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

I growl. ‘We need to think before acting! Some may be

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

move into action, each one lunging at me, trying to tear me

swords, knocking the vampires in the neck with

down! I’m not here to fight.”

you are the heir! ” One of them growls. “Can you not sense it?” I hear one of them mutter. I can see some

because under his reign, if even your queen can’t be free, what chance do the rest of you have, aside from living in

few hesitate, but

in a flash he’s in front of me and I see the glint of metal, as he pulls out a weapon,

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

is now just between

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

EVANGELINE.

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

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

“Shit…” She curses.

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

sorry…” She groans, hissing as she tries to stand. “What

look at her curiously as I help

is with Vadam right now. We need to

first time I’m officially 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

soften and she

a good girl.” She adds, making me blush as Evelyn snickers. “Thank

did.” I reply, remembering what Evelyn told

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

know yet and we can’t tell him.” I whisper as I

is it?” ‘She won’t believe it, especially since I told you.’ Evelyn

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, this time,

but I

recedes to

the one behind it all.” Saying the

makes it

blame him without getting his side.’

know what to say and instead I look at Ziahra who motions down a hallway, but my words don’t seem to shock her as much as I thought

before I can ask her, I see two

“Hey!”

as I rush at

Ziahra shouts, I turn just in time to see another vampire rush at me, he manages to scratch me, and

hits the wall

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

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

as we hurry down the