Chapter 3

RPOV

Rose was stunned that Nathan tried to attack Adrian, she could handle being called a blood whore but she could not stand to see Adrian being hurt by anyone but was a little surprised when he stuck up for himself. Rose always knew that Adrian was brave and wonderful and to do that in front of all the Royals just showed them all what Rose already knew, Adrian is wonderful.

When Adrian hugged and kissed her, Rose thought her heart was going to pound right out of her chest, but Adrian let go of her too quickly and when he said he had to leave, Rose just wanted to grab hold of him and never let go, but she didn't. She felt a tear fall down her cheek but quickly wiped it away before anyone saw it. She told herself she is done crying.

Lissa and Christian walked over to Rose and they all decided that they were hungry so they went to an Italian restaurant in search of much needed calories. They sat there quietly for awhile until Christian finally broke the silence by saying how surprised he was that he was left something from Tatiana. Rose looked at Christian and said she was more surprised that she was left a small fortune. She had no idea that Tatiana had a loving heart towards her. She was truly touched especially after learning that Tatiana knew Adrian was a Dragomir but treated him as the nephew he always was. Rose now wished she had the chance to get to know Tatiana better, see the woman that Adrian always talked about.

After eating they all walked back to their apartments as the movers would be there soon to take all their stuff over to their new residence.

Hours later they were all moved into their new home. The palace was huge. Christian and Lissa were living in the East side of the palace. Rose and Adrian had a place each on the West side. There was a huge common room where they would have movie nights.

Eddie and Mia stopped by to check out everyone's new living quarters. They were sitting around in the common room talking about tomorrow's events, Adrian's name change and him becoming an official Prince. They were also planning on having a small party tomorrow to celebrate Lissa's new brother and the new Prince. Eddie and Mia had to get going since Eddie had to get to work. Christian and Lissa both excused themselves and left to give rose and Adrian some privacy.

They sat there quietly not really looking at each other. Rose tried several time to say something but nothing would come out. Finally she said Adrian's name and he looked at her. She tried smiling but was having a hard time keeping the smile looking real. Adrian waited patiently until Rose finally said, "Adrian I'm so sorry for hurting you. I know I don't deserve forgiveness but please forgive me. I love you so much Adrian". Rose didn't wait for Adrian to reply she just got up and ran to her place. When she got in, she locked her door and threw herself on the couch. She was feeling better now since she told Adrian that she loved him but was nervous, wondering if he could forgive her. That was her biggest fear, Adrian hating her. She doesn't know if she could survive his hatred. She heard knocking on her door but she ignored it, she heard Lissa calling her name but after a few minutes she gave up and left. Rose felt tired but didn't think she could sleep so she changed and went to the gym for a good ole work out.

APOV

I sat there watching Rose as she tried to find the words she wanted to say. I knew she loved me, I could see it in her aura. I also know this because of what I heard her telling Lissa the other day. I was waiting for the right moment to get her alone so I could talk to her, but I could tell by her aura and the look on her face that she needed to say what was on her mind first. So when she told me that she was sorry and wanted my forgiveness even though she didn't deserve it, I was thinking silly Lil Dhampir, there is nothing to forgive, but I kept quit. When she said she loved me I wanted to jump out of my seat and dance around the room but she ran out of the room so fast that I didn't get to tell her that I loved her as well. As I watched her disappear from the room, I knew I had the goofiest looking smile on my face. She finally admitted out loud that she loved me and she said it to me. I knew now that life was only going to get better from this day on. Lissa came back in and asked why I had a goofy grin and where Rose had run off to. I told her what happened with Rose and I. She was happy but was worried about Rose.

I told her tomorrow after our party I would talk to Rose and declare once again my love for her. Lissa hugged me and said she was going to go and check on rose. We said our good nights and I went back to my place one very happy man.

While laying on my bed I was still thinking about Rose. Never did I think I would get a chance again with her and I swear I would make her the happiest woman that ever lived. I wanted to check on her so I decided to check on her in her dreams. I didn't want her to know that I was there so I hid in the back ground. She was dreaming about me. I watched the dream for a few and before I left I whispered, "I love you Lil dhampir". The dreaming Rose smiled and I left her dream to have my own happy dreams.

In the morning Christian, Lissa, rose and Adrian were sitting around eating a very delicious breakfast that Christian made. Eddie and Mia showed up as well with Christians Aunt Tasha. We all enjoyed ourselves. Everyone kept noticing that Rose and Adrian kept sneaking peeks at each other. But no one said anything about it, yet.

Around 10 everyone headed over to the ball room where Adrian's ceremony was happening. All the Royal families where there. There were a few formalities that needed to be done but then the Judge announced that Adrian is now officially Prince Adrian Damon Dragomir.

When everyone returned to the palace for the party for Adrian, Adrian thanked everyone for coming and then searched for rose. When he found her she was talking to Dimitri. At first Adrian thought Rose was going back to Dimitri and he could feel his jealously showing its ugly head. Adrian heard Rose saying goodbye to Dimitri and that she hopes he finds happiness and she will always love him. She gave him a kiss and walked away.

Dimitri saw Adrian and gave a small smile. Adrian walked over to Dimitri and wished him a safe trip as well. Dimitri did tell Adrian once again to be good to Rose and love her with everything he has. He knows he and Rose are meant to be. Adrian nodded and Dimitri turned and walked away.

I walked outside and saw Rose sitting under a tree. I sat next to her and just watched her staring off lost in her thoughts. I took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze and then a soft kiss. I could hear Rose's heart beat pounding faster and faster. I took her face in my hands to make her look at me and I told her with so much sincerity, "I love you more than life itself. I forgave you long ago and I want nothing more than to spend forever with you." Tears were falling from her beautiful eyes. I very gently wiped them away with my thumb and the last few tears that fell I kissed them away.

I very slowly leaned in to kiss her soft lips while keeping eye contact. She puckered her lips and we started kissing. This was one of the best kisses that I have ever had. The kiss was slow and passionate but Rose wanted more and we started having a tongue tango. She was begging for entrance so I opened my mouth and her tongue explored every inch of my mouth. After a few minutes we needed to pull apart, we were in desperate need of air. Rose rested her head on my shoulder. Just having her next to my body was making me feel things that I have never felt before.

We sat there holding each other until I finally said "We should go back in before they send out a search party. But before we go in I need to ask you Lil Dhampir, will you be with me? I love you so much, I never want there to be a day when you aren't with me." Rose nodded and that's when I took a box out of my pocket and opened it and said "Lil Dhampir, Rose, will you do me the honor of being my wife". She started crying and choked out "of course I will marry you" and with that I slid the 5 carat diamond amd emerald ring onto her fourth finger. She held out her hand and just stared at the ring. She said it was so beautiful. She kissed me. I pulled her up and we walked hand and hand back to the party.