See? I told you that my writer's block was gone. I am plugging away now!
Fore warning: This chapter is kinda heavy!
Disclaimer: Someday, I will have my own characters that people will be writing about and they will have to say "Not mine!" because they will be MINE! Mwah ha ha!
Adrian's POV:
Whenever I heard a party was happening on campus, I always tried to go. Not necessarily because I liked to party, but I liked that fact I wasn't drinking alone. It made me feel less guilty. I walked down the hall and saw two doors opened and decided to go in the less crowded one. What I saw shocked me. Rose Hathaway was lying on the couch, naked and unconscious, and a couple guys were pouring drinks into her mouth. "WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?"
One of the Moroi looked up, I think he was a cousin of mine, his name was Ralph. He smiled at me. "Just having a little fun with a bloodwhore."
"Do you know who this is?"
"Of course. She is Vasilisa's friend."
"Then why are you hurting the friend of a royal?"
"She let Vasilisa get hurt, she deserves whatever she gets."
I pushed past all the boys as I shrugged my jacket off. I helped Rose sit up and she gave a small cough and vomited up most of what had been shoved down her gullet. "Shhh... You're okay."
"That is disgusting... Just like her. You should make her pay for that couch."
I did my best to ignore them as I held Rose against my body. "It is going to be okay. Don't worry." I honestly didn't know if that was true or not, but at least she was still breathing. That was a good sign right? I made it back to Dimitri and my apartment and knocked on the door. "Let me in."
I heard Dimitri fumbling with the lock. "Did you forget your keys..." He trailed off when he saw Rose in my arms. "What happened?"
"I don't know. I was stopping by a party and I found her there. I think she was raped."
"What makes you think that?"
I gestured with my head to her legs that had blood running down them. "I am not sure what else has happened, but it is obvious that she was bitten and I think she was drugged. I am honestly surprised that she didn't choke to death."
"What were you doing there?"
I raised an eyebrow. "Does that really matter in this moment? Rose needs help."
"We need to let her sleep it off."
I was shocked by my lover's callousness. "Dimitri, she needs medical care. Did you not hear me when I said she had been raped?" I held Rose a little closer; I was scared to let her go. I shook my head. "I am going to take her to the clinic. You can come if you want to, but don't think it is your duty or anything. She just looks up to you. That's all."
I started to turn and I heard Dimka sigh. "You are right, as always. Let's get her to the clinic. I just want you to know that I am not taking responsibility for her once we are there. That is all on you."
I nodded. "And I am fine with that. I just think she is going to want to see you when she wakes up. That's all."
Dimitri's POV:
For the second time that day I found myself sitting in the clinic at St. Vladimir's. It wasn't that I wasn't worried about Rose, it was just she seemed to keep putting herself in these positions that set herself up for failure, how was I supposed to keep supporting her. I looked up as the doctor walked in. "Dr. Olendzki, is Rose okay?"
She sighed and sat down next to me. That was never a good sign. "Rose is pregnant." I felt a little anger rise inside me. How could she be so irresponsible? I felt Dr. Olendzki put a hand on my shoulder. "Before you get angry at her, I want you to know that there is no doubt in my mind that Rose was raped and that this was her first time ever having sex."
That struck me to the core. I didn't know why I believed the rumors, but at that moment, I was sorry I had. "Can I see her?"
"She is still sleeping. I gave her a little something until we figure out everything that is in her system. She ingested a lot."
"Did she have any other injuries?"
"A broken wrist and she definitely ODed on something. As I said though, I am not sure what yet."
"Is the baby okay?"
"It is a little too soon to tell, we should know more soon."
I nodded. "Okay."
"Did you want to see her?"
"Please."
"Follow me." We walked down the hall to the ward opposite from Vasilisa's.
"Is there a reason she isn't closer to the princess?"
"We were worried that if Vasilisa saw Rose in this condition, she may harm herself more."
"I understand."
We stopped outside of a room and the Dr. looked at me. "Remember Dimitri, she is very sick at the moment and we aren't sure what is wrong with her."
"What should I do if she wakes up?"
"That is unlikely, but if she does, ask her what she remembers, we need to find out who did this to her. They need to be held accountable for their actions." She was quiet for a moment. "Do you know who found her?"
"Actually, Adrian did. Why?"
"Do you think he may have any information that may help us?"
"What do you mean?"
"Does he know whose party it was? What room Rose was in?"
"I'm not sure; I haven't really had a chance to talk to him about it."
Dr. Olendzki nodded. "Please let him know that I would like to talk to him when he has a chance."
"I will."
She smiled at me. "I will give you a little time alone with Rose. I need to make a couple calls."
"Thank you Dr." She left the room and I sat down in the chair next to Rose's bed. "Oh, what have you gotten yourself into now Hathaway?"
Rose is going to have to deal with a lot of things in the next chapter, plus Janine will be making her first appearance. You all know how much I like to write her!
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Peace out!
Anni
