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! ’

that you, a tainted blooded Vampire, can lead us?! After everything! Kill him or you will face my

at me, trying

neck with the butt of my sword. It’s harder not

I’m not here to fight.”

hear one of them mutter. I can see

because under his reign, if even your queen can’t be free, what chance do the rest of you have, aside from living

few hesitate, but some do

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

off both of us, but no matter how powerful he is…

just between him and

for the throne.” I

EVANGELINE.

my eyes blaze, pushing Ziahra away from

of it, and I make sure it’s not too intense. Ziahra rolls over onto all four

“Shit…” She curses.

I know they have alerted the castle. We needed to get to Zedkiel immediately. (She needs a good slap.’ Evelyn says, as I look at

as she tries to stand. “What are you

Kash…” ‘Lovers.’

at her curiously as

alone. Zedkiel is with Vadam right now. We

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.” She says quietly.

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

adds, making me blush as Evelyn snickers. “Thank God you’re back then… I hope

reply, remembering what Evelyn

Whatever was keeping her in that state in that room,

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

won’t believe it, especially since I told you.’

explain to her gently. ‘Evelyn, we are your friends and family. I promised you, this time,

but I can

She whispers before she recedes to

one behind it all.” Saying the words out loud crushes

agony makes it

Evangeline… don’t blame him without

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

her, I see two vampires, and they’ve

“Hey!”

rush at the guards, knocking them out in one

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

wall before falling

I ask Ziahra, brushing my hair

the one to watch out for, but Zerachiel

as we