Chapter 10 guys! Derrick and Dimitri meet…. Hmm… Adrian and Derrick are almost the same age…could they have a history together? What do Christian and Derrick's old charge have in common? Lol.. Many interesting things are going to happen….

Oh yea, I do apologize for the mistakes on here. Haha most of the time when I'm typing all this up its late for me and I'm usually half asleep and I depend on the check that Microsoft Word does. Haha, I don't know half the crap it says. My kitten gets jealous too when I'm on my bed using my laptop so while I'm checking it, he randomly hits keys with his tiny little paws… haha.

I'm sorry for the wait but here it is! Lots of Derrick and Rosie…. They'll be even more next chapter.. ;-)

Disclaimer: Me no own Vampire Academy….but me do own Derrick! Shadow and Satin... haha

I met Lissa's shocked green eyes with a sigh. Damn it. I should have known my time with Derrick would be ruined in some sort of fashion. I felt his arms wrap around my hips in support as his head lazily lay on top of mine. I relaxed into the comfort of his arms with a small sigh of relief.

"I take it these are your friends?" he drawled calmly, I knew he was looking at them all and assessing them. I watched their reactions warily. I hoped they got along.

Lissa was still shocked; Dimitri still looked like he was going to puke. Adrian looked like he seen a ghost and Eddie looked like he was stumbling through Déjà vu. I wonder where Christian was.

"Adrian Ivashkov" Derrick said, I could practically hear the amusement that decorated his sexy tone.

"Derrick Wolfe, it's been awhile. "Adrian murmured crossing his arms. "I never thought you'd get tangled up with Little Dhampir"

"kinda hard not to get tangled up with her" he chuckled giving me a light squeeze. "She's too adorable for her own good"

I scowled, adorable? Really? I elbowed his ribs causing him to laugh. "See? Feisty"

"So this is the mysterious Derrick?" Lissa interrupted. I watched as her green eyes went over my man as a sense of possession went through me. I felt the growl starting to rise in my chest. He was mine.

"Why yes Mam" he nodded against my head. "I take it that your Princess Dragomir" he asked her in that smooth voice of his. I felt him start that sexy purr of his so he must have felt that growl.

She smiled "Rose has told you about me?" I felt her excitement and happiness that I'd told him about her as I shook my head.

"Yea, Rosie has told me about everyone of you." He chuckled." Some good things" he said in that calm tone of his before I felt a growl rumble through his chest. 'and some bad" his voice deepened and I knew he was looking at Dimitri.

Dimitri didn't back down as he met Derrick's cool blue eyes." Nothing in life is always good and bad things are bound to happen. "He replied as I rolled my eyes. Of course he'd say something like that.

"yes but most bad things can be prevented with the right precaution" Derrick replied nonchalantly. Dude, a battle of the Zen….

"Yes, like what happened with Melanie Ozera?" I'd never heard Adrian sneer before, but I guess it happens. Damn, he's not a Zen Master.

"That" Derrick paused as I felt his body stiffen slightly. "Was a tragedy that should have never happened" he said softly almost distantly. I lightly moved my head enough to barely knock his chin as he squeezed me gently with his response. I watched Dimitri's eyes narrow as his jaw clenched.

Serves you right asshole, I'm done waiting on you. You don't give a damn anyway or at least, so you say. I'm not some yo-yo. You can't kiss me then regret it. Fool me once shame on you…. Fool me twice….

"Ozera?" Lissa said finally coming back into the conversation as she looked over at me. I shrugged. I didn't know the entire story but I knew it wasn't derrick's fault that Melanie died, I could tell that he had loved her.

"Yea, Melanie Ozera, remember the news? She was attacked and murdered along with her little brother and one of her guardians. Apparently they were jumped and the guardians were captured while Melanie and her brother were torn apart. Derrick here was one of them involved. He's the only one they let live." Adrian explained as I scowled at his hateful tone.

"it was a mistake to have let me live" Derrick murmured, I moved my head up slightly as he turned his and playfully winked. He wore that playful smile but it held more of an edge to it. I knew it hurt him though but he was a typical he-man around other guys, if you show emotion your weak.

"I hunted every last one of those bastards down." He smirked flashing that sexy dimple and his white teeth. I heard Lissa take a deep inhale. Of course, he's hot princess. Bow down to him Liss, he's all mine.

"But it didn't bring Melanie back." Adrian muttered taking a swig of his alcohol. It was strong, whatever It was. I smelled the strong stench from where I was. I bet gasoline would go down easier than that shit.

"No, Adrian it didn't. I know you liked her too but shit happens." Derrick said tiredly pulling a complete 180.

"that Natasha already hates me for getting her baby cousin killed; I don't need your hatred too. She loved you but not in the way you loved her." Derrick explained as Adrian's eyes blazed. That sorta sounded familiar to what I was going through... Adrian tends to fall in love with those that are already taken…I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. He does deserve happiness.

I knew Lissa was going to say something…He'd said Natasha? Could Tasha know Derrick? I'd have to ask him about it when we were alone but right now; I still had to go get my mark.

"Alright, enough cockblocking" I scowled. "why are you guys out here anyway?'

"I heard you were attacked on the walkie talkie and I wanted to check on you" Eddie smiled at me. "But it was pretty pointless, you can take out damn near anything that attacks you."

I smiled back. "damn right Castille"

"Except me. " I could hear the smirk in Derrick's voice as I rolled my eyes. "Hush Deri Poo"

He laughed; I felt it rumble all around me as it vibrated from his chest "it still sounds like a cow turd"

Lissa snickered. "well Rose, since your okay and not dying or anything..." she gave me a look as I smiled at her. "I'll leave you alone." She continued as a look of sadness spread across her face.

"I wish we could spend tomorrow together" she sighed.

'it would have been fun, but it's alright, I've got Ace here to keep me company. "I said elbowing Derrick in the ribs.

"ouch now Rosie be a good little girl" he drawled releasing me and taking a step back holding his hands up innocently. That playful grin on his face was going to be my downfall. Damn him, and those damn dimples…

I snorted. "do you know how many times I've been told that?"

"and how many times have you listened?" Eddie cut in as I grinned devilishly.

"I can't recall a time I was ever a good girl." I replied trying to think of a time before my Walkie Talkie broke through the silence.

"Hathaway, its Hans, report to the base for your mark and bring Wolfe with you" Hans broke through sounding aggravated.

"now Hans Solo calm down I'm coming "I replied cheekily as I heard Derrick snicker. "Hey Hans! I've missed you!"

"Wolfe." Hans said in the walkie. "Hurry up Hathaway"

"so bossy" I mumbled slipping my walkie talkie as Derrick looked around with a frown. "Hans and those damn cameras of his"

"tell me about it." I agreed, "I'm going to go looking for them one day and knock them out with a slingshot" I really would do it too, its freaky how much Hans sees as I turned the Lissa and the others.

"you guys heard him, I've got to go" I said with a yawn." Then I'm going to bed."

I watched Lissa raise an eyebrow and look over at the amused looking Derrick. "just bed Rose?"

I smirked what I hoped was my best cocky smirk and winked at her. "Everyone in this world needs love Lissa"

"Quoting a song Rosie?"Derrick purred as he caught on to what I was doing. "I could pick a much better song" he winked at me as I laughed.

"please tell me it's not something country" I begged with a playful smile on my face.

"aww but Rosie it's a classic!" he whined but the playful gleam in his eyes made me curious…. The puppy eyes he was doing wasn't helping my case either.

"alright fine, damn you, what is it?" I questioned crossing my arms looking up at him wishing like hell I could raise an eyebrow.

"don't break my heart my achy breaky heart, I just don't think it'd understand" he sang , he had a nice voice too; Low and sexy and that southern voice of his was driving me insane however that song was horrible; it's one of the most evil songs I've ever heard.

"Gah! Not Billy Ray!" I scowled jumping up and covering his mouth with my hand. "That damn song gets stuck in my head so easily anymore it's not even funny!"

I felt him snickering against my hand before I felt a sharp nip and I gasped that was kind of hot actually.

"You bit me!"

"Well you're the one who put your hand there"

"You might have rabies!"

"I just had my rabies update" he said dryly.

"mange!"

"um no, my skin looks perfectly fine."

"um…shit"

"Well I do, do that" he admitted while scratching his head. I heard Lissa snort with her laughter as Eddie was already rolling.

Dimitri and Adrian still looked funny though Both looked like they had sucked on a lemon too long. I hated hurting Adrian but he shouldn't be angry at Derrick…

"gah! Derrick!" I twitched looking at my watch, 3 and a half minutes had already passed.

"Hans is going to have my ass!" I grabbed the very amused looking Derrick by his left muscled arm. "that might actually happen. I wonder if he takes Viagra" Derrick said thoughtfully

I laughed at the thought but then the full idea hit me. "He's attractive to be someone's grandpa." I admitted.

"oh god, look out everyone. Rose is going for the old and wrinkled now" Derrick teased as he wiggled his eyebrows down at me.

"Derrick Wolfe! In this day and age your old enough to be someone's Grandpa!" I accused pointing up at him. "Rosie! I'm only 22, I'd had to start really really in the womb young…" he wrinkled his nose with disgust at the thought.

I just snickered before turning to the laughing Lissa "Bye Liss, I'll catch you later; I need to take him back to the mental ward. He's been out too long for one night"

"Gonna put me in straight jacket babe? I don't normally do bondage but Rosie, I could make an exception" Derrick drawled with a devilish smile as he playfully winked down at me.

I ignored him but my lips curved even more. He was just so….I couldn't describe how special he was.

"Alright Rose, I'll see you later." Lissa smiled at me and I smiled back.

"you too, have fun at that party tonight with the queen." I winked as she rolled her eyes. "oh you bet I will" she said sarcastically. "my heart might explode from all the excitement I feel right now."

I laughed at her tone as I looped my arm through Derrick's. the sun was starting to rise above the clouds as I smiled at the feel of the suns early rays. Ever since I'd been bitten I could feel the sun before I seen it. I glanced over at Lissa and the quiet Adrian and said softly.

"you guys better head in, the suns up, wouldn't want you to burst into flames"

Lissa laughed as Adrian flipped me off. I turned my head and stiffened slightly as Dimitri's dark brown cool eyes met mine. His lips were pressed together with his displeasure as he raised his eyebrow at me. I scowled, even if I was pissed at him, I wish I could do that!

I turned and smiled up at Derrick. "Ready to go?"

He smiled back down at me flashing me those sexy dimples again. "Sure darlin, watching a woman get a tattoo is hot."

I smirked at the idea. "you know I've actually been thinking about getting one" I said as I started walking "bye guys!" I called out as I walked past them; I felt Dimitri's eyes on me the entire time.

So you know what I did? I added a sway to my hips as Derrick wrapped his leather clad arm around my shoulders pulling me closer.

"Naughty sexy Rose." He whispered down at me, I looked up and met his twinkling blue eyes. "of course"

If I thought I was stared at before, walking with Derrick attracted everyone. Women ogled him like he was some kind of porn star…I wonder if he is? Hmmm… it's been a while since I've been laid….

I was dragged out of my delusions by a growl erupting from Derrick's chest. "Jealous Mr. Wolfe?"

He smirked, stopped, and pulled me tightly against his toned tall muscled body; he tilted my chin and kissed me deeply.

I returned it, I had nothing against PDA and the man could both kiss and he tasted amazing. Who was I to deny this man to express his desires…. And besides, it's getting the men to stop watching me and the women to keep their eyes off of him.

It's a win-win scenario.

I pulled back breathing hard and smirked at his golden eyes" we are never going to make it to the base at this rate"

"well yea, the faster we get there the faster we can leave." He agreed as his eyes faded back to normal.

"Not that I'm glad you're here" I said as I started walking again. His tall form walking beside me; that sexy scent of his wrapped around me like a cocoon almost distracting me from asking him. "But why exactly are you here?"

"I was tracking that strigoi you killed" he explained. "I was curious as to what he was doing so I followed him." he grinned suddenly. "I knew you were around somewhere but I didn't expect you to kick his ass." He laughed and gave me a one armed hug. "We definitely need to spar sometime Rose, it would be the ultimate foreplay"

I laughed wrapping my arm around his lean hips slipping my hand into the pocket of his leather pants. "So are you going to stay with me tonight?" I asked curiously hoping that he would.

"of course Rose of Paradise, I did receive your text and the answer is yes. I'd love to keep you company tomorrow." I looked up at him as he played with my hair. "We could stay in bed all day" he wiggled his eyebrows.

"That does sound really nice" I admitted. I would love to just lay in the bed with him and disappear from the world. It had been to long since I cuddled with anyone. Since I lost myself in the passion and love.

I was captivated by my thoughts so I didn't notice the fact that we had arrived at the base.

It was a small brick building, just a one floor, two room house. The first was like a lounge just with maps and millions of books on war and strigoi. The other room was the tattoo parlor. It wouldn't take five minutes for him to tattoo a molnija onto the back of my neck.

I pulled myself from Derrick and pulled my hair from its low ponytail. I'd need to make it into a bun to contain all my dark brown hair. I quickly twirled it up as Derrick held the door open for me and made a motion with his hand. "For you milady" he drawled causing me to giggle.

"Thank you kind sir" I replied walking through the door. He could be such a gentlemen sometimes…

At least, a touchy gentleman, I corrected myself as I felt his hand smack my ass as I walked by.

I scowled and turned and gave him a look but he just smiled innocently. That smile of his, shew, he could murder the queen and smile like that and he'd get out of it. His eyes would light up, his dimples would flash and his sexy blond hair made him seem like an angel…

I shook my head with a laugh as I continued walking into the building. My thoughts were getting out of hand. Comparing sexy leather clad Derrick to an angel…

It didn't take as long as I thought for the tattooist to give me my mark. Derrick and I were out of the building within ten minutes. Hans wasn't there so I didn't get to tease him or anything.

We left the base almost as fast as we'd walked in. My neck was bandaged and I could already feel the sting of the tattoo melting away. What little inflammation was there was leaving?

"it's already healing" Derrick stated, his arm was around my thin shoulders giving me warmth that I didn't really need but the comfort and the way he held me was always desired.

"I think so" I said softly. The rays of the sun were beating down on both of us as we made our way through the nearly deserted grounds of the court. I noticed a few guardians keeping watch but other than that it was quiet. The courtyard was beautiful in the daylight; the plethora of flowers surrounding each building added life to the court. The sunlight made the water in the small fountains sparkle and gleam.

I didn't like this place but at the moment I had to admit it was beautiful.

"I haven't been here in four years" Derrick rumbled, there was a catch in his usual southern drawl. I couldn't put my finger on it but he sounded almost troubled.

I wrapped my arm around his waist and hugged him with it pressing myself into his side.

"I say it hasn't changed any" I said softly trying to cheer him up.

"it's gotten even more beautiful" he said softly kissing the top of my forehead.

"Me and Melanie use to walk these grounds every morning before I started my shift" he murmured. "She'd keep me company, hell sometimes she was the only reason I made it on time"

"she sounds like she was a great person" I said gently, if she was anything like Christian she'd be on my good side, but if she was like Tasha…well…. I still don't like her.

"She was a very special person Rose" he said with a sigh. "I couldn't save her though and in the end, I failed her. She died while they drank her dry; they made me watch as they drained the life out of her."

He sounded so sad, so lost, and so…defeated. "I'm sorry Derrick" I whispered hugging him with the arm I had around him as I kissed his leather clad bicep.

"I've learned that in this life, we can't save everyone, I've tried, I've loved and I've lost." I murmured thinking of Mason and Dimitri. "the ones I've lost are the reason I fight so hard, they are the reason why I get out of bed every day, I know I can't save everyone, but as long as I save as many as I can, I'm fine with my life, I miss them every damn day, but I know they are proud of me" in that moment, I was content. I just had an epiphany. Maybe, just maybe, I was healing.

He stopped walking and stared at me with those blue eyes of his. I couldn't decipher what was going through them nor did I know what emotions he was feeling.

He leaned forward and kissed me.

It was different than the ones before, they were passion filled and hungry. This kiss was slow, soft, and gentle. It was wonderful as his lips gently caressed mine.

He pulled back and rubbed his nose against mine. "God Rose, you continue to surprise me" he whispered and I couldn't help but smile.

"I can't let life be boring." I offered. He laughed softly before kissing my nose. I don't know why but that still drove me insane. It was my nose; it's not supposed to be erotic!

"That was so inspirational and beautiful Rose, where did you get so wise?" he asked curiously still holding me in his arms making me turn to goo as I thought back to all I've been through.

"Personal experience I guess." I shrugged; I haven't had the best life in the world. My love life has been shit since I even knew what boys were. Lissa is the only constant in my life; My mother and father were practically nonexistent for nearly 19 years. Yeah, I'm a tough cookie.

"Don't ever change Rose" Derrick murmured hugging me tightly. "Please, just stay how you are"

I was confused on what he was talking about but I hugged him back. I loved his unique scent, Leather, a wild forest, and man. The comfort I felt just from the feel of him around me was priceless. Derrick was too good to be true. Something bad was going to happen. I can never be too happy in life. Someone or something is going to try to take this wonderful man away from me.

Fear wrapped through me and took a strong grip on my heart. I wouldn't live if they took Derrick from me. He was helping me heal; I'd literally die if he left… I should have never opened myself up to him. I was going to get him killed.

I didn't realize I was crying until I felt them being wiped away. I brought my panic filled golden eyes to meet his worried blues. "Please don't leave me" I whispered, I felt my body shaking and my knees already wanted to buckle from the stress.

"Rose calm down." He said gently lifting me up in his arms and carrying me bridal style. "It'll take hell and high water to get me to leave you. Your mine Hathaway, no one takes what is mine, not anymore, you're in my pack just like I'm in yours. Rose I'll always be here for you, whether in your heart, your soul, or in spirit. You will never be alone"

"I'm sorry" I murmured embarrassed. I hate breaking down in front of people. I haven't cried in two days, I thought I was making progress. Guess not.

"it's alright Rose, tears are what makes us different from what we hunt." He said softly. "and besides" his voice changed slightly gaining that playful edge." You're still beautiful with a red nose and tear stains down your face. Some women can't pull that off, but you can."

I giggled, "Only you"

"Damn right, now where's your room at, your scents overwhelmed" I didn't expect it but we were already at my building. He'd been following my scent. Clever, clever Derrick.

"It's down this hall the third door on the right" I yawned snuggling closer to him.

"and the key?" he said softly, I felt his cheek nuzzle against my hair causing me to giggle slightly.

"its slid under the door, I'll unlock it if you put me down when we get there" I yawned snuggling into his shoulder.

"okey docile Rosie" he said softly gently placing a kiss on the top of my head causing me to smile. That purring of his was rumbling through his chest nearly putting me to sleep.

I was just drifting off to never never land and starting a dream with Derrick and a hot tub when I was shook awake.

"Rosie, get your key, my fingers won't fit under the door" he said sheepishly as I stared up at him sleepily.

"Mk sausage fingers" I yawned as he put me down on the floor.

"Sausage fingers rose? Really?" I heard his mock offended tone and just rolled my eyes before I shut them again. The light in the hallway was too bright for my eyes so I fumbled almost blindly for the key underneath the doorway.

"Damn Rose, what's wrong with your door?" he questioned, noticing the slight off angle of the door.

"I lost my temper" I mumbled finally finding the key and standing back up. "can you fix it?"

"I'll fiddle around with it in the morning" he yawned, he must have captured my contagious yawning.

I nodded sliding the key into the lock and pushing the door open. "Ignore the mess" I murmured, taking notice of the clothes scattered around the floor.

He laughed as he pulled off his leather jacket and dropped it amongst the clothes. "I'll just add to it." He said playfully as I looked at the tight black tank top he wore. All that golden sun kissed skin begged me to kiss it.

He smirked noticing me watching him. "See something you like Rose?" he drawled crossing his arms as I felt, for the first time in a while, a blush creeping to my cheeks."

I couldn't let myself be outdone. "Yes sir, it's very nice, too bad it's all covered up" I purred. My tired mood was already going out the window as my body heated up.

"That can be changed." He smirked walking toward me. His Blue eyes were smoldering as they kept locked with mine. So many emotions burned in his eyes as they slowly faded from that beautiful blue to the golden amber. I felt his arms, those warm, bare arms wrap around me as I smiled. "You're wearing too many clothes babe" he said slipping me out of the jacket I wore.

I wore a navy blue tank top that dipped low showing the tops of my breasts. It was comfy and cool. Very easy to fight in if needed. Very easy to pull off as well.

he started that purr again as I slipped my hands underneath his tank. That eight pack of his was tight and toned as I felt him shiver as my nail traced each ab.

He pulled me closer as I felt his hands move and cup my ass. He lifted me up as I wrapped my legs around his waist. I used this advantage to lift his shirt over his head.

He tugged the shirt off of his head and brought his full lips against mine.

I moved my hands from his chest to bury them into his soft curls as we kissed. His wild forest scent made me dizzy as I vaguely felt us approaching the bed. I felt a whoosh as he broke the kiss and he fell back onto my bed dragging me on top of him.

I giggled as I pressed my soft body against his hard and muscled one. "Rose" he rumbled as his gold eyes met my gold ones.

" I felt his body rumbling from that sexy growl of his as he squeezed my hips before he unbuttoned my pants. I was already working on his as I wiggled out of mine and pulled his down.

He pulled my tank top off of my head as my mind filled with that passionate haze. "Derrick" I whispered hoarsley. I needed him, badly.

He pulled me to his lips as I kissed him desperately. My mind blanked and I gave in to the passion I desperately desired.

I gave in to his hands, to his body, to his touch, and to his soul.

Sorry guys it's been so long! I've been really really busy but there's been a lot of Derrick! They'll be more derrick in the next chapter! I'm trying to keep it with the rating I set it as.. haha.

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