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.

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 knew they would be even happier with Natalie as their

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

as she came to a stop a short distance away, her fingers fidgeting with the end of

didn't seem bothered by it. She did seem uncomfortable, but that made two of us. "Where

if I had offended her. "I do not

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

either way, I knew whatever she had to say was going to frustrate me... as it always 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 she had a way of getting on

I would love to see her more.

means a lot to me that you gave your blessing." Charlie said as her cheeks turned pink. My eyes narrowed as I thought back to last night. I

was on my shit

had my hand around his throat or when I deemed him not to be a worthy threat and chose to return back to

wanted me to give my blessing to that bear shifter? To

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