The Beast And The Blessed

The Beast And The Blessed Chapter 85

Eighty-Five: Natalie

Natalie’s P.O.V.

The tension in the room was so thick that I felt like we were swimming in it. Charlie’s glare was locked on me, and I matched it with as much anger as I could muster.

Killian was fuming as he sat behind his desk, staring at us like a father about to scold his daughters instead of my mate, who had saved me from his blood-thirsty sister. I wasn’t sure what I had done wrong, but from the curl of disgust on his lips, I had done something.

It might have been because I had thrown his sister through the wall of their mother’s bedroom in front of a dozen people. Perhaps it was because I hadn’t told him I was planning on returning to where his father had tried to talk to me before I did it. I knew he had been worried about me after yesterday, and he would have said no to me going…which is precisely why I didn’t ask for permission.

It was now time to beg for forgiveness.

“Killian,” I started before biting my tongue, knowing that the one who spoke first in any argument or negotiation almost always lost.

He lifted his hand as he closed his eyes. If he hadn’t been so angry, I would assume he had been in pain from me saying his name. But if he was, he hid it well because hatred was all I could see when he looked at me again. 1

“The fighting stops now. Figure your shit out!” He growled, sitting back in his chair with his hands crossed over his stomach as he looked between Charlie and me. The relaxed stance was a farce, as his knuckles were white from how tightly he held his hands together.

I turned to Charlie, seeing her glare had never left me. “I did not….”

“You may wear my mother’s crown, but you had no right to go near her! I expressly ordered for my mother to be left alone!” She yelled, pushing herself up to stand but stopping when Killian gave a feral growl of warning.

“You…” I tried again, gritting my teeth when she yelled over me again.

“You can be executed for harming a royal family member.” Her claws extended, and her nails made small popping noises as they punctured the fabric over the arms of the chair.

much for being sisters. We were bound by our connection to Killian but nothing

my mouth to speak, I narrowed my eyes as she did

her jaw shut before glaring at Killian like a

order me to do anything!” Killian growled at me as I stood, and I shot him a glare, daring him to do it again before looking down at Charlie. “I am the queen here, not you! You are nothing but a spoiled princess, and that

I could see the fire burning in her eyes. Once I had children with Killian, our children would become the heirs, and Charlie

have asked any of the witnesses there with me. You’re protective of your mother, and I respect that, but you have no right to lash out at me for something I didn’t do, especially in front of others!” I wanted to be civil, but the

and leaned forward until our faces were only a foot apart. My magic was swirling beneath my skin, and I felt victorious as she was forced back against the cushion and was unable to move. “You say you’re the princess, so stop acting like you’re

your place. If anyone is going to be executed, it will be you.

glared at me as her eyes watered, but her mouth stayed shut. I wasn’t sure if that

little sister. He needed her, loved her, and would always protect her. But it was an impactful

against Charlie, but the hatred

Why hadn’t he reprimanded her for attacking his mate? Perhaps he was satisfied with how I had done it, but the look on his face said otherwise. Only a

time I stayed silent as I waited for him to speak. I had won the first

you to leave it alone until after the war ended.” His statement was filled with disappointment, and I bit my lip

that was a wall, as if he were intentionally holding everything else back

were related, and it felt wrong to ignore it. It came to me for a reason, Killian.” I hoped that he felt my confusion in our bond. The way he was staring at me was not that of a mate nor an equal. It made me

order from your superior.” His rewording of the same statement suddenly made

your mate and queen, I thought we were equals. Are you mad that I could have put myself in danger or that my new abilities allowed me

my veins. Would he really be so shallow as to be

of precedent do you think that sets for the rest of the

dismissing Charlie didn’t undermine me the same way? She is acting like a spoiled brat, and I am sick of it! She hurt you time and time

always had a special connection with my mother. She is very protective of her, and I agree that she should have some say in what happens to our mother.” Killian placed his clasped hands on the desk as he

it all the time?”

and the mask over his emotions only seemed to be hardening with each passing word.” She gets a little more