His Dark Obsession

60. A Gemini

ZEDKIEL.

“I want to know exactly what happened that night.” I say quietly.

He takes a silent breath, obviously remembering that night and, by the looks of it, it wasn’t a pleasant experience.

“It has been ten years since that night, but it’s still as fresh in my mind as if it had just happened yesterday. The town was roughly an hour’s drive or run from Dark Falls. It was in an even more isolated place than Dark Falls. Hidden on the other side of the forest and these mountains.

Sinclair and I were on a hunting trip, and we had found a target and given chase. It was snowing heavily, and this was something we did every winter. I made sure each year I made the hunt a little harder for him, and that year we were going to go through the rocky terrain and up through the mountains.” He begins.

I can tell he doesn’t like speaking of it, but he still continues and begins pacing the room.

I cross my arms and lean against the wall.

“I smelt blood and something burning, yet there was no sign of a fire. Feeling concerned, I thought to check it out. Perhaps there might be an animal or someone who might need help.

It was snowing extremely hard, and I was afraid there was a blizzard coming, but I knew I couldn’t turn back without checking. But I could never have imagined what we were about to come across… The entire town was burned down, and the streets were running with blood, mixed with the snow. It was a scene that even a horror movie could not rival. The houses were burned and charred, but it was clear the fires had died out hours ago.” He sits down on one of the sofas, clasping his hands in front of him.

“It was just like what you saw in there… the blood… rivers of it…”

“It was a human town, correct?” I ask. 1

“Yes, and I was alarmed. I didn’t know if I should call the authorities when it was obvious this was not a human attack. But then there was no connection and not enough time to contact your father, either. So I told Sinclair to look for survivors and with every house we checked, all we found were dead bodies.

We had scoured the entire place, and I was ready to head back when Sinclair found her, and I remember him shouting to me to come quickly…” He continued and now looks up at me.

“There she stood, a little child, covered in blood from head to toe. Her eyes were the only thing that I could see as she stood there clutching a teddy bear. She was simply walking through the streets, terrified and confused. I realised all the bodies were of humans. She was the only werewolf in a town of humans, and I knew I had to get her out of there before the police showed up.”

I frown as I take it all in.

Was her mother a human?

“Was she injured?”

“No, aside from being drenched in blood, she was unharmed. She remembered nothing. The only thing she knew was her name, Evangeline.”

“So what about the name Rose?” I question.

“Mother gave it to her.” He shakes his head as I ponder over it.

“And you realised she was an Omega from her scent?” I ask.

I

saw in the pool… she had something else to her. She

one. Mother always said the same. She actually thought her wolf may even be stronger than most when she ‘shifts, she felt she would be an asset. After a visit to the Oracle she only seemed to be even more determined, and gave her the very best teachings. But on her eighteenth birthday, she didn’t shift and

how she just tossed her aside.” I sneer, wondering what the Oracle told them.

off with you. Look at her life now. It’s far better than what it would have been if she had remained in my

“You didn’t know what kind of life she’ll have. None of you knew that… You threw her to a monster. Let’s try to remember that. You knew she

she did.” He says quietly. “I was that night, I felt something just seemed right about giving her to you. I didn’t trust my son if she was to remain in my pack, and I have raised her as my own. I do love her, and I wanted the best for her. She was always a curious child, and she was the warmth of our home I didn’t want her future to be torn from her and although

and just so you know, I almost killed her. Several times “I say coldly. “It was your duty to protect her, yet you

don’t know why I’m so angry or deviating from the conversation, but I’m f*cking p**sed. This man was supposed to take care of

watches me

Wise move.

open the door when I pause. “You are not to mention what you told me to anyone. I

“I understand.”

the room and return to my own quarters. The door is ajar, and the guards are standing outside. I step inside to see Kash standing against the wall. Whilst Evangeline is sitting on the

They stop talking when I enter and her eyes light up as she hurries over to me, wrapping her arms around my waist tightly. Her heart’s thumping, and I know she’s still worried. I hug her back, feeling the sparks

for keeping her company.” I

nice to get to know your Luna

“You still have a lot to share.” I remind

says, leaving our room and shutting the

say?” She asks

through her hair, wondering when I had become so accustomed to her? Was

back and the sparks I feel are f*cking intense. Her scent fills my nose, and I suddenly remember the distinct smell of blood I had caught off her this morning,

back and she looks

“Evangeline…”

but

can discuss what the Oracle told you.” I say quietly. I’m drained and could use a

blushes before she

had Alistair bring

“Go run us a bath.” I say, knowing exactly what she was trying

cheeks still a pretty hue of red before she hurries out of the room.

becomes stronger.

Gemini? It

‘End the

The war within myself… that would be

“You are both each other’s blessing and a

and my wolf, or me and

of your greatest fear, for he

My greatest fear… the Chamber of Truth… that place that destroyed it all

the water make me glance at the