His Dark Obsession

His Dark Obsession By Moonlight Muse Chapter 82

The Path to Answers

EVANGELINE.

I walk across the rocky ground of the chamber, the rippling waves in the lake and the wind settling alittle. My own aura glows around me, illuminating the darkness. It’s still as cold as it was the last timewe came, and I wait as I go down on one knee.

I need to slice my hand and wait… Scanning the ground, I select a jagged sharp rock and pick it up,slicing

it into my palm.

The slight sting of the sharp rock cutting into me is barely noticeable due to how cold it is. My fingersfeel numb. I hold my hand out, letting the blood pour into the lake, just as the castle clock hits twelve.The gongs echo in the dark cavern.

I close my eyes, waiting.

His aura lingers, but he’s refusing to appear. I take a deep breath, knowing this is the only chance Ihave.

“Alpha Raziel, first of our kind… father to our race… please allow me to help you. Help me to end thiscurse … I think I know why we have always failed.” I swallow hard. I’m going on guesswork. This couldbackfire…

“And why might that be?” His voice comes searing through my mind, but this time it isn’t painful, and Ilook up.

There he stands on the other bank, his eyes burning into mine.

“I’ve never realised I’m the Moon Goddess before now, have I? I’ve been trying to fix things asEvangeline but that’s not the right way… I need to fix this as the goddess… if she is imprisoned… thenwho is watching over her wolves?” I ask quietly.

Is this why the mate bond is so scarce?

His face twists into rage. “How can you be so sure that her imprisonment is not over?” He snarls.

‘There is still more than a thousand years left…’ Luna whispers in my mind.

“Luna told me.” I say quietly. His head tilts to the side and I think I see them soften. “There are over athousand years left… she didn’t abandon you Raziel, she’s simply still serving her time.”

He begins pacing, and he lowers his head. “Perhaps… when you are down here for so manycenturies… you lose track of time… Perhaps she hasn’t forgotten me…”

“I don’t think she has; one does not forget their mate… she loved you to the extent she wanted to bewith you. We can do this together… Tell me, is what you told Zedkiel what you told me the last time wewere here? Is it the truth? Is Zedkiel not the king? Why did you not give him the mark that is rightfullyhis?” I ask.

I let my aura radiate off me, feeling Luna spreading serenity and calmness through me. I sense it passthrough the chamber.

“She really has awakened…” He murmurs, watching me before he growls. “I did not lie to him! I toldhim nothing but the truth… He may be a king, but the mark is not his to carry.”

I frown, but as long as he’s talking, I can ask him what I need to, and then after that, I can ask him to dowhat’s right.

“You spoke of ‘the impure’. Who did you mean?” I ask.

“I said the impure will destroy our kind and I’m not wrong… those blood s*ckers are alreadyapproaching. I can feel it in the earth…. the hunger they have within them, their urge for carnage andblood… Feeding off

werewolves. Do you know what that does to our kind?” He growls.

Isn’t it simply forbidden because the species are enemies?

“No… what does it do?” I reply, feeling suddenly uneasy. My stomach twists, knowing Zedkiel fed offme and we both enjoyed it….

“It poisons us, as for them, a,werewolf’s blood will give them strength. Even if it’s for a short period, thathigh is something that will make them succumb to the addiction and lose their minds!” He snarls.

“That’s…” I trail off.

“And those who are fed from will die, a painfully slow death. First, they will lose their minds… then theywill succumb to hallucinations and paranoia and then… then they will begin killing all in their wake untilthey are forced to be killed. When our kind forgets laws of nature and delves into that which isforbidden, that is when this world will end!” He thunders with a vicious growl, slamming his huge pawinto the water, making it splash everywhere from the tremendous impact.

A violent wind whips around us and Luna comes forward. My eyes blazing as I hold my stance.

So… if a vampire drinks a werewolf’s blood it poisons them, but also makes the vampire becomeaddicted.

My heart thumps as I frown, but that didn’t happen between Zedkiel and me…

“You too…” He growls, his voice isn’t affecting me like last time but it’s getting stronger. “You foolishchild! You allowed him to have your blood, have you not?” 2

“I’m not poisoned, perhaps because I am now not just a werewolf but a goddess…” It still feels strangeto say that.

“But you did not know that and allowed it and I warned him too!” He hisses.

“We made a mistake… please, carry on, tell me everything you know.” I plead.

“No.”

“Please! Do you not have faith in me?!” I yell, feeling frustrated. “Time is running out! I know that youare angry! But I’m trying to fix things! Zedkiel is trying to fix things! I know that the Eternal G*d alsocursed us to doom, too! and I plan to fix that. I will-”

“HOW?! Will you go to the realms of the g*ds?! Will you beg for a chance for redemption for a race thathas already lost its value?! You are not ready to be the goddess you were destined to be! Your motheris suffering somewhere and you… why do you think that blessed mates are so few?! He cursed us all…her creation is dying just like he wants! And you! All you care for is simply your own foolish ideals thatwill not work!”

“I don’t! I want to help you! Evelyn! Zerachiel! And even Selene! With or without your help, I will find myanswers, but time is short!” I growl. My aura has illuminated the cave once more and such power that Ihave never felt before is rippling through me. “You may be the first Alpha! But I am the goddess, andyou are bound to serve me! Answer me!” I growl, feeling Luna’s voice blend with mine, the groundtrembles beneath my feet and Raziel’s own aura swirl around him trying to push the light away but it’sfutile.

My power is only growing, and I feel the command I have enforced upon him beginning to weigh downon hirn, making him struggle. Even if I’m the goddess he is still powerful… but I can see I am beginningto have the upper hand.

“Tell me Raziel! And do not spin your words! Have I come to this chamber in my past life?! Do you nothave faith that perhaps this is the time that we may succeed?! You owe us!”

“I owe you nothing!” He growls. I step forward, reaching the edge of the river. “Stay back!”

“No.” I say, and I step into the water,

“I SAID STOP” He roars, making the very chamber tremble.

“No!” I snap, wading into the water until I’m waist-deep in it.

“No!” He growls and an immense blast of power throws me back. I’m lifted from the water and swungacross the chamber. Unable to regain my control, I’m slammed against the far wall. I groan as Lunagrowls in my head. She comes forward and I’m on my feet about to lash out.

My eyes are blazing as I glare at him, but just then I freeze, spotting something. There in the middle ofthe river is a faint glimmer of what looks like a bar of a cage, glowing as they pulsate in and out of myvision…. Raziel is breathing hard as he cowers on the other side and my heart thuds.

“Cross this barrier… and you will be stuck with me for eternity.” He hisses.

My stomach twists as I realise he protected me…

‘He cares for us.’ Luna whimpers. I can feel that her bond with him is strong. She saw him as herfather. I can sense the longing, pain, and sadness within me. I take a deep breath calming myself. Hedid save me just now.

“You do care…” I say softly, walking back to the edge.

He doesn’t reply, and I look at him with empathy.

“I am sorry for your loss… I can’t even think of losing Zedkiel…” My eyes sting with tears knowing thatour days are numbered. “Please guide me…”

I look at him pleadingly as I go down on one knee and join my hands together.

“For our kind…. For Selene… for redemption… please bless me with the knowledge that I desperatelyneed …to free us all… I can’t do this without you…”

He’s hesitating, but I can see his resolve fading.

“Please father, help me win this war.” I whisper, the grasp on hope is failing me and I really need this.Please…”

Our eyes meet before he sighs in defeat, and I know he will help.novelbin

Silence ensues, and he sighs, a sound that fills every corner of the chamber.

“I did not lie to him… in every life, you sacrifice yourself for the world… and it leaves behind a beastwho cannot be tamed. The moment he tasted your blood, not only did you become his addiction but hisobsession… He will be the one who will lead the blood bath… This time, there is no hope. The cycle ofyour birth… every thousand years… This is it… with this final war, it will be the start of our end… of ourdoom. And we must accept that.” His voice is heavy, tired even.

“So… that means this is our last chance…” I say softly.

‘Yes… Luna says, sadness in her voice. ‘We have never even had the chance to live even one lifetimewith

him.’

That hurts…

“You said Zedkiel will lead the blood bath… does that mean the vampires?” I ask softly.

“Yes, the moment that power is dangled before him… mixed with the betrayal of his loved ones… hewill turn…”

His words give birth to a deep foreboding within me.

“The vampires will offer him power?” I ask, wondering who will betray him. “Why would they do that..”

“He is the son of Zeina Aton, the last survivor of the royal bloodline.” He states darkly. My eyes flyopen, my heart thundering as I stare at him, utterly stunned, and his next words make me fall to myknees. “And they come for what they feel is theirs… Zedkiel Vilkas is their rightful king.”