Seventy-Three: Natalie

Natalie's P.O.V.

Killian leaned over, grabbing my hand as I stared in horror at our pack. They were laughing and talking loudly as they dug into the first course. Drinks were flowing as they celebrated. The noise was deafening, and I heard a high pitch ringing in my ears.

But there was something alarming about the air in the room. It wasn't as dark as it had been in the infirmary, but I felt ill just being here.

I didn't want to offend the men who had risked their lives for me by staring with distrust, and I looked up at Killian as he gazed at me with confusion. "You don't feel it?" I asked.

Killian looked at me for a moment longer before turning and slowly examining the room. He shook his head as he looked back at me, and I turned away from him to meet Joselin's curious stare and Rona's annoyed one.

’You feel it, don't you?"

Both witches shook their heads, and I sank back into my chair.

"It's not right. Something is not right.’

The food in front of me looked delicious, but my appetite disappeared as I watched the pack dig in. The others may not have sensed it, but I did and trusted my gut.

I could not enjoy the evening when I knew something bigger was happening here. Something evil.

eating, and he glanced from me to Killian, who had

They were watching...waiting. They

inspected each person for something to be amiss, but everything

my stomach tied in a knot. The air felt thicker, and I struggled to pull in a deep and

me through the pack bond.' Don't worry. Nothing will happen here. Everyone had to cross over Joselin's casting to get here tonight, and there are guards at every

but I also wanted to scream to the

a gut feeling, one that no one else seemed to be having, and I didn't want to ruin their celebration because I was scared. Killian nodded to my plate as he rubbed

but from how his eyes

a few of the pack members stood as they continued their conversations. But

my stomach turn, and I couldn't imagine holding

at the food, let alone eat

eyes, he smiled brightly and lifted his glass to me before downing the drink. The way he held my gaze as he swallowed each gulp was

thicker, the room dimming slightly as I looked away from the warrior who had risked his life

from my lips softly, and Killian tensed further. ’It's here. It's too dark!" My hand grabbed Killian's forearm as I looked up at him with wide eyes, my nails breaking through his skin. "We have to

turn as my panic was noticed. I looked around the room, positive that my fear was evident. Several people stopped their conversation to watch me as I continued to

the plate of food in front of him. Heath's mate smiled up at him lovingly as he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her temple before looking back and holding my gaze

only a table away, begging him to intervene. Several guards stepped forward as I shoved my chair back, allowing it to topple over loudly as

fall silent, and Tobias

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