Hey guys! This is my new story, I just got an idea of it and wanted to start writing immediately. As some of you know, I have another story that I have to finish (My dangerous Russian) and I'll try to UD as often as possible.
As for this story I hope you'll like it and leave a review what do you like the most and if you don't like it you should still leave a review and let me know what should I change.
As always I'm sorry if you find any grammar mistakes.
I don't own anything except the plot, everything else belongs to Richelle Mead.
Chapter One – Back to life and more
Everything was absolutely perfect. I had my whole life back and more.
I was still recovering from the wounds Tasha gave to me but I wanted to go back to my duties as soon as possible. My guardian status was given back to me, my best friend became the queen and the love of my life was with me again. For the first time in my life I felt fully complete and happy, free to do what I want and to love who I want.
What more can a girl wish?
Every morning I woke up in Dimitri's arms. I still missed Adrian a lot. It was my fault that he wasn't here with the rest of us and I knew it. I missed that Adrian that made me smile and the one that was real support to me. Only hope remained that I will have the chance to see him again and fix everything I've done to him. He needed to understand that I can't be with him when I know I'm not the real woman for him.
''Are you going to bring me breakfast in bed sinceyou're up so early?''
''Good morning to you too.'' I smiled to my Russian boyfriend. I was standing by the window while he was lying bed. He looked so peaceful while sleeping and I was so happy that he got rid off his strigoi trauma and forgived himself.
''I was enjoying watching the last sun rays and just… thinking.'' I said. He smiled and I thought how beautiful he looked while smiling.
''You're worrying about other people's problems again.'' Once more I felt like he could read my mind. That was the connection we had. We were soul mates. We were made for each other.
He sighed. ''I knew it. You're worrying too much while you should be resting and recovering.''
''I know. It's just who I am. I have to worry about other's problems. You know, like…saving the world and stuff.''
He chuckled. ''You'll have plenty of time for that later. Now you should come back to bed because I miss you a lot.''
''Hmmm…'' I pretended I was thinking. ''I'm not sure…''
He did the one eyebrow thing again. I realized I can't resist. I threw myself on the bed.
''Your wish is my command, Comrade.''
He hugged me tightly and kissed the crown of my head. ''I like this.'' he murmured.
''Mhm.''
We stayed like that for a while, being in each other's arms. Enjoying the comfortable silence.
Suddenly my phone buzzed on the nightstand. I looked at it and saw that Lissa sent me a message.
I need U 2 come over asap! I need your help & have something 2 tell U. Lissa xx
I'll B right there.
I sighed. ''I have to go. Lissa is all excited about something and wants me to come over.''
It was still a little weird for me to not have a bond with Lissa. I didn't know where she was or what she was doing. Fortunately, she has her Royal gard to keep her safe. And with me at her side…it will have to be one hell of a strigoi to get to Lissa.
''It's okay. I'm sure she can't wait to share the news with you.'' Dimitri said mysteriously.
''Is there something you know and I don't?''
''I don't know.'' he had an innocent look on his face but I knew better. ''I'm only Lord Ozera's guardian, nothing more.'' he said. He and Christian actually became really good friends.
''Please, please, please tell me.'' I begged him and begged but kept saying that he doesn't know anything. I don't know why but I didn't believe him.
At the end I got up from bed and said, exhausted: ''Very well. Lissa will tell me but you should know that I'm angry at you, Belikov.'' Who was I kidding? I could never stay mad at him but I'm so not going to addmit that. ''Oh, and just so you know, you're sleeping on the couch tonight.''
''We'll see, Roza. We'll see.'' And with that I entered the bathroom.
…
It's quite good to be queen's best friend. You get a lot of privileges, I thought as I walked toward Lissa's room.
She, of course, shared her room with Christian. I knocked on the door wondering what would Lissa want from me this early. It was probably early only to me but Lissa knows I like to sleep as much as I can.
Lissa showed up on the doors all flustered and excited. She pulled me in her room immediately, without saying hi.
''Woah, easy there, Queeny.'' I said. ''Calm down a bit, will ya?'' She was so happy that she didn't notice me calling her ''Queeny''. Usually she hated that nickname and got mad every time someone called her that.
Lissa always being the gentle person released my hand. ''I'm sorry, Rose. It's just that…well, I'm so excited!''
''Excited for what?'' I asked suspiciously. I knew Lissa and she was excited about all wrong things sometimes.
She didn't answer my question she just raised her hand. I looked at it confused at first but then I realized that, at her finger, there was…
''Is that an engagement ring?'' She just noded happily.
I couldn't believe this. The ring looked beautiful, it had little diamonds all over it. It screamed: expensive!
''So, what do you say?'' she asked insecurely.
I hugged her tightly. ''I'm so happy for you, Liss! I knew Sparky had something like this up his sleeve! Who would think it's an engagement ring?''
''We have to go shopping today, Rose. We need to find you a dress. Something sexy.'' she said.
''What do I need the dress for?''
''For the 'party' tonight. We're celebrating the engagement!''
''Oh.'' was all I said. ''What about you? What are you going to wear?''
''Oh, don't worry. I already have my dress.'' she showed a beautiful pink dress that she bought a while ago but never had the opportunity to wear it And it looked perfect for her.
We spent the rest of the day together, shopping. ''So how did he do it?'' I asked after lunch while Lissa and I were walking through Court.
''Did what?''
''How did he feed a goat?'' I said sarcastically. ''I meant how did he propose you?''
''Oh.'' she finally realized what I was talking about. ''He did it yesterday. First he took me out for a dinner and then we went for a walk through the garden and then…he proposed me.'' she finished.
''Seems really simple to me.'' I said.
We were looking for a good dress for an hour and a half until Lissa screamed: ''Hey, I think I found the perfect one!''
She was holding a black strapless dress, almost same as the one I wore to the dance the night Lissa got kidnapped by Viktor Dashkov. The thought of that night sent shivers down my spine.
I tried the dress on and I must admit it looked really good on me. We also found fitting black high heels.
We payed but not before I let Lissa do it. Before she would usually buy me clothes and stuff but since Zmey is my dad, I suddenly belong to the rich people. I have my own account and probably millions on it.
''Dimitri is so gonna adore that dress.'' Lissa smirked at me and that reminded me that I'm supposed to be 'mad' at him.
Lissa asked me to come over to her room tonight so we can help each other get ready. I agreed and it felt like old times at St. Vladimir's Academy.
Exactly at eight o'clock we were both completely ready. Well, at least I was ready, Lissa was a nervous wreck. She looked totally cute in her little pink dress.
''Lissa, calm down.'' We were standing in front of the doors of the hall in which the celebration is going to be. ''Everything is going to be okay.''
She took a deep breath and said: ''You're apsolutely right. Why should I be scared? I am the queen.'' she said firmly and in that exact moment she looked like a true queen.
The doors opened and we entered followed by gazes of all the guests. I noticed a lot of people were staring at me, mostly guys, but there was only one person I thought about.
My eyes found him. His were wide opened, like he couldn't believe what he sees.
I suddenly felt the weight of people's gazes and I think some of Lissa's fear came to me. But I refused to even blush and held my head high.
Curls were falling down my back losely and Lissa did a great job with my make up. Like always, everyone bowed to the queen and after a few minutes both me and Lissa joined the crowd.
I noticed my mother standing aside with my father, talking. As always in his company, she was smiling. Honestly, I don't know what's wrong with him, he always has to flirt with every woman in the room.
Instead to Dimitri I started walking toward my parents. We probably weren't the tipycal American family,hell, they weren't even from America, but I loved them both a lot and I knew that they both feel the same.
''Mommy, daddy.'' I said in a childish voice as I approached them.
''Rose.'' my mother hugged me. Our relationship became really great. We couldn't even talk to each other normally before.
''You look great.'' Janine Hathaway said. She was dressed herself. She wore a nice green dress that looked pretty good on her. No wonder Zmey was hanging all over her.
''Yes, you look great.'' he agreed. ''But I think I'll have to punish some of the male population for looking at you inappropriately.'' I knew what Zmey meant.
''Relax, dad.'' It was easy for me to call him 'dad'. I got used to it and I think he liked it too.
We chatted a bit when I felt someone's hands around my waist. I knew who it was before I even turned around.
''Guardian Hathaway. Mrs. Mazur.'' Dimitri noded to them. ''Do you mind if I steal Rose from you?'' he surely was trying to get some points at my parents and I think he did good. At least my dad still didn't try to threaten him.
''Not at all.'' my mother said. ''We'll stay here and remember old times.'' she smiled.
He took my hand in his and led me to the dance floor. I saw a familiar face show up next to me. ''Hey, Sparky. Congratulations on your future wife. While she will be solving some big royal problems you'll be home cooking and watching the kids.'' I smirked.
''Thank you, Rose. That is the most beautiful thing anyone has ever said to me.'' he said sarcastically but still hugged me hapilly. Then he went off to find Lissa.
It was still hard for him to accept that Tasha killed the queen and lied to us all the time. After all, she raised him and she was like his mother. After everything we went through together I knew that he is a great person and that he will be great for Lissa.
Dimitri put my hands around his neck and then his around my waist. ''Dance with me.'' he whispered in my ear tickling me with his breath.
There was some slow song playing and I just couldn't resist. ''I'm dancing with you but that doesn't mean I'm not mad at you.'' I said to him. ''You knew and you didn't tell me!''
''Of course I knew. I helped Christian choose the ring. After all, I'm his guardian.''
He pecked me on the lips. ''Are you still mad at me?''
I sighed. His eyes really looked adorable. ''Yes.''
He rewarded me with one of his beautiful smiles. I think I would die just to see one of those. ''Well maybe then we should remember the old times too.'' he said misteriously.
''What do you mean?'' I asked.
He pulled me through the crowd of dancers. ''You'll see. Close your eyes.''
I did what he said wondering where was he taking me. I sensed fresh air – we were obviously outside. We were walking like that for a couple of minutes and then stopped. ''You can open your eyes now, Rose.''
When I opened my eyes, at first I was confused what was I watching in front of me but then I realized it's a cabin. Just like the one at St, Vladimir's.
Suddenly memories floded and I was totally lost in them. Dimitri obviously understood me and said: ''Let's look what's inside.''
We entered and I noticed some light in the kitchen. There was a table set for two with candles lit all over the room. The bedroom was also full of lit candles and the floor was covered in rose petals. Everything was perfect.
I turned around to look at Dimitri with tears in my eyes. ''Dimitri…this is…absolutely perfect.'' I hugged him tightly.
He chuckled. ''I hoped you'll like it. Does this mean I'm not sleeping on the couch tonight?''
I just noded unable to say anything. We had the most perfect dinner together. After that he led me to the balcony outside from which you could see the lake. The water looked beautiful in the dark. I started shivering in just my black dress.
''You're cold. Let's get you in.'' he always had to be the gentleman.
He didn't let me spoke a word when we got inside, he pressed me to the wall and started kissing me passionately. I responded immediately.
Eventually we ended in the bedroom. The last words I heard after he pulled my dress of were: ''You're so beautiful, it hurts me sometimes. I love you, Roza.''
And then we repeated what happened between us the last time we were in the cabin like this together.
…
Three months later
''Lissa, I need to talk to you, immediately.'' I was standing in Lissa's room after I almost knocked her doors down.
I caught her and Christian in an compromising position. ''Didn't you ever heard of knocking?'' asked Christian.
''Sorry, Sparky, the little Dragomirs are gonna have to late a bit. Now I need to talk to your fiancee, immediately!'' I repeated.
''Okay, okay. I'm out of here. Seriously Rose, you're crazier and crazier as the time goes by.'' I realized I shouldn't be angry with him, after all it isn't his fault I'm upset.
''Sorry, Christian. It's just I'm really upset right now, I didn't mean to shout at you.'' I apologized.
''Nah, it's okay. I'll see you two later.'' he kissed Lissa once more and left the room.
''What's so urgent, Rose?'' Lissa asked.
''You remember that I was throwing up lately.'' I continued when she noded. ''Well I went to see the doctor this morning and they know what's wrong with me.''
''What's wrong with you?'' she asked worried.
''Well, there's nothing actually wrong with me. The thing is that I'm…in third month of pregnancy.''
She gasped. ''What? How's that possible? You didn't…you know…?''
I realized what she was talking about. ''No! Of course not! How can you even think something liek that?'' I would never ever cheat Dimitri.
''Sorry, sorry! I had to ask. It's quite…impossible, you know.''
I sighed. Yeah, I knew.
''So, does Dimitri know?'' she asked.
''No, not yet. I don't know how will he react when he finds out. I'm scared to tell him.'' I explained.
We stayed there in silence. ''This is so great, Rose! I'm going to be an aunt!'' Lissa squaled.
''Wow, easy there. I never thought I'll have my family. I always wanted to protect you and nothing more.'' I said.
Lissa looked at me strictly. ''Rose, you are not going anywhere near your duties while you're pregnant. And that's a command You have to take care of yourself.''
I hated it when she went into all queen mode. ''Okay. So, what do I do now?'' I asked.
''You enjoy. You should go on a trip with Dimitri and you have to tell him about your state.''
I thought about it. Me being a mother in just a couple of months. I remembered Dimitri's sisters and how they haev their own children too. Who knows, maybe even Viktoria will start thinking about it. Viktoria…
That reminded me. ''Russia!'' I yelled.
''What?'' Lissa asked confused.
''This reminded me of Dimitri's family in Russia. They still don't know he's a dhampir again!''
Yeah, that's it! ''I know what I will do next, Lissa! I have to go find Dimitri. See ya!'' I yelled to her practically running out of her room.
I found the person I was looking for, I bumped into him in the hallway. ''Dimitri! We should go to Russia!'' I squaled.
''Wait. What?'' he asked confused. He was wearing his guardian uniform.
''Your family. They still don't know you're a dhampir. Don't you think we should go and tell them?'' I asked pleading him with my eyes.
''I don't know…'' he said insecurely. ''Do you think they will accept me?''
What a stupid question. ''Of course they will. They are your family and they love you. And I have to admit I kinda miss Yeva.'' he laughed.
''So, what do you say?'' I put on my best pleading look.
He smiled. I waited for him to make up his mind until he finally spoke.
''Well I guess we're going to Russia then.''
Maybe this trip Lissa suggested won't be so bad after all.
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