The Beast And The Blessed Chapter 73

Seventy-Three: Natalie

Natalie’s P.O.V.

Killian leaned over, grabbing my hand as I stared in horror at our pack. They were laughing and talking loudly as they dug into the first course. Drinks were flowing as they celebrated. The noise was deafening, and I heard a high pitch ringing in my ears.

But there was something alarming about the air in the room. It wasn’t as dark as it had been in the infirmary, but I felt ill just being here.

I didn’t want to offend the men who had risked their lives for me by staring with distrust, and I looked up at Killian as he gazed at me with confusion. “You don’t feel it?” I asked.

Killian looked at me for a moment longer before turning and slowly examining the room. He shook his head as he looked back at me, and I turned away from him to meet Joselin’s curious stare and Rona’s annoyed one.

’You feel it, don’t you?”

Both witches shook their heads, and I sank back into my chair.

“It’s not right. Something is not right.’

The food in front of me looked delicious, but my appetite disappeared as I watched the pack dig in. The others may not have sensed it, but I did and trusted my gut.

the evening when I knew

eating, and he glanced from me to Killian, who had

They trusted me and my instincts

person for something to be

whispered again, as my stomach tied in a knot. The air felt thicker, and I struggled to pull in a

it as she spoke to me through the pack bond.’ Don’t worry. Nothing

to scream to the pack that they needed to run.

feeling, one that no one else seemed to be having, and I didn’t want to ruin their celebration because I was scared. Killian

I knew he was trying to calm me, but from how his eyes turned

of the pack members stood as they continued their

made my stomach turn, and I couldn’t imagine holding anything down

want to look at the food, let

oblivious to their change in demeanor, but as I met Heath’s eyes, he smiled brightly and lifted his glass to me before downing the drink. The way he held my gaze as he swallowed each gulp was

could feel the air growing darker and thicker, the room dimming slightly as I looked away from the warrior who

’It’s here. It’s too dark!” My hand grabbed Killian’s forearm as I looked up at him

panic was noticed. I looked around the room, positive that my fear was evident. Several people stopped their conversation to watch me as I

him. Heath’s mate smiled up at him lovingly as he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her temple before

to intervene. Several guards stepped forward as I shoved my chair back, allowing it to topple over loudly as I stood. I tried to

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