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Chapter 4-

One Week Later - RPOV

I feel his fingertips running up and down my thighs gently, searing heat building. I gasp as his lips moved closer to mine. I want to kiss him so badly and I need to feel his touch. It's all I need after a long day of work and training.

"How much do you miss me?" He whispers in my ear after he grazes my lips, gently biting my lower lip. Ohh, he's driving me crazy with that small gesture.

"Kiss me dammit!" I growl at him

He gives me his mischievous grin and passionately brings his lips to mine. He presses my body into his, holding tightly onto my waist. I can't help the moan that slips past my lips. He kisses me harder and I run my hands through his silky hair, yanking his head down trying to get even closer. He growls loudly into my mouth. I needed this! I needed him, driving me crazy like he always does...

And like always, it ends too soon, leaving me frustrated and wanting more!

It's been a week since I ran into him and Sydney. Since I made the biggest mistake, but that's me, reckless. It's been gnawing at me since then. After our quick conversation, they left because they needed to go back to Palms Springs. And the rest of us headed off to the meeting down the hall.

To sum it up, the Royals had no problem with amending the law. Some families were against it but majority ruled. I mean I think it's nice to want to keep tradition alive but sometimes change is good.

The rest of the week was a non event, nothing exciting happened.

I turn over to see what time it is, 3am(vampire time). 4 hours of sleep isn't good for the brain. But lucky me, it's my day off. Might as well try to sleep in as much as I can...

APOV

I was awaken by a Rose dream, by far that's the hottest it's been in awhile. It felt so real, like I was really touching her. I knew biting her lip would drive her crazy along with my other teasing but that moan, all my control went out the window after that. It was just too real beyond words. I wonder if it has anything to do with what happened a week ago.

After we got back, we announced it to everyone here and that we told everyone at Court. My father was not so happy to say the least but Sage didn't let that get to her. She still treated him with the same respect even though he didn't deserve it. We went to visit Mom in her cell, and she was happy to hear that I'm doing fine and better. But her only regret was that she wouldn't be present for the wedding.

Sage told her family and they were outraged, her father was beyond pissed but he didn't say anything to me. I suppose he thinks i might do something to him. Even with her family's disapproval, she is ecstatic with the wedding plans, Jill is helping her. Jill was a little upset that she wasn't asked to be maid of honor. Sage explained to her that she knew Rose first and that their friendship is uniquely special to her because she was the one to break through her Alchemist barrier that all vampires aren't evil Creatures of the Night.

Jill was a little upset with me because I've been thinking about Rose again. I'm really starting to hate this Shadow-kissed effect, my thoughts and emotions aren't private anymore. I wonder if she just saw the entire dream I just had. Hopefully not, Jill maybe seem harmless but she is a force to be reckoned with.

Aside from that, my classes are going great. My painting has given me an artistic outlet to deal with Spirits darkness. I try not to use it unless I need to because I have to be mindful of Jill. My drinking and smoking habits are practically non existent now. I have also started working out a little with Eddie to take the edge off and to learn something about self-defense. Who knew you'd feel so good after a good workout, after you got pass the soreness?

I've become a better me while I've been here, I guess it was always there, just underneath all the drinking, smoking and Spirit madness. This must be the 'superhero' Rose saw in me when she said what she said. I've matured and hopefully it'll be enough for her someday.

The other great news is that the quorum law got amended so Jill is no longer in danger. We will be moving back to Court in 2 months, when the school semester ends. And while we are all excited to go back, we'll miss it here because we made a life here.

Like Eddie, his roommate was like Mason twin from looks to personality, they are the best of buddies now. Jill has a boyfriend who looks at her like she walks on water but of course he's human. Angeline, well she's Angeline But she wants to go to the Academy to train to be a guardian. Sage, well she's got me.

Lissa's wedding is in a week and I need to find her a right gift. I mean, what do you get the Queen who practically has everything? Also, before we left, Christian asked me to be his best man, he said he was going to ask Belikov but I got it. So I need to be there next week for the final fitting. Then two more weeks for the wedding. I wonder if she knows my role in the wedding. Lissa gave me the greatest honor and privilege, I was very surprised when she asked me. But knowing Lissa, she would keep it to herself till the fitting. Oh I guess we shall see...

Two Weeks Later - RPOV

I can't believe Lissa didn't tell me we had a dress fitting today. The least she could do is give me a heads up, now I have to wear my guardian uniform to the bridal shop. Just great. Good thing the bridal shop is in Court. Lissa says my dress is red and is the different from the rest of the bridesmaid dresses. Being maid of honor has its perks!

Lissa told me to meet her there and to just head straight into the dressing room. Seems as though Sparky's groomsmen are here for the final fitting too. And as her Highness commands, she wants to see us with our escorts before hand.

There is me and the mystery best man, Jill and Eddie, Mia and Dimitri. I wonder who the best man is, Sparky won't tell me, even when I threatened to beat it out of him! Pain in my ass Sparky, always so stubborn and difficult. I swear we could be twins. Not that I'll ever admit that out loud.

I get in the dressing room that has my name on it. My dress looks drop dead gorgeous and it looks even better on! It is almost-knee length, one shouldered, black lace embroidery on the one shoulder side from the shoulder down the length of the dress, form fitting perfectly to my body. It looks like it was painted on. Lissa sure knows how to pick a dress, especially for me! As I look into the mirror, I wonder how I got so lucky to get Lissa as my best friend.

Someone outside the door asks if I'm ready, when I step out I notice it's just Lissa. She starts squealing when she sees me. "Wow Rose! You sure are one deadly heartbreaker" she pokes her finger at my bare shoulder and makes a sizzle sound. We both start laughing when Mia and Jill exit their dressing rooms. Their dresses are strapless and have a diagonal cut from thigh to ankle. And their color is a mix of red and pink so it makes a fuchsia color. They look gorgeous!

"Wow! I love your dresses!" I gush to Mia and Jill. They give me a 'yeah right' look. "I'm serious, there amazing!"

Mia says "Compared to what your wearing and the way you look, we'll be lucky if anyone even notices us. But I must say you look goddess-like!"

"Goddess-like?" I laugh. Mia just shrugs and says let's get this show on the road.

Lissa tells us when she calls our name, she wants us to walk forward and our escort will come out of the other side and we'll meet in the front. She heads out and we wait.

"Rose!" Lissa yells. I step through the curtain and wait for my escort. "May I have this honor?" A voice behind me says. I know that voice! I turn around to see a tall Moroi, in black slacks with a red jacket with a black tie. Hair perfectly tousled, and shining green eyes with a mischievous smile on his face. Looking like a God himself, I stammer "hi" so low he would barely hear it. I hear a sharp intake of breath from him.

Lost in my thoughts, I hear a thud. My attention snaps to the sound behind the curtain. We all immediately head to the back room, and find Jill has fainted and is laying in Mia's arms. "What happened!?" I ask Mia.

"I don't know! We were talking and out of nowhere, she had this blank expression on her face and she just fainted!" Shouts a frantic Mia.

"I'm okay guys, sorry, I don't know what came over me" Jill murmurs while looking at Adrian. Adrian looks away, cheeks red with a small smirk on his face.

Hmm, what could that mean?

APOV-

Holy shit! I can't believe I made Jill faint! I couldn't help my reaction to Rose, it was just pure instinct. I didn't mean for Jill to hear or see any of that. I'm the one who wanted to faint by pure lack of speech as among other things.

"I'm okay guys, sorry, I don't know what came over me," Jill says while looking at me. I blush furiously because she knows and also because I'm sure Rose will figure it out soon. I chuckle shaking my head just remembering the scene in front of me.

Come on Ivashkov! Man up! You don't blush or nearly faint! My subconscious screams at me.

I need to get out of here. Belikov is looking at me with a murderous look. I think he just put the pieces together.

Ahem! I clear my throat, "Cousin, I have to go now. I need to take care of something's before we head back. Is that okay?"

"Sure Adrian, we'll see you the week of the wedding" Lissa says still looking at Jill.

Jill suddenly jumps up "I'm coming with you Adrian, wait up" turn around and ask her "are you sure you don't want to stay here?" "No I'm definitely sure I want to come with you. I also need to take care of some things before we get home." Giving me a knowing look while walking past me.

I am in for a world-class Jill lecture... Might as well get it done sooner rather than later...

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