampires in the neck with the butt of my sword. It’s harder not to kill someone… But this is not my kingdom,

not here

heir! ” One of them growls. “Can you not sense it?” I hear one of them mutter. I can see some are fighting half-heartedly and I know I need

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

hesitate, but some

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

radiates off both of us, but no matter how powerful

now just between him and

for the throne.” I snarl, as I

EVANGELINE.

through me, and my eyes blaze,

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 all four as I glance at the unconscious guards. Her eyes flickered back to a shade

“Shit…” She curses.

blown. I know they have alerted the castle. We needed to get to Zedkiel

“What are you doing here, Evelyn? Is Kash…” ‘Lovers.’

at her curiously as I help

with Vadam right now. We

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. “He promised you he will. The rest is not important.” I

eyes soften and she

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

reply,

keeping her in that state in that room, the effects

am going to tell you something… something Zedkiel doesn’t know yet and we can’t tell him.” I whisper as I sling her arm around

it?” ‘She won’t believe it, especially since

I explain to her gently. ‘Evelyn, we are your friends and family. I promised you, this time,

I can feel her

recedes to the back of my

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

agony makes it

blame him without getting his side.’

down a hallway, but my words don’t seem to

ask her, I see two vampires,

“Hey!”

at the

me, and I kick him in the neck, twisting around, I send a wave

hits the wall

brushing my hair back, as she holds the wall for support,

Zedkiel left, I initially thought Evelyn was the one to watch out for, but Zerachiel gave me more negative vibes, but I put it down to him being a Lycan. A beast.”

we hurry