His Dark Obsession (Moonlight Muse)

ZEDKIEL.

We had travelled fast, and we had arrived at the borders of the location that Ziahra had told us about before we left for the other realm. The location where Vadam Exodus is at.

We had the small phone that Adonis had passed on, although it had no credit to make any call. I was hoping Kash would call soon once Adonis passed the message on.

It was two nights later and the night we were breaking in…

We are a good distance from the dark, cold mansion that is surrounded by spiked gates, and despite the silence, I know there are vampires moving around.

I can see them at times, dressed all in black as they scan the surroundings, each one armed. I had managed to steal three slim swords earlier, giving one to Evangeline, although she wasn’t much of a fighter and keeping the other two for myself.

“I need Kash to call…” I mutter, looking up at the moon, which was half-hidden by the clouds.

The skies were dark and cloudy and only at certain moments could you see the moon peeking out from behind the trees.

“And if he doesn’t?” Evangeline asks quietly as she scans the trees sharply.

“Then we will just break in… I was hoping Adonis would have been back by now… I just want to know if there was something more said to him. He spent a lot of time with Ziahra. Maybe he knows something vital that could help.” I murmur.

‘Of course, he did.’ Zerachiel scoffs.

‘Meaning?’ I ask him.

‘I’m not sure, but they were up to something.’ He mutters.

I frown, they were being careful, but without knowing anything more about the situation from Ziahra’s side…

Plus, despite my attempts to find a way to sneak in, I had come up with nothing.

We silently make our ways closer and closer towards the gates, keeping to the shadows,

Evangeline is masking us, and we finally climb a tree not far from the entrance. But still far enough that we couldn’t jump over…

‘Don’t vampires have a link, similar to the mind link?’ Evangeline asks through the link. ‘Evelyn says as Ziahra’s b***d, you should be able to connect to her.’

I could try…

‘Maybe, let me try.’ I reply.

We’re both now sitting high up in a tree, and despite the fact I should be focusing on our surroundings, I can’t help but appreciate the way her a*s looks in those tight pants. The curve of h**s makes me want to grab her and yank her close, but instead, I keep my hands to myself as I close my eyes, trying to mind link Ziahra.

The feeling of a murky barrier, almost like walking through tar, hits me and I keep probing at it.

‘Zed… stop?

I open my eyes to see Evangeline, eyes wide as she looks at me.

I raise my eyebrows at her as she places a finger to her lips and points to the ground.

“I thought I sensed something.” A man’s deep voice comes.

“As did I Escoba, keep searching. It might just be a stray animal. No one else can get this close.”

Their security was tight, but with Evangeline, we had been able to walk through with ease. I can’t risk trying to use my ability and have us exposed.

‘You are one of them. They shouldn’t see you as an enemy.’ Zerachiel offers.

‘Are you acknowledging that side of me?’

He scoffs. ‘It’s not like I never have. Just be careful Evelyn doesn’t mess this up, she almost did by suggesting you link with Ziahra, don’t you see? I would say it’s better we go in alone. What if she comes out and puts Evangeline in danger again?’

I frown. His hatred and negativity towards Evelyn is getting to me.

‘She’s done nothing wrong. Now quit it before I f*uc*king block you out.’ I snarl.

I feel his anger flare up and slam my walls up, not wanting to deal with him right now.

Now isn’t the time…

‘Alright… Plan B. I’ll break in from the front door, cause a distraction and see if I can find Vadam. You stay back and when I find him, I will mind link you and you can then take the chance to get in and find Ziahra.’

Evangeline nods, ‘Understood.’

Reaching over I cup the back of her neck, tugging her closer, I’m careful not to pull her as we’re up in the trees and I make sure none of us makes much sound as I lean over and claim her lips in a deep passionate k**s.

She k****s me back and for a moment the impending task vanishes from my mind as I simply savour the feel of my mate’s lips, before we are forced to part, needing air.

‘Take care of yourself, and Evelyn says, to tell you, good luck.’ She says, caressing my face.

I nod, before my eyes flash and I silently jump down from the trees. I land on my feet and, fixing the jacket I’m wearing; I look at the huge gates before me.

Alright, let’s do this…

I stare at the black gates to the huge mansion, wondering how easy they’ll be to break…

Ever since we marked one another I have felt stronger, and at the same time, there’s a power that I have felt has laid dormant that now ripples through me.

Powers that I know are from my vampire side, powers Ziahra said I should have.

The people here need to know who I am and although this was going to be risky… I’m ready to take the risk.

I walk to the entrance confidently, allowing my aura to roll off me. I’m no longer masked by Evangeline’s abilities, just as I want.

Placing my hands on the gate, I summon all the force I can and push them open.

The sound of straining metal and the violent crunch as they are ripped from their hinges fills the night sky as they fall to the ground with an earth- trembling clang that fills all corners of the surrounding area.

Now everyone knows I’m here.

“Hey!”

“Who’s there!”

Shouts fill the garden as several vampires rush to surround me.

I stay unmoving, my eyes blazing red, and my aura radiating off me as I keep my stance.

‘Careful Zed… I’m watching your back but please….’ Evangeline’s soothing voice comes in my mind, and I know she has my back.

‘I know Little Mouse, I’ll be fine.’

The twin swords in my hand remain relaxed by my side. If I need to fight, I will…

But for now, I won’t.

Time to put that link to use.

Focusing on reaching out to every vampire I can, I speak out loud and through the link; my voice clear and oozing power.

‘Step down and lead the way to Vadam Exodus or be prepared to be held accountable for treason. My name is Zedkiel Vilkas, the hybrid son of Zeina Aton, and the rightful king of the vampires and I’m here for my throne.’