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.

not enjoy the evening when I knew something bigger was happening here.

from where he was eating, and he glanced

They trusted

person for something to be

tied in a knot. The air felt thicker, and I struggled to pull in a deep and calming

her brother and grabbed my hand, squeezing it as she spoke to me through the pack bond.’ Don’t worry. Nothing will happen here. Everyone had to cross over Joselin’s casting to

smile at her attempt to calm me, but I also wanted to scream to the pack that they needed to run. Only, I

feeling, one that no one else seemed to be having, and I didn’t want to ruin their celebration because I was scared. Killian nodded to my plate as he rubbed my knee

We are safe for now.” I knew he was trying to calm me, but from how his eyes turned black and

members stood as they continued their conversations. But I knew they were on alert

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

at the food,

room seemed 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

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

It’s too dark!” My hand grabbed Killian’s forearm as I looked up at him with wide eyes, my nails breaking through his

my fear was evident. Several

seat, placing his napkin on the plate of food in front of him. Heath’s mate smiled up at

him,’ I whispered in realization before looking to Tobias, who was waiting for my order only a table away, begging him to intervene. Several guards stepped forward as I shoved my chair back, allowing it to topple over loudly as I stood. I tried to find my magic as

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