The Beast And The Blessed

Chapter 23

Twenty-Three: Natalie

Natalie’s P.O.V.

Their low talking could be heard as I rounded the corner, and I felt my stomach tie into a knot as Killian and Princess Charlotte stood waiting for me. I was late, and it was not welcomed based on Killian’s look of disappointment.

My nerves about meeting his sister somehow managed to surpass my anxiety about meeting the king himself. While I was terrified of him for his well-known history of murder and aggression, the stories of her made her all the more fearsome. When her brother took the throne, she took to mercenary work.

The stories of her slaying dragons, sirens, and banshees were known across the world. She was a warrior.

“Here she is now,” Killian said, but the way his eyes narrowed told me that I would be hearing about my late arrival later. “Natalie, this is my sister, Charlotte.”

The young woman turned to face me, and my jaw dropped at the stunning princess. Her hair was a light. brown that fell into perfectly styled ringlets. The bright green of her eyes made what portraits I had seen. of her mother seem dull.

“Please, call me Charlie.” She said as she extended her arm toward me. I moved forward, expecting a dainty shake suitable for a member of the royal family. Instead, I was met with a slightly calloused palm and a firm shake as if we were conducting a business transaction. “I’m really happy Killian found you! He needs someone to knock some sense into him every now and then.”

Oh, I wanted to knock some sense into him alright. But I would start with the long overdue fight we

needed to have.

said, curtseying to the princess with respect. When I looked up,

before looking to her brother with a raised

seat, making sure to tuck

me blush, but I held my head high as the servants came forward and placed the first course in front of us. It

the pack with your training. From what I’ve gathered you are a quick study.” Charlie said as she took a large

hands back in my lap. “Thank you, your highness. I have heard the stories of your adventures and would also love to know more

look his way. He wanted me to act as if I were his mate, but he did

new stories before we leave here. Rumor has it that there has been an attack, and we have come to join the guard.” Her declaration of wanting to fight against the vampires made me feel relieved, but

could protest. “No need to argue with me, brother. We are more than capable of fighting off a few measly

through their pack link, and I rolled my eyes as I returned

fork back down. “I haven’t seen you in months, and you

will be right back. Something urgent has come up, but it should only take a minute.” He said as he rose to his feet. I did the same out of respect for his title, but Charlie leaned back against her chair as she glared up at him. Killian moved

quiet warning was easily heard by his sister, and I watched as her interest peaked even further. As soon as the door *behind Killian, I took my seat, aware of

Yet, you bare no mark.” She observed, falling silent as the servants entered the room again with the next course. She gestured with

is correct, your highness,” I said as I began to cut into my steak. If Killian wanted me to be good, then I

call me Charlie. We’re family now.” She

position,” I said, placing another bite of my dinner in my *and chewing slowly. No matter how many meals I had in the castle, the quality of the food managed to astonish

in the juice from

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