His Dark Obsession

32. A Couple of Gifts

EVANGELINE.

Hours have passed, but I can’t get the rule book out of my head…

Consummate the marriage before the tournament? How!

All I can think of is everything that can go wrong if we do that, but without it… it means we can’t even participate…

Urgh!

Just think Evangeline, if you weren’t an omega, you would have to be marked too. But the downside is, once the rest of the couples all mark one another until they go into heat, no one will even know if they are. mated, unlike me… I have a feeling that rule was put there because I am unable to be marked due to being. wolfless.

I shudder at the possibilities of what could go wrong; it isn’t that Zedkiel is that bad… but this life, this rank, it’s all a façade… 1

I sigh heavily, running my fingers along the spines of the leatherbound books that line the shelves in the royal library. I don’t even know what I’m looking for, but I need something to keep my mind off everything..

I had spent two hours with Alistair, and I am exhausted. He gave me all his theories about what our test may be but regardless of what it will end up as; I know I just need to think smartly and with a level head. I’m hoping I can at least do that.

Glancing around the library, I see that it is mainly empty. There is scarcely anyone here and I appreciate the silence. To my dismay, I had also learned that all the couples will move into the palace the night. before the tournament’s first day.

The double doors to the library open and I turn to see Lucia peek in, her eyes lighting up when she spots

“Luna Evangeline!” She whispers loudly. I frown slightly at that title.

“Evangeline.” I correct her, as she hurries over, trying her best not to run and remain graceful.

“You’re the Luna now… congratulations on your wedding…” She says, lowering her head to me politely, as if just remembering all that.

I reach over, and place three fingers under her chin and tilt her head up and shake my head. “Lucia… I’m still Evangeline… your friend, or I hope we were friends.” I say.

“Of course, we were- I mean we are… but you are a Luna now.”

“And it changes nothing, so tell me why you were looking for me?” I say.

She nods, smiling gently before she looks around and then reaches into the bag she is carrying. “I got you something.”

“Oh, for me?” I ask in surprise, not expecting anything.

She nods as she takes out a small rectangular box, its plain white with gold writing on it.

“Here” She says, holding it out to me.

“Thank you.” I say, as I take it. My heart skips a beat as I flip the lid open. My eyes widen when I look at the gold bracelet that sits on the suede cushion. A delicate chain with three charms on it set with pearls.

“I found out your birthday is June the third, so you’re a Gemini, hence the zodiac charm, a pearl pendant for your birthstone of the month of June, and a good luck charm to help you through this tournament.” She explains, looking at me with a smile, but I can see she’s worried I won’t like it but… I love it, I’ve never ever had such a thoughtful gift. 7

“Thank you… it’s….”

“Do you like it?” She asks softly.

I step forward and hug her tightly. “I love it, thank you, Lucia.” She hugs

to make

to wear it? I’ll put it on you.”

nod, “Yes, please! I will wear it for the entire tournament,

head. “Can

fall on the one around her wrist, it is almost identical

two

back. “It’s mine and Prince

an ache inside at the fact

I say, “We

She says, holding her wrist out

me,

feeling the gloom of

in here?”

say. “Preferably about the Chamber of Truth, its origins

to be.”

ask

replies.

disappointed and sigh. “Oh… well, I guess I’ll ask Zedkiel. Shall

her eyes

me to call him that.” I mumble,

course… You two look very in love.”

I bid her farewell and head to my quarters, remembering that Zedkiel said we would visit

an hour later when Zedkiel enters the bedroom. I had actually found a book on his shelf and had begun reading it but had fallen asleep reading, that is until the door slammed open shocking me. I jerk awake, my heart

always bang the doors?” I ask, rubbing my eyes, freezing when I realise what I had just said. I swallow hard

He says before walking over to the bed and taking something

slim black device in his hand and my mind

the other

probably paled. I need to get rid of that phone Sinclair gave me before he ever discovers

wrong? Never

yes, I have!” I say, taking

and since you can’t mind link, keep it close.” He says, frowning slightly as he watches me. “You look

thinks it is because of that.” No, not

asks, and I hold up

Lucia gave me this.” I say. He frowns, taking hold of my hand and

says, dropping my hand

follow him to the door after placing the phone on the bedside

down the hallways, passing people, but apart from clearing the path for Zedkiel and lowering their heads, no

breath, feeling nervousness overcome me. He glances down at me before he takes hold of my wrist and knocks

I was here, I

door swings open and I feel the same odd atmosphere settle over

returns, but it’s different today. Angrier and commanding.’ Leave Evangeline!’ It sounds shrill, panicky even, and

memories? Or am

her hands are folded

will answer.” Zedkiel says coldly. His eyes flicker red as he

eyebrow rises, but she doesn’t react, swiftly looking us over. Her eyes linger on me, and

course, depends on if I can…” She says as the door shuts