I was learning how to look after myself, and while doing so, I was living a life that most people only dreamed about. If that came with an angry and possibly unfaithful man, then I would just live with it. It wasn't like I loved the guy or even had any feelings for him beyond physical attraction. "
Natalie's P.O.V. I felt ridiculous dressed in such a stunning gown. It was the kind of thing that made me second guess whether or not I was fit to be here. The fabric brushed the ground, shimmering from a pale blue to a pearly white as the light hit it at different angles. The deep cut that ran be
As I sat, Killian did too, and the rest of the pack followed suit. The food was brought out shortly after, and I did my best to hide my shaking hands as I took small and careful bites. My nerves were winning, and I hated that there were so many eyes on me. The ones sticking out the most sat at the
Natalie's P.O.V. I could feel the power radiating off Killian as he strode with purpose, his hand on my lower back. There was an aura around him that warned me to stay silent. At the very least, I had expected to be yelled at or punished for stepping out of bounds. But the other possibility had me
The small push of jealousy and disgust encouraged me forward, and I let out a breath of relief when I found him sitting behind his desk on his computer, just as angry and frustrated as ever. He didn't look up until I closed the door behind me, and I watched the muscles in his jaw tick as he looked
Killian's P.O.V. "I just heard the most interesting thing," Joselin said as she entered my office with the collection of crystals and candles that she insisted she needed. I had given her a tower of her own to practice her magic and keep all of her belongings, yet she still insisted on bringing the
"I guess we're both protecting ourselves then. I can't feel anything more for any of your kind because you all have soulmates out there, waiting for you. We both know the claim of a chosen mate is weak compared to a fated mate. If I chose to be with Tobias or anyone else, they could find their fated
Natalie's P.O.V. I had never woken up to Killian being in bed with me before. He had always been an early riser. He would come to bed late at night and be gone before I opened my eyes. This morning was different. Maybe it was because he didn't get any sleep the night before, or maybe it was becaus