His Dark Obsession

42. 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…

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.

1 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 your 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 sk*ps a beat as I flip the lid open. My eyes widen when I look at the gold bracelet that sits on the suede c*shion. 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.

“Thank you.. it’s….”

“Do you like it?” She asks softly.

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

wrong, but I know deep down Alpha Aeron only said that to make me feel better. The Oracle is never wrong. I push the gloomy thoughts away

bracelet.

to wear it? I’ll put it on you.”

nod, “Yes, please! I will wear it for the entire tournament, although I’m sure you

her head. “Can I not root for both you

on the one around her wrist, it is almost

h*oks mine up; she moves back. “It’s mine and Prince Chasyn’s

an ache inside at the fact she

too.” I say, “We

are!” She says, holding her wrist

trivial to some, but for me, it is special to share something with

and our eyes meet. I smile at her, feeling the gloom of the morning fade away. She

in here?” She asks, now

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

to be.”

won’t be here. You will have to ask

I guess I’ll ask Zedkiel. Shall

eyes lighting up as I

He wants me to call him that.” I mumble, making her

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

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

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

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

before walking over to the bed and taking something out of his pocket.

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

the other

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

wrong? Never had

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

mind link, keep it close.” He says, frowning slightly as he watches me. “You look

that lay on the pillow, hoping he thinks it is because of that.” No, not at all. I just… it’s the second gift I got

He asks, and

up as he observes it. “Hmm. Come on, let’s go

after placing the phone on

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

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

last time I was here,

swings open and I feel the same odd atmosphere settle over

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

Or am

standing today, her hands are folded in front of her as

will answer.” Zedkiel says coldly. His eyes flicker

her.

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

depends on if I can…” She says as the

a link between us, correct?” Zedkiel