His Dark Obsession

20. The Beginning

EVELYN.

The ticking of the clock is loud in my ears as I await his return. He said Zerachiel’s going to spend time. with me. I hide my smile, trying to pay attention to the movie.

Evangeline never cared for leisure much, always wanting to please others, but me? The only person I want to please is Zerachiel… He’s never even looked my way, especially since my wolf died… From all our past lives, this is the first time either Zedkiel or Zerachiel have even treated me like a being with emotions… I don’t know how to feel about that….

My heart squeezes painfully as I stare at the screen, unseeing. All I want is his acknowledgement… And Zedkiel… He certainly doesn’t care for me. After all, he’s the one who kills me…

That time is nearing again when my own mate will kill me… but this time Zedkiel’s been almost nice… Or it’s all just a front because he’s planning something.

The seed of self-doubt licks at the simmering flames inside of me. The urge to destroy everything rises as that doubt grows inside of me.

Be calm… or he won’t spend time with us… well me, Luna is trying to get free and Evangeline, she’s stuck. in the space between the two realms.

I chuckle internally. No one can save her, not even Zedkiel, and he’ll become all mine.

It was always Evangeline who was his favourite. He took her to every occasion, every festival. She was the one he chose for everything.

What does she even have that I don’t?

The darkness is growing inside of me and I quickly push the negative thoughts away.

Zerachiel will spend time with me. If I keep myself in control, things will only improve… Maybe they will work out even better than I could ever hope for.

My eyes flit to the man in the room. Kash the loyal follower, at the same time those green eyes turn on me, watching me keenly. I simply stare back, unblinking. Neither of us speak and he just sits there.

After a few moments, he looked away first, but I know he’s still observing me from the corner of his eyes. In every lifetime there’s a loyal friend… oh did I mention they always die first?

I giggle at the thought; I wonder how he’d die this time? Taking a shot for his queen, trampled to death, killed by his best friend? Or a spear through the heart, maybe? Oh, the options were endless!

But it would make Zedkiel sad regardless of how he meets his death…

Oh, who cares.

I shrug to myself, glancing at the time again.

How much longer?

It’s a short while later when the door opens and I smile as I spring to my feet when I sense him.

He’s back.

His scent is like a drug, and I inhale it happily. He makes me feel happy…

“Thanks, Kash, get some rest.” He says to him.

Kash nods and I know they just mind-linked something.

Well, I have been behaving so I don’t care. I want him gone quickly.

He shuts the door after Kash leaves, and my heart skips a beat when he locks it.

“How was the movie?” He asks, pushing his sleeves up and undoing an extra button of his shirt.

I can’t help but look at his chest which peeks out.

So handsome…

Why was I the one blessed with a mate who doesn’t even care for me?

“Not gruesome enough. How do they think that’s even scary? If they knew how I killed the oracle- oh, that would be fun to watch.”

I decide not to

your talk go?” I

“Fine.”

you tell him about me?” I ask. He pauses and

“No, I got distracted.”

truth;

the chance away from me…” I hum as I step closer

mind link him, if I wanted. I told you, Evelyn, I’m going to fix this, for

like he means it… but does he

I’m always cheated…

I see it.” I say quietly, my chest brushes his and as much as I want to run my hand along his shaft. I know he’ll just push

to turn away

said Zerachiel will spend some time with me.” I say, my heart skipping a

and I see his gold eyes soften. “I’m sorry, he’s being

There. I knew it!

feels like it’s being squeezed,

want, I can spend

bringing myself back from the intense pounding and the doubts

to calm me.” I

refused to fulfil. We are leaving at dawn, but we have a little time before bed. Tell me,

at him. A part of me wants to believe

want to dance with

every time you

don’t really dance, but we

“Music.” I say.

picks up the remote and plays

softer.” I order, tapping my

until he presses buttons switching

I take a moment to let the music wash

remote down and steps closer to

have my first dance with him? Centuries

his hands on my waist as I gradually begin swaying to the music. He follows after a moment, and I can sense his hesitance, but at least he’s giving me some time even

if he’s

close my eyes, resting my head on his

with my mate,

it… Crying doesn’t make sense… it hasn’t for

about this moment, I think I’ll remember it… even when this all comes to an end… I’ll remember our moment because even if he doesn’t

ZEDKIEL.

travelling in a 7-seater jeep. I am currently driving with Evelyn sitting in the

thought Evangeline was back, only to realise she wasn’t. As

more than ever, I’m sure we

the Evelyn before the

when we stop for

thinks she’s planning something, but honestly, I’m certain

for hours.” Ragnar suggests from the

I mutter, I can relate though. My

mom’s pack. They won’t do shit to us. We’re just passing

so sure… not sure that even Kash would be ok with

risk it.”

not stopping.” I agree

scoffs his displeasure but

I am reconsidering that stop. I’m tired and we need to take a pit stop because the weather is getting worse too. I’m not driving fast, it’s too foggy and no matter how good my sight

swears as the car is thrown off the rocky mountain pass.

goes through my