The Beast And The Blessed

Chapter 84

The Beast And The Blessed Chapter 84

Eighty-Four: Natalie

Natalie’s P.O.V.

It was time.

The war was here… or rather, we were going to it.

There were a lot of people depending on me not to fail. I couldn’t stay in that room. If I did, I would want to touch Killian, to know that I was safe and hadn’t been transported back to the darkness.

I needed to fight through it, to stand on my own as a powerful descendant and not as someone who couldn’t go more than a few minutes without touching someone to ground me to their realm. It was humiliating that our people had to see me that way, and I refused to let them witness me acting so weak.

If Killian’s father was trying to send me a message, then maybe instead of resisting, I needed to listen.

Killian wanted to ignore what happened and tackle one issue at a time, but I knew in my heart that they were connected.

My pace increased as I stormed down the hall, and Tobias shot me a worried look when he realized exactly where I was heading.

The infirmary doors were still open at the end of the hallway, but there was no movement inside.

I paused just outside Lillian’s room.

I didn’t know what I was looking for, but my eyes scanned the hallway anyway.

I still swallowed hard as I waited for a response,

placed his hand on my arm. For only a moment, I allowed the physical contact to calm me before reminding myself what was at stake here

needed a strong mate, and the people needed a strong queen. I wasn’t going to hide away, scared of the boogie monster. I was going to tame that bitch and keep it as a

not be pleased.” George

it was pointless as I knew the biggest threat was in

I ordered, and I felt all three men tense at my command.” We both have our parts to play in this war. This is

the last thought to myself, not needing to encourage them that this was a bad idea any more than they already believed. The air

eyes…” George whispered in horror, just barely audible over the storm surrounding us. He shook, and I could see the debate on his face

the same urge. He nodded his head once, and I knew without him speaking that he was telling

realm with me. I didn’t want to go at all. But I did

as the faint whisper reached my ears. My guards

“Darkness runs free.”

speak again. Even during my short nap on Killian’s lap, I heard the phrase repeatedly. Bound in the

“Darkness runs free.”

he stood protectively behind me, but there was nothing else

that mean?” I turned once more, prepared to push open

“It’s too late.”

and now we were all going to face my demons together. Somehow that made it easier than when I had

us, letting out a piercing screech that made my hands fly up to cover

the distance, I could hear a stampede of people running toward us, but my glare stayed on the

you. Speak! Why is it too late?” I demanded, stepping toward

“Darkness runs free!”

I gritted my teeth as I pushed down my

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