The Beast And The Blessed

Chapter 63

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.

respectfully. But I could see the disgust in how his top lip curled up slightly, and I bit

exciting experience. Instead, he looked like it was an inconvenience, and I knew he wanted

food pointedly. It was something I hadn't realized he was doing

he then dug into his food. "Why

mouth full of food

before you would touch your food, but you didn't wait for Killian. Why is that?" I placed my fork down on my plate and narrowed my eyes

He said simply. But I shook my

I felt someone walk up, and I turned and smiled as Charlie placed a friendly hand on my shoulder in

is stronger. For you wolves, I would assume it

couldn't. Why would he feel compelled to submit to me and not to

curious about that myself,’ Charlie said as she eyed Damien. He leaned over and kissed her cheek before whispering something in her ear that made her turn

room fell silent as Killian entered, walking with purpose as he looked from me to Damien where he held his glare. I quickly shoved the last bite of my food into my mouth, and I stood

I asked, cutting him off from whatever he was going to say to or about Damien. Today was going to

glared at Damien a moment longer before turning

I did of my breakfast. The last thing I needed

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

did not, there was a

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,

Joselin's or even like the dark curse that was on Nolan and Heath. It was light and airy but felt even more

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