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.

is satisfactory." He said respectfully. But I could see the disgust in how his

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

pointedly. It was something I hadn't realized he was doing until Killian had hinted at the difference in treatment

bite, watching as he then dug into his

of food as he waited for me to

to eat 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 at him when I saw his hand start

said simply. But I shook my head as he smirked

you should have been following." I felt someone walk up,

makes my beast feel compelled to submit. He is our king, but your aura is stronger. For you wolves, I would assume

compelled to submit to me

myself,’ Charlie said as she eyed Damien. He leaned over and kissed her

to Damien where he held his glare.

Damien. Today was going to be stressful enough without having my mate get into a

a moment longer before turning

thing I

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

there was a

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

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 than anything I had ever

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