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.

then why not? And that is exactly what will

has he got on you?” I ask. I sense her stiffen but she doesn’t move. Her heartbeat is harder to figure

“Nothing.”

lie.” I growl. “Let’s

men steps forward, placing a hand on

don’t need to deal with this.

her mouth.” Kash says.

up, you dickhead.” The man

simply scoffs and I internally shake my head. He

looks at me, ” It’s none of your business what the deal is

he have on you?!” Evelyn snarls, she moves faster than I could comprehend. 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. Evelyn is a force to be

fangs out. “I

mouth.” Kash snarls: “If your precious princess answers the question, she may just let

“Eve…” I say quietly

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

bring the true heir to the vampire throne to the steward and

remain ruler. Correct?” I sneer as I lean back in the seat, the

ruler takes his place, won’t he be

flits across her face and she

You will remain here until

else. One of my men is bitten, which you already know How do we

Kash. “There is no way.” That’s all she says before they all troop out, and

us here.” Evelyn hums as she comes over to me and raises her hand. Her eyes glow and she

are partially healed. If I stop the bleeding, he’ll be able to regain strength

he checks his pulse before removing his own shirt

say anything. Even if his and his father’s relationship was strained, I’m sure he cares for his siblings. to an extent. No matter how much he might

to be

off and I tilt my head, looking

want to tell

vampire chic is your sister, in case you

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

as vicious as you

again, he doesn’t answer

going on?” Ragnar asks and I turn to him,

I ask, standing

way darker than what we’ve seen before.” He says looking at Evelyn,

knowing

Evangeline. I have simply unlocked my powers.” Evelyn says, her eyes flashing as she glares

that happening if you continue to hold information from

her Evelyn…” Ragnar reminds me I’m about to tell them

trust