His Dark Obsession

22. Their Reasons

ZEDKIEL

Wherever they brought us, it took a minimum of half an hour at the least to get here.

We were put in three different vehicles. The poison has now managed to stop me from being able to mind link the others, and with them all bound, they wouldn’t be able to mind link either

Adonis was in the same van as me and Evelyn, lying on the seat in front.

Once we got to the location, we were taken from the van and led inside. I kept on alert, despite being blindfolded, making sure to pick up on all scents, rock, and damp earth… we are near water, I can hear it… We are being led through what seems to be like some man-made tunnels and I can feel us travelling deeper and deeper beneath the surface.

Soon the sound of water disappears, along with the smell of wet earth, and only when

I am placed in a chair and bound, is the blindfold removed by Ziahra. We are in some sort of underground warehouse. “What do you have to say?” She asks, pulling up a chair and sitting down on it backwards, resting her arms at the top of the backrest as she observes me.

I glance to the side to see the rest are all bound to chairs. Only Evelyn is untouched, clearly refusing to let anyone near her.

They’re all watching her warily. I’m relieved to see Adonis has been brought in and is lying on the floor to the side, his breathing far steadier than before.

“Can you at least tend to him or bind his injuries?” I ask.

“No.” Ziahra replies coldly. “Stop dragging this out.”

“This is foolish.” Evelyn hisses, “I can snap their necks.”

“Keep your little mate on a leash,” Ziahra warns me. I frown. “I’d respect her if I were you, Evangeline doesn’t really listen to others.”

She frowns. “I thought her name was Evelyn?”

Fuck, did I?

I glance at my men, and Ragnar nods. “I second that.”

“Just a play on her name.” I reply smoothly.

I can feel several pairs of eyes burning into me, but no one questions it further, however, I know it’s not something that Ragnar will drop. He had already remarked on her change of behaviour on our way here.

I had filled Dad in, but I had made it clear to him not to mention it to anyone. With the scriptures already pointing to the Gemini bane, this did not come as a shock.

“Get talking.” Ziahra says to me.

“I’m here to look for a possible solution to put an end to the brewing war. I’m willing to come to an agreement. You seem to be the leader of your people, then I’m certain that you know that if this war occurs, we are both going to lose many of our people needlessly “I say.

Her jaw clenches as she looks at the men in the room.

is inevitable, but you are right… if we can avoid it, then why not? And that is exactly what will happen when I hand you to Exxodus.” She stands up and turns her back to

but she

“Nothing.”

I

the men steps forward, placing a hand on her

deal with this.

putting words in her mouth.” Kash says. “Can’t she handle the conversation

up, you dickhead.” The man

and I internally shake my head. He really does want

on the man’s chest as she turns and looks at me, ”

The darkness filling the room as she pins Ziahra to the far wall, her aura rages around her and no matter how much the vampires in the room shout or yell, they are unable to move towards their princess.

her go!” Blade shouts, his fangs out. “I said

precious princess answers the question, she may just let her

“Eve…” I say quietly

his question.” She growls in response Ziahra’s eyes are blazing red as she glares at Evelyn, but I can

I bring the true heir to the vampire throne to the steward and in return, he lets

as I lean back in the seat,

place, won’t he

across her face and

ruler but him, and you will be given to him. You will remain here until tomorrow” She’s about to head to

bitten, which you

she says before they all troop out, and the door clangs shut, and I

me and raises her hand. Her eyes

I stop the bleeding, he’ll be able to

is emotionless as he checks his pulse before removing his own shirt

cares for his siblings. to an extent. No matter how much he

going to be fine.”

it off and I tilt

you want to tell

that vampire chic is your sister, in case you missed the memo.” He says with

going on between you two, looked like a lovers’ squabble when you were both going at it, or

frowns. “She’s as vicious

doesn’t

going to explain what’s going on?” Ragnar asks and

I ask,

aura is way darker than what we’ve seen before.” He says looking at Evelyn, “Is she even Evangeline? She smells different,

knowing

simply unlocked my powers.” Evelyn says, her eyes flashing

we’re supposed to be working as a team. I don’t see that happening if you continue to hold information from us.” Jeremiah says

Ragnar reminds me I’m about to tell them the truth when a part of

not trust