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

action, each one lunging at me, trying to tear me apart,

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

I’m not here to fight.”

I hear one of them mutter. I can see some are fighting half-heartedly and I know I need to take this

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

few hesitate, but some do back

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

backs off. Power radiates off both of us, but

is now just between him and

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

EVANGELINE.

and my eyes blaze, pushing

of it, and I make sure it’s not too intense. Ziahra rolls over onto all four as I glance at the unconscious guards. Her eyes flickered back to a shade

“Shit…” She curses.

the castle. We needed to get to Zedkiel immediately.

she tries to

Kash…”

look at her curiously as I help

Vadam right now.

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.”

you he will. The rest is not important.” I reply with a

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

we did.” I reply, remembering what Evelyn told

keeping her in that state in that room, the effects were

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

it, especially since I told

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

silent, but I can feel her

recedes

one behind it all.” Saying the

it harder to

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

what to say and instead I look at Ziahra who motions down a hallway, but my words don’t seem to shock

before I can ask her, I see two

“Hey!”

let go of her as I rush at the

to scratch me, and I kick him in the neck, twisting around, I

the wall before

so surprised.” I ask Ziahra, brushing my hair back, as she holds

After Zedkiel left, I initially thought Evelyn was the one to watch out for, but Zerachiel gave me more negative vibes, but

as we hurry down the