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.

could eat lunch together in your study,’ I whispered. Her eyes widened adorably, and her lips parted so beautifully it felt like they were pulling me

words of disbelief made me smile, and she lifted her fingertips, dragging them across the golden design. She had voiced her admiration for the detailed work countless times since arriving here, and I had

before… well, she had agreed that you needed a place of your own to practice freely instead of using the library. She worked hard to complete this for you, but we can

reaction as she pushed the double doors open only made me love her more. She held her breath as she entered, and her hand moved up to

work to Natalie herself. After everything the 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

needed to fix the runes burned into the floors

enemies, but I had faith in my people, myself, and my mate

to practice, but she had

knew nothing about it myself. I didn’t even know until recently when Charlie was digging into our family tree after the battle, that we had a witch in the family four generations ago. It finally made sense how I had always been

filled with siren fangs. “Joselin, put up a protective barrier to contain your magic. When you’re in this room, your powers should not leave it. You don’t have to worry about losing control here. Once you feel more confident in your abilities, she said she

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

grabbed her, placing my hands under her butt to hold her up. She wrapped her legs around my waist to stabilize her as she peppered

have waited and christened your new

the first time. I moved forward until we were only a foot away from the blanket and picnic that was spread out in the middle of the room. Natalie kissed my

of protest and my hard-on as she moved to take a seat for our lunch. “I’ll get together with Joselin, and maybe

thought about Joselin. Whatever was going on with her was something our friendship hadn’t experienced yet. We had

it, but she made it clear that she would need time, so I would give it