The next few weeks flew by, not that I minded. I was just happy to have my family all together. Well, minus Adrian but he was always around. My kids, Dimitri and I were happy and there had been no more Strigoi attacks. Many people had left court after the attack thinking that they would be safer in a quieter area, this had left the court with an empty feel at first but, like every tragedy, everything went back to normal after a while.

My relationship with Dimitri had been going from strength to strength, I had thought it impossible to love him anymore than I already did; that had been proved wrong. He was my salvation, being with him was like living a perfect life. Of course, my life wasn't perfect, but it certainly felt like it.

Lissa had been in daily meetings trying to sort out the damages that the Strigoi had caused not only physically, but in the moral of a lot of vampires. It was being sorted though and Lissa was still happy and unaffected by any spirit darkness. So, yer, my life was pretty good.

Caleb and I had had many talks about being shadow kissed, he was getting used to it. Luckily for him no ghosts had appeared yet because we were behind wards, I wasn't looking forward to that one. Him being bonded with Adrian also helped me a lot as Caleb could tell me his emotions and how he was doing. Caleb was unconditionally loyal to Adrian and didn't tell me any of his deeper thoughts, only ones he thought might help both Adrian and I.

"Mom?" I heard Violet call from the hallway. She had just come back from Adrian's house, choosing not to sleep there like her siblings.

"In the kitchen." I called back. She entered and sat on one of the dining chairs, looking at me. I followed her lead and sat down opposite her.

"Mom did Caleb tell you?" She asked carefully.

"Tell me what?" I returned, curious now.

"Apparently not." She muttered. "Mom, umm, well; Adrian has a girlfriend okay?" She blurted out. I was hurt, not because he was moving one, but because he hadn't told me. He had left it to one of the kids, who probably felt bad for intruding now as well.

"Who?" I asked, not sure that I actually wanted to know. My mind created an impossibly beautiful royal Moroi and I'll admit; I was slightly jealous.

"Her name's Olivia. I think she's a Drozdov." She told me cautiously. I held back my hurt and tried to prevent it from turning to anger. I stood up and started walking towards the door.

"Where are you going? Please don't go over there." She pleaded with me.

"I'm not, I just feel like some fresh air, seeing Adrian isn't really a priority right now." I informed her. She eyed me suspiciously but didn't bother investigating further. I had actually been telling the truth, I didn't really want to see Adrian I just needed a walk to sort my feeling out.

I got about twenty metres away from the door when somebody fell into step with me, taking my hand in theirs. I looked up at Dimitri frowning. He simply smiled down, guessing that I had been caught off-guard. I was happy to see him as he was always a comfort to me.

"Did you hear the news?" I questioned him, wanting to know why he had followed.

"No. What news?" He pondered.

"Adrian has a girlfriend." I announced, trying to keep the sarcasm out of my voice. He looked at me sympathetically.

"And you're upset about it." He stated. I nodded, knowing that Dimitri would be understanding enough not to take offence.

"Well, not upset exactly. I'm glad that he's moving on, it's just weird that's all." I explained. He took a step in front of me blocking my path and then placed his hands on my hips.

"Of course it would be strange Rose; you've been married to him for fourteen years." He spoke lightly about the fact that I was still married to him. We had filed for divorce, but were waiting for it come through. I nodded, knowing that he was right, as per usual.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly, taking comfort in his warmth. He still wore his duster practically everywhere he went, giving me a good source for jokes. I stood on my tip-toes and kissed him softly.

"Suddenly I feel like going home." I teased him.

"You do? There's a surprise." He said, giving it straight back. We walked back home with a sense of haste. Violet had left a note on the table saying that she had gone out with some friends and would be sleeping over one of her court friend's house. Happy that we had the house alone Dimitri and I took comfort in each other. He kissed me passionately and I eagerly responded. There was such intensity between us that you could probably physically see it. I loved him with all my heart.

"I love you Roza." Dimitri said between kisses.

"I love you too." I replied, taking a deep breath. His hands searched my body and his tongue traced my lips. Oh god I loved him so much that it hurt. As we had sex I thought about the first time in the cabin, how easily something so perfect could be destroyed. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Dimitri; there was no doubt in my mind.

I woke up with my head on Dimitri's chest. I could feel his heart beat against my head, and listen to the steady beat. Pure bliss would be the words to describe that moment, better than even a Moroi bite. As soon as I moved Dimitri woke up.

"Good morning." I said before kissing him.

"Hello Roza." He laughed kissing me back.

"Breakfast?" I offered.

"With your cooking? I think I'd better make it." He teased me. I reluctantly got out of bed and led him downstairs to the kitchen, stopping a few times to kiss.

Now this? This was the life.

AN: I figured since we'd had a few sad chapters lately I would give you guys a happy one :D What do you think? Should I stick to dramatic ones? Or do we like happier chapters? Reviews most welcome :D :D :D