Ninety-Nine: Killian

Killian’s P.O.V.

Natalie stood in the hallway that led to my office, staring at the glass mural for over an hour before George alerted me.

I knew Tobias never would have told me. He had an extreme loyalty to Natalie that I was impressed with, but I wanted to know things like this.

How would I know if Natalie was not okay if they hid things like this from me? All I felt from her since the battle was numbness. It was almost draining to have that constant feeling in the back of my head, but I was determined to continue to support and love her for as long as she would let me.

"Were you coming to see me?’ I asked softly as I walked up behind her and wrapped my arms around her waist.

Her skin was cold, and I held her tightly to my body to share my warmth. Natalie sighed softly as she let her body fall back against mine.

"Yes, but I got distracted."

I bit back a chuckle at her admission, pressing my face into her hair.

"Do you think She wanted me to kill so many of Her creatures, or is she angry that I abused Her gift for personal gain?" Natalie was staring at the final image of the full Lycan form on the far right of the window, and I followed her gaze.

stuck on four paws. "I think She is proud of you. She wouldn't have given you the ability if

could

for another moment before pulling her back to my office. Everything

had shut herself

same woman she was before, and I wasn't expecting her to be. She would have to accept what happened, and I would be

closed softly behind me, and Natalie pulled away to stand with

Her statement made my head move back in surprise. That was what was on her mind? The baby

the time in the world, my love. I'm in no rush. Is that what you have been worried about?" Natalie's hands clasped in front of her, her knuckles turning white as she rung her

in front of my seat behind my desk. Her shoulders fell when I moved to have something between us, and I bit back the

just don't think it is a good time until I can get myself under control." She pushed off the bookshelf and walked behind one of the visitor's chairs, placing her hands on it. The backrest molded to her fingers as her grip tightened on the

Control?

perfect image of control since we got back. I hadn't even seen her react when we buried our lost and sent

She had been

like you

lined her lids. This was it. This was what I had

light was so bright, and She kept insisting that I let go. Then that flame came from me and killed so many....’ Natalie let out a bitter laugh as the first tears rolled down her cheeks. "But I didn't even feel it happen. She insisted that I

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