Thank you guys again for all your support. Sorry I haven't written in a while. I checked my traffic history, and it's amazing

how many people from all parts of the world have read my story. So, this is the final chapter. Love you guys!

He looked in my eyes, and instantly recognized the expression there.

There were Strigoi.

Oh god, why now?

It seemed that every time Dimitri and I found any alone time, someone always had to break it up.

First at the cabin, and now this.

We pulled on our clothes in record time and he handed me an extra stake he had handy.

Dimitri was prepared for every situation.

He signaled for me to cover his back as we inched carefully out of the cave thing.

Despite the fact that we were about to risk our lives, I couldn't help but feel a spasm of excitement.

It was always both terrifying and exhilarating fighting off the Strigoi,

but with Dimitri, it was downright awe-inspiring.

Watching him fight was so awesome, and sort of sexy.

It was hard to believe that such a gentle and shy guy could turn so fearsome and glorious if so inclined. I stared at his hard, determined face in the moonlight. His eyes glowed with a ferocity that-

"Now" he whispered fiercely, jolting me out of my thoughts.

Damn it! I gotta stop with the distractions.

I followed quickly behind him, this time completely focused.

The nausea built up now stronger than before, almost puke inducing.

The Strigoi came at us then, and it was obvious he was new.

His movements were instinctual, a product of hunger and rage.

Dimitri grabbed him, threw him to the ground, and had a stake through his chest so fast that if I'd even blinked I would've missed it.

"Are there any more nearby?" He asked in a stern voice.

I assessed myself, realizing that the nauseous feeling had disappeared as quickly as it had came.

I shook my head, and an exasperated smile spread across his face.

"Well, that was easy" he said.

I laughed in relief.

It could have been so much worse, one slip and he would have left me forever.

I don't know if I could live if anything ever happened to him (*author note- ironic, huh?*)

He stood up beside me and took my hands.

We should head back and warn the Guardians, Strigoi shouldn't be this close to the court.

Sad to leave the magical place, I helped pack the things and walked down the beach with him to get to the old Honda.

After a few minutes of contented silence, I asked

"So, does Janine know about all of this?"

"She was the first one I told"

"So she approves?"

"Of course"

I smiled; pleased at the way my life had turned out so awesome.

I could have Dimitri and Lissa.

I could finally relax and be happy.

When we got to the car, he held open the door for me as I got in.

We sped down the highway towards the court.

I couldn't wait to gush with Lissa over the wedding.

We could pick out dresses together, and of course she'd be my maid of honor.

Maybe she and Christian were next, who knows.

All I know is that this was all I could have asked for in life

And this is how it should have been.