Rose Bailey: My Mate, My Flower Chapter 166

Keith's POV

"WELL, MAYBE IF YOU WOULD STOP FLIRTING WITH MY MAN, YOU WOULDN'T HAVE MIXED UP EVERYONE'S ORDER BUT HIS. YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR NASTY HANDS OFF BECAUSE HE IS MINE," Ebony screamed as she stood from her seat

I could tell Ebony's wolf was coming out, and it made me very happy. I was glad to see that she felt the Mate Bond as well. 

"You are right, Love; I am yours," I said, and her cheeks reddened.

"Stop teasing your Mate, Keith. Let's eat our food before it gets cold," My mom said, and we began eating. 

"I was wondering if you would like to go to breakfast, just the two of us, Ebony?" my mom asked, and Ebony looked at her.

I could tell she was a little uncomfortable with the affection that my mom showed her. Ebony's mom never treated her the way a real mom should. My mom thought of Ebony as her daughter already and treated her like she was. I knew it would take some time for her to get used to that.

"Sure, that sounds nice," Ebony said

"Great, It would give us time to get to know each other better," my mom replied

"Would any of you like anything else?" the waitress asked. 

I was happy that it was not the same waitress that flirted with me earlier. I didn't like the feel of her hand touching mine. I didn't want any other female touching me but Ebony. Once we were done eating, I paid the bill, and we left. Ebony was silent most of the way, looking deep in thought as she looked out the window.

"Are you okay, Love?" I asked when I came to a red light

"Yes, I am just thinking," she said

"What are you thinking about?" I asked

"Nothing important," She said, and I saw the blush that crept on her cheeks.

"It seems like you are thinking about something," I said and caressed her cheeks.

"Are you sure you're not thinking about the lady in the restaurant flirting with me and your reaction to her?" I asked

"I don't want to talk about it," she said. 

Her facial expression showed me that she was upset about something, possibly worried. I pulled over to the side of the road and looked at her.

"What are you doing, Keith?" Ebony asked

"We need to talk," I said

"About,"

"Look, Ebony, I really want to make this relationship work. You are my Mate, and you may not believe me, but I really do love you and can't live without you. I am pleading with you to tell me what is wrong. I know you to help me make this work," I said, and she looked at me.

"Okay," she said and then sighed.

"I didn't like human girl flirting with you. I know that she is human and doesn't understand that we are Mates, but it pissed me off," she said

"Ebony, that is normal for you to get upset if a female flirts with me. We are Mates, and you felt threatened. I would have done way worse if a male flirted with you," I replied honestly.

"It just worries me because I realize I don't want you to leave me. Seeing that girl flirt with you made my chest hurt. When she touched you, I wanted to kill her. I don't want to end up like my mom," she said, confusing me.

"What do you mean by end up like your mom?" I asked

"I told you about my father leaving her because I was a girl. I think that the reason she hates me is that I remind her of him. If he could leave her, then you could leave me. I don't think I would be the same if you did that," She said

"Ebony, I would never leave you, and to be honest, I have never heard of anyone leaving their Mate because of their babies gender," I said

"Well, my father did," she said

"I am not your father, and I would never leave you, ever," I said, and then I couldn't help myself as I connected my lips to hers.