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 as their king, I knew they would be even happier with Natalie

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

look well!" She exclaimed as she came to a stop a short distance away, her fingers fidgeting with

it. She did seem uncomfortable, but that

at me with incredulity, as if I had offended her. "I do not need them. I can

had attacks inside the walls, Charlie. Don't be stubborn." I argued, but she rolled

always seemed to do. I loved her more than anything in the world,

came home so little. I would love to see her more. But whenever she did come back, it was always under dangerous or

blessing." Charlie said as her cheeks turned

was on my

my blessing? Was it when I had my hand around 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

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

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