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FANGS AND ROSES Chapter 54
PREPARING FOR THE BALL “Rose, why would you touch it? Let me see, "Roman said, taking my hand in his. I watched him examine my hand frantically, he looked so worried. “Rose, are you sure you touched it? I can't see any burn marks, your hand seems ok….” He trailed off when he saw me smiling and then I began laughing at the confusion on his face. “I'm messing with you, why would I touch it?” I said, still laughing. I saw him watch me for a while, his face remained expressionless as he looked on. I stopped laughing when I saw he still kept looking at me blankly. “What? It was just a joke. Why are you taking it seriously?” I asked him. He let go of my hands and raked through his full hair with his fingers, which I must admit were beautiful. I noticed how flushed his skin was. I wondered if I had taken the joke too far. “Let's go back,” he said. “I'm sorry” I said , holding his arm back, making him turn to me. “You need to rest and I need to be somewhere, let's head out” he said,
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AT THE BALL. I sat in my room suddenly feeling so nauseous. The team that got me ready had left earlier leaving me alone in the room. I have been waiting hoping that Roman would come here but he hasn't and I didn't want to call him. I got up from the bed where I was seated and began pacing anxiously. I walked to the window looking out and I saw cars driving in, freaking expensive cars. Coming out of those cars were people who looked soaked in wealth. It didn't help the nervousness I felt. I looked around the room looking for something to calm myself down but I found nothing. I heard a knock on the door and I quickly rushed to see who it was. Bree, she was here. I opened the door for her to come in. “You look, wow!” She said immediately she stepped in. “Really? You too, you look amazing "I said. “Pregnancy looks good on you. Your makeup is so pretty. Has Roman seen you?” She asked. “No, not yet. I am really nervous, "I confessed. “Nervous? Why? You look amazing, trust me, R
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AT THE BALL 2 “It's nice to meet you all '' I said, as a forced smile stretched on my lips. Roman walked towards the center of the room, snaking his way past people as he pulled me along. When we got to the center of the large sitting room that had been decorated. He got a glass and used his index finger to tap on it, getting the attention of everyone around. I was about to slip away perceiving what he was about to do but he pulled me back. “Can I have everyone's attention?” he said, still holding my wrist. Now the room was silent and even the classical music that had been playing in the background was paused. “This here, is katherina Merchetti Gold. She is the mother of my unborn child and the daughter of the Alpha, Lucien. I would appreciate you giving her the respect due to her” Roman said to them. My eyes met Bree and she seemed so happy, she smiled at me like a proud mother. “Okay then, we can all go back to what we were doing” Roman said and the music was back on almo
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RAGING RED.“One that is none of your business” a voice said behind us. It was Roman and he was fuming. “Roman, how lovely of you to join us. Katherina and I were just having a little chat” Victor said ignoring the fuming man standing in front of us, well why would he be bothered? I was obviously the one he was mad at. “Hello, Victor” Roman greeted Victor but his gaze still remained on me, peircing my body. “If you dont mind I'll like to have a word with katherina” Roman said. Damn! He was angry, my heart dropped to my stomach as i met his eyes. He was raging mad, his face was stiffened and his right hand was fisted. I swallowed unconsciously, even the spit found it hard to go down. “Roman, don't stress her.” Victor said calmly noticing the choking atmosphere. “Victor, please with all due respect stay out of this. Excuse us” Roman said coldly. I felt a shiver run down my spine, he was furious. Victor was an elderly man, a friend to his father, an uncle figure and he spoke to h
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BLOODY NIGHT I was sure it was Bree's voice I heard. I thought she was with Dave. I ran down the hall opening all the doors and frantically searched for her. “Ahhh, get away” I heard Bree scream, she sounded scared. “Bree, where are you? Bree?” I screamed back still searching. Why were they so many fucking rooms in here? I saw Roman climbing up the stairs, our eyes met, he still looked angry. I needed his help right now so I pushed away all odd feelings and went up to him. “Roman, I need your help,” I told him. We heard a crash coming from one of the rooms. “It's Bree, I don't know, she… she. I think she needs help. He kept looking at me nonchalantly. “You know what if you're fine with somebody dying in your house, I'm not.” I said and turned around to go search for Bree. I heard the clashing sound and the sound of struggling. My heart pounded in my chest as I got closer to the sound. I entered the room and I saw Bree on the floor crawling away from a male figure that was
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A BALL TO REMEMBER.“Roman, are you alright?” I asked, panicked.“What do I do? What do I do?” I muttered as I looked from Bree to Roman and from Roman back to Bree. They both needed urgent help.I layed Bree carefully on the ground.“Just hold on, both of you please” i said, then i picked up my dress and ran as fast as my body could allow.I needed to find somebody. We needed help. I got downstairs, to the large room where the party was still going on. I barged in and immediately saw heads turning my direction.“I need help” I cried out to no one in particular.Then I saw Dad rushing to me.“Katherina, what's going on? Whose blood is that on you?” My dad asked worriedly.“Come,they are upstairs” I said , pulling his hand.His pulled his hand away and held my shoulders.“Katherina, talk to me,” my dad said.“There is no time to talk. Come with me” i screamed, I was already frustrated. Bree and Roman were dying, they were losing so much blood. I didn't have time to explain.Without wai
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MORNING AFTER.The next morning I sat by Bree's side on the bed. She really looked a whole lot better than last night.She still has a few bruises and scars here and there but they weren't really obvious.“I am really sorry about last night,” I told her as I used my palm to smooth the bandage on her hands.“It's okay. Why do you keep apologizing, nobody knew , " she said, trying to sound like her usual cheerful self but failing woefully.But you really liked him”. I said pouting“Yes I did, now drop the topic.” She said,I guess she was right. I was being so insensitive.“But Briana, what were you two doing in that room alon…. Did you?” I asked shocked. I really hoped I was wrong.Bree kept quiet not answering me and she even began avoiding my eyes.“You did?” I asked.“Yes katherina, i did. I had sex with him, he took my virginity and..” her voice cracked midway.“Oh my gracious, I'm really sorry Bree. I truly am” i said pulling her in a hugI immediately felt her body stiffen. I pul
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HEALING SCARS.I took slow and steady steps towards him and he stood there watching me as I came closer.I reached out my hand to touch his face but he flinched, turning away and avoiding my touch.I still reached out and touched his face.The feel of his skin against my hand was rough.“I look like the beast you see me as, don't i?” he whispered.“No, it's beautiful.” I said and he scoffed, turning away.His skin was hairy. It was a kind of golden sun color. His eyes were deep red.“Is this why you are hiding away?” I asked him.He laughed and shook his head.“No, that's not it. As much as i hate to say this, i am weak so my werewolf side is taking dominance. Partially though.” He said. He stood, resting his hand on the dressing table for balance.I went over to him to help me stand properly so I could walk him back to his bed, but he put his hand up stopping me from taking a step closer to him.“Why?” I asked.“You've seen me, I'm alive, leave” he said coldly.“I can heal you, let
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