His Dark Obsession

(Book 2) Chapter 49- Freeing a Queen

ZEDKIEL.

The man before me is nothing like how I pictured. He has brown hair with a few stray grey strands. He has bright blue hooded eyes, and he’s wearing a suit. There’s no emotion from him. I can’t tell if he’ s angry or not.

I’m not sure if my appearance has shaken him or not.

It’s almost as if he’s bored or tired and doesn’t want to have to deal with me. He’s not even surprised or pretending not to be, anyway.

“You wanted me, right? I’m here.” I state coldly, my eyes burning red.

His gaze dips to the swords in my hands, but he says nothing.

“Yes, but I did think you were already dead… that is what Ziahra declared. Lies are punishable by death.” He sneers.

“Oh yeah? Well, you don’t seem surprised to see me … you knew I wasn’t dead, as for who will be punished. I’ll be the one deciding that.” I remark coldly.

I keep my eyes on him, but I’m aware of how many vampires are surrounding me. He may not give a signal openly to them as he has the link to them, and that’s even more reason to keep an eye on them and him. I can’t take any risks…

“Of course, it was a fool’s mistake on my behalf to allow her to be the one to lead this mission… Yet, if you were the real heir… I would welcome you open- armed, but we know you are not.” His eyes blaze red as he stares at me.

I hold his gaze and I think I see a glint of emotion in his eyes, but I’m not certain.

“Oh? Think what you want, Vadam Exodus, but I am the rightful king. If I wasn’t… would I be able to defeat you in battle? Let’s duel and get the answer to that.” I say.

Evangeline is out there, and every minute wasted here is risking her safety. I know she’s powerful, heck she’s a goddess, but she’s still my responsibility to protect.

Vadam smiles humourlessly. “A duel? You are a no one, not the true king, not the true heir, so why would I duel you?” He says icily. I c*oc*k my brow. “Oh yeah? Then killing me should be an easy feat for you, should it not?” I say coldly. “ Fight me.” “Take him away!” Vadam commands, raising his hand.

“Stand down.” I growl, pouring everything I have into my command. The Alpha command did not work on Vampires, yet surely there was some authority in me as a vampire.

I’ve seen Ziahra command her men. She held power over them.

The men hesitate, some don’t move, a few step forward at Vadam’s command, and others hesitate when they realise their comrades did not move.

“Kill him!” Vadam thunders, and several men jump into action.

“I’m not here to kill my people nor to cause a scene. You are my only target. Step down from your position or I will not hold back.” I snarl.

My people…

They are my people.

‘Let’s just kill him.’ Zerachiel snarls. ‘And all those who dare defy us!’

‘Calm down.’ I growl. ‘We need to think before acting! Some may be acting in fear or he’s holding something against them! ’

blooded Vampire, can lead us?! After everything! Kill him or you will face my wrath! ”

move into action, each one lunging at me, trying to tear

feel my aura rippling around me. I spin my swords, knocking the vampires in the neck with the butt of my

I’m not here to

” One of them growls. “Can you not sense it?” I hear one of

if even your queen can’t be free, what

but some

me and I see the glint of metal, as he pulls out a weapon, but I block him kicking

everyone backs off. Power radiates off both of us, but

now just between him

be it… let’s duel for the throne.” I snarl, as I

EVANGELINE.

and my eyes blaze, pushing Ziahra

make sure it’s not too intense. Ziahra rolls over onto all four as I glance at the unconscious

“Shit…” She curses.

the castle. We needed to get to Zedkiel immediately. (She

as she tries to stand. “What

Kash…”

at her curiously as I help

Zedkiel is with Vadam right now. We need to

the first time I’m officially meeting her, but from what I know from Zed and the snips that Evelyn has shared with me, I know I can trust her. “Yes, we do, wait… why are you here? When did Zedkiel return with you…” She asks, looking me over. “Well, I didn’t think he’d come.”

is not important.” I reply with a gentle smile.

Evelyn snickers. “Thank God

reply, remembering what Evelyn told

Whatever was keeping

tell you something… something Zedkiel doesn’t know yet and we can’t tell him.” I whisper as I sling her arm around

is it?” ‘She won’t believe it, especially since I

might happen. We need to make sure more people we can trust, know.’ I explain to her

but I can

she recedes

the one behind it all.” Saying

it harder to

don’t blame him without getting his side.’ She

I look at Ziahra who motions down a hallway, but my words

ask her, I see two vampires, and they’ve seen

“Hey!”

of her as I rush at the guards, knocking them out in one swift

scratch me, and I kick

hits the wall before falling

so surprised.” I ask Ziahra, brushing my hair back, as she holds the wall for support, approaching

I was more worried about him. After Zedkiel left, I initially thought Evelyn was the one to watch out for, but Zerachiel gave me more negative vibes, but I put it

we hurry