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 glanced from me to

They

eyes inspected each person for something to be amiss, but everything looked

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

me through the pack bond.' Don't worry. Nothing will happen here. Everyone had to cross over Joselin's casting to get

smile at her attempt to calm me, but I also wanted to scream to

but 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

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

stood as

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

look at

oblivious to their change in demeanor, but as I met Heath's eyes, he smiled brightly and lifted his glass to me before downing

thicker, the room dimming slightly as I looked away from the warrior

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

began 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

said, and the man stood from his seat, placing his napkin on the plate of food in front of him. Heath's mate smiled up at him lovingly as he leaned down and pressed a

allowing it to topple over loudly as I stood. I tried to find my magic as I had done when I faced

hall fall silent, and Tobias jumped out of his

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