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! ’

can lead us?! After everything! Kill him or you

one lunging at me, trying to tear me apart, and

swords, knocking the vampires in the neck with the butt of my sword. It’s harder not to kill someone… But this is not

not here

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

if even your queen can’t be free, what chance do the rest of you

few hesitate, but

I see the glint of metal, as he pulls out a weapon,

off. Power radiates off both of us, but no

now just between

for the throne.”

EVANGELINE.

through me, and my eyes

it, and I make sure it’s not too

“Shit…” She curses.

is blown. I know they have alerted the castle. We needed to get to Zedkiel immediately. (She needs a good slap.’

tries to stand.

Is Kash…” ‘Lovers.’ Evelyn

at her curiously as

Vadam right now. We need to find your mother.”

“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

will. The rest is not important.” I reply with a gentle smile. Her eyes

a good girl.” She adds, making me blush as Evelyn snickers. “Thank God you’re back then…

think we did.” I reply,

she’s slowly healing. Whatever was keeping her in that state in that

doesn’t know yet and we can’t tell him.” I whisper as I sling her arm around my shoulder, and we head back down

believe it,

might happen. We need to make sure more people we can trust, know.’ I explain to her gently. ‘Evelyn, we are your friends and

but I can feel her

she recedes to the back of

it all.” Saying the words out loud

it harder to

blame him without getting his

say and instead I look at Ziahra who motions down a hallway, but my

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

“Hey!”

as I rush at the guards, knocking them

Ziahra shouts, I turn just in time to see another vampire rush at me, he manages to scratch me, and I

wall

Ziahra, brushing my hair back, as

out for, but Zerachiel

we