His Dark Obsession

His Bitterness

EVANGELINE.

I watch him with my heart racing, praying and hoping he agrees to shed some light on all that has happened.

He doesn’t respond to my coaxing for him to complete his unspoken sentence as he begins pacing on the other side of the river.

I have to try to fix this. We won’t get the chance to come here again and right now, Evelyn is screaming to be released. I’m struggling to hold her back, but my own determination is winning, for now.

“I will say nothing.” Raziel growls menacingly as he glares at us. “I made my move, my choice, and with it resigned myself to a life of emptiness on earth. Only when all comes to an end will I see some reprieve…

He looks towards the largest c*ack in the cave’s ceiling, the faint glimmer of the moon seeping through and I frown as I realise what it means.

He wants to see this world end…

“Fine… then tell me, how did this chamber become a place where all Lycans come to pay respect to you? You hate the Lycan’s correct?”

His huge head turns toward us, and he bares his teeth in what I think is a grin, but it looks nothing but terrifying. “Seeing them bow down and offer me their blood may seem to you like I enjoy it, but with every drop, it only strengthens the barriers that keep me here… I’m forced to tell them their future… by Him.”

The Eternal G*d.

“Then are you saying what you told Zedkiel was his future? Because no one sees you, those whom enter are given a vision, but Zedkiel’s was different, he saw you.” I murmur.

“Exactly, what you told me had nothing to do with my future. It sounded more like a warning…” Zedkiel trails off, and his frown deepens.

“A momentary lapse in judgement…” He replies.

Meaning he said something he now regrets?

“What was his actual vision if not what you told him?” I ask.

He glares at us when Zedkiel suddenly looks up. “Or did you tell me that to throw me off from becoming one with Evangeline?” He growls.

His power seems to grow, and he lets out a sinister growl. “Think what you want! I told you what I did… there is truth in it… but you are too much of a fool to see it! As for your future, I know nothing save death.” He sneers resentfully.

“Your bitterness comes from Selene’s abandonment… have you ever thought that she may simply be upset with you cursing her own daughter or for sentencing her creations to da*nation?” Zedkiel asks icily.

I gasp when a tremendous roar fills the cave, the impact of his power almost throwing me off my feet. Zedkiel grabs me, his arms wrapping around me protectively as he snarls viciously. His own aura fills the cave as he glares at Raziel.

“You will control that anger!” He growls at him.

Both glare off, Zedkiel’s blazing red eyes full of anger, and I know inside of him Zerachiel is probably also fighting to come out.

“Please, if you don’t want to help us… at least tell us what the scriptures cannot. You were there when it all happened.” I plead.

I can feel Evelyn’s anguish and irritation, but when I ask that question she stills. Just like us, she deserves to know. She wants to know.

you.” He hisses. “Now

I need to know!” Evelyn

then there is silence. Gone is his

blur as tears

wrong?” Zedkiel asks, although his anger is

my tears gently, and stare at my

they aren’t

Evelyn…

She’s hurting too…

but he… he’s turned his back on

help her.” I

nodding

this place is worth nothing, not our respect, not our beliefs… When I win that throne, I will find a way to destroy it and if I don’t… then I’ll make it unreachable!” He growls, walking

my shoulder, staring at the

have to try harder!” I say, trying

to help. He’s the f*cking root cause of this s*it, his bitterness, his hatred. He cursed his own f*cking child! He is the reason Evelyn has that evil inside of her!”

and I stare at him, like me… he at least believes

because of the curse.

want to try to get the

grips the back

But not everyone has the heart you

I will find a

answers…

the cave, and out

has been an utter failure… Why does it

Philomena… Raziel…

willing to

to the cave slams shut, and I feel exhausted as if I had run for hours,

and the effect the

father tomorrow, without

His strong arms wrap around me and I’m simply glad that

and Isa are, and both have gone through several bottles, although it’s clear it is mainly Isa who has been drinking. Kash tosses Zed his shirt and Zedkiel changes back into it and I realise the exact purpose of it

scent disguiser is still on him, his old shirt would hold some

get what you needed?” Isa asks, tilting her

my head in disappointment. I don’t know how much they know, but the truth is we didn’t get any answers

looks disappointed too

He curses as Zed grabs the half-drunk bottle from

says, making my stomach sink as he slams

the only thought that is going through my head is that he was totally ok with sharing a bottle with her. Yes,

pout as I begin to walk towards the

“Evangeline?” Zedkiel calls.

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