Love Breathes In Hate Too

Crowning Ceremony (1)

Unknown Person POV:

She is going to be 18 soon. Just a few more months and then I can have my way with her. I will get to hear her painful screams, her beautiful face will be covered in bruises when I will gift her the pain and tortures that solely belong to her. With each passing day, it's becoming difficult for me to stay calm and tolerant. I want nothing more than to come out and tell her what her future holds. She can't save herself from me, not anymore.

On Saturday

Rose

Today we are going back home. Initially, I was furious with my granny because of her stunt, but now, I don't want to leave her here.

She used to stay in our pack, but when her previous pack Luna requested her to come and help the pack as an Elder, she agreed immediately. Originally it was a few days' work but, when the time came for her return she couldn't bring herself to leave as the people here begged her to stay with them. Yeah!

She has that kind of vibe, and it worked on me too. I mean, she has an incredible personality that you instantly click with, even if you just met her and you can't stay mad at her for long.

This past week, we had lots of fun. We visited places, parks, played games, watched horror movies together and that's the reason why Sophia stayed in my room all the time. I read some novels as well. Granny has a good collection of books so, in my free time, I sneak into her room and get lost in the world of fantasy.

I got to know by Pops about our pack as well. Like, I got the news the day after we came here, Xavier arrived in our pack, and from that very day, he started taking his responsibility seriously. How he resolved the problem that we were facing from the Halfmoon pack. I wanted to know more especially from Elena or Lake but couldn't as I forgot my phone back at home.

Just to know how they were and if the pack is doing good? And all that. Not about Xavier.

Nope.

Why would I?

“Rose, come down. It's time to go” my Pops called me.

I made my way downstairs, and for the first time since we were here, Granny and Sophia were sitting quietly.

A rare moment.

Upon seeing me Granny smiled and softly she said “come here”.

She took my hands in hers, caressing them with her thumb, looking directly into my eyes with a sweet little smile forming on her lips, she asked.

“Rose, my baby, you know, I love you right?” I nodded with a smile. She then continued.

“You are a wonderful girl, never think you are beneath anyone. There is nobody like you. You are special and rare. Never ever feel less. And when the time comes you will understand what I am saying is indeed true. I will miss you”. My brows furrowed at her words. At first, I thought she was talking about Amanda and a few other pack members who don't like me and bother me. I haven't even said anything to my Pops or my brothers. But when I saw her eyes, they held different emotions in them which I couldn't figure out. I wanted to ask her what was it all about and opened my mouth to speak only to close it again as she shook her head in refusal.

“Okay bye mom, I'll call you when we reach home” pops intervened, and hugged her. They looked at each other as if something silently passed between them and then he was gone to put bags in the car. It looked like he didn't want the conversation to end.

Is something going on?

“I will miss you, Granny. We will see you soon” Sophia said while giving her a peck on her cheek.

Lastly, I hugged her and said goodbye. Our luggage was already in the car. She waved at us when we sat in the car. I will truly miss her.

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It was evening when we arrived in our pack. I could see the excitement and hastiness in everyone's movement. I was able to see the packhouse from here and even from afar I can say, it is decorated beautifully.

“The time of the ceremony is 8 pm. That means we have an hour and a half to get ready”. Pops informed me.

I was hellishly tired, and if it was any other function I would have definitely dropped it but it's important and every member of the pack must attend it. Bryan was already there to help with the last-minute preparation if there was any. I was pulled out of my thoughts when we reached our house.

We entered the house with Sophia in Pops arms as she had been sound asleep since we hopped on the flight until we reached here. At least somebody got to rest. I took Sophia to my room, to get her ready. I styled her blond hair in a French braid and her hazel eyes matched her orange gown.

She looked like a beautiful princess.

There was a knock on the door, revealing Pops in a black suit with his hair styled at the back. I must say he was looking handsome. The few strings of white hairs gave him a stylish look. The two sets of hazel eyes fell on each other and they both smiled.

“Oh! My baby is looking so good” he twirled Sophia and picked her up in his arms. She just giggled and pecked his cheeks. Then his eyes landed on me, and he frowned.

"You are not ready yet? Rose hurry up, there's only half an hour left and you don't want to be late, right?” I was just about to say sorry to him but my bedroom door burst open revealing Elena in a blue gown, with smoky eyes and hair styled on her left side and high heels and a bag. She looked stunning.

She gasped and said a little too loud.

"Where were you? And why the f**k did you leave your phone here?. I was so worried. And when I asked your brother then I got to know---"

I fake coughed, and pointed my eyes towards Pops to let her know his presence, Pops raised his eyebrows at Elena for her rant. She sheepishly looked at him and mumbled sorry.

"I am going to the packhouse with Sophia. Steve and Bryan are already there. Elena, can you help Rose with getting ready and come along with her?" My pops asked her to which she nodded.

“Very well then, I am waiting for you. Don't be late."

As soon as Pops closed the door, Elena bombarded me with questions. I folded my hand in front of her and promised "Elena we will decide a day when you can ask hundreds of questions and can freely yell at me for not letting you know where I was. Okay? But can you please help me to get ready now?” I whined and her shoulders slump down in defeat.

“Okay, this time I will let it go but not next time” she warned me.

“Okay, I already know that you haven't decided what to wear, so I brought one of my dresses!!” she exclaimed.

I tried to refuse her but the look on her face was ' not this time '. And I sighed, knowing there is no chance to win against her.

She opened the bag she had brought and revealed a dark red dress. She pushed me into the bathroom with the dress in my hands.

When I came out she grinned at me looking me over from top to bottom.

I told her that her dress is a little too tight on my breast and ass, that it brings them into focus. I am not used to such types of dresses but she rolled her eyes and scolded me:

“God Rose! Live a little. You look amazing in this dress”

She made me sit in front of the mirror and started doing my make-up.

“Elena please make it light”. I tried to convince her but...

“Rose, please!! You never wear make-up, and sometimes it's important so shush and let me concentrate. And if you don't like it then you can go freely and wash your face" she smirked knowing very well that we don't have that much time.

My dress was off the shoulder, that rested on my thighs and hugged my body like a second skin and that's the reason I am a bit uncomfortable. After 10 minutes she was done, and she gasped looking at me.

“You look gorgeous Rose, I envy you” she pouted and giggled.

When I looked in the mirror, the girl staring back at me was.... indeed looking great. She put on a dark red lipstick that compliments my dress and eyeliner that makes my emerald eyes look dark and stunning. My hair was tied in a puffy messy bun with some strands falling around my face. I wore a silver pendant and silver earrings, wore my black heels, and was done with my look.

All the way, Elena talked about Sam, Sandra, Lake, her diet plans and I was enjoying the conversation but then she mentioned the rogue.

"You know the day before yesterday, three rogues attacked Xavier while he was training near the lake." She stated and immediately she got all my attention.

"What? Why?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Nobody knows but what I know through Sandra is that they died painfully. He ripped out a chunk of meat from their stomach with his claws and peeled their eyes off with his bare hands. They couldn't even touch a hair on his head. He didn't even shift fully " She shuddered while explaining and coldness engulfed me. One should feel terrified after listening to this and I was no different but something about him generates curiosity to know more about him.

'No Rose. Focus! He is dangerous and stay away from him,' I told myself.