Chapter 7

I heard knock on the door which broke my sleep. I never slept this peacefully in my eighteen years of life. I either used to sleep for two or three hours at night or most of the time I had insomnia. Dealing with these type of problems, I had no one I could share them with.

My parents might have been busy thinking about my protection and, Margot, I didn't want to give her tension. The only option I had was Charlotte but since she never shared her sorrows, I too didn't felt like saying anything.

About that I need to talk to Charlotte and Owen. I need to hear their part as well.

"Roseanne, are you awake?" Harold said knocking on my door.

"Uhm yes. I'll see you in ten minutes." I shouted inside my room.

I quickly showered and changed into my red and white polka dots one-piece. My absolute favourite dress. Don't know why but I felt like dressing up after yesterday's encounter.

Oh encounter!!!! I totally forgot about that. What do I do now? My cheeks turned red just thinking about it. My whole body reacted to my imagination, of us kissing again. Yesterday's kiss was electric and magnificent. It felt like I was eating brownie with ice-cream, if that explains my feeling. No, it doesn't. It felt like I was on top of the world. It felt like me doing my favourite things all day long- wearing polka dots clothes, reading books in a warm sunlight in a forest and eating yummy food. I am going crazy because nothing particularly explains what I'm feeling. I want to shout and tell everyone Harold's taken by Roseanne.

You are becoming naughty Rosie. My inner self said.

I will just wish him morning and that's it. I don't think he'll be waiting outside, will he?

"I'm still waiting outside, Rosie." He smirked on the last part.

Wait wait wait, Rosie? He cannot read my thoughts can he?

"I'm coming."

I opened the door and there he was. He was standing just so close to the door that I ended up falling in his arms, ofcourse because I was shocked. It was not intentional at all.

He hold me by my waist and we had our eyes locked together. My cheeks played their role. I was RED!!!

"Go- Gooo-" I couldn't complete my sentence.

"Good Morning Rosie." He said putting me on my feet. "You're blushing." He said caressing my cheeks.

"Morning Ha- Har- Harold."

What's with this fucking stammering voice now?

"Just continue your make out session after breakfast. We are waiting for you two." Granny said breaking our eye-lock or should I correct it? Eyes-looking-at-each-others-lips.

I ran away without greeting granny.

"Good morning everyone." I greeted everyone.

"Good morning Rosieeeeee." Granny said coming towards me.

I shooted glare at Harold. He evil smiled at me.

"Morning Granny. I am sorry I ran away without greeting you. I was uh, you know....... hungry." I shouted and kissed her cheeks.

"I know you were hungry." Granny said with 'I know what made you hungry' expression.

"Let's eat." Marilyn said smiling at us.

Harold sat beside me and that was it for me to turn red.

"Your dress and cheeks match together Rosie." Granny said laughing at us.

"The credit for her redness on cheeks goes to me darling." Harold gave flying kiss to granny.

I tapped his legs with my shoes and glared at him.

I'll see you Harold Green Rhinelander.

"I'll look forward to it." Harold whispered on my ears.

His hot breath flew through my ears giving me goosebumps all over my body, making me want to kiss him again.

"Where are Mom and Dad?" I said looking all over the space finding them no-where.

"They are at home Rosie Posie." Marcus said coming from behind.

"Marcus Circus." I went running towards him.

"I missed you so much Posie." He said hugging me and twirling me around.

I said breaking the hug,"I thought you were on Europe for "education." I said the last word rolling my eyes.

"Oopsss."

"I don't have any business with you. Go away to Europe you asswhip." I said going towards living room.

Marcus Bailey is my elder brother who I thought was on Europe for his education. Lies. Lies. Lies.

Everybody "hoooohhhhhhh" together. I forgot we were seen and heard by all.

"Hey jackass." Marcus said hugging Harold.

They did their "signature hand-shake" which was very childish. Ofcourse they are friends. What was I even thinking?

He hugged and greeted everyone. We sat for our breakfast. Breakfast went well. All with Marcus flirting with granny and Harold relpying my thoughts and making me blush. And let's not forget my glares.

We all sat on living room for further conversation.

"So how are you coping with everything Poseaane." Marcus said squeezing my shoulders.

"Ouch, that hurts. I am not so strong like you Circus." He rolled his eyes at my statement.

"I heard you and Harold are mates. By mates, the thing is ma-." I didn't let him compete his sentence.

"I know what mate is. Stop it already." I said pouting at him.

"Oh you do? That's greatttt I guess." Marcus said eyeing Harold.

"She used to read about supernaturals so she knows everything about werewolves. Probably more than we do."

That's my boy Harold.

"Correcting your sentence, not only werewolves but witches, vampires and everything." I said proudly patting my own shoulder.

Everybody laughed and smiled at me.

"How's Lilith doing Marcus?" Peter asked.

By Lilith, I think she's Marcus's mate.

"She's doing good. She sent her regards to you all. Also, she's looking forward to meet you Posie."

"Your mate right?" Marcus nodded.

"I want to meet her soon." I said side hugging Marcus.

"I am actually thinking of meeting Charlotte and Owen. I want to face talk with them."

Everybody's color changed at the name of Owen.

"You should call them here. It's not safe for you to go out. Right Peter?" Marilyn suggested.

"I think so. Call them here." Peter said giving in.

"Call them here." Harold said squeezing my hands. We had our little staring moment.

"Stop this couple thing. Eeikkk." Marcus said breaking our eye contact.

"This has been going on since morning." Granny said playfully.

I chuckled.

Everybody giggled. This feels so good. All the chuckles and giggles all over the house makes it even more homely. Yes, homely. This is where I belong. My home. For the first time, I have a home where people like me and love me. This feeling is wonderful.

*

Marcus left because he had some business to attend. I called Charlotte and Owen to meet me at Rhinelander's residence. I went inside kitchen. I was suddenly craving for some ice-cream. Just when I was about to grab ice-cream, someone suddenly grabbed me from back. My breathing became even slower and I knew who it was from the touch. My body was craving for it.

"You scared me." I said still holding ice-cream box and not turning around.

"Did I?" He said grabbing my hand. His one hand grabbed my waist and one took my hand. He knew what he was doing.

"Umm. It's getting hot in here, I--." I couldn't even finish my words. He was already nuggling in my neck leaving soft kisses there.

"Hmmm. It is hot, isn't it? What do you want Rosie?" Harold said bitting my soft spot, my ear.

I was still looking at fridge. Even though the cold breeze was coming from fridge, I could feel hotness all over my body. I wanted Harold to kiss me all over my body. My breathing was becoming heavy and my legs were trembling from his touch. I was in the verge of losing my balance just when he closed the fridge and turned me around. He turned me around but I was turning on even more after looking at his lips. I wanted to bite those lips but I don't remember biting my own.

"You know I would like to bite those lips." Harold seductively whispered into my ears.

"I'd like that too." I said putting my one hand over his neck and another one grabbing his muscles.

Ooooh his muscles. They were strong and umm hot. He was so hot. His whole body spoke what attractiveness was.

Harold's one hand cupped my face whereas his another one touched my butt.

I could feel his hot breath. His eyes were speaking emotions that he couldn't say at the moment. His eyes were full of lust and love. I know what power your other soul mate holds, your mate. Just when our lips were about to seal together Owen pulled me.

I could literally puch this guy in the face for ruining our moment.

I angrily snapped at him. "What the fuck Owen. What do you think you're doing?"

Owen seemed taken aback by my reaction. "I- I- ." He couldn't finish his words just when Harold grabbed Owen's t-shirt.

"You don't get to act like she's yours Allen." I knew Harold could literally kill Owen on the spot for ruining our moment. His eyes were slowly turning blue.

Just when the both of them were about to lose control, Charlotte pulled Owen from behind.

"You wouldn't want to fight infront of Rose guys." Charlotte said smiling faintly.

"Let's just talk. That's why I called you guys here."I said with stern face.

"Let's go to the guest room." Harold said smiling faintly but his fists were still closed. I hold his hands and assured him with my eyes. I could feel Owen looking at us with amaze.

"So, don't you think you guys should confess me or something? Or do you still plan to fool me around for more." I said looking at Owen and Charlotte. I knew they were feeling guilty but guilt was not something I was looking for.

"Rose we, I mean I- I didn't know what to say to you." Charlotte said sitting beside me.

Charlotte and Owen were sitting across from us in the sofa but apparently Charlotte joined me.

I don't like it when people try to fool me with emotions after lying continuously. Atleast have some plan before lying to cover up when in need.

"You know Charlotte how much I dislike when people close to me lies." I went to the window and continued, "And here we have known each other our whole life. You know how much I talked about wolf, witch, supernaturals and all that." I sighed.

"I know Rosie but our identity is not something we can tell everyone about. We have certain rules we need to follow and I had no idea you were a werewolf. You're my bestfriend."

"Exactly Charlotte, you're my bestfriend and yet you chose to keep me in dark. Were you never going to tell me about your identity? I don't think you ever trusted me this entire time." I said folding my hands.

All of us were silent. Charlotte was looking at me with pleading eyes. I broke off the silence.

"And you Owen? Were you keeping an eye on me for your pack because you knew I was Harold's mate? Or were you planning to kill me?" I said angrily.

"What? No, no. I didn't knew you were his mate. I just wanted to be friends. How could you doubt me?" Owen snapped at me.

"Watch your actions Allen." Harold growled at him.

"Hey, hey it's okay. Relax." I said cupping my boys face.

Everything was heated up and we had tensed environment going on. I decided to take control.

"Nothing justifies what you guys just said. I'll contact you two soon. You guys should go home." I said looking at both of them.

"Rose just think about it, please. And can I hug you please?"

Charlotte had guilt all over her face and I didn't want to let her go all sad and depressed. I know what it feels like to be sad and depressed.

"Yeah sure." I said hugging her.

After they both went, I was lost in my thoughts again. I had my mind bombarded with questions. Why did Charlotte lie? Why did Owen wanted to be friends with me? Of all people me? Charlotte's a witch so why wouldn't she know I was a werewolf and on top of that cursed one? Were both of them trying to kill me? What were their motives? They certainly knew each other's identity, except for me.

Just when I was feeling all alone once more, Harold pulled me in a hug.

"Shhhhh. Don't overthink yourself. I am here with you. You're not alone in this baby." I blushed at the word baby.

Harold well knew what I was thinking. It's like he could read my mind. He knew how to sooth me. He knew my escape route. He was my escape route.

I stared at his eyes and they were now full of concern and togetherness. I couldn't stand not being able to kiss him. So I did. Kissed him. With everything in me. With everything I had. I poured it all.