To the reviewer El, I went back to look at the word you had a question about. I did have a spelling an error and you were right.
To the user commenting about Vera's age. I'm only human. However, Vera will remain to be around Dimitri's age now.
To the user commenting about Abe's element. I only went off what the vampire wiki page said about him. You may be right but i don't know. That's the source i used.
Also, I changed the uniform because she isn't in St. Vladimir's Academy. This is what it will look like for those of you having trouble mixing a dress and a blouse.
To everyone else. Thank you for sticking with me. It's going to be worth it soon. And get ready for more Rose and Dimitri action
Rose POV
I'm in the shower washing away the day's training. To be honest i'm really just standing under the spray because i'm replaying my training with Dimitri. The way he jumped off of me so fast after he had pinned me. My body had responded to him. Goosebumps had raised on my arms and I felt him between my thighs. When he started hardening it had surprised me as much as it probably did him.
This is bad. I can not be attracted to this guy if i want to be getting back to Lissa. If he wasn't so damned good looking and if I didn't enjoy the feeling of him against me. I get out of the shower. I can't concentrate.
I dress quickly and plop down onto my bed with homework and my laptop open to skype incase Lissa calls me. I need to get home to her. I've just finished my work when there's a knock on my door. Viktoria is standing there in tight jeans and a sweatshirt. She's wearing converse sneakers but her purse is suspiciously large. Then again huge purses are huge fashion.
"Let's go out tonight." She giggles. "I know where this awesome party is happening."
"How are we getting there?" I ask. A party sounds like a good distraction. Maybe I could make my escape there.
"Well we're going to a study group." Viktoria winks at me. "My friend Kat, is picking us up. Mom already gave the go. You want to come?"
"Sure." I shut my laptop and go to my closet. Viktoria comes in and opens her purse. She's hiding a pair of heels and a silver halter top. I throw in a red tunic while switching my current jeans for dark wash leggings. I'm reaching for a pair of shoes when I notice a new shoe box with a bow on top along with a card. Have fun, is written on it. I show Viktoria.
"That's Babushka's writing."
"Who?"
"My grandma. I didn't know she came over. But what's in the box?"
I lift the lid off the shoe box with a gasp. The beautiful high heeled shoes that I saw while shoe shopping are in my hands. My jaw hits the floor and I'm more than surprised.
"Those look amazing." Viktoria gasps. "If only we were the same size." Her voice is tinged with longing and I chuckle. We quickly stash them in her purse and I grab out backpacks. We head out the door after saying goodbye to Olena. Apparently, we'll be spending the night at Kat's house. At least that's the story. Kat is waiting outside for us and she drives normally until we're away from the house. Viktoria and I then begin changing in the car. We're laughing and I find myself feeling genuine fun. I haven't done something like this since before the accident.
"Thanks for covering for us Kat." Viktoria laughs.
"Anything for you. I also heard Rolan is going to be there."
"Really? Sweet!" Viktoria clipps her halter top behind her neck and fans out her hair. She applies some make up and I wonder who Rolan is.
"I haven't seen that guy at school." I say to Viktoria.
"He's older." Viktoria's eyes seems to sparkle. "He's so amazing." She giggles. "I haven't seen him in a while so I'm excited for tonight." The car ride doesn't last long but by the time we are stepping out of it Viktoria and I are ready to rock. The house is large and music is blasting and lights are on in every single room. It's a two story white mansion. I can only imagine it belongs to a Moroi.
Viktoria and I walk in together and I see Dhampirs and Moroi mingling and drinking. I don't know anyone here but I recognized several faces from St. Basil's. I follow Viktoria as she introduces me to friends until she's giggles when arms wrap around her. A male's face is buried in her neck. "Hello, beautiful."
"Hi Rolan!" Viktoria turns in his arms and they share a passionate kiss. "I've missed you."
"I've missed you as well." He grins down at her. "I'm glad you could make it." He brushed her hair away from her face. I can see Viktori is head over heels for this guy. "So who is your friend?" Rolan looks up at me.
"This is Rose," Viktoria introduces. "She's staying with us. She's Dimitri's new student."
"Hello," Rolan extends his hand and I shake it.
"Hi,"
"Have a drink," He smiles at me. "Relax, this is a party. You're with my girl. I'll take care of you." He smirks and something about him makes me feel uneasy. However he gets called away and Viktoria goes with him. Now I'm left alone. With nothing better to do I go up to the bar and grab a drink. I turn around and lean against the counter while sipping the drink. There's a lot of people.
"Do you want another one?" The voice breaks me out of my observation. It's Rolan. He's alone. He's gesturing to my empty drink.
I hand him my empty cup. "Where's Viktoria?"
He gives the drink to the bartender and nods at the man. "She's with some of her friends from school. I thought I'd keep you company for a while." He shrugged one shoulder with a drink in his hand. He hands me my drink and I take a long sip. It's warm and I'm parched. "So do you want to dance?"
"Won't Viktoria have a problem with that?"
"It's just dancing. It's not like we're making out."
"If you say so." I put my drink down and move ahead of him to the dance floor. I move into the bouncing bodies of Dhampir and Moroi. Bounce by Iggy Azalea begins playing. It's the perfect tune to dance to. I lift my arms in the air as I start moving my body to the beat. Rolan is right behind me. He moves his body next to mine and I begin losing myself to the music. We dance for several songs before my head starts spinning. I stumble and fall into Rolan's chest.
"You don't look so good." His voice sounds distorted in my ears.
"I need to find Viktoria." I slurr. "I need to go home." My stomach is churning.
"I'll find her for you. But you need to lay down. Come on." He starts guiding me across the dance floor to a large staircase. My knees shake at the sight of it and my sweating palm grips the railing. I reach down and remove my high heels. I carry them in my hand as Rolan keeps his arm around me while helping me up the stairs. I stumble a couple of times. I'm vaguely aware of him opening a door to a bedroom before I collapse onto a bed. Everything is spinning. I close my eyes and hold my stomach. Oh God, what's going on? Something in me is shouting run but I can't find the strength in my legs. I can't control my body. I'm almost asleep when my eyes open when I'm put on my back. I look up and see Rolan. His eyes and smirk say it all. I want to scream. All I can sob is one word as the fear grips me. "Dimitri..."
Dimitri POV
"Where's Rose?" I ask mother coming into the kitchen.
"She and Viktoria went to Kat's to study."
"When will they be back?"
"They're spending the night." My mother is busy reading her book. "What do you need?"
"Nevermind. It's nothing important." I shake my head. My mouth goes dry. I can't shake the feeling of uneasiness. "I'll be back later."
"Drive safe Dimka." Mama looks up from her book when I kiss her cheek.
"Always do Mama." I grab the keys and get into my car. I drive to Kat's house but it's dark. There's no cars there and I know instantly Viktoria and Rose aren't there. I continue driving. I see some kids stumbling along the road and I stop. "Where are you coming from?" I ask them.
"Rolan's house man!" The male laughs while slurring. "He's got one hell of a kick ass party going on."
That's all the confirmation I need. I speed and park out front. I storm inside and The music and lights assault my senses. As i survey the crowd I see the brown hair girl with purple streak in her hair. I go up to her and grip her arm. "Viktora." I growl. Her eyes go wide when she sees me. "Where's Rose?"
"She's upstairs resting. The party got to her head." She tells me and my gut twists further.
"Get in the car. We're going home." I pull her through the house to the foyer. "Car. Now." I growl and point to my vehicle. She pouts but obeys. I go back inside and bound up the stairs. I start opening doors and shouting for Rose. For a moment I think I hear my name faintly. I open the next door and interrupt a couple. The ran is holding the girl down and I recognize Rose when her head faces towards me.
I begin seeing red when I notice the fear in her eyes. I run in. I knock the man off of her and struggle with him as we fight. I kneel above him with my fist raised when I recognize the man. I sneer. "Stay away from her and my sister." I punch him and probably break his nose. He's down for the count and I rush back to Rose.
"Roza, oh Roza." I brush her hair away from her face. "It's okay, I'm here. Let's go."
"Dimitri," Her voice cracks but she makes no move towards me. I lean close and smell her breath. I grimace.
"I've got you." I scoop her into my arms. "You're safe now, Roza. I'll protect you." I stride out of the bedroom and down the stairs. A thousand thoughts are running through my mind but nothing is screaming louder than the danger Rose was just in. I could smell the drink but with my heightened senses I know I smelt something else. I don't stop until I get to the car. Viktoria opens the front passenger door. I set Rose in and buckle her. She's unconscious. I go to the driver side intending on taking both of them home.
"What were you thinking?" I scold Viktoria. "You know what happens at these parties?"
"I never get to have any fun?"
"Fun?" I scoff. "While you were having fun, Rose was almost raped." I growl the sentence between clenched teeth.
"She was?" Viktoria's expression changes to horror. "Did you get to her in time?"
"Yes, but you're going straight to bed when we get home. I'll cover for your dress and stench."
"Rose!" Viktoria's shout alerts me. I look over and Rose is convulsing in the seat. I want to stop the car but Viktoria yells at me to drive to a hospital. I do as she says and she leans in between the seats to take care of Rose. I get us to the hospital in no time. I pick Rose out of the front seat. She done convulsing. I run inside. "Help! I need help!"
A nurse comes running forward. "What happened?"
"She's had a seizure. I think she's also been drugged."
"Okay," The nurse nods and I put Rose on a stretcher that another nurse brings. I follow them but I'm stopped from entering the room. I can see her inside and she's having another seizure. Panic grips my heart but a third nurse is demanding information from me. I relay everything I know and then it's a waiting game. I stay in the hallway listening and Viktoria walks up to me.
"I locked the car." She hands me the keys. "I'm really sorry." She sniffs. "I didn't think."
"No, you didn't. You put both of you in danger." I scold her. "It could have easily been you I found instead of Rose."
"Do you know who was doing it?"
"No," I lie. I can't tell her the identity to Rose's potential rapist yet. But the truth will be dealt with. After what seems like an eternity we're allowed to enter Rose's room. She's no longer in her party clothes but in a hospital gown. She connected to an iv and other things and her heart is beating steading on the monitor. But I notice her blood pressure is up. I frown while sitting next to her. Viktoria sits down on the couch and takes a blanket from a nurse.
"Sleep it off." I order her. "I'll wake you up when she's up." Viktoria doesn't argue and I assume it's because she feels so guilty. Things are silent for a while as I watch Rose. I hold her hand and pray that she's going to be okay.
A doctor enters the room.
"What did you find?" I ask him.
"She ingested Ketamine." He announces. "It's mainly used as an anesthetic for animals. the amount she ingested explains her convulsions and high blood pressure. She'll be asleep for a while as it passes through her system. We've got an IV set up to hopefully help flush it out."
"So it's a waiting game?"
"We didn't see any damage from her convulsions so yes, it's just waiting until she wakes up." I nod and the doctor leaves. I lean back in my chair and somehow managed to relax slightly. She's going to be okay. As far as they know. I look up Katamine on my phone. has a page on date rape drugs. Katamine is one of them.
KetamineKetamine is very fast-acting. You might be aware of what is happening to you, but unable to move. It also causes memory problems. Later, you might not be able to remember what happened while you were drugged. Ketamine can cause these problems:
Distorted perceptions of sight and sound
Lost sense of time and identity
Out of body experiences
Dream-like feeling
Feeling out of control
Impaired motor function
Problems breathing
Convulsions
Vomiting
Memory problems
Numbness
Loss of coordination
Aggressive or violent behavior
Depression
High blood pressure
Slurred speech
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Protect yourself girls and guys. Stay Safe
When I open my eyes I realize I've fallen asleep. There is a vase of flowers besides Rose's bed. They are red roses and there's a card. I read it. Get Well Soon. I frown, there's no name and I don't recognize that handwriting. I step outside the room for a moment and see Rose's doctor talking to a man. His back is turned to me, preventing me from seeing his face. His hair is black and he's tall. I can hear the doctor discussing Rose to this man but before I'm able to investigate further the man nods and leaves. I watch the doctor, he blinks as if he's in a daze. I recognize that look. He was being compelled to tell the man about Rose.
I want to follow the mysterious man but my urge to remain at Rose's side is stronger. I return to her and grab her hand again. "Wake up, Roza." I whisper holding her hand to my cheek. "Come back to me."