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…”

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

looks like a d*mn panic attack, she’s

and I was pretty impressed. I had seen the concern in her eyes, the fear and the worry, as she tended to me… She

and I brush my thumbs over her cheeks, wiping away a few of her tears, before I bend

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,

and leading her from the room. I lock the door behind. us, not trusting

with their Lunas. Danciana is also here, standing beside Dad,

“Any answers?” Dad asks

had practically just mouthed it, but Dad nods and looks around. Jason gives us a nod before he takes his leave. The door shuts

did this even happen?” Ragnar growls. “This is what happens when you let other packs into

was for safety

them, right? Yet somehow the

we can’t trust

be said for your new wife.”

agree. We need 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 shaken. I

it somehow be linked to my Blood Ritual or her dreams? I didn’t want to think

down there, see if I can

says, making me look at

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

a moment. He nods at him before

“Zedkiel…”

is it?” I

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

with me.” I snarl,

as the rest of the women leave. Most of them seem to be relieved to be able to get out of here. My brothers remain behind until Dad speaks

leave, unable to refuse his command. The

calm. What is going on?”

silence fills the room, making my eyes flash when I realise what they

me!” I thunder about to grab him when I

I need to think this

Evangeline had visited her… there’s a chance her name could get dragged into this.

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

“Stay out of this.” I say firmly. Our eyes meet, and I give her a

I can sense her irritation, which she’s directing at

had anything to do with it, I

prove.” I say. “I think you need to let

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

down there, or something that will give

going down there, and I’d like to see who stops me.”

as I grab her wrist and pull

once, listen!” Ragnar

“F*ck off.” I