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.

seemed to have heard me from where he was eating, and he

his food. They were watching...waiting. They

something to be amiss, but everything

whispered again, as my stomach tied in a knot. The air

bond.' Don't worry. Nothing will happen here. Everyone had to cross over Joselin's casting

I also wanted to

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

safe for now." I knew he was trying to calm me, but from how his eyes turned black and glazed over,

stood as they continued their conversations. But I knew they

turn, and I couldn't imagine holding anything down

to look at the food, let alone eat

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

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

tensed further. ’It's here. It's too dark!" My hand grabbed Killian's

positive that my fear was evident. Several people stopped their conversation to watch me as I

his seat, placing his napkin on the plate of food in front of him. Heath's mate smiled up at

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

fall silent, and

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