The Blood Rose

Kaianne Primrose Montego

A week has passed since my appointment, I've spent a lot of time with Zaiden and Rayne.

 Dakota, Kinsley, Rosalie and Eleanor stopped by twice to just hangout and eat junk food. I haven't told anyone about my pregnancy though, the only people that know are Zaiden, his parents and Doc. 

I just feel so protective over them, I can't help but want to shield them from the world. Zaiden wants to tell people but he hasn't and understands why I don't want to yet, we agreed we'd tell people when I'm 17 weeks along. I just don't know how I'm going to do it…

I've also met a lot more pack members, everyone here seems so kind. But today is a big day, Today my birth mother is arriving. Zaiden told me about his worries for me, about how he thinks I'm not a full werewolf because the powers listed in the book don't cover controlling the weather, I thought I knew all my abilities but I don't. And maybe Savina will have the answers we're looking for. 

I've also noticed how some days are worse than others, some days I can't stand loud noises or people touching me but others I can handle it. It's confusing, I never know what I can handle. Zaiden has been very patient though, He's only hugged me once but we do hold hands every now then but that's all I'm ready for.

I've also gained 7 pounds in my time here. I'm still underweight but I'm getting better and I can eat more which Zaiden is happy about.

"Kai, honey. Are you ready?" Rayne asks as she walks in my room, raising a brow at me when she sees me laying on the couch in pajamas, stuffing my face with pickles dipped in peanut butter. My eyes go wide and I freeze mid bite as she stares at me. 

"Pregnancy cravings huh?" She winks before walking over to my closet and looking through my options. "This is an official meeting and ball so you’ll have to dress like royalty. And as far as I can see, you own no gowns?" 

"Um. No." I answer after swallowing my food. 

After a moment she turns and looks at me, "I mind linked my maids to bring some of my dresses over and some makeup." She smiles as she sits next to me, looking at my food choice as if it's a monster. "I don't know how you like that. My cravings for Zaiden were honey garlic chicken and Brussel sprouts, and for Alex I lived off of bananas dipped in blueberry yogurt" 

I laugh. "Peanut butter and pickles are so good though. You should try it" 

She grimaced. "No thank you, really." Causing me to laugh again before dipping a pickle in peanut butter and taking a bite. "So good" I mumble, her nose wrinkles in disgust as she looks away.

A knock at the door interrupts us “Come in” Rayne calls. The door opens revealing Eleanor and Dakota with some garment bags and a bag of what I presume to be makeup. “Intercepted my maids, huh?” Rayne laughs.

“We wanted to help get her ready!” Dakota smiles.

“b***h is gonna look fabulous.” Eleanor states with a flick of her hair.

“Aww I missed you guys too.” I teased as I got up and helped set everything up.

“You need a vanity table.” Dakota says as she unzips the garment bags.

“More like a whole new room” Eleanor laughs.

“Hey! I chose these decorations” Rayne states as she crosses her arms. “You know we love you.” Eleanor says as she sets up the makeup.

When all the dresses are laid out, I carefully look them over, trying to decide which I like. “Will they fit?” I ask, “They should, they’re all sized small” Rayne replies, looking at them too.

I ended up choosing a white dress with a lace bustier top and a tulle skirt that has a slit that goes to mid thigh on both legs, once I picked it up, Eleanor squealed excitedly. “I knew you’d love that, It’s one of mine” 

I smile and shake my head at her before heading to the bathroom and sliding the delicate material on. I take a look in the mirror when it’s on, admiring how it hugs my top half before flowing down, hinting that I have some curves but not fully showing them. I go back into the room and do a little twirl for the girls. “You look so good,” Dakota says. “Seriously badass.” Eleanor smiles at me.

“Like a queen” Rayne says as she hands me 5” white toeless, ankle strapped heels and a white clutch purse with gold accents. “Ok now sit so I can do your makeup and Dakota can do your hair” 

I do as said and sit in a chair and lean back while they get to work.

After an hour they shoo me into the bathroom to take a look, when I finally see myself my jaw drops, Dakota sprayed some product on my curls to make them even more bouncy, and healthy looking and left them hanging loosely over my back and shoulders, Eleanor Gave me light peach lips and winged liner along with nude eyeshadow, adding blush on my cheeks, giving them a peach glow. 

“I really like it” I state as I walk back into the room.

“So will Zaid, just you wait.” Dakota runs up and pulls me into a hug. “The official meeting is just you, Zaid and queen Savina but after there’s a welcoming party for her so we’ll see you then.” 

I smile at them as all 3 of them leave, closing the door behind them. 

Well, this is it, isn’t it? I’m meeting my mom soon….

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The guard opens the door for me as I walk up to him, he gives me a nod before ushering me inside. 

I immediately see Zaiden, causing a smile to warm my face as I make my way over to him. He looks up, his golden eyes traveling over me before stopping at my face. “You’re gorgeous” He states with a smile on his face. “You don’t look too bad yourself.” I say as I take a seat next to him. 

“She should be here soon.” He says as he straightens his poster and I do the same. Shoulders back, head up, chin straight. I tell myself.

The door opens again, causing me to hold my breath, Am I really ready for this? What if she hates me? 

Zaiden notices my panic and gently grabs my hand, rubbing soothing circles on it, forcing my body to relax at the contact. “Thank you.” I whisper and he nods.

A woman with pale skin, snowy hair and silver-white eyes walks into the room. 

“Holy mother of wolves” Zaiden says as his eyes widen. 

“No I am not the moon goddess” Her voice comes out soft and angelic. “Are there cameras in here?” She asks as she takes a seat, her voice heavy with a russian accent. 

“No,” Zaiden replies, still stunned. 

“It’s nice to finally meet you” I smile politely at her, Her eyes meet mine for the first time and she freezes. “It really is you Kaianne. Why are you hiding your eye color?” 

“What?” I ask in bewilderment. “Don’t play dumb, darling. I can sense your spirit. You don’t have to hide from me.” A gentle smile graces her face. 

I sigh and return my eyes to their natural purple. “That’s different.” She looks at me, studying my features. 

“What?” I ask again. “My kind rarely have purple eyes. Our eye color determines our power and what place we are in the hierarchy. Purple is at the very top, then pink, then White with silver and so on.” she explains, her voice calming any nerves I still had.

“Your kind?” I tilt my head in confusion. 

“I was adopted by the previous king and queen werewolves of russia. My parents were slaughtered when I was an infant.” She pauses, looking directly at me. “I’m an Angel.” 

Zaidens eyes widen, shock written on his features. “B- How?” He asks.

“Angels are the most hidden supernatural, many want us for our powers, or to breed us, so we stay in the angel realm and rarely come to this realm, if at all. If we find more of our kin we take them to our realm but I chose to stay here as I’m sure Kaianne will.” I nod at her statement. I don’t wanna go anywhere else. “You must keep this a secret, no one knows of me, not even my husband or adoptive children. They just think I’m a blessed wolf.” She states.

“Why?” Me and Zaiden ask at the same time.

“Angels can turn into any life form, so when needed I shift into a wolf, but because I’m an angel my wolf is pure white with ice blue eyes” She states. “Your wolf….Blacker than the midnight sky no?” 

“Yes. Pitch black with purple eyes, how’d you know?” 

“One of my many talents. Can I request to spend time here, to train my daughter?” She asks, Zaiden, causing me to look at him with hope-filled eyes. I really wanna know more about her, and me. “Will a month be fine?” He asks, She nods. “Okay you can stay for a month and I’ll have an area in the forest cleared for training, so you can do it in private.” He says.

“What’s my real name?” I blurt out. “Kaianne Primrose Montego” She smiles at me.

I smile brightly at her before mouthing my own name. Kaianne Primrose Montego…

“It’s beautiful, just like you” Zaiden says as he squeezes my hand softly. 

“And don’t worry about your father, He will pay for what he’s done” She states calmly, her voice never wavering. 

I just nod, not really wanting to acknowledge his existence. 

“I’ll have some books sent here for you, about our kind but you have to keep it under lock and key, if that gets out it could change things, and not for the better. Should we go to the ball now?” She asks as she stands. 

“Sounds good” Zaiden says as we get to our feet, “We’ll meet you there in a minute okay?” I say, she nods and walks out of the room, leaving us alone.

“You’re part freaking angel.” Zaiden runs a hand through his hair.

“Our pups..” I whisper, causing Zaidens eyes to widen even further. 

Before we could say more, My mom pops back into the room. “Stop hiding your eyes too, it takes a lot of your energy away, Just say it’s a rare genetic mutation and you’ll be fine.” She states before leaving again.

“It was getting tiring.” I shrug causing Zaiden to laugh. “It was” I state, he shakes his head while smiling. “Let’s go party”