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.

just kill him.’ Zerachiel snarls. ‘And all those

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

blooded Vampire, can lead us?! After everything! Kill

me, trying to tear me apart, and I

knocking the vampires in the neck with the butt of my sword. It’s harder not to

here

” 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

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

few hesitate, but some do

see the glint of metal, as he pulls out a weapon, but

both of us, but no matter

is now just between

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

EVANGELINE.

and my eyes blaze, pushing

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

“Shit…” She curses.

get to Zedkiel immediately. (She needs a good slap.’ Evelyn says, as I look

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

as I help her

Zedkiel is with Vadam right now. We

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,

eyes soften and she

me blush as Evelyn snickers. “Thank God you’re back

did.” I reply, remembering what Evelyn

was keeping her in that state in

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

it, especially since I told

if something might happen. We need to make sure more people we can trust, know.’ I explain to her gently. ‘Evelyn, we are your friends and family. I promised you,

silent, but I can feel

recedes

behind it all.” Saying

it

don’t blame him without getting his side.’

look at Ziahra who motions down a hallway, but my words don’t seem to shock her as much as I

can ask her, I see two vampires, and they’ve

“Hey!”

her as I rush at the guards, knocking them out in one

me, and I kick him in the neck, twisting around,

the wall before

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

watch out for, but Zerachiel gave me more negative vibes, but I put it down to him being a

nod as we hurry down the