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.

why not? And that is exactly what will happen when I hand you to Exxodus.” She stands up and turns her back

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

“Nothing.”

lie.” I growl. “Let’s

nothing.” One of the men steps forward, placing a hand on

deal with this. We should

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

up, you

scoffs and I internally shake my head. He really

the man’s chest as she turns and looks at me, ” It’s none of your business what the deal

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

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

princess

“Eve…” I say quietly

as she glares at Evelyn, but I can tell

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

sneer as I lean back in

the true ruler takes his place, won’t he be forced to step

her face and

will remain here until tomorrow” She’s about

my men is bitten, which you

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

Evelyn hums as she comes over to me and raises her hand. Her eyes glow and she destroys the chains that

gashes that are partially healed. If I stop the bleeding, he’ll be able to regain strength faster I tear the shirt up, as a shadow falls over me and I look up to see Kash crouch

before removing his own shirt

don’t 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

going to be fine.”

and I tilt my head, looking

want to

is your sister, in case you missed the

when you were both going at it, or more like she was beating the shit out of you.”

frowns. “She’s as

doesn’t answer

what’s going on?” Ragnar asks and I

I ask,

He says looking at Evelyn, “Is she even

knowing isn’t

Evelyn says, her eyes

team. I don’t see that happening if you continue to hold information from us.” Jeremiah

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

not trust anyone.