His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

20. The Beginning

EVELYN.

The ticking of the clock is loud in my ears as I await his return. He said Zerachiel’s going to spend time. with me. I hide my smile, trying to pay attention to the movie.

Evangeline never cared for leisure much, always wanting to please others, but me? The only person I want to please is Zerachiel… He’s never even looked my way, especially since my wolf died… From all our past lives, this is the first time either Zedkiel or Zerachiel have even treated me like a being with emotions… I don’t know how to feel about that….

My heart squeezes painfully as I stare at the screen, unseeing. All I want is his acknowledgement… And Zedkiel… He certainly doesn’t care for me. After all, he’s the one who kills me…

That time is nearing again when my own mate will kill me… but this time Zedkiel’s been almost nice… Or it’s all just a front because he’s planning something.

The seed of self-doubt licks at the simmering flames inside of me. The urge to destroy everything rises as that doubt grows inside of me.

Be calm… or he won’t spend time with us… well me, Luna is trying to get free and Evangeline, she’s stuck. in the space between the two realms.

I chuckle internally. No one can save her, not even Zedkiel, and he’ll become all mine.

It was always Evangeline who was his favourite. He took her to every occasion, every festival. She was the one he chose for everything.

What does she even have that I don’t?

The darkness is growing inside of me and I quickly push the negative thoughts away.

Zerachiel will spend time with me. If I keep myself in control, things will only improve… Maybe they will work out even better than I could ever hope for.

My eyes flit to the man in the room. Kash the loyal follower, at the same time those green eyes turn on me, watching me keenly. I simply stare back, unblinking. Neither of us speak and he just sits there.

After a few moments, he looked away first, but I know he’s still observing me from the corner of his eyes. In every lifetime there’s a loyal friend… oh did I mention they always die first?

I giggle at the thought; I wonder how he’d die this time? Taking a shot for his queen, trampled to death, killed by his best friend? Or a spear through the heart, maybe? Oh, the options were endless!

But it would make Zedkiel sad regardless of how he meets his death…

Oh, who cares.

I shrug to myself, glancing at the time again.

How much longer?

It’s a short while later when the door opens and I smile as I spring to my feet when I sense him.

He’s back.

His scent is like a drug, and I inhale it happily. He makes me feel happy…

“Thanks, Kash, get some rest.” He says to him.

Kash nods and I know they just mind-linked something.

Well, I have been behaving so I don’t care. I want him gone quickly.

He shuts the door after Kash leaves, and my heart skips a beat when he locks it.

“How was the movie?” He asks, pushing his sleeves up and undoing an extra button of his shirt.

I can’t help but look at his chest which peeks out.

So handsome…

Why was I the one blessed with a mate who doesn’t even care for me?

“Not gruesome enough. How do they think that’s even scary? If they knew how I killed the oracle- oh, that would be fun to watch.”

and so I decide not to delve into the details of exactly how I finished her.

talk go?” I

“Fine.”

about me?”

got distracted.”

truth; I know

me…” I hum as I step closer to him.

his arms and cocks a brow. “I could mind link him, if I wanted. I told

sounds like he means it… but does he

I’m always cheated…

as much as I want to run my hand along his shaft. I know he’ll just push

to turn away when I quickly grab

time with me.” I say, my heart skipping a

his gold eyes soften. “I’m sorry, he’s

I knew it!

it’s being squeezed,

if you want, I can spend time with

freeze, bringing myself back from the intense pounding and the doubts that

me.”

leaving at dawn, but we have a little time before bed. Tell me, what do you want to do?”

part of me wants to believe he

want to dance with you.”

of it… every time you

I don’t really dance, but

“Music.” I say.

and plays

I order, tapping my

nods until he presses buttons switching through the channels.

and I take a moment to let the music

down and

first dance with him? Centuries later?

around the back of his neck and he slowly places his hands on my waist as I gradually begin swaying to the music. He follows after a moment, and I can sense his hesitance, but at least he’s giving me some

know he’s thinking about her. Even if he’s with me, she’s the one on his mind. She

my eyes, resting my head on his chest.

my first dance with

but I don’t understand it… Crying doesn’t make sense… it hasn’t for centuries…

comes to an end… I’ll remember our moment because

ZEDKIEL.

out and are travelling in a 7-seater jeep. I am currently driving with Evelyn sitting in the seat next to me. That evil that surrounds her lingers constantly. Faint but present.

it disappear for a few moments and I had thought Evangeline was back, only to realise she wasn’t. As much as that broke

than ever, I’m sure we are doing the

inside is the Evelyn before

Even when we stop for food, she simply

planning something, but honestly, I’m certain she isn’t.

for hours.” Ragnar suggests from the back. “I

close to the Night Shade Pack,” I mutter, I can relate

mom’s pack. They won’t do shit to us.

sure… not sure that even Kash would be ok

not risk it.” Kash

not stopping.” I agree firmly.

scoffs his displeasure but

am reconsidering that stop. I’m tired and we need to take a pit stop because the weather is getting worse too. I’m not

pass. It hits the rocky wall of the mountain, and the windows shatter as the car is thrown around violently.

the first thing that goes through my mind. I need to protect her and Evangeline!