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.

as Tobias placed his hand on my arm. For only a moment, I

a strong mate, and the people needed a strong queen. I wasn't going to hide away, scared of the boogie monster. I was going to tame that bitch and

Majesty, I don't like this. The king will not be pleased." George said as he stepped closer to my other

barricade. But it was pointless as I knew the biggest threat was in front of me,

not tell him," I ordered, and I felt all three men tense at my command." We both have our parts to play in this war.

than they already believed. The air wrapped around us

storm surrounding us. He shook, and I could see the debate on his

once, and I knew without him speaking that he was telling me that no matter

want to pull them into that realm with me. I

I called out again as the faint whisper reached my ears. My guards stiffened, and I knew this time

"Darkness runs free."

I heard the phrase repeatedly. Bound in the blood, darkness runs free. He was saying nothing new, but I didn't know what he meant by

"Darkness runs free.”

as he stood protectively behind me, but there was nothing else here with us. The shadow men were absent, and the

does that mean?" I turned once more, prepared to push open the door to Lillian's room and face my fears. But the

"It's too late."

were all going to face my demons

us, letting out a piercing screech that made my hands fly up

hear a stampede of people running toward us,

scared of you. Speak! Why is it too late?" I demanded, stepping toward the figure

"Darkness runs free!"

It echoed around us from all angles, and I gritted

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