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.

people and my kingdom, and while I knew they were happy with me

light brown hair of my little 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

stop a short distance away, her fingers fidgeting with the end of

seem bothered by it. She did seem uncomfortable, but that made

I had offended her. "I do not

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

her more than anything in the world, besides Natalie, and I would never trade my sister for the world. But she had a way

her nerves too. It's probably why she came home so little. I would love to

gave your blessing." Charlie said as

bear was on my shit

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

To a man who failed to

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