Killian's P.O.V. The steady, low beeping of the monitor was still far too loud, just as it always was. I knew the healers were tracking her stats from inside the infirmary, but I couldn't help but look over the numbers on the screen myself, just as I had done a few minutes prior. She was alive, bu

Natalie's P.O.V. I could feel it. The sadness and panic pumped through our mate bond. It was subtle, almost muffled. But it was there. It was the first thing that I had felt from Killian since I shifted. The fact that it came through at all told me that he was hurting tremendously. I placed the t

Her panting became heavier as a little moan left her sexy lips with each thrust of my hand. I knew she was close, and I continued my pace as I licked her clit. Her thighs began to shake, and I looked back up to see her eyes were slowly closing. A third finger did the trick without me having to spea

My eyes widened in fake admiration as I interrupted the moment, not willing to let my mate stop so low as to bow to her even though we did need her help. He was the king, and I had the feeling before she left, one of us would need to remind her of that fact. "Oh, what a beautiful ring," I said, gra

Natalie's P.O.V. Killian leaned over, grabbing my hand as I stared in horror at our pack. They were laughing and talking loudly as they dug into the first course. Drinks were flowing as they celebrated. The noise was deafening, and I heard a high pitch ringing in my ears. But there was something a