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.

was eating, and he

watching...waiting. They trusted

inspected each person for something to be amiss, but everything

too dark," I whispered again, as my stomach tied in a knot. The air felt thicker, and I struggled to

to 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

to scream to the pack that they needed to run. Only, I had

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 my knee

was trying to calm me, but from how his eyes turned black

members stood as they continued their

and I couldn't imagine holding anything

at the food, let alone

oblivious to their change in demeanor, but 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

room dimming slightly as I looked away from the warrior

here. It's too dark!" My hand grabbed Killian's forearm as I looked

the room, positive that my fear was evident. Several people stopped their conversation

in front of him. Heath's mate smiled up at him lovingly as he leaned down and

Tobias, who was waiting for my order 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 I stood. I tried to find my magic as I had done when I faced Rona this morning, but there was no time as Heath grabbed the steak

silent, and Tobias

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