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.

from where he was eating, and he glanced from

his food. They were watching...waiting. They trusted me

something to be amiss, but everything looked

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

Nothing will happen here. Everyone had to cross

to calm me, but I also wanted to scream to the pack that they needed to run.

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

now." I knew he was trying to calm me, but

pack members stood as they continued their conversations. But

food before me made my stomach turn, and I couldn't imagine holding anything down

to look at the food, let alone eat

and lifted his glass to me before downing the drink. The way he held my gaze as he swallowed

the room dimming slightly as I looked away from the warrior

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

Heath's mate smiled up at him lovingly as he leaned down and pressed a kiss

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 knife

dining hall fall silent, and Tobias jumped out

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