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.

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

deep down Alpha Aeron only said that to make me feel better. The Oracle

you like to wear it? I’ll put

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

blushing before she shakes her head. “Can I not root for both you and

fall on

two different

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

at the fact she couldn’t have

gorgeous too.” I say, “We are twinning.”

holding her wrist

trivial to some, but for me, it is

I smile at her, feeling the gloom of the morning

in here?” She asks, now scanning

say. “Preferably about the Chamber of Truth, its

to be.”

those books won’t be here. You will have to ask

replies.

“Oh… well, I guess I’ll ask

whispers, her eyes lighting up as I

him that.”

very in love.” She teases, making

with a pout, leading the way out of the room. She laughs softly as she follows. I bid her farewell and head to my quarters, remembering

bedroom. I had actually found a book on his shelf and had begun reading it but had fallen asleep reading, that

when I realise what I had just said. I swallow hard as I look up

says before walking over to the bed and taking

hand and my mind instantly goes

in the other

way I had probably paled. I need to get rid

Never

mean yes, I have!” I say,

mind link, keep it close.” He says, frowning slightly as he

the pillow, hoping he thinks it is because of that.” No, not at

and I hold up

He frowns, taking hold of my hand

Come on, let’s go to the oracle.” He says,

after

path for Zedkiel and lowering their heads, no one seems curious about where we

quarters, and I take a deep breath, feeling nervousness overcome me. He glances down at me before he takes hold of my wrist and knocks hard on

the last time I

door swings open and I feel the same

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

am I going

to lead me into the room. The Oracle is standing today, her hands

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

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

on if I can…”