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 love it, thank you, Lucia.” She hugs me

said that to make me feel better. The Oracle is never wrong. I push the gloomy

you like to wear it? I’ll

wear it for the entire tournament, although I’m sure you are rooting for your prince to win.” I

head. “Can I not root

wrist, my eyes fall on the one

two

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

feeling an ache inside at the fact she couldn’t have the

I say,

says, holding

for me, it is special to

at her, feeling the gloom of the morning fade away. She had

are you doing in here?” She

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

to be.”

be here. You will have to ask the Third Prince for access to the private

replies.

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

She whispers, her eyes

to call him that.” I mumble, making her

love.” She

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

hour later when Zedkiel enters the bedroom. I had actually found a book on his shelf and had begun reading it but

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

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

and my mind instantly goes to the phone

the other

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

wrong? Never had a

I mean yes, I have!” I

can’t mind link, keep it close.” He says, frowning slightly as he watches me.

quickly, shutting the book that lay on the pillow, hoping he thinks it is because of that.” No, not at all. I just…

He asks, and I hold up my

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

to the oracle.” He says, dropping my hand and I

the door after placing the phone on the bedside

passing people, but apart from clearing the path for Zedkiel and lowering their heads, no one seems curious about where

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 knocks hard on

last time I was

door swings open and I feel the same odd atmosphere

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

am I going crazy?

me into the room. The Oracle is standing today, her hands are folded in front of her as she watches us emotionlessly. “I was

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

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

on if I can…” She says as the door shuts behind