The Beast And The Blessed

The Beast And The Blessed Chapter 102

One Hundred Two: Killian

Killian’s P.O.V.

Natalie smiled brightly as we walked down the hallway hand in hand. I had yet to determine if she had ever explored this part of the castle before, but it would soon become her favorite place.

I glanced down at my beautiful mate. My lips pulled into a prideful smile as she walked gracefully, covered in my scent. Never had I imagined that I would be able to feel this level of happiness.

Before her, it was just anger, frustration, and stress. My life was hollow. I kept going because there was always something that I was needed for. Something for me to do, but nothing I enjoyed.

I had a kingdom of people depending on me to keep their lifestyle, safety, and future up to their expectations.

Now I had Natalie depending on me too, and somehow that additional pressure only encouraged me to work harder to give her the life that she deserved, that our kids deserved. This surprise was the first step in providing her what she needed for her mental well-being.

The large white doors were decorated with a golden accent of swirls and markings. Only someone who knew what to look for would see the incantations in the wood. Joselin had worked miracles, and I had complete faith in the result.

“Where are we going?” Natalie asked, tugging on my hand lightly as I stopped walking. She turned to face me, with excitement bubbling beneath the surface.

study,’ I whispered. Her eyes widened adorably, and her lips parted so beautifully it felt like they were pulling me in. I stole a quick kiss, pulling back before she could compose herself, and watched as she looked over my face before

fingertips, dragging them across the golden design. She had voiced her admiration for the detailed work

using the library. She worked hard to complete this for

pushed the double doors open only made me love her more. She held

women have been through, I thought they would have bonded more. Yet, with how busy they have both been, it was almost only possible to get them in the same room as each other if they were

so she could have more time for herself. But she needed to fix the runes burned into the floors

my people, myself, and

large and open for her to practice, but she had rows of shelves against the walls filled with everything any witch could ever

after the battle, that we had a witch in the family four generations ago. It finally made

anything you want, and I requested it to be left open for you to design, but you should have everything you need here.” I picked up a glass jar, grimacing when I saw it was filled with siren fangs. “Joselin, put up a protective barrier to contain your magic. When you’re in

she turned, tears were streaming down her pink cheeks. The choked laugh she let out warmed my

wrapped her legs around my waist to stabilize her as she peppered kisses over

should have waited and christened your new study instead of fucking in the

the first time. I moved forward until we were only a foot away from the blanket and picnic

and my hard-on as she moved to take a seat for our lunch. “I’ll get together with Joselin, and maybe we can decorate it before my

her was something our friendship hadn’t experienced yet. We had kept things from each

was optimistic that we could get through it, but she made it