Sixty-Three: Natalie

Natalie's P.O.V.

The dining room was swarming with people, even though the sun had just barely started to hit the tree tops. It seemed everyone wanted to see me or talk to me.

It made me really uncomfortable, but it was something I would have to get used to. Every bite I took made me feel judged as I would meet another stranger’s stare.

I felt like a zoo animal.

Killian was settling a few things before we could leave, and I had figured eating here would be better than eating alone in the private dining room.

I was wrong.

Eating in front of everyone was like putting myself in a window display and praying to the Goddess that no one would stop to look.

They all did, and my stomach turned as it fought to keep the food down in my state of high anxiety.

’Your majesty," A deep and familiar voice called out from my side, and I turned to see Damien. Relief filled me, and I quickly swallowed my bite and gestured for him to join me, aware of the eyes and whispers on me and the bear-shifter.

’Damien! I am so glad that you chose to stay here! How are you?" I asked as he took the chair to my left, leaving the seat to my right open for my mate, should he join us.

in how his top lip curled up slightly, and

the forest, a beautiful castle should have been an exciting experience. Instead, he looked like it was an inconvenience, and I knew he wanted to go back

doing until Killian had hinted at the difference in treatment from Damien toward my

as he then dug into his food. "Why do

eyebrow at me, his mouth full of food as he

wait for Killian. Why is that?" I placed my fork down on my plate and narrowed my eyes at him when I saw his hand start to move as if

shook my head as

felt someone walk up, and I turned and smiled as Charlie placed a friendly hand

king, but your aura is stronger. For you wolves, I would assume it would be similar to an Alpha's command, only you do

would he feel compelled to submit to me and

He leaned over and kissed her cheek before whispering something in her ear

to Damien where he held his glare. I quickly shoved the

to or about Damien. Today was going to be stressful enough without

a moment longer before turning to me and smiling softly.

was glad that I had been able to hold down what I did of my breakfast. The last thing

was tense as we traveled for the next few hours, filling the time with unimportant small talk. I was positive that my direct guards in the car with us were aware, but I didn't know if the other several cars of guards knew what

there was a lot of pressure riding

the mountains. As soon as we arrived at the base and started to head up the off-road path, the hair on the back of my neck stood up. The air was thick, and I gasped as I felt what they had been

didn't feel like Joselin's or even like the dark curse that was on Nolan and Heath. It was light and airy but felt even more suffocating and deadly

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