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…”

a tank top and slip it on. I pause

a d*mn panic attack, she’s still

had 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 her face. “It’s going to

away a few of her tears, before I bend

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

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

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

answers?” Dad asks him,

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

Dad’s voice is strained, and even Danciana is visibly shaken. “We heard. How did this even happen?” Ragnar growls. “This is what happens when you let other packs into our midst. Them

for safety measures.” Jeremiah says

“Yeah, so we can keep an eye on them, right? Yet somehow the

trust any of them.”

new wife.” Alcazer snaps. “This isn’t

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 thinks. she killed the

Ritual or her dreams? I didn’t want to think

down there, see if I can find

making me

don’t like to be told

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

for a moment. He nods at him before turning

“Zedkiel…”

“What is it?” I

“Let’s have a word in private.” Dad says, “Danclana,

staying with me.” I snarl, my arm tightening

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

annoyance before they leave, unable to refuse his command.

calm. What

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

accusing me!” I thunder about to grab him when

need

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

defensively.

this.” I say firmly. Our eyes meet, and

Her chest is heaving, and I can sense her irritation, which she’s directing at herself.

to do with it, I think

think you need to let

is no

down there, or something

there, and I’d like

ignore her, as I grab her wrist and

“For once, listen!” Ragnar

“F*ck off.” I snap