The Beast And The Blessed

Chapter 53

The Beast And The Blessed Chapter 53

Fifty-Three: Killian

Killian’s P.O.V.

For once in my life, I felt at peace. The world around me was on fire, and I could see the sinkhole opening in the distance, ready to take us all down with it.

But I was happy.

Even more so because I could feel her happiness. I knew I had work to do, but thinking about being stuck behind my desk all day had me feeling claustrophobic. Naturally, I loved being outside in the freedom, but today I desperately needed it. I felt like an over-excited puppy locked in a cage.

After checking in on the training field on the castle grounds for the royal guards, I made my way down to the city. Several personal guards were nearby, following me discretely. Yet, even that didn’t bother me.

I normally had one or two, but the excess was due to the recent vampire attacks. I could handle myself, but I knew the head of my guard detail was just being cautious. It was better to be safe than sorry.

bright and colorful vines and plants surrounding and climbing up the buildings were thriving. I adored my people and my kingdom, and while I knew

met. I was not prepared to have this conversation just yet. But she

to a stop a short distance away, her fingers fidgeting with the

did seem uncomfortable, but that made two of us.

her. “I do not need them.

stubborn.” I argued, but she rolled her eyes

but either way, I knew whatever she had to say was going to frustrate me… as it always seemed to do. I loved her more than anything in the world, besides Natalie, and I would never trade my

probably why she came home so little. I would love to see her more. But whenever she did come back, it was always under dangerous or

to me that you gave your blessing.” Charlie said as her cheeks turned pink. My eyes narrowed as I thought back to last night. I had done no such

on my

when I had my hand around his throat or when I deemed him not to be a worthy threat and chose to return back to

blessing to that bear shifter? To a man who failed

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