His Dark Obsession

58. A Murder

ZEDKIEL.

I look at her sharply, glancing back at the door before I crouch before her on the ground. There is no way someone like Evangeline can kill anyone, let alone the Oracle. The woman was one of the most powerful beings.

“Look, you didn’t kill her.” I say quietly, rubbing her arms comfortingly. I take a second to relish in those sparks as my hands rub her arms.

I don’t know how they came back but I’m glad they did… She’s mine…

“I did… I did it Zedkiel! I-I went to see her to ask my question! Then- Then I killed her!” Her voice is panicky, and she’s beginning to tremble too. Her heart thundering like a galloping horse. (2)

I can see the fear and regret in her eyes.

She didn’t kill her; I know that for certain, but she sure thought she did.

I don’t know how to convince her otherwise, and so I simply pull her close and wrap my arms around her tightly. I press my lips to the top of her head.

“Listen to me, you didn’t kill her. I know that and I don’t know why you think you did. But you aren’t a killer Little Mouse, alright?”

“Zed…” She whimpers and I caress her hair.

“Look I need you to do to me a favour? Can you do that?”

She tilts her head up and nods but it’s doing nothing to calm her anxiousness. I know what the Shadow Wolf had said, but I don’t believe it. She does not have darkness within her.

“I need you to not repeat this to anyone. Let me handle it.”

“No, they’ll know! They’ll realise I did it, and I did! I have to pay for my crimes. I have to…” Her eyes are filled with tears as she clutches my arms. “I didn’t mean to! I promise I didn’t!” She s*bs.

For a split second, I feel a slight aura around her, but it vanishes as fast as it appears, and I’m reminded of the

way

I found her in the water… There’s something about her, but neither of us knows what that is. This was why I wanted her to ask the Oracle about who she is.

“You said you went to ask your question; did you get an answer?” I ask her.

She nods, when there’s a knock on the door again, making my eyes flash in irritation.

“Coming!” I growl. “Tell me later,” I add to her in a much calmer voice, helping her to her feet.

“Wait, Zed I need to tell you-” She stops abruptly opening her mouth, but no sound comes out, she tries again, her mouth is open but once again she says nothing. She’s beginning to panic, and I can hear her heart thundering violently.

What is going on?

“Evangeline, it’s ok, we’ll talk later. You don’t need to work yourself up. Let’s see what Dad wants and then we’ll talk.” I promise her quietly.

“I-” She stops, and she’s shaking as she looks down, breaking into a fresh wave of tears. “Goddess…”

talk later. We need to go.” I say, walking over to the closet. I pull out a tank top and slip it on. I

like a d*mn panic attack,

fear and the worry, as she tended

wiping away a few of her tears, before I bend down and kiss her

her arms around my neck, and I hold her tight. She’s shaken, and I’m not sure if she’s ok to go out there, but at the same time I can’t leave her alone, nor do

I tell her quietly, before taking her hand and leading her from the room. I lock the door behind. us, not trusting anyone. Even if these are guards | trust, with the Oracle dead

standing beside Dad, her face as

“Any answers?” Dad

as he’s close to Dad and had practically just mouthed it, but Dad nods and looks around. Jason gives us a nod before he takes

and even Danciana is visibly shaken. “We heard. How did this even happen?” Ragnar growls. “This is what happens when you let other

“It was for safety measures.” Jeremiah says

an eye on them, right? Yet somehow the Oracle is dead.”

we can’t trust

your new wife.” Alcazer snaps. “This isn’t the

tight-lipped. Maryka looks to be in a similar state to Evangeline, and I’m relieved that she’s not the only one visibly shaken. I keep my arm around her firmly as I remain quiet, trying to figure out

somehow be linked to my Blood Ritual or her

go take a look down there, see if I can

Dad says, making me look at

I don’t like to be

not? We all know I’m the best at handling stuff like this. Whilst the rest of you won’t get your hands. dirty and will wait for your men to handle it and probably miss vital information, I’ll go there myself.” I say

quiet, and he looks at Chasyn for a moment. He

“Zedkiel…”

“What is it?”

private.” Dad says, “Danclana, you and the Luna

staying with me.” I snarl, my arm

as the rest of the women leave. Most of them seem to be relieved to be able to get out of

before they leave, unable to refuse his command. The moment

“I’m f*cking calm. What

you this afternoon, Zedkiel?” Alcazer asks, and a tense silence fills the room, making my eyes flash when I realise

f*cking proof before accusing me!”

I need to think

turns elsewhere… if Evangeline had visited her… there’s a chance her

“Zedkiel didn’t do it!” Evangeline says defensively. I can see the

Our eyes meet, and I give her

heaving, and I can sense her irritation, which she’s directing at herself. She’s blaming herself and

with it, I

you need to let me

really don’t think Evangeline is capable of this. There is no way she could put up a fight with the Oracle

must be clues down there,

“I’m going down there, and I’d like to see who stops

I grab

“For once, listen!”

“F*ck off.” I snap