His Dark Obsession

(Book 2) Chapter 64. The Time Has Come

EVANGELINE.

‘Evangeline. You must not let him strike your-’ Luna began.

‘Don’t!’ Evelyn sounds panicked.

‘She needs to know!’ Luna shouts.

I push Zerachiel away with immense force, backing up a little while trying to drown out Luna’s and Evelyn’s voices in my head. I can’t focus if they’re arguing.

Zerachiel growls as he raises the dagger, lunging at me once again.

“Zedkiel, if you can hear me… fight this!” I shout breathlessly, fending Zerachiel off.

He’s strong, and I know what I need to bring myself to do.

I spare a quick glance around; wolves and vampires are clashing in all directions. There’s a darkness growing around them, I can sense it, and I can smell the blood, feeling pack links breaking away.

Our warriors are dying… unnecessarily. Our people are suffering once again.

“Stop Zerachiel! What do you get from this?!” I shout, my eyes blazing.

“This is your doing Evangeline, look around! Wolves and vampires are both dying because of your selfishness.” Zerachiel taunts, his eyes blazing with hatred.

“My selfishness?” I raise an eyebrow as I spin around, kicking him in the stomach.

He staggers back. “I was thinking you’d choose to be by my side. What of the bond? It clearly never meant enough to you.”

“It did, but I will never side with a monster!” I snarl as Luna’s voice breaks through my mind, making me falter.

“Be careful Evangeline! Please-”

“Don’t alarm her in the midst of battle.” Evelyn growls.

“She must know! You are carrying our pup, be careful Evangeline!’ Luna’s urgency and her revelation make my eyes widen.

I freeze. For a moment I’m shell-shocked.

Time seems to slow as Zerachiel continues to spout hateful words, but I can’t comprehend them anymore as I realise what this means.

I’m… carrying a pup, a baby, my baby…

the fact that I’m ready to die defeating him is no longer

I

die, your pup is protected by the gods. It’s why you didn’t even know you were pregnant. Focus on the match.’ Evelyn

reason

for yourself!’

worries for the pup. How did I not

needed to focus on the battle ahead.’ Evelyn says. ‘And

the negativity and rage that is seeping

determination. “Your time to go has come… I will not let you commit any more sins.” I say quietly as I raise my sword. My

my sword, using my powers to force him to remain rooted to the spot. “No.” He breathes as time

he suddenly reaches out and yanks someone in front of him. I try to stop, but it’s too late and my sword slides through

splashes across my face, filling my nose and mouth. I gasp as I look down, and it takes

as I stare down at the woman,

settle this… without destroying one… another…” she whispers as her

the air and I look

you…” I whisper,

doesn’t care, a menacing grin is plastered across his face as he steps back, letting the

he finds out you killed his precious mother he only recently found.” He chuckles and all I can do is stare

No…

This can’t be happening.

down at the dead body of

Ziahra’s cry of despair knocks

her

she won’t… After all, my sword was holding

snarl, as I stare at

me! I am a part

as fast as I can and right the wrongs

Now is the time.

me as leverage before I

myself to kill him. The intense power of the weapon in my hand making the very air around

Godric, Ragnar and Kash grab him, forcing him in place. I

that I’m doing the right

are.’ Luna whispers sadly, her strength blending

the last moment, I see Zerachiel’s eyes return to

Zedkiel…

know I can’t doubt myself; I aim to kill Zerachiel, not Zedkiel, regardless

“Evangeline…” He murmurs softly.

That’s Zedkiel…