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.”

so I decide not to delve into

talk go?” I ask.

“Fine.”

you tell him about me?” I ask. He pauses and frowns.

I got

I know

away from me…” I hum

brow. “I could mind link him, if I wanted. I told you, Evelyn, I’m going to fix this,

it… but does

I’m always cheated…

see it.” I say quietly, my chest brushes his and as much as I want to run my hand along

away when I quickly grab

Zerachiel will spend some time with me.” I say, my heart skipping

eyes soften. “I’m

knew

head feels like it’s being squeezed,

if you want, I can spend time with you instead.” He says softly.

and the doubts that were

calm me.” I declare.

refused to fulfil. We are leaving at dawn, but we have a little time before bed. Tell me, what do you want

of me wants to believe he cares…

want to dance with you.”

deprived me of it… every

I don’t really dance, but we

“Music.” I say.

the remote and plays around until music

softer.” I order, tapping my

presses buttons

obeys and I take a moment to let the music wash over me, It’s

and steps closer to

finally have my first dance with him? Centuries

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

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

my eyes, resting my head on his chest.

dance, my first dance with my mate, and probably the last.

my cheek, but I don’t understand it… Crying doesn’t make

about this moment, I think I’ll remember it… even when this all comes to an end… I’ll remember our moment

ZEDKIEL.

evening. We have set out and are travelling in a 7-seater jeep. I am currently driving with Evelyn sitting in the seat

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

sure we are doing

inside is the Evelyn before

the most part. Even when we stop for food, she

something, but honestly,

suggests from the back. “I need to fucking

can relate

do shit to us. We’re just passing by.” He says

not sure that even Kash

risk it.”

not stopping.” I agree

displeasure but

short while later, and I 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 driving fast, it’s too foggy and

the rocky mountain pass. It hits the rocky wall of the mountain, and the

first thing that goes through my