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.

can avoid it, then why not? And that is exactly what will happen when I hand you

but she doesn’t move. Her heartbeat is harder to figure out than that of a

“Nothing.”

lie.” I growl. “Let’s

there’s nothing.” One of the men steps forward, placing

with this. We should take him back.” He

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

the fuck up, you

and I internally shake my

looks at me, ” It’s none of your business what the deal is between us, but rest assured,

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 reckoned with and even as she simply stands there, Ziahra is

shouts, his fangs out. “I

snarls: “If your precious princess answers the question,

“Eve…” I say quietly

in response Ziahra’s eyes are blazing red as she glares

the vampire throne to the steward and in return, he

this straight. He wants me dead, so he can remain ruler. Correct?” I sneer as I lean back in the seat, the chains clanging as I shift

if the true ruler takes his place, won’t

her

You will remain here until tomorrow” She’s

else. One of my men is bitten, which you

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

hums as she comes over to me and raises her hand.

push them off and walk over to Adonis, removing my shirt to bind the gashes that are partially healed. If I stop the bleeding, he’ll be able to regain strength faster I tear the shirt up,

as he checks his pulse before removing his own shirt and tearing

say anything. Even if his and his father’s relationship was strained, I’m sure he cares

going to be fine.” I

brushes it off and I

want

is your sister, in case you missed the memo.” He says with a

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

as

again, he doesn’t

Ragnar asks and I turn to him,

I ask,

aura is way darker than what we’ve seen before.” He says looking at

knowing isn’t

my powers.” Evelyn says, her eyes flashing as she

as a team. I don’t see that happening if

tell them the truth when a part of me decides

not trust anyone. Zerachiel