His Dark Obsession

His Dark Obsession By Moonlight Muse Chapter 63

63. Concerns

EVANGELINE.

This is wrong. He shouldn’t have to have such a public trial when there is plenty of questionable

behaviour from others. I mean, Sinclair, for example. However, I can’t say anything because Zedkielasked for it to happen.

She’s there clawing at the back of my mind, and I’m not going to let her get the better of me. It’s almostas if she takes advantage of me whenever I’m distracted…

I sigh heavily, glancing over at Sinclair, who didn’t make it to the exit, being in far too much pain andwas now being treated by the healer who he had pushed away. Zedkiel had done some seriousdamage, but he had refrained from showing his true power… I knew that.

Zedkiel isn’t a people person, nor does he like to be around people… but his adamance with becomingking is clear and I know it isn’t for the pomp and glory. He is a man willing to put the work in to protectthe kingdom. a

Alpha Ambrose is conversing via the mind link with the members of the high court but without Zedkielhaving the mind link, we have no idea what’s going on.

Does Zedkiel have a good argument, one good enough to win this?

Kash comes over, running his fingers through his hair. “Really?” He says to Zedkiel quietly.

Zedkiel casts him a cold glare. “There’s nothing to say anymore. It’s been revealed, and people havequestions. Then so be it.” He replies.

Kash glares at Sinclair. “Well, I want him dead. I’m done with that f*cking toddler. What the f*ck waswith that whining? He’s a sore loser.”

I almost smile at Kash’s words. He’s always been rather composed from what I have seen.

“I always said he’s just a pup, and he acts like one.” Zedkiel says, looking down at me. “You said youhad news…” He adds quietly and although he’s looking at me, I know he’s talking to Kash.

“Yeah, I do, and I think I should tell you before this trial, or whatever you want to call it.”

“Come on, let’s go somewhere secluded.” Zedkiel says. Taking my wrist, he pulls me along as Kashfollows.

“You want me to come too?”

“Later…” He whispers in my ear, making my cheeks burn before he moves back. “And no, I’ve justdecided. to say that for the sake of it and then I’ll make you stand outside the room.” Zedkiel addsmockingly. 3

I blush but shake my head. “Ok, I only thought that because you know you said it’s a serious.conversation.” I mumble, making him smirk.

“You’re the future queen until you decide otherwise. You may want to hear this.”

Until you choose otherwise…

He is still letting me choose… but that freedom I wanted… Do I still want it?

“I don’t think she would,” Kash mutters, pushing open the door to what is, to my dismay, the men’sshowers. “No one’s here.” He adds.

I enter hesitantly and Zedkiel pushes the door shut with his foot as he looks down at his hands,

unwrapping the bandage from them. I find myself admiring his broad shoulders and chest. I lick my lips,

my gaze on his nipple…

It would feel good running my tongue over them…. Kash coughs, making me blink and look at himguiltily to find that he’s watching me, amused.

I blush and look down in dismay at being caught.

“What?” Zedkiel says, glancing up.

“Nothing.” Kash replies, his smirk fading as he seems to be thinking about something. “So, I’ll cut to thechase. It’s worse than you predicted, Zedkiel. The enemy is moving closer and fast. Their numbers arevast, and soon they’ll have taken control of the entire outer forest. If a full-on attack occurs, there arechances it will alert the humans and not only that but we may be outnumbered.”

I look between them seeing the way Zed clenches his jaw with frustration and I can sense the tensionfrom him.

“Is it as predicted?”

“Not entirely, the rogues are not in cahoots with them, in fact from what I’ve seen they’ve been clearing.out the rogues and I think it’s why there have been more attacks lately because they are being forcedfrom the outer forests.” Kash says seriously.

Zedkiel turns, punching the wall, and I flinch. “F*ck!”

“I don’t understand.” I say quietly, not wanting to get in the way of their conversation. I knew there wasunrest, but what did this mean?

“Simply put, we were thinking there’s a group of vampires gathering with some rogues who, as youknow. are just feral dogs without a mind of their own… but it’s not the case. They aren’t out there to geta few rogues to rebel against us. There’s an army wanting to destroy us all His words are quiet, and Irealise that all I have heard is that there is ‘unrest’ but this… this is making it sound like there is farmore to it.

“Why? I mean, we don’t mix with vampires, so why would they cross to this side, to our territories?” Iask, not able to think of anything that Grandmother Philomena or my tutors had ever shared regardingthis matter, but then again, this situation is something that arose over the last few years.

“I have no idea.” Kash says, shaking his head.

“I have my assumptions.” Zedkiel says, crossing his arms as he leans against the wall. “Aside from theobvious one of wiping us out, this land, this entire area that these packs all occupy, is perfect for anysupernatural species to reside in, especially considering our ties to Dark Falls. This ground that theMoonstone Pack territory is built on was always in our family, for them to want something that wasnever theirs, is not going to happen. Not on my watch.”

“How many are there?” I ask.

“Combine all our packs, throw in the elderly and the children, then maybe double that.” Kash says,making me tense, my heart thumping but his next words only make me feel worse. “That’s their fightingforce. Wherever they’ve gathered from, they have not brought any children or women forward.”

My stomach twists and I feel sick. That’s too many. They could destroy us all….

“How far into the outer forest are they?” Zedkiel asks.

“Well, when I managed to get close enough to figure it out, I’d say they were a quarter of the way in,breaking through the barriers around the forest.” He says, rubbing his shoulder for a second. 2

“Give it a couple of months max.” Zedkiel says.

“And can’t you talk to them?” I ask, looking at him worriedly. He is a hybrid, after all.

“Vampires don’t talk, they kill.” He replies.

I tilt my head, stepping forward, “Do they? Well maybe, but past that front, there may be more… theyare beings just like us… there must be a reason they are adamant to attack. Why now?”

“Those are answers we don’t have. Let’s get back out there. I’ll talk to Dad.”

“Yeah, just make it clear you made me go there; he’s going to lose it when he finds out.” Kash says.

“Do I ever let you take the fall?” Zedkiel counters as Kash pushes open the door, glancing back asZedkiel pulls me close. He smirks and lets the door bang shut after him.

Zedkiel doesn’t move, his hands massaging my waist teasingly.

“What is it?” I ask. We need to go too.

He smirks, c*cking a brow, pulling me against that firm body of his. I bite my lips when his manhoodpresses against me through his shorts. It’s strange how something that terrified me now excites me.”You’re getting your claws. That slap was pretty satisfying.”

I can’t help but smile before I shake my head, hating what Sinclair did. “It’s my fault he’s being so pettytowards you…” I sigh, but Zedkiel doesn’t seem bothered, placing a soft kiss on my neck. My eyesflutter shut, and I sigh softly, enjoying the sparks of pleasure.

“Back in the stands… Did something happen to you?” He murmurs, my heart thunders and he slowlymoves back, observing me intently.

I can’t say…

I look at him, wishing he could read my mind as I feel her clawing within my mind.

‘I will ruin you both! She spits.

Clenching my teeth, I try to nod, but I don’t know if it even looks like a nod. He doesn’t react, simplycaressing my cheeks as he stares into my eyes, until I’m no longer able to hold his gaze and hug himtightly instead.

We’ll break this curse… somehow, I won’t let it win – we won’t let it win. Whatever this is, I’m certainshe’s behind it. Gemini means two… I am certain it means me and her… I just need to find out moreabout either the curse or her… What exactly is she, or who?

“Come on, let’s get out there.” He says, caressing my back for a moment before he leads the way back.outside.novelbin

Everyone is returning to their seats, and the atmosphere is gloomy, just like it was earlier, if not worse.After a few moments, Alpha Ambrose motions for everyone to settle down and he stands up.

“We all know the reason behind this sudden public trial.” Alpha Ambrose says clearly, a frown on hisface. “I know that the court and the people are disturbed by my decision not to share the truth behindmy son’s birth. However, his lineage does not take away from the man that he is! I am your king and if Iwas at all worried that he wouldn’t make an ideal king, then I would have spoken up and stopped himfrom joining this tournament!”

His words clearly take many by surprise, but it seems to calm them a little only for Alcazer to beginclapping. “Really, father? After the amount of people that he has killed? Including my Luna in a fit ofrage? You will still say that he is ideal!?” He mocks. s

My heart thunders, no… that was my fault….

I didn’t expect Alcazer to speak up… I glance at Zedkiel, but he’s emotionless.

“Alcazer, you know the situation-”

“He is not wrong. Supreme Alpha; I lost my daughter to his wrath. How can you side with him? I ambeginning to think you indeed wish for him to win this competition.” Celia’s father says and I realisepeople are beginning to agree with him.

“No, that isn’t true. Dad is the Alpha king for a reason. His judgement is far better than ours. There isfar more good in Zedkiel than bad.” Chasyn adds in his defence.

Zedkiel scoffs and I look at him to scold him that his brother is trying to help, but I see the slightemotion. in his eyes. “He’s delusional.” He murmurs.

“Just admit it warms you.” I whisper back. 1

He raises an eyebrow, and I raise my own in reply.

See? I’m right.

“Then I want to know why my daughter was killed and he was not put on trial!”

“Your daughter messed with my woman. I warned your elder daughter, my brother’s Luna, to stepaside. yet she disobeyed me! A Luna should treat others well, yet your daughters are both pathetic andneither was nor is fit to be a Luna, let alone a queen.” Zedkiel says coldly.

He isn’t helping his case. “A warning or a punishment could have been fitting!”

“Not when they were tearing the clothes my woman was wearing right off her!” Zedkiel growlsmurderously, his aura enveloping the entire ground. I can feel its power and silence falls as everyonelistens to that statement and I feel many eyes on me. “That is not a disrespect that any Alpha would

allow to happen to their Lunas. Do not question me on a decision I stand by It’s just a pity it wasn’t thatone who didn’t die. She was the instigator.” He snarls, glaring at Celia who cowers back, her faceashen. 3

The court elders knew this, I am certain of it, from their expressions.

“I do have a question for you, Alpha King Ambrose… Why are you adamant that Prince Zedkielremains in this tournament when you have three other sons contesting? Or are you afraid that they willbe overthrown, and you are so desperate to keep the crown within your family!” Sinclair snarls. 1

I gasp at his disrespect and I’m not the only one as Grandmother Philomena rises from her seat and aripple of shock washes through the crowd. Alpha Ambrose stands from his seat and the rage that I can.see in his blazing red eyes makes my heart hammer. s

“Sinclair, you may be my sister’s son, but I will not tolerate any disrespect!” Alpha Ambrose thunders,making Zedkiel look up sharply, staring at Sinclair with realisation and disgust. A gasp rips through thecrowds but I’m confused. Yes, the king had mentioned to me at the greenhouse that he had a sister,however, I didn’t think the previous Luna of the Silver Mountain Pack was his sister… Why was thiskept a

secret? 1

There’s no time to even ponder over it because Alpha Garry Flint of the Moonshine Pack stands up andraises his hand.

“I demand a vote, that the third prince should be forced to forfeit and step out of the tournamentimmediately.” He declares.

I’m about to speak, but Alpha Ambrose beats me to it. “I am the Alpha of Alphas, and I will not allowsuch a vote!” He growls dangerously. 2

“Why are you so adamant that he takes part, father?!” Alcazer asks.

“Silence! I demand it, because the scriptures and the prophecy point to him being the rightful King!” 16