Rose Bailey: My Mate, My Flower Chapter 294

Ebony's POV

One Week Later

"Are you sure you want to go?" Keith asked as I looked in the mirror, fixing my hair. 

"Yes, I have to do this," I said, smoothing my black dress. I walked over to Keith, and he wrapped his arm around me, kissed the top of my head, and pulled me into a hug. I inhaled his scent, letting it calm my nerves. "We should get going," I said, pulling away from him. Keith pulled me to him, placing his arm over my shoulder, and we walked out of the room. 

"Before I continue, is there anyone else that would like to say a few words?" My grandfather had just finished saying some words about my mother. We were at her funeral, and I was surprised how many Pack Members showed up. My mom hardly had any friends, and most members were always cruel to her. It amazed me how many will show up to someone's funeral that never cared for them. Jacob was at the funeral with a blank expression on his face. I knew he only came to support me. When Jacob told me he killed my mom, I knew he worried I would be upset. I was surprisingly not mad about it. I was hardly sad. I always tried to protect 

I looked around to see if anyone else wanted to say anything about my mom, and everyone stayed in their seats. My grandparents had tears in their eyes, and I knew they blamed themselves for how my mother turned out. I felt terrible for them because I knew it wasn't their fault. My mom had loving parents and turned out horrible, while I had an awful mother, and I turned out caring for others even when they were cruel to me. A person becomes who they want to be. You can't blame someone for the way you turn out. 

I thought about saying a few words at my mom's funeral but decided I didn't owe her any more of my time. It wasn't like I had any good memories with her anyway. I could have badmouthed her. Telling everyone how cruel she was to me, but what good would that do? I would be wasting my time and energy saying anything. 

"You ready to go?" Keith asked after my mom's casket was put in the ground. 

"Yeah," I said and saw Jacob standing by a tree. "Wait a minute," I said and walked over to where he was standing. "Hey," I said as I got closer to him.

"Hey. How are you feeling?" 

"I am fine. Happy this is over," I replied

"Ebony, I hope you know why I did what I did. I couldn't let her hurt you anymore," Jacob said

"I know. I wanted to say thanks for caring for me. I never had a parent who cared for me before, even though I didn't want you to kill my mom. I understand why you did, and I am not mad at you for it," I said and sighed. "Do you think that makes me a bad person? Because I am not mad, you killed her?" I asked

"No. You are not a terrible person, Sweetheart. You are one of the most caring people I know. You could never be a bad Ebony," Jacob replied. 

"I believe you are ready," Jacob said

"For what," I asked, confused.

"To be crowned Queen."

"What about the Royal Council? They haven't told me I am ready," I asked.

"Fuck what they have to say. I am King, and I say you and Keith are ready to take over. That is if you want to. I won't pressure you anymore. It is your choice," Jacob said

"I will talk to Keith about it," I replied

"Talk to me about what?" Keith asked as he wrapped his hands around me.

"Passing the crown to the two of you. You don't need to prove to anyone else how worthy you are," Jacob said

"What do you think, My Love?" Keith asked

"I think that is a good idea. It is time for us to make those changes we said we would make," I replied

"Great, then it is settled. The two of you will be crowned this weekend."

Saturday Morning

"You look beautiful, Luna. Or excuse me. It is My Queen," Raven said, causing me to roll my eyes. I had on an all-red dress. It was the same dress every Werewolf Queen had worn. I am the only female Heir and the first Queen of Royal blood to wear the dress. 

"Thank you. I am so nervous," I said truthfully.

"Don't worry. You will be great," Raven said.

"It is time," Jacob said, walking into the room. I walked over to him, and he held his hand out for me to take. "You look beautiful," Jacob said

"Thank you," I replied. 

"I will see you out there," Raven said and walked out of the room.

Jacob walked me to the fighting field where all the werewolves waited. Alphas, Lunas, Rogues, and other werewolves were waiting for Kieth and me to be crowned King and Queen. Once we made it to the stage where Keith was waiting for me. Jacob began to speak to the crowd. 

"Ebony Daniels, please come to me." I walked over to where Jacob was standing and waited for him to speak.

"Do you, Ebony Daniels, promise to take care of all the werewolves? To Rule fairly no matter what rank. Do you promise to do your best to make the werewolf community prosper?"

"Yes, I do," I replied. Jacob cut the palm of his hand, and then he cut mine and connected our hands. A white light began to shine, and Jacob and I started to hover in the air. I could feel myself getting stronger as I received the Alpha of the true Heir to the throne. Then suddenly, we were no longer hovering, and the white light was gone. 

"This is a moment to remember. Meet your first true Werewolf Queen by blood. My daughter, my firstborn, Queen Ebony Daniels. Everyone cheered loudly. Keith walked over to me. He had already been crowned King.

"LONG LIVE THE KING AND QUEEN."