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…”

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 down for me.

panic attack, she’s

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

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

she’s ok to go out there, but

here.” 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

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

answers?” Dad asks him,

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

more.” Dad’s voice is strained, and even Danciana is visibly shaken. “We heard. How did this even happen?” Ragnar

“It was for safety measures.”

keep an eye on them,

“Exactly, we can’t trust any of them.” Ragnar

be said for your new wife.” Alcazer snaps. “This

to find out who did this and then have them punished for their 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

Ritual

look down there, see if I can find anything.”

Dad says, making

like to be

hands. dirty

for a moment. He nods at him before

“Zedkiel…”

is it?” I

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

I snarl,

Dad 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.

leave, too.” They frown in annoyance before they leave, unable to refuse his command. The

calm. What is going on?” I

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

and find f*cking proof before accusing me!” I thunder about to grab him when

I need to think

I rather they blame me before their attention turns elsewhere… if Evangeline had visited her… there’s a chance her name could get dragged into this. I can’t let them even know that we have visited

do it!” Evangeline says defensively. I can see the fear

“Stay out of this.” I say firmly. Our

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

you had anything to do with it, I think you

“I think you need

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

clues down there, or

down there, and I’d like

as I grab her wrist and pull her

once, listen!” Ragnar

“F*ck off.” I