The Beast And The Blessed

Chapter 73

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.

me from where he was eating, and he glanced from me to

They were watching...waiting. They trusted me and

something

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

grabbed my hand, squeezing it as she spoke to me through the pack bond.' Don't worry. Nothing will happen here.

attempt to calm me, but I also wanted to scream to the pack that

be having, and I didn't want to ruin their celebration because I was

calm me, but from how his eyes turned black and glazed over, he

stood as they continued their conversations. But I

and I couldn't imagine holding anything down until the

at the food, let alone

as I met Heath's 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

as I looked away from the warrior who had risked his life

The word spilled 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

my panic was noticed. I looked around the room, positive that my fear was evident. Several people stopped their conversation

laughed at something Nolan said, and the man stood from his seat, placing his napkin on the plate of food in front of him. Heath's mate smiled

it to topple over loudly as I stood. I tried to find my magic as I had done when I faced Rona this morning, but there was

the dining hall fall silent,

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