The beast and the blessed novel by Ashley Breanne novel Chapter 99

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.

There was no doubt in my mind that our ability to shift into that state was indeed a gift. We were stronger, faster, and more capable than those stuck on four paws. "I think She is proud of you. She wouldn't have given you the ability if she didn't want it to happen. Everything happens for a reason, and

I have no doubt in my mind that She could have stopped it from happening if She wanted to."

Natalie gave an understanding nod, but I didn't for a second believe it was agreement. The feeling of numbness was still concerning, and I held her to me for another moment before pulling her back to my office. Everything she had felt from the war a few days ago had been locked inside her, and I didn't know how to help.

It was like she had shut herself off from feeling anything.

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

The door closed softly behind me, and Natalie pulled away to stand with her back to the bookshelf.

’I don't think I can give you a baby right now." Her statement made my head move back in surprise. That was what was on her mind? The baby that we said we would eventually have together.

"We have all 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 fingers together.