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.

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

only said that to make me feel better. The

like to wear it? I’ll

the entire tournament, although I’m sure you

before she shakes her head. “Can I not root for

around my wrist, my eyes fall on the one around her

and two

at it and once she hooks mine up; she moves back. “It’s mine and Prince Chasyn’s birthstones.” She explains softly, playing with the

the fact

I say,

says, holding

but for me, it is special

the gloom of the morning fade

in here?” She asks,

for a good read.” I say. “Preferably about the

to be.”

be here. You will have to ask

replies.

and sigh. “Oh… well, I guess I’ll ask

whispers, her eyes lighting up as I

to call him that.” I mumble, making

You two look very in love.” She teases, making my cheeks

leading the way out of the room. She laughs softly as she follows. I bid her farewell and head to my quarters, remembering that Zedkiel said we would visit the oracle today. I better

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

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

I want to.” He says before walking over to the bed and taking something out of his pocket.

at the slim black device in his hand and my mind instantly goes to the phone I have

in the other

and I know he didn’t miss the way my heart began racing or the way I had probably paled. I need to get rid of that phone Sinclair gave me before he ever discovers

Never

I mean yes, I have!” I say, taking it quickly. “Thank

case I need to get in contact with you, and since you can’t mind link, keep it close.” He says, frowning slightly as he watches me. “You

it is because of that.” No, not

and

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

oracle.” He says, dropping

follow him to the door after

their heads, no one seems curious about where we are heading just wanting to be clear

door to the Oracle’s quarters, and I take a deep breath, feeling nervousness overcome me. He glances down at me before he takes hold of my wrist and

the last time I was

and I feel

go in there.’ The voice in my head returns, but it’s different today. Angrier and commanding.’ Leave Evangeline!’ It sounds shrill, panicky

Or am

today, her hands are folded in front

Zedkiel says coldly. His eyes flicker red as he looks at

looking us over. Her eyes linger on me, and I feel as

depends on if I can…”