Dimitris pov
My life at court had changed drastically from life at St.Vladamires here me and rose didn't have to hide as much. It was still frowned upon yes but Lisa being the queen approved and that was all that really mattered. "THEY COME FIRST" has been ingrained into our minds sense birth it was our job to protect the moroi mine and roses being Lisa. Being the queen she had allowed rose to be here near guard and me her far guard it was easier than not being together. We were together at all times. Lisa had two other guards as well to make it easier on rose and I giving us a break from the constant watch. We did two twelve hour shifts and our shift was just ending as Marcus and Joshua came to relieve me and Rose I seen Rose reach over and pull Lisa into a tight hug.
I walked up to Rose holding my hand out for her to take and smile when she gladly does. Rose and I normally guard durring the day so we have all night alone together. I smiled at the thought of holding my Roza again. The first few months back were harder than I had ever thought possible. The memories of my time as a strigoi haunted my waking days and gave me terrible night terrors. I looked into my Roza's eyes and see the understanding in her eyes. My whole world was standing next to me. She had hunted and saved me with the help of Lisa I owed my life to the both of them. Rose had spent months and months hunting for me killing numerous strigoi in the process. My love had met my family durring that time away and they constantly asked about her. Sonya had returned to court with Mikhail and had married soon after as we walk past they say thank you again to Rose for making their dreams come true. My Roza was a god send not only to me but to many others as well. I took my keys out of my pocket opening the door to the tiny apartment me and Rose shared at court the smell of old books mixed with a scent uniqley Roses assaults my nose.
I smile as we walk in and pull off my duster. Clad in a black shirt that hugs my chest and black pants with a pair of black leather boots. I start stripping my shirt off and walk into the kitchen to see what I could make for my Roza. I take out all the ingredients for roses favorite russian dish and put it in the oven a smile on my face. My mother had made a few different meals for rose while she was there and she loved every one of them . Being off duty I grabbed a bottle of wine and set it on the table as she left to shower with a quick be right back to me.
I sat on the couch grabbing the old western novel I was reading as soft calming music was heard from the bathroom a smile graced my lips as I listened to the melodic voice I knew to be Roses. As I sat there thinking of all I had accomplished in the years sense graduating. I seen Rose walk back out in a tight fitting tank and pair of boy shorts. She laughed at my expression. "Close your mouth damika or you will catch flies" I laughed and stood taking three long strides and reached roses retreating form and snake my arms around her waist. "That wasn't very nice my Roza. You tempt me so." I chuckle as she takes a sharp intake of breath as I spin her around crashing my lips to hers my arms wrapping around her. I loved my dear Roza with all my heart. She was the reason I had came back at all. She was my salvation. I could see the love in her eyes as I gazed in admiration. The timer went off on the stove and I could see roses surprise as I set it on the table. Normally rose would be the one to cook it all but I wanted tonight to be special. We had been together officially a year now. I seen her eyes water as the smile spreads across her face. I open the wine pouring to glasses as I fill both plates to the brim. I pulled out roses seat for her and pushed it in after she had sat down handing her a glass. She was technically not old enough to drink yet by human standards but then again we aren't in the human world at court. The apartment was a true surprise Lisa and Christian had given us for our 6 month anniversary Rose was already practically living with me at that point so Lisa thought we would need the space.