The Beast And The Blessed

Chapter 46

Forty-Seven: Natalie

Natalie's P.O.V.

"Absolutely not!" I snapped as we walked away.

Joselin pursed her lips as she looked away from me and to Killian as if she was expecting him to take her side over mine. 'She felt it!"

He let out a deep breath, and I knew that if I looked back he would be pinching the bridge of his nose. It was his tell that he was frustrated. But I didn't look back, because I knew in my heart that we had grown past this. He wouldn't be taking her side over mine, not over something as significant as blood.

"It couldn't hurt to do some testing."

My body went still, and he caught himself just as his chest collided with my back. His hands found my hips, and he steadied me as Joselin smirked in victory. He didn't bother to unhand me as I spun around in his arms, glaring up at him.

"Seriously? It's my body, my blood. I said no."

me

this conversation here before we get into an actual argument." "But you felt the magic. Do you know how rare that is for

can dispose of the blood yourself." Her pleading was unexpected, but I knew she needed a win.

I had heard what they could do to you if they got their hands on

out a

as he held his breath for a moment, and I knew he was thinking about the mark I had asked for. "If that doesn't work, I will let you run your tests, and I will dispose of my blood when you are done. But... if the council is here, the deal is off.

in before popping them out and

"Oh," Joselin chuckled darkly. "This is going to be good." "Oh, for the love of the Goddess! Whatever it is, we can have this conversation in my office." Killian groaned, reaching down to grab my hand before

burned as I remembered how demanding he was. I loved it when he took control, but that didn't mean that I would let

followed, Joselin looking positively gleeful and Charlie fuming. I half expected Killian to burst into flames from

side. His laptop was hanging over the edge, and as he pulled me to his side of the desk,

of eyes staring at me. Killian released my hand, placing his warm palm on my

Oh, my heart.

of respect, one that sent an odd flutter through my chest. I kept my hand down at my side

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