Rose Bailey: My Mate, My Flower Chapter 155

Ebony's POV

"Congratulations, Ebony," One of the girls from the choir said. We had just finished choir practice and the auditions, and I was chosen for a solo. 

Some girls were happy for me, but others said I only got it because I was Keith's Mate. It wasn't the first time I had been chosen for a solo, but that didn't matter to them. 

"Thanks," I said 

Just then, Keith walked up to me with a smile on his face. 

"You have an amazing voice, Love. You deserved to win that solo," He said 

"Thank You," 

"Are you ready to have that talk? I called my mom, and she changed the time for the Pack Meeting to 7 pm. That gives us an extra two hours to talk about everything," Keith said

Okay, that sounds good," 

"Where do you want to go," He asked

"I don't know," I said

"Why don't we go get something to eat, and we can talk while we eat," He said, and I agreed.

We went to his car, and Keith drove us to a burger place. We ordered our food and sat down to eat and talk. We sat there quietly, not knowing how to begin the conversation. Finally, Keith cleared his throat, and I looked up at him.

"I wanted to say that I am sorry for yelling at you last night. I was upset that you wanted me to let Jenny get away with hurting you. I can't do that, Ebony, but I know that I crossed the line when I raised my voice to you," he said

I looked at him for a moment before responding.

"I believe that you are sorry, but it should never have happened. I should be able to speak my opinion without you yelling at me. We are mates, and I deserve to be respected and not mistreated because I disagree with you," I replied 

"You are right, and I promise it won't happen again," Keith said

How do I know you are telling me the truth? How do I know that it won't happen again?" I asked

"You have to trust me, Ebony. Trust that I won't hurt you again," he replied

"That's the problem, Keith. All you have ever done is hurt me. You bullied me every day since we were young. I am worried that you might not know any other way to be towards me. I won't live that way, Keith. I won't live with a mate who only knows how to insult me. You will either respect me, or we can't be together," I said 

I could see the worry in his eyes by my words, and I didn't like it, but I was done being mistreated by him. Keith would have to learn to be a good mate to me, or I couldn't stay with him.

"I promise that from now on, I will treat you right. You are right; all I have done is hurt you, but I promise I will be the best mate possible. I love you, Ebony, and I can't live without you," Keith said, shocking me.

"You love me?" I asked, shock all over my face

"Yes, I do. I know it may be hard to believe, but I do. I think I always have. That is why I bullied you all those years," Keith replied

I didn't know if I should believe him. 

"Why would you bully me if you loved me?" I asked

"Because I didn't know how to show you. I felt like it was wrong to have feelings for you. I have been attracted to you since we were young. I hated when other males talked to you. I didn't believe that we should be together because we were from different sides of town. I was stupid, and I am sorry," he said

I was stunned by his words. 

"So you are telling me that you bullied me for all those years because you loved me and felt that you shouldn't because you were rich and I was poor?" I asked.

"I know it sounds bad, but yes," he replied

I didn't know what to say. I was pissed that everything he put me through was because he loved me but felt we shouldn't be together because he has money, and I don't. I felt hurt by his words. 

"Do you think I am not worthy of you because you will be Alpha? Do you feel that I will make a horrible Luna?" I asked, feeling tears in my eyes

"No, that is not what I am saying. I know you will make an excellent Luna. You are caring and loving. You are friendly to anyone, no matter who they are. You even chose to give me a chance even though I mistreated you. I was stupid to think that my feelings were wrong and promise to make it up to you every day for the rest of our lives," Keith said and then placed his hand in mine, causing sparks to go through my body.

"I really do love you, Ebony. Please give me a chance," he said

I looked at him before replying.

"You must prove to me that you truly love me. That is the only way I can be with you," I replied