(This is a follow on from Last Sacrifice. This is my first story so I hope you enjoy)

Disclaimer: I do not own VA or any of the characters but Michelle Mead.

Life isn't perfect

RPOV:

The final sunlight shone through my window as I rolled off of Dimitri's chest. My body still ached from when I was shot but I shook I off; I needed to see Lissa and speak to her. It was weird not having the bond around but at least I wasn't seeing her sex life anymore. I tugged at my shorts as I got up, leaving Dimitri to sleep for a little longer as he didn't have to guard Christian till the afternoon. I pulled on my robe and walked into the small kitchen, pulling out a bowl and filling it with CocoPops.

"Rose?" I heard Dimitri grumble as he woke up.

"Out here Comrade" I called as I finished the cereal and put my dishes in the sink.

I heard him sigh gruffly then make his way to where I stood trying to find my blouse.

"Have you seen my blouse?" I asked looking through the pile of ironing.

His arms wrapped around my waist and kissed my neck.

"Hmm… No but how about you come back to bed?" He whispered, nibbling on my ear lobe.

I shook my head quickly. "I have to go. Lissa wants me there early for once"

I turned and kissed him quickly before rushing to the bathroom and turning the shower on. I stripped off my clothes and stepping under the warm water. I quickly washed my hair and cleaned myself up.

"Dimitri find my blouse," I yelled at him while I dried my hair.

I heard the door open and he handed it to me. I kissed his cheek and then finished getting dressed. My hair was pulled back, held by an elastic. I sighed and grabbed an over the shoulder bag and ran out the door. I ran across the courtyard till I reached Lissa's room. I changed shifts with Eddie and let him go back to his room to rest. I knocked on the door but grew worried when Lissa and Christian didn't open.

"Lissa?" I pulled out my spare key and opened the door.

I walked through the house, stake ready incase of any intruders. I heard Lissa squeal from the bathroom and made my way there. Not having the bond sucks. I was about to turn the knob but when I heard their moans I let go and went to wait in the kitchen. The shower was turned off after a while and I heard the door open.

"Lissa I'm here" I called to let her know.

Instead of seeing Lissa with Christian I saw Adrian. I jumped to my feet ready for the worst. I knew Adrian hadn't forgiven me for cheating on him with Dimitri and after finding out he had fled. He picked up my stake that had sat on the table. He lunged at me fast then I anticipated and hit my heart. The exact spot I had been shot in.