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
Killian's P.O.V. Charlie shifted before me, her wolf significantly smaller than mine but just as eager to draw blood. It seemed that was a family trait. Craving blood…the kill. I would have been excited about the challenge if she weren't my sister. But this was Charlie. My Charlie. I had protecte
Charlie was doing the same across the way, and I fought harder to get free, so I could slice her throat and be done with it. Her blood was calling to me, and it was time to end this. My eyes widened, and my beast calmed at seeing my mate moving to stand between us, looking furious. I scanned her ov
Natalie's P.O.V. I didn't trust anyone with Killian or Charlie's blood; everyone in the room seemed to understand that. The healers had also come down but were sitting off to the side after caring for the king's and princess's battle wounds, waiting in case we needed them further. My hands were sh
"Natalie, I swear, I didn't mean to." Charlie looked up at me with wide eyes, begging for understanding. But I wasn't there yet. How was I to know if the darkness had been affecting her or if it had been her choice to attack me? "Please, don't. Not right now." I snapped at her as I turned to my mot
Natalie's P.O.V. My hands were warm as I woke. I had lasted until after Joselin had cleaned up all the equipment and blood. I had only then allowed myself to fall asleep in my chair while waiting for Killian and Charlie to gain consciousness. It had been hard to hide the tears that silently fell d
"I know," I whispered before opening my eyes when I felt someone approaching. Charlie looked exhausted but somehow still glamorous. "Natalie." Her soft voice sounded hesitant as she approached us. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath of Killian's scent again before pulling away and facing my si