His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

28. Vows

EVANGELINE.

I stare at Sinclair, unable to hide my hurt, but it isn’t because of him but because of

the mark that I see on his neck. My gaze goes to the woman next to him. An

arrogant smile crosses her face, as she sits right beside him. It’s none other than Celia, her hand clutching his arms tightly. So, he was going to participate too, and out of everyone, he chose her to

be his Luna? 3

I shouldn’t feel betrayed, but I do.

Sinclair’s eyes fill with a mix of emotions

that I can’t make out.

He wants to take me away to be safe?

Whilst he takes a Luna? Why did he even

look so shocked? Is it because he wasn’t

expecting it to be me beside Zedkiel, or is

it because he doesn’t want me to learn of

him having taken Celia as a mate?

His eyes were questioning me, almost accusing. I want to ask if it is the fact that

seeing someone who actually has the power to keep me by his side as his Luna, not just his side whore, had gotten to him? 5

A low growl leaves Zedkiel’s lips. “If you want to live, keep your eyes off what belongs to me.” He snarls, making the

entire room fall silent.

I look up at him, my heart thumping as I realise my own anger and hurt at seeing the duo together had made me feel so

bitter… But I remember that I’m here

with Zedkiel, and I will help him with his

title, then… I will leave and live my life.

“It’s fine Zedkiel, I’m yours.” I say softly, looking up at him.

His anger seems to calm a little as he looks me in the eye. For a split second, I think I see something more in his eyes, but this is just an act… one we will both carry out. I lean into him, telling myself he won’t bite into me here. I can’t even explain this. I feel protected and scared all at the same time. 1

“Obviously.” He replies coldly, his eyes shimmering red.

We walk down the centre between the few rows of chairs, and Celia purses her lips before smirking as she digs her claws into Sinclair’s arm.

‘Sloppy seconds…’ Her words are still fresh in my mind. There is no way I would ever accept that, especially with her as his Luna. There is no future for Sinclair and me, I see that now. I was stupid to think there ever could be. 4

I see Prince Alcazer there with a woman

that I know by face. She was at my birthday party.

“Step onto the dais, please.” The elder said, bowing to Zedkiel. “Prince Alcazer, Lady Amora, we shall start with you.”

… I know that name… she is the daughter of the Alpha of the Dark Claw Pack,

Lamar Lendorn. Their ceremony and

vows began. The mood was solemn, and I see the Alpha look rather smug as his daughter takes her vows.

The elder offers them a pair of rings which they then exchange, and Amora coyly mentions picking out the ring for Alcazer herself. I could tell he wasn’t as interested in discussing the rings. He is still hurting from the loss of his mate, but I don’t think it was too deep or he wouldn’t be here today, right?

I am brought out of my thoughts when the elder announces Alcazer may kiss his bride. He leans forward, pecking her lips for a fleeting second before he moves away, and everyone claps. The elder then

turns to us.

“Let’s begin.” He says, motioning for us to step forth. Alcazer and Amora step aside as the elder clears his throat. “We

now move on to witness the joining of Alpha Prince Zedkiel Vilkas of the Moonstone Pack and Lady Evangeline

Rose of the Silver Mountain Pack.”

My heart thumps as I look up at Zedkiel who is standing opposite me. I’m glad I have the bouquet in my hand because I wouldn’t know what to do with them.

“Do you, Prince Zedkiel, vow to protect, love, and take care of Evangeline Rose in sickness, health, and distress? Do you vow to take her as your lawful mate and

wife by the oath of Selene?”

Our eyes meet, and although I know this marriage is just a deal, we are about to take the oath on Selene… That isn’t right

be bringing her wrath

upon us.

Zedkiel replies with no

Elder looks at

refuse to look at them. I force a

again.

serve and support Alpha Prince Zedkiel Vilkas in sickness and health? Do

take him as your lawful mate and husband by the

asks.

I reply clearly.

mark one another.”

heart beats violently, knowing that it could kill me. Zedkiel turns to the

his eyes cold.

should stand

I already notified

not be marking

and I’m sure

as

to me.

and not mark her? How is that even classed as

Darvin

him, and I almost

in his seat, glancing at Alpha King

her back, tying her to me forever.

He snarls, making Darvin go red in the face at the

back.

vote of the people… I needed to do damage control.

can be dangerous,” I

woman who lacks a lot, as your Luna?”

about to go for Alpha Darvin when I cut

on his

Our eyes meet and his red

Darvin, but Evangeline is competent.” Grandmother

me.

our eyes

ruthlessly and now she was speaking up for me? Or

Zedkiel sneers, turning to the elder

through the room, but

will exchange rings, that is enough.” Zedkiel says, his

Ambrose,

turns to the two cream

ring boxes that stand open on

table beside him.

and takes out a square black suede box. He flips

beat when I look at the dark silvery black bands, both set with red jewels. So fitting, they match

the ones that sat in the cream boxes, but

choose them?

a symbol of your unity and your promise

jewels and one large one and

mutter my name,

moment.

I will give myself wholeheartedly to this deal,

gone –

Vilkas is born… and the key

will be almost within my grasp. 2

ring onto my

I stare down at it. A

perfect fit…

your

place my bouquet down and reach over taking the ring from the box. He holds his hand out, his eyes boring into mine. My heart thunders as I remember it all, the way he found me… the way he protected me… the nightmares… him drinking my

it all away, sliding the ring onto his finger. His fingers curl around mine and he raises my

pronounce you man and wife. You

kiss the bride.”

waist,

there’s

leans down, kissing my lips

how hard his eyes were.

every pore on my body

claps. 1

turn to the guests. My heart is racing, and I take a shuddering

After the

into the Pack. Then

I now excuse

bathroom. I

I had acted gracefully over dinner and now we are walking around the small hall. I feel Grandmother Philomena watching me several times, but I refused to acknowledge her

approaches me.

to a Luna…” She smiles

I