Black Rose

Chapter 14

Raeven's POV

We were now walking along the shore. Silence engulfed us, capturing us in a serene state. My wolf is calm, satisfied with the fact that our mate is right beside us. Alone.

But i was not. My mind is in frenzy. I cannot think properly. It is not also helpful that we haven't talked. Not even a word is uttered between us.

A few more moments passed when she broke it off.

"I'm sorry." Her voice overridden with guilt.
I was so shocked that i fumbled a reply. She looked at me, her eyes brimming with tears. I composed myself quickly. It's not the time to be flustered.

"For what?" i asked curiously.

"For turning my back on you. For avoiding you. For not acting as a proper mate" she murmured softly.

"It's just that i find it hard to trust someone even though i know you are my mate and you're not gonna hurt me. Everyone, my own pack, fears me, judges me. I started to isolate myself, to distance myself so that i wouldn't get hurt." I took her hand and made her sit on a nearby bench. I held her hand so that she can grip on it. She looked at me in the eyes and for that moment, i saw all of her pain and i just wanna take it all away from her.

"My parents died in my arms Raeven. No one thought of comforting me. No one thought that i could be suffering. They just let me do my own thing. I cried for help. I longed for someone to show compassion but no one did. And it hurts so fucking much.

They pushed me to take responsibility of the pack Raeven. I was only eight for goodness sake. Even though i was trained since the moment i could talk, i was still not ready. I was also mourning for the death of my parents. I was alone at that time. I had no one. I slipped into a phase of depression. And so i temporarily gave the Alpha position to my father's bestfriend.

All these years, i relied on my own. I survived on my own. And to have someone suddenly care for me? It's so sudden. I wasn't used to affection.

I am scared, Raeven"

Her whole body shook as she lean to me as she pour her heart out to me. She has gone through a lot and yet she remained fighting. Not once did she lose. Yet not once did she have someone fight with her.

This time, i'm gonna make sure to be the one by her side. Letting her know that she'll never be alone now.

I let her calm down before letting out the words, i've been holding back since i met her.

"I, Alpha Raeven of the Northern Pack, accept you, Alpha Elise of the Southern Pack, to be the Luna of my pack and to be my mate to cherish and hold always."

And, i kissed her. I kissed her with so much passion and when she responded, damn did it feel good. We broke aways from the kiss, a little out of breath and i was amazed to see the dazzling smile she had. I wiped her tears aways and kissed her forehead.

"You'll never be alone from now on, sweetheart."

*****

Elise and I spent the rest of the day walking around her pack. We strolled around, laughing and enjoying our time together. My heart feels so light now that i know the reasons behind her actions. And now as i watch her play around the shore, i let a genuine small smile appear on my face.

Elise deserved to be given joy and i'm gonna make sure she have just that.

I walked quietly and stood behind her.
I hugged her from behind and asked her if she was up for some ice cream. She then turned to me and gave me a smile i'm addicted to.

"Of course!"

*****

By the end of our date night, i walked her to her room.

"So i guess this is your stop."

She giggled quietly and pulled a portion of her hair behind her ear.

"Yeah. Thank you Raeven, i had lots of fun today."

I softly smiled at her and kissed her softly.

"Your welcome, dear" and kissed her nose as a goodbye.

Just before i descended down the stairs, i heard her call for me. I looked over my shoulder to see her smile not leaving her face and she said the words i longed to hear.

"I accept you, Alpha Raven of the Northern Pack, to be my mate and I accept the responsibility of being your Luna"

*****

I entered my room to see Rosie still up.

She snapped her head up at me, excitement could be read in her expression.

"Well?? How was it?"

I smiled in return and sat beside her to retell the story of today's adventure.

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