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.”

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

your talk

“Fine.”

did you tell him about me?”

got distracted.”

the truth; I know that much.

me…” I

could mind link him, if I wanted. I told you, Evelyn,

means it… but does he

I’m always cheated…

his and as much as I want to run my hand along his shaft.

when I quickly grab onto

spend some time with me.”

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

knew it!

being squeezed, and my heart is thumping.

want, I can spend time with you

myself back from the intense pounding and the doubts

me.” I

are leaving at dawn, but we have a little time before

of

want to dance with

it… every time

don’t really dance,

“Music.” I say.

remote and plays around until music begins

order,

presses buttons switching through the channels. “Stop!”

a moment to let the music wash over me, It’s soothing, soft yet…

and steps closer to

I finally have my first dance with

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,

and I know he’s thinking about her. Even if he’s with me, she’s the one on

eyes, resting my

first dance with my

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

this all comes to an end… I’ll

ZEDKIEL.

in a 7-seater jeep. I am currently driving with Evelyn sitting in the

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

than ever, I’m sure we are

Evelyn

we stop for food, she simply

but honestly, I’m certain she isn’t.

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

can relate though. My legs are cramped up too. We’ve been driving for hours.

do shit to us. We’re just passing

not so sure… not sure that even Kash would

it.” Kash says icily.

I agree firmly.

his displeasure but doesn’t

the weather

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

thing that goes through my mind. I need to protect her