The Beast And The Blessed

Chapter 53

Fifty-Three: Killian

Killian’s P.O.V.

For once in my life, I felt at peace. The world around me was on fire, and I could see the sinkhole opening in the distance, ready to take us all down with it.

But I was happy.

Even more so because I could feel her happiness. I knew I had work to do, but thinking about being stuck behind my desk all day had me feeling claustrophobic. Naturally, I loved being outside in the freedom, but today I desperately needed it. I felt like an over-excited puppy locked in a cage.

After checking in on the training field on the castle grounds for the royal guards, I made my way down to the city. Several personal guards were nearby, following me discretely. Yet, even that didn't bother me.

I normally had one or two, but the excess was due to the recent vampire attacks. I could handle myself, but I knew the head of my guard detail was just being cautious. It was better to be safe than sorry.

of war, the bright and colorful vines and plants surrounding and climbing up the buildings were thriving. I adored my people and my kingdom, and while I knew they were happy with me as their king, I

sister made my smile fall, and I internally groaned as our eyes met. I was not prepared to have this conversation just yet. But she approached me anyway, forcing a smile on her face. I growled when I saw a

exclaimed as she came to a stop a short distance away, her

by it. She did seem uncomfortable, but that made two of us. "Where are

her. "I do not need them. I can handle myself just

walls, Charlie. Don't be stubborn." I argued, but she rolled her eyes before falling silent and looking away from me

seemed to do. I loved her more than anything in the world, besides Natalie, and I would never trade my sister for the world. But

that I got on her nerves too. It's probably why she came home so little. I would love to see her more. But whenever she did come back, it was always under

gave your blessing." Charlie said as her cheeks turned pink. My eyes

was on

his throat or when I deemed him not to be a worthy threat and chose to return back to my mate instead of eliminating him?" The bitter and clipped way I spoke made her flinch, but I

me to give my blessing to that bear shifter? To a man who

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