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
Natalie's P.O.V. The door had barely shut behind me when my temper got the best of me. He had no right! King or not! I spun around on my heels and pushed it open, almost hitting Killian in the face. His hand gripped the edge of the door, and he looked down at me just as shocked as I was. I quickly
"I can understand that. It's why doctors make family members wait in a different room. It can be difficult for a loved one to see reason in the moment. But, even with that being said, something still needs to be done about Charlie. That is non-negotiable." Killian turned and returned to his desk cha