The Beast And The Blessed

Chapter 47

The Beast And The Blessed Chapter 47

Forty-Seven: Natalie

Natalie’s P.O.V.

“Absolutely not!” I snapped as we walked away.

Joselin pursed her lips as she looked away from me and to Killian as if she was expecting him to take her side over mine. ‘She felt it!”

He let out a deep breath, and I knew that if I looked back he would be pinching the bridge of his nose. It was his tell that he was frustrated. But I didn’t look back, because I knew in my heart that we had grown past this. He wouldn’t be taking her side over mine, not over something as significant as blood.

“It couldn’t hurt to do some testing.”

My body went still, and he caught himself just as his chest collided with my back. His hands found my hips, and he steadied me as Joselin smirked in victory. He didn’t bother to unhand me as I spun around in his arms, glaring up at him.

“Seriously? It’s my body, my blood. I said no.”

me for the two of them to not respect

groaned out in irritation, and I turned my glare to her as she spoke up. “I thought you were over this whole you versus me thing! Friends, remember?” ‘We are friends, and I’m not mad that he’s siding with you right now.” I tried to step back, but Killian’s hold on me tightened slightly. “I am irritated with both of you equally. I said no to you wanting to take my blood, and I don’t need the two of you trying to pressure me or gang up on me, so I am stopping this conversation here before we get into an actual argument.” “But you felt the magic. Do you know how rare that is for someone who doesn’t come from magic?” She asked, and she lit up with excitement.’ This could explain why you didn’t shift!” “I felt death. I felt a darkness that made me want to jump in the shower and scrub myself clean as if I had just been standing in a room full of rotting corpses. There was nothing magical about it.” I lowered my voice

unexpected, but I knew she needed a win. After failing at finding more information on the curse,

had heard about witches. I had heard what they could do to you if they got their hands on one of your personal items. Handing over blood

out a

let you run your tests, and I will dispose of my blood when you are done. But… if the council is here, the

in before popping them out and nodding in agreement. “I agree to your

sister. “Are you out of your mind, Killian Amery?” “Oh,” Joselin chuckled darkly. “This is going to be good.” “Oh, for the love of the Goddess! Whatever it is, we can have this conversation in my office.” Killian groaned, reaching down to grab my hand before pulling with him down the hallway and toward the office that we

mean that I would let him do that all the

Charlie fuming. I half expected Killian to burst into flames from her glare on his back.

the side. His laptop was hanging over

but I found all three pairs of eyes staring at me. Killian released my hand, placing his warm palm

Oh, my heart.

of respect, one that sent an odd flutter through my chest. I kept my hand down at

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