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"Well, well, well, leaving so soon?"

Hans POV

Uh oh. That sounds like trouble.

"Eddie get ready, they might need us for back up sooner then we think." Eddie tore his eyes away from Mia and gave me a look serious beyond his years.

"Trouble?"

"Belikov left his ear pierce on and as far as I can tell they made it into the front lobby but now they've been cut off. I'm not sure how many are there but they may need our help." Eddie gave me one nod of his head and gripped his stake to show me he was ready. He was a good kid and with a few more years under his belt, he will probably be one of the best guardians I have served with.

I continued to listen in on what was happening.

The voice that I suspected to be Ivan's said "You know you're being very rude to me Dimitri. First you come to my home uninvited and unannounced, then you attack my house staff and set my hallway on fire and to top it all off, you try to leave without saying good bye! Well I'm sure that your mother would be very disappointed in you indeed."

Then I heard Dimitri's voice, but in a whisper "Roza, I will distract him then you and Violet get Christian out of here."

Then Rose's obvious response comes through "I'm not leaving you."

"This is no time to argue."

"I'm not arguing, I'm TELLING you, I'm not leaving you."

"I can handle him, and besides, it's just him."

Then Ivan's voice came over loud and clear "You know I can hear what your saying and normally you'd be right. A guardian as skilled as Dimitri would normally have no trouble taking me down when I'm all alone. But you forget, I'm the boss around here and I'm never alone."

And then I heard the worst sound that I could have just then: the sound of lots of doors opening and feet running. That is, until I heard the sound of the van's back door opening.

DPOV

There had to be at least 50 of them. Ivan had barely gotten the words out of his mouth when the doors had opened and now we were surrounded. This was not good,I could tell that Roza was still not at her best from all of the bites that she had been getting, Christian was down one arm and was still a little wobbly on his feet and Violet was a human and she didn't look like a fighter. So I was basically on my own with a room full of at least 50 Strigoi and I had three people that I would have to watch out for. So I say it again, this was not good. But I had no idea how much worse it was going to get.

"Well, well, well, look at what we have here. At first I was the one who was outnumbered, but now the tables have turned. So what will you do Dimitri? Your hopelessly outnumbered and you're the only non-injured fighter left in your group. So you can either try to fight all of my men and then be too exhausted to protect the ones you love OR you can surrender now and I might decide to be merciful and keep you as prisoners. And who knows? Maybe if you behave, I might even decide to hold you for ransom. Wouldn't you like that? You might have a chance to see your females again."

I was growling in the back of my throat. What was I going to do? If I fought then I would lose, but if I gave up then I would lose my Roza again and Christian. I knew that Lissa would do anything to get him back which made him a valuable bargaining chip. I was stuck between a rock and a hard place with no clear way out. But then something happened that made my decision for me.

Suddenly the water from the fountain that was in the lobby lunched itself out of the fountain and started attacking the Strigoi. At the same time the front door was kicked open and in came Hans followed by Eddie and at the very back staying out of the fight as much as possible was Mia. It was very risky bringing a Moroi into the fight like this and I instantly knew that something bad must have happened for Hans to consider it. Christian was the exception because of how big an affect that fire had on Strigoi, but water wasn't nearly as useful.

Hans and Eddie came over to me and we formed a protective circle around Rose, Violet and Christian. Christian being out the furthest as he could still help set Strigoi on fire and we started the battle of our lives.

We were completely outnumbered but we had faced similar odds in the past and come out of it mostly intact. Thinking that they would overwhelm us, all the Strigoi came at us at once but they were hardly the first ones to try that tactic. One leaped at me and it was the last thing that he did. Another came at me but he was too young and stupid to protect his heart and I made short work of him. And the battle continued on from there. See Strigoi, stake Strigoi, rinse and repeat. Until only about ten Strigoi were left, we were holding our own, but as I looked over to Ivan I could tell that it was far from over.

And then, for some reason the Strigoi pulled back and Ivan walked into the center of the circle, clapping his hands slowly in a clearly sarcastic and condescending way.

"Bravo, bravo, you have certainly done far better then I had expected but now, I'm afraid that I must put an end to our little game." Then he snapped his fingers and in walked two Strigoi. Holding Abe and Adrain.

"Such a shame too." Ivan continued in that annoying tone like we were little children that didn't understand what we had done wrong and why we were getting in trouble.

"You were so close too, but unfortunately, after my men attacked you're surveillance van and you three came to help Dimitri these two were a little slow in escaping to get help and tell the Moroi queen."

"Dad." I heard Rose whisper.

"Now, I'm going to make this nice and simple. You will release Rose back into my care and you all may go and you can try another silly little rescue attempt again later. Don't, and I will kill these two right here and call in the rest of my men to finish you off. But I would rather avoid more blood shed, it's such a nightmare to get it out of the carpet."

No, no, no, no, no, no. What do I do?Either sacrifice the love of my life and try again to rescue her later or fight and risk Ivan making good on his threat and killing Adrain and Abe and then MORE Strigoi coming in to finish us off. I looked over and locked eyes with my Roza. I was so close to getting her back, so close to having her back in my arms where she belonged. Could I really risk that? Could I risk letting her go and her getting turned into a Strigoi? But could I really risk the lives of Adrian and Abe and possibly the rest of my party to try to save my Roza? As we looked at each other she seemed to read my mind. Just as I was reading hers.

"You can't risk their lives for me."

"But I can't lose you again."

"You can try again later. I still have a two more days before Ivan tries to turn me."

"But he will be prepared then."

"That doesn't matter. What does matter is trying to save as many lives as we can. I won't have anyone sacrifice themselves for me, especially not my father."

She was right, though I hated to admit it, she was right. She must have seen the decision in my eyes because she came up to me and pulled my face down for a very passionate kiss. I instantly responded and wrapped my arms around her waist to pull her closer to me. I kept telling myself that this wasn't our last kiss, that I would come for her and we would be together again in two days. But again I had that horrible feeling that I was going to be to late to save her. At last she pulled away and gave me one last loving, tender look before turning and facing Ivan.

"Fine, you win. Let everyone go safely and I will stay here with you."

"I know that you're a woman of your word Rose, so I well do as you say." Then his voice turned cold and terrifying. "But if you betray me, then I promise you that I will hunt down Dimitri and drink him dry and make you watch."

How DARE HE say that to MY ROZA! I almost launched myself at him right then and there. Rose only let out a quiet gasp and then put on a brave face. Oh my strong, brave Roza.

Ivan gave his men a signal and the Strigoi holding Abe and Adrain let them go. They quickly got up and ran for Rose.

"You don't have to do this Kiz, run away and escape while you still can." said a devastated looking Abe.

"No, it's better if I go along willingly. I won't have anyone die for me."

"We will come back for you little Dhampir, I promise." Adrain leaned in to give her a hug. Abe then hugged her and whispered in her ear, "I don't care what it takes or who I have to threaten, I will get you back Rose. And if I'm too late and you have been changed then I will hunt down every last sprit user to the ends of the earth to get you back if it's the last thing I do."

"Thanks old man, I'm sure we will see each other soon, but do me a favor and try not to start World War III trying to get me back."

"No promises."

Then she looked at me one last time and said in a voice that I could barely hear.

"This isn't good bye, we will see each other again soon." I just nodded and tried not to let the tears that were gathering in my eyes fall. I was going to be strong for my Roza. Then she straightened her shoulders and walked over to Ivan with as much strength and determination as any head guardian that I have ever served under.

As she reached him Ivan held out his hand for her to come to. "Now my dear, we can pick up were we left off." And he leaned down and gently kisser her throat. The sight made my blood turn hotter then a volcano. It was obvious what he wanted to get back to doing with her, or to her.

"I swear Ivan, I don't care what it takes, but I will find you and end your miserable undead life. And no matter what, I WILL get my Roza back."

He just gave me a fake smile and said "I look forward to it old friend." And with a heavy heart I turned my back on my Roza and with the rest of my group and left the estate.

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