The Beast And The Blessed

Chapter 84

Eighty-Four: Natalie

Natalie's P.O.V.

It was time.

The war was here... or rather, we were going to it.

There were a lot of people depending on me not to fail. I couldn't stay in that room. If I did, I would want to touch Killian, to know that I was safe and hadn't been transported back to the darkness.

I needed to fight through it, to stand on my own as a powerful descendant and not as someone who couldn't go more than a few minutes without touching someone to ground me to their realm. It was humiliating that our people had to see me that way, and I refused to let them witness me acting so weak.

If Killian's father was trying to send me a message, then maybe instead of resisting, I needed to listen.

Killian wanted to ignore what happened and tackle one issue at a time, but I knew in my heart that they were connected.

My pace increased as I stormed down the hall, and Tobias shot me a worried look when he realized exactly where I was heading.

The infirmary doors were still open at the end of the hallway, but there was no movement inside.

I paused just outside Lillian's room.

I didn't know what I was looking for, but my eyes scanned the hallway anyway.

"You have a message for me. I'm listening." I said as firmly as I could. But I still swallowed hard as I waited for a response, terrified that I was making the wrong decision.

my hair flew up as Tobias placed his hand on my arm. For only a moment, I allowed the physical contact to calm me before reminding myself what was at stake here

away, scared of the boogie monster. I was going to tame that bitch

like this. The king will not be pleased." George said as he stepped closer

all three acting like a protective barricade. But it was pointless as I knew the biggest

all three men tense at my command." We both have our parts to play in this war. This

the last thought to myself, not needing to encourage them that this was a bad idea any more than they already believed. The air wrapped around us violently, and

the debate on his face as he tried to decide whether to shift. We could see no enemies, but that

head once, and I knew without him speaking that he was telling

me. I didn't want to go at all. But I did

my ears. My guards stiffened, and I knew this

"Darkness runs free."

to speak again. Even during my short nap on Killian's lap, I heard the phrase repeatedly. Bound

"Darkness runs free.”

was nothing else here

turned once more, prepared to push open

"It's too late."

us, and goosebumps covered my arms. They had come with me, and now we were all going to face my demons together.

growled loudly as a dark shadow figure appeared before us, letting

could hear a stampede of people running toward us, but my glare stayed

I demanded, stepping toward the figure and pulling

"Darkness runs free!"

from all angles, and I gritted my teeth as I pushed down my terror. "You've

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