Beauty in the beast world
Chapter 131: Darkness

Chapter 131: Darkness

Killian groggily opened his eyes and stared up at the familiar stone canopy. He tried to move his arm but sensed someone clasping it and turned to his side.

Lyra frowned and opened her eyes when she felt him moving. Relief washed over her seeing Killian’s serene face. She immediately hugged him and buried her face in his chest, "I was so scared...I thought something happend to you"

Killian was surprised by her sudden hug but soon his surprise turned into happiness. Seeing her worry for him made his heartache but also satisfied. He embraced her back and rested his chin on her head, "I’m fine, treasure"

She pulled away from him and looked at him with tear-filled eyes. Her fingers caressed his face gently and Killian closed his eyes as she parted her lips, "Killian?" she called him, and he opened his eyes and looked at her with inquiry in them.

"Do you feel that I don’t love you enough?" This was a difficult topic for both of them to discuss but Lyra thought that it was the most important issue in her relationship with all her mates. No matter how much she tried, her mates were always insecure about themselves. Lyra could comprehend up to some extent because all of them shared some kind of trauma from their past. She made sure to show her affection in both physical and emotional ways but it seemed not enough for her mates.

"Tell me, Killian. You have to share your worries for me to understand" She gently urged him to open up about his concerns.

Killian bent his head and did not dare to look at her eyes. He was feeling ashamed about himself for putting his beloved in such a position. She tried her best to love him but his petty jealousy got the best out of him. He also remembered Kenna’s previous words and deduced that someone was controlling him because he was not strong enough mentally and emotionally. He couldn’t help it, Lyra is his sore spot, and anything related to her made him vulnerable and helpless.

He was still lost in his thoughts when he felt soft lips on his eyes.

Lyra sighed when he remained silent. She did not want to force him, Lyra was ready to hear him out when he was comfortable. Leaning forward, she gently kissed his eyes, followed by the tip of his nose and lips, "Don’t talk if you are not ready" he looked up at her and she smiled, "I’m always here for you, we can discuss this some other time"

Killian’s heart was filled with warmth and love. She was everything he could ask for but because of his stupid insecurity, he was almost going to hurt her feelings, "I’m sorry...I really am"

Lyra cupped his face and pecked his lips, "I understand...I forgive you" Avoiding his apology was not an option and she understood it. He was earnestly asking forgiveness and she has to accept it for him to move on from his guilt.

"Thank you..." his eyes filled with tears as he embraced her. Lyra rubbed his back consoling him and he continued talking, "When you mentioned Blake as your everything, I was furious. I felt nervous about losing you for him. My emotions amplified as days passed and the only thing I could think about was killing Blake and taking you away from here"

Her fingers trembled hearing his words but she remained calm and let him continue, "You are my soulmate...Treasure, I love you too much to share you with others. Damn it!" he cursed and pulled away from her, "Something is wrong with me, I can’t stop myself from thinking such absurd thoughts"

Lyra frowned at his frantic mood, "Are you alright?"

"No" he replied immediately, "My thoughts are not under my control anymore. I can feel it now, someone is messing around with my mind...I need to leave," he said and got down from the bed and Lyra too followed him.

He looked at her deeply and kissed her forehead, "Treasure, I need to go somewhere right now. I will return soon"

Lyra fidgeted in her place, "I will also come with you"

"Don’t worry" he gently coaxed her, "I’ll be right back"

She bit her lips and reluctantly nodded, "Be careful..."

Killian smiled and left the room after kissing her lips. Lyra stood near the castle’s entrance and looked as he disappeared in the distance.

His words constantly swirled in her mind. Someone is controlling his mind....but who? and why? She could put her guess on Gregory but was Gregory really that powerful? He wasn’t even an immortal beastman and Killian was someone who wielded fire. No matter what, Gregory doing this was not possible....then who?

Her head ached with constant thinking but nothing came to her mind. She also has to think about her pregnancy, stressing so much is harmful to her babies so she stopped. Lyra caressed her slightly bulging stomach and smiled, it was only a few more days and she was due to give birth.

Noah just returned from the lion tribe and caught sight of his mate’s beautiful face at the entrance. She was smiling while caressing her abdomen and that brought a smile to his face.

"Baby dove?" he called her in his deep baritone voice and she lifted her head beaming at him. Lyra spread her arms and he stepped toward her. Both embraced each other and Noah buried his face in the crook of her neck inhaling her fragrance.

Lyra smiled and rubbed his back, "How is everything going in the lion tribe?"

He pulled away and replied after pecking her lips, "Everything is fine, today we discussed the snake tribe’s battle against the black wolf tribe. Kings of their respective tribes condemned the black wolf tribe’s king for starting unnecessary battles inside the beast city" Both walked inside and he sat on the stone chair with her on his lap, "Jeopardizing the city’s peace is against the rules and the black wolf tribe’s king will receive punishment together with his tribesmen"

"What kind of punishment?" she asked curiously and he replied, "They will have to provide food for the snake tribe for an entire year. Also, they will not be allowed to attend a bonfire in the city for a whole year.....then in the worst-case scenario, they could get thrown out of the beast city, but that is unlikely"

"Hmm" she nodded her head and leaned against his chest, "How are your mother and father doing?"

"Mother is worried about you, She is constantly agitated about your pregnancy"

Lyra pursed her lips as he continued, "Her pregnancy with me and my late brothers has left a trauma in her heart. She is a lion tribe’s female...but the complications still happend to her...Now I’m too getting scared"

"I’ll be alright," she said after sensing the dread and nervousness in his voice, "Let us think positively, Noah"

He took a deep breath and hugged her tighter, "I’ll try" he had to try not only for himself but also for their babies and his baby dove. He didn’t want his nervousness to stress her anymore so he changed the topic, "Did you eat your lunch yet?"

She shook her head and he jokingly glared at her and tugged her towards the kitchen.

Noah lifted her and settled her on the slab and ladled the soup into a stone bowl and came to her, "Open your mouth..."

Lyra smiled and parted her lips as he fed her the soup after blowing on it.

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Back in the scorpion tribe, Darcio was trying to locate his master when he sensed Killian’s presence near him. After a few minutes, together with Demir’s father, Killian entered Darcio’s chamber.

"Someone is controlling me Darcio...My mind is constantly filled with negative thoughts and emotions. Kenna is trying but it is not able to detect the source controlling me"

Darcio narrowed his eyes, "Master is also experiencing the same, my lord. It is worst for him because he does not have mystic powers like you" then he glanced at the scorpion king, "We have to find master as soon as possible your majesty"

Killian frowned, "Is Demir not inside the scorpion tribe?"

"No, he had a sudden outburst a few days ago, Darcio forced him into slumber" answered the king, "But it was not for long because he departed from the tribe as soon as he woke up"

"Can you detect him, my lord?" Darcio asked anxiously, "I’m trying but it is not working, maybe Kenna can do it"

Killian shook his head and sighed, "Kenna is refusing to leave me. My mind control is under control because Kenna is blocking it"

Darcio held his forehead tiredly, "I really need to find the power of darkness...."

"Power of darkness?" Killian asked cutting his words.

Darcio nodded and explained, "The power which is controlling you and master is something pure. To repel it, we need to find someone who can manifest and wield darkness"