His Dark Obsession

50. Safe

EVANGELINE.

I don’t know what happened but I’m alive; I had really thought I was going to die but Zedkiel saved me. However, his wrath was beyond terrifying. I had woken up to him standing there smelling of blood. His eyes burning red as the King, Chasyn, Alcazer and Ragnar tried to hold him back. I don’t know what he wanted to do, but he was in a rage. The healer steps back, looking down at me clearly scared for his life.

“I want the entire place turned upside down until I find who did this.” Zedkiel now snarls, pulling free from his brother’s hold and crossing his arm as he reaches down and grabs my hand, looking down at the bruises on my wrists that were caused by the ropes.

I’m awake but my throat feels raw, and I have a bitter taste in my mouth.

“We will Zedkiel. Now get some rest too. You’ve had a long day and you need to be up early tomorrow, the results will be announced then.” Alpha Ambrose says and Zedkiel scoffs.

“That’s all you can think of?”

“This tournament is still important Zed, in fact, it seems to me someone wants you out of the game.” Chasyn says frowning as he looks down at me.

I feel a little self-conscious with all these men crowded around and so I close my eyes.

I can’t see them… they aren’t here… 1

“I wonder who, though? But is it a surprise? You make enemies faster than a pup soils his diaper.” Ragnar remarks mockingly.

I hear Zedkiel scoff. “I’m not threatened… it just shows they feel I’m a threat… Father, from this day on, I’m placing guards with Evangeline at all times. I’m not risking it.”

“Then how do you expect her to participate? Will you always shield her? She needs to be strong if she’s to ever be considered as the Queen, Zedkiel.” Alcazer says icily.

I hear a low growl, and something slams against the wall making my eyes fly open. He has Alcazer pinned against the wall. Both men are glaring at one another in rage.

“You don’t need to tell me what she needs to be to become Queen. She survived down there… she could have f**king died.” Zedkiel growls defensively and I feel a warmth flood me. He’s always defending me… Now get the f*ck out. All of you.”

The king glances at me and gives me a small smile.

“Rest well dear.” He says before they all turn and leave and I feel I can breathe a little. I didn’t even realise how hard it is with so many Alpha auras in one room… Zedkiel locks the bedroom door, his red eyes turning to me.

My heart thumps and I force a

that come out

the back of his hand against my forehead. My heart s**ps a beat when I feel a strong tingle rush through me. “Do you have a concussion?” He asks, moving his hand

touch feel so pleasant? I mean, more

I say forcing my heavy body to sit up.

guess I’m ok. Thank

and realise I’m just

I want to know every little detail from when you left that balcony.” He

slowly, trying to shuffle back so I can lean against the headboard when he moves forward, placing his hands on my thighs. He slides me back so I’m up against the headboard, making me gasp in surprise. He c*cks a brow and crosses his arms over that gorgeous chest of his, and I look up at his handsome face. My cheeks burn at

going there? That was only for this tournament? Right?

where to put the clue to being told to go with the guards. How they

I finish telling him how the water kept rising, and no one came… up until I passed out. The only thing i didn’t mention was the voice that

else? Nothing?” He clarifies, I shake

“No.” I reply.

you had no record or anything suspicious on their records. In fact, they have served the Vilkas family for years, and their families before them. To the point, I think they actually thought they were following the rules of

find them? I can point them out to you.” I say

that I will find the one behind this and I will kill them.” He promises

be sorted without violence. It’s ok, I’m alright. You

gasp when he grabs my throat, tightening it, but not to the point I couldn’t breathe. My breath hitches when he leans closer. “Some things can be sorted… like a certain Little Mouse running her mouth… yet some things… call for violence and vengeance and I feed off it.

His eyes are still burning red, and I can sense the

ok, you’re always looking out for me, and I’m sorry. I should

the mistake of looking at his lips before biting my own

at his command and he’s frowning, but says nothing more as he

it?”

and lets go of my neck, the moment between us vanishing.” Nothing, I just think we need to figure out what we need to ask the Oracle. I can’t wait any longer. Tomorrow evening the next round begins

stands up, turning his back to me, and I can tell

not awoken?” He asks me,

guilty. If I had my