The Beast And The Blessed

The Beast And The Blessed Chapter 48

Forty-Eight: Natalie

Natalie’s P.O.V.

The room spiraled into chaos as Joselin, Killian, and Charlie all began to talk over each other. I tried to keep up, but I was so amused by the fact that it was the first time I had seen Killian in this kind of situation. It was like they were kids again, and he was fighting with his siblings.

And he was. But even Joselin was loud and vocal about this mysterious woman… Talia.

A flash of unwarranted jealousy had spiked through me, and I pushed it down. My head shook as I tried to clear the thought from my brain. I heard one female name, and my mind jumped to the worst-case scenario. It was unreasonable and only encouraged me to want the mark even more. I wanted to know that he was mine and only mine, and I wanted to be only his.

“She was ready to tear the fucking castle down when she left!” Charlie shouted as Joselin jumped to her feet until all three of the ‘siblings’ were leaning in close to yell over the other. I sat back in Killian’s chair as I watched them fight across the desk.

“If anyone is going to be drawing blood, it will be me. I still want to skin that bitch!” My eyes widened as Joselin slammed her palm down on the desk, her hair flying away from her face, and the black lines along her body vibrated rapidly.

“She was bitter and angry at the time, but I’m sure when she gets here, she will have moved past everything. It’s been almost a decade!” Killian insisted, the tip of his large index finger pressing down on the desk where my hips had previously been. My eyes stayed locked on the digit against the hardwood as he tapped the surface again.

Maybe it was because of how badly I wanted my mark, to officially be Killian’s mate. But I resented that he spoke with a fondness that hinted at an emotional connection to this mysterious woman.

and forth. The three of them fell silent as they all stood up straight, the two siblings turning to watch the witch. “If anyone turned against us,

and I stood from his seat and placed my hand

test their loyalty without letting on that we are suspicious of them. The last thing we need is a group of angry witches running free through the castle.” Killian

don’t know if we can trust anyone. I was considering

it applies to the living and not just demons. We can use it to trap anyone who has been working with the other side.” Joselin muttered, and I

apply to everyone and won’t target them specifically.” Charlie agreed before her eyebrows squeezed together. “Can you make the necessary adjustments and have it ready before the council arrives?” ‘It’s going to take some time

out a deep breath, seeming more relaxed with the council coming for their visit. As she began

have a problem with how I am running my kingdom, you can talk to me in private. I have put up with your public displays of disrespect long enough. It ends now.” Killian’s low and threatening growl had Charlie’s

stupid decisions, but don’t think I am blind to the bear shifter that has been hiding in

feel the mortification coming from her. Her

comfortable silence as I gave him time to decompress. His hand slid up and down the side

a bad sign that the sound of her name made him relax. Yes, there

I had betrayed her by replacing her. I had intended to keep her around, but she went a little mad after everything that happened with my

to be a part of that.” His eyes closed at my words, and I could see the pain flash over his face. “You are, smart, strong, and loving. I am proud of the man that you became despite what you had to witness. I don’t want you to ever think for a moment that you have to hold yourself back from me. Our

picked his

his fiery eyes met mine. The mixture of green, blue, and yellow in his hazel eyes swirled with emotion. “I was chasing you.” “You were chasing me?” I repeated, knowing he

told me to think about it, but I didn’t need to. Before I heard you saying you were going to visit Heath and Nolan, I was planning on throwing you over my shoulder and taking you right back to our bedroom where I was going to make love to

my throat. Killian looked amused, watching me while I took in