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.”

him frown slightly and so I decide not to delve into the details

your talk go?” I ask.

“Fine.”

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

I got

truth; I know that much.

you even had the chance away from me…” I hum as I

cocks a brow. “I could mind link him, if I wanted.

like he means it… but does he

I’m always cheated…

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

about to turn away when

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

and I see his gold eyes soften. “I’m

knew

like it’s being squeezed, and

can spend time with you

from the intense pounding and the

to calm me.”

dawn, but we have a

him. A part of

dance

it… every time you picked

I don’t really dance,

“Music.” I say.

plays around until music begins playing.

order, tapping

presses buttons switching through the channels. “Stop!”

I take a moment to let the music wash over me, It’s soothing, soft

places the remote down and

first

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

us speaks and I know he’s thinking about her. Even if he’s with

my

dance, my first dance with

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

an end… I’ll remember

ZEDKIEL.

evening. We have set 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.

had felt it disappear for a few moments and I had thought Evangeline was back, only to

ever, I’m sure we are doing the right thing….

is the Evelyn before the curse.

Even when we stop for food, she simply sat

but honestly, I’m certain she

stop? We’ve been driving for hours.” Ragnar suggests from the back. “I need to fucking stretch my legs.”

to the Night Shade Pack,” I mutter, I can relate though. My legs are

It’s mom’s pack. They won’t do shit to us. We’re just passing

even

not risk it.” Kash

I

displeasure but doesn’t

because the weather is getting

and Adonis swears as the car is thrown off the rocky mountain pass. It hits the rocky wall

the first thing that goes through my mind. I need to