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…”

go.” I say, walking over to the closet. I pull out a tank top and slip it on. I pause when I feel her delicate hands pull it

panic attack, she’s still

seen the concern in her eyes, the fear and the worry, as she tended to me… She cares. She really f*cking does. I turn to look at her, cupping

and I brush my thumbs over her cheeks, wiping away a few of her tears, before I bend down and kiss her softly, and f*ck did this kiss feel

tight. She’s shaken, and I’m not sure if she’s ok to go out there, but at the same time

leading her from the room. I lock the door behind. us, not trusting anyone. Even if these are guards | trust, with the

of my brothers are here in the grand hall with their Lunas. Danciana is also here, standing beside Dad, her face as

“Any answers?” Dad asks

head and mutters something to Dad. I don’t catch it 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

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

for safety measures.” Jeremiah says

we can keep an eye on them, right? Yet

we can’t trust any of them.”

new wife.” Alcazer snaps. “This isn’t

crimes.” Chasyn says, 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 why she

Ritual or her dreams? I didn’t

“I’m going to go take a look down there, see if I can

making me look at

don’t like to be told what

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

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

“Zedkiel…”

“What is

says, “Danclana, you and the

me.” I snarl, my arm tightening around

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

you two leave, too.” They frown in annoyance before they leave, unable to refuse his command. The moment they have gone, Dad sighs as he looks at me. “I need

f*cking calm. What

a tense silence fills the room, making my eyes flash when I realise

me!” I thunder about

I need

Evangeline had visited her… there’s a chance her name could get

Evangeline says defensively. I can see the fear in

this.” I say firmly. Our eyes meet, and I give her a warning

can sense her irritation,

had anything to do with

nothing to prove.” I say. “I think you need to let me go down there and

There is no

down there, or

like to

ignore her, as I grab her wrist and pull her from

“For once,

“F*ck off.”