"I am familiar with it. It was the late king's crown." My mother continued to stare at Killian as she spoke next, and I felt goosebumps rise along my skin. "Your father had demanded to be buried in it." "You knew my father well?" Charlie chimed in, but I could see that she was uncomfortable. "I kn
Killian's P.O.V She didn't sleep last night, so I didn't sleep. I hated that she was scared, and I held her to my chest as her heart raced away with fear. Every few minutes, despite being in my arms, she would move her hands along my skin as if she were making sure I was still there and alive. Onc
Joselin and I made eye contact momentarily in silent agreement that once Talia was dealt with, Rona would have to go too. Rona didn't have to say it for everyone in the room to know it was how she had killed her own mother. The pride on her face said it for her. "How long would it take?" I asked,
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 fig
"Darkness runs free." I looked around, spinning to see Thomas's back to me as he stood protectively behind me, but there was nothing else here with us. The shadow men were absent, and the hallway stayed brightly lit in color. "I don't understand. Bound in the blood, darkness runs free. What does t
Natalie's P.O.V. The tension in the room was so thick that I felt like we were swimming in it. Charlie's glare was locked on me, and I matched it with as much anger as I could muster. Killian was fuming as he sat behind his desk, staring at us like a father about to scold his daughters instead of
"Lastly," I snarled as I placed one hand on the end of each armrest and leaned forward until our faces were only a foot apart. My magic was swirling beneath my skin, and I felt victorious as she was forced back against the cushion and was unable to move. "You say you're the princess, so stop acting
"Charlie has always had a special connection with my mother. She is very protective of her, and I agree that she should have some say in what happens to our mother." Killian placed his clasped hands on the desk as he leaned forward, his glare unwavering. "That doesn't excuse her behavior toward eit