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Chapter 11

"They what?" Christian growled from the bed, Lissa looked up in alarm, she had drifted off and we left her to it so she didn't worry. As we all looked at Christian we could see the anger rise as hit turned his face red, Tasha was his only family left and I hated that this hurt him. We may not get on but he is like the brother I never had.

"The Stigori attacked her, she put up a fight with her magic but it drained her, then they took her and disappeared." Dimitri stood and I knew he would have to meet up with Alberta and the others.

"Did they recognise them? The stigori?" we all knew what he was thinking; he thought it was his parents but by the look of his face it wasn't.

"No, these were new." Dimitri answered before kissing my forehead and walking towards the door.

"I'll be back, stay here because we're still on lock down. Rose, my phones on so ring me if there is any trouble." I nodded and watched him slip out the door. I turned back to face Christian and I could see the anger on his face.

I knew this was my fault. She asked Dimitri to be her guardian and he turned her down. Now she has been kidnapped by them all because she didn't a guardian. I couldn't help but think how weird that was, her being kidnapped straight after Dimitri had refused her offer, and it seems a bit sussed.

I know I shouldn't think like that but I could see how much she loved Dimitri and how desperate she was. If there was any chance of her getting Dimitri to be her knight in shining armour, I'm positive she would take it. Or was this another guilt trip, to make Dimitri feel bad that she got kidnapped and then when she miraculously reappears unharmed, beg him to become her guardian.

I sighed in frustration, I knew Tasha so well that it feels hard to think of her that way but I couldn't ignore the facts.

I hadn't realised how long it had been when I woke startled, Christian was shaking me, calling my name. I looked around as I rubbed my eyes, I was still on the floor, and Dimitri had still not come back. Lissa was no longer in the room either and Christian was watching me oddly.

"You have a text!" he said handing me my phone that had been on the floor next to me. I look it from him and flipped it open; it was a text from Dimitri.

I'm fine, no longer in lock down, see you after shift. D x

I sighed and looked back at Christian who was now sitting on the bed; there was still no sign of Lissa.

"How's Belikov?" Christian asked I smiled and stood up; my legs were stiff so I decided I would go for a walk.

"He's fine, where's Lissa?" I asked as I headed towards the door.

"Showers." I smiled and turned back to him. I suddenly wrapped my arms around him, I felt sorry for him; Tasha was his only family left.

"I'm sorry about Tasha but everything will be fine!" I said before letting go and turning back towards the door. "Tell Liss I went for a walk." I said as I stepped out the door and making my way towards my dorm.

I changed out of my sticky clothes and left my dorm to start my walk. I didn't plan on a long walk, just once around campus. As soon as I was out side I could see the damage caused by the stigori, if someone didn't know they would once they saw the grounds. Many guardians were tiding up; they gave me glances but didn't say anything. I noticed Alberta among them and she came over to me, I liked Alberta but it was just weird to think she too was keeping Dimitri and my secret.

"Rose, What are you doing out here?" she seemed surprised but that could only be expected seeing everyone else was staying in there rooms, especially royals.

"I need a walk, sleeping on Lissa's floor isn't the bed nights sleep I've had." She laughed and I could see the smile was genuine. She as well as Dimitri and Kirova knew how close we were and about the bond so she had no reason to question why.

"I can guess not." She said keeping the smile on her face, I can see she considered me as a friend now and I guess I did her.

"Did anyone get hurt?" I knew I shouldn't ask but I was curious, she probably already knew that Dimitri was with me, Lissa and Christian but I wanted to know if anyone else got hurt.

"No, a few cuts and bruises among guardians but that's it." I smiled; I would hate to think that anyone got hurt.

"And Tasha?" My face fell, no matter what she did or how cruel she had been, I couldn't help but feel sorry for her, no one deserved that. I could see that Alberta was on the same track of thoughts I was.

"There are guardians out looking but I doubt that they will find her, I think it's best if we prepare for the worst." I nodded and then looked back at the clean up; if Tasha had set this up to get Dimitri, I wouldn't hold back to drive a stake thought her heart myself.

"Is my mother still here?" I was curious; I needed to thank her for the amazing dress that was still lying on my bedroom floor. I smiled as I remembered Dimitri's reaction as he first saw me in it.

"She's in the guardian building finishing off paper work, she is leaving tonight." I sighed, as much as my mother and I not get on, it will be sad to see her go. I know after a few years of not seeing her, my anger would rise in me again and I would begin to hate her for not visiting but I still loved her.

"I think I'll go and see her. Thanks Alberta." I smiled back at her as she nodded and I turned to make my way towards the guardian building.

I pulled open the door and made my way towards Alberta's office; I know she would work in private so where better. I pushed the door open slightly to find auburn curls covering her face as she looked at the paper on the desk. I knocked on the door and her head sprung up, a smile crossed her face as she saw me.

"Thanks for the dress." I said pushing the door wide enough for me to step through; I took a sit in the chair in front of the desk and watched as she moved the papers.

"I'm glad you like it." I smiled but suddenly had nothing else to say. I began to rack my brains for something to say.

"So you're leaving tomorrow?" I asked, I knew that her charge Lord Szelzky had daughters here so he came to visit but he never stayed long.

"Yes, But I will come back on my day off to visit you. We have bonded and I don't want to ruin that." Wow, I can't believe my mother had just said that, I decided not to mention it.

"Thanks, I'll like that." She nodded and then glanced at the clock.

"I have to go and pack." I smiled and stood, I should have known that it wouldn't have lasted long.

"Thanks again." I said as we both headed for the door. She had her papers in her hand and a huge smile on her face.

"Anytime. Say bye to Dimitri for me." I laughed, Dimitri would probably be glad to see my mother leave; after all he is scared of her.

The rest of the week became boring, Dimitri had to work more shifts as everyone was still on high alert so I hardly ever saw him. I spent a lot of time with Lissa and Christian, the further on the week went, the more worried Christian got. It pained me to see him like that; he was like my brother and to see the hurt in his eyes stung.

Lissa seemed to be alright, she wouldn't leave Christian's side making sure he was never alone. I could see how much they loved each other and it reminded me so much of Dimitri and I, how he would never need me if I need him.

Thinking of Dimitri, I had a practise, as the Christmas week is over we are back to normal practise although classes don't start until January.

I walked into the gym there Dimitri was, lying on the sparing mats with a book in his hand. It was just like old times and I had missed him so much. I couldn't help but run up to him and press my lips to his, of course he didn't complain as he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer to his body. Oh, how I have miss him.

"I've missed you so much!" he whispered in my ear as he pulled me closer and began to kiss my cheek, my lips, my neck. I couldn't hold back the groan of pleasure as it escaped my lips but it only made him kiss me more.

"I've missed you too, I hate that you had to do extra shifts!" I kissed him again, pushing myself closer to him. At this moment I couldn't careless that we had a lesson but I knew that there was a ninety percent chance someone will interrupt us. I sighed and pulled away slightly, still wrapped in his arms.

"How about we skip the run and go straight to sparring?" I knew that it wasn't an option. I only wanted to do sparring so much was so I could feel his body against mine. I could see he knew this as a cheeky grin pulled across his face.

"No chance. Today we make it a race." That made me feel better, I had made a huge improvement with my running, and I was nearly as good as Dimitri. Once again my competitive nature took over and I began to pull him towards the track.

"I'm so going to win!" he teased as we stood next to each other on the track. I laughed and took my ready position.

"If I win you have to give me your book for a week." I teased knowing he couldn't live without his book. I saw a teasing smile cross his face.

"Fine, If I win no phone for a week." My face was no longer in the teasing smile it had been, without my phone Lissa would die. I have the bond to check on her but she didn't have that luxury. I scowled at him for a minute then I shook his out stretched hand.

"Deal. Ready Set..." I was ready for him to say go, I wanted to win this so badly.

"Go!" he said sprinting off with me close on his heels. It wasn't long before I caught up with him but I knew I was starting to wear out already. We agreed to do three laps which didn't seem a lot but killed.

I was so close to the end, Dimitri next to me with a cheeky grin on his face. All of a sudden I tripped over my own foot, crashing to the floor and taking Dimitri out with me. I felt a bit winded as his body crushed into mine but I didn't mind.

As soon as Dimitri realised what had happened he pushed out his arms taking some of his weight of me, but I just pulled him back to me. I could feel every inch of his body against mine and I loved it, I pushed my hips to his and I heard him groans softly before crushing his lips to mine. This kiss was full of love and desire, I wanted too much to be one with him but I knew we couldn't, not at the moment, yet I still pulled his body closer to mine.

A cough came from behind us and we automatically separated, sitting quite away from each other as we regain control. We were out on the track, in public. I widened my eyes in shock, anyone could have caught us and I dreaded turning around to find out who the unlucky person was.

Once I finally plucked up the courage I saw Alberta, she stood there with an amused smile on her face. I blushed and I heard Dimitri burst into laughter, how could he find this funny?

"Well, I could have done without seeing that." Alberta joked. "At least I know why your rooms always empty Belikov." Once again Dimitri laughed along with Alberta, I felt my blush grow deeper.

"So why you here?" Dimitri asked after he had finally finished laughing. I was just glad it had been Alberta who caught us and no one else. Kirova would have been hard to persuade.

"I have a surprise for you Belikov. I had nothing to do with it though." A surprise for Dimitri that I didn't know about. I looked at Alberta puzzled but she didn't say anything. I knew it wasn't his birthday and I knew hated surprises and by the worried look on Alberta's face I guessed she did too. "Come on them!" she said looking at both of us with her guardian mask on.

We sprung up from the grass and followed her, we made our way towards the guest housing and I wondered why she had led us here. I looked at my appearance, if I was going to meet someone I would rather do it when I didn't have grass stains on the ass of my trackies.

Alberta knocked on the door of one of the rooms and I heard some one speaking in Russian, I turned to look at Dimitri who returned my curious look.

The door opened to reveal a short woman and by the look of her I would say she was Dimitri's mother, but she was in Russia. Her face lit up as she saw him and wrapped her arms around him, crushing him to her chest.

"Dimka, I have been waiting!" she said as she pulled back from him and smiled lovingly as she looked at his face. I smiled as I saw the dopey grin on his face, I knew how much he missed his family and I knew this would make him feel so happy.

"Mama, I have missed you!" I knew he was only speaking in English for my sake and I appreciated it as I never knew what he was saying in Russian. I had asked him to teach me some but of course he wouldn't.

"Come in dear." She said to him as he followed her in pulling me with him. I heard Alberta laugh and disappear before I had entered the room.

I saw an older lady with grey hair sitting on the sofa, bouncing a small boy on her lap. The small boy's little face lit up as he saw Dimitri and he jumped down from his grandmother's lap and ran towards us.

"Uncle Dimka!" he cried before jumping into Dimitri's arms. The small boy looked like a mini Dimitri and he looked so sweet, no need to ask to see Dimitri's baby pictures.

"Hey Paul." Dimitri said as he lifted Paul up and pulled him close to his chest, tickling him slightly. I had to laugh at how the little boy squirmed in Dimitri's arms; he was a natural with kids.

I noticed the older lady look at me curiously and then she smiled, I couldn't help but smile back. Dimitri pulled me towards the sofa with Paul still bouncing in his arms.

"So Dimka, Whose this?" His mother said also smiling at me; Dimitri turned to look at me and smiled before looking back at her.

"This is Rose." I could hear the love in his voice and from his mother's face she did too.

"Rose, I am Olena, you've probably guessed that I'm Dimka's mother." I nodded and I realised I could stop smiling, they were so nice.

"And this is my grandmother Yeva. And this bundle of energy is Paul, my nephew." Dimitri said gesturing to the old lady and tickling Paul as he mentioned his name.

"It's very nice to meet you all." I said surprised how polite I sounded, I really wanted them to like me and after all they are his family.

"And you." Yeva said to me with a huge smile, it was like she already knew we were a couple.

"Dimka, how do you know Rose?" Olena asked I could see curiosity on her face; she had obviously taken my age into account and the way Dimitri looks at me.

"She is my student and my love." I was so shocked that he would just come straight out with it but then again I know how close to his family he is. I saw a confused expression come over Olena's face but Yeva's stayed with a smile.

"Your student?" oh no, here we go. I was so prepared for the 'this is inappropriate' speech we had received from my mother but instead she simply smiled.

"Well, I see you are happy. I didn't know you were teaching anyone Dimka?" I was surprised by that, surely Dimitri had spoken to his family over Christmas.

"It must have slipped my mind, Rose wasn't doing so well in combat class so I was assigned as her mentor." He explained. I can guess how being my mentor could slip his mind when we were doing non mentor things.

"I can nearly whip his but now, can't I comrade?" I teased flashing him a cheeky smile. He simply rolled his eyes at me and looked back down to Paul, who was tugging at Dimitri's shirt.

"Uncle Dimka is Rose your girlfriend?" he asked in his high sweet voice. Paul turned to look at me with a huge smile on his face that reminded me even more of Dimitri; I couldn't help but return it. Dimitri let out a small laugh.

"Yes she is." He said and Paul reached out of Dimitri's arms and gave me a hug.

"Does that mean I can call her Auntie?" I laughed and looked at Dimitri whose grin was bigger than Paul's.

"I don't mind!" I said returning Pauls hug. I couldn't resist that little face, he bounced in my arms before dropping down and running towards Olena, who willingly took him in her arms.

"So why are you here and not in Russia?" he asked them after a moment of silence. I too wanted to know the answer, I have never known of a guardian's family coming to stay but then again the only guardian's I know are my mother, Dimitri, Alberta and Stan. I was sure Stan had no family, he was just hatched somewhere.

"We wanted to see you for Christmas but we couldn't get a flight on time. But we're here now." Olena said, I looked over to Yeva and noticed she didn't say much, just sat there watching Dimitri and I curiously.

We spoke for a while before I noticed the clock and turned to Dimitri. I didn't want to leave, I was having such a good time but I had made plans with Lissa to have breakfast plus I wanted to see how Christian was today.

"I have to meet Lissa for breakfast, I'll catch you later comrade." I said kissing him gently on the lips before turning to family.

"It was nice to meet you all." I said noticing a grinning Paul; I couldn't resist that little face. "Hey Paul, do you want to come and get something to eat? They have donuts..." I saw his face light up as I said donuts. "If that's alright with you?" I turned to Olena who too saw Paul's face.

"Of course dear." She kissed Paul on the top of his head before he ran towards me, grabbing my hand and waving to Dimitri and the others with his free hand as we left.

I continued with him towards the hall, pulling him into the line with me and ordered two donuts. Paul and I went over to the usual table where we sat, Paul on my lap as he began to dig into his donut. They all looked at me curiously but I too just continued to dig into donut.

"You and Dimitri kept this quiet." Adrian joke and I hit his arm. Lissa smiled and turned to Paul.

"Hey there, I'm Lissa, and who are you?" she asked in that sweet voice you usually use with kids.

"I'm Paul; Nanny said I could come with Auntie Rose to get a donut." He replied, Lissa looked at me confused but continued.

"And how old are you?" she asked. I was now getting a funny look from both Adrian and Christian now, not to mention the one Mason and Eddie gave me when they joined us.

"Ten." Paul said shoving another piece of Donut into his mouth. Lissa smiled and I saw Christian smile too, I prepared myself for the snarky comment.

"And who did you nick this child off?" Adrian laughed and decided it was his turn.

"Is he Belikov's secret love child?" I sighed and rolled my eyes, Paul looked absolutely absent minded to there comments, it was just him and the donut.

"This is Dimitri's nephew, his mother and grandmother is here too." I said sticking my tongue out at Adrian before taking another bite of my donut. I looked down at Paul and noticed he had finished his donut so I pulled him into my arms and stood.

He looked so sweet cuddling into my chest as he hugged me. I could help but smile, I knew Dimitri and I couldn't have kids, both of us being Dhampir's but I would love to have kids and I knew Dimitri would too. I sighed knowing it wasn't an option for us. After saying my goodbyes, I left with Paul, I didn't know what to do so I decide I would go back to the guest housing where Olena would be.

He was such a bundle of energy as he ran across campus, me on his heals as we played tag. Of course I wasn't going as fast as I was capable of and I was letting him win easily. I could hear Dimitri laughing as he approached me, wrapping his arms around my waist as he pulled me close to him. Luckily we were in the shadows so no-one could see us, but thanks to his little distraction Paul came running up to me, gently slapping me and shouting "IT!" before running off.

I turned and scowled at Dimitri before slapping his arm. "IT!" I shouted before running off, I was aware of him catching up with me but I didn't turn to look. All of a sudden I was a bundle on the floor with Dimitri in hysterics next to me. "IT!" He said before standing and extending his had to help me up, of course I took it.

Paul came running over and jumped into Dimitri's arms shouting "Uncle Dimka!" as he made his way over. Dimitri just laughed and we made our way towards the guest housing. Of course Olena and Yeva were there, happy as they had been this morning. I was so grad I didn't have lessons because I really wanted to get to know his family more.

"Hey, Comrade I thought you had three sisters?" I asked him as we sat on the sofa. I remember once when we had been talking in the gym, he told me a bit about his family. I knew he had three sisters, Karolina, Sonya and Viktoria, Paul was Karolina's son.

"They couldn't come, Karolina is looking after Zoya and Sonya is too pregnant and Viktoria is still at school." I nodded as I curled into his side, his arms around my shoulder.

Yeva came in to the living area and on the other sofa, she continued to look at me with a smile which I returned but she never spoke. Olena came in with Paul after cleaning him up and sat next to Yeva; Paul hopped came running and snuggling in between Dimitri and I.

Olena was interested so much in how Dimitri and I got together and how we have managed to keep it a secret for so long. Dimitri and I explained that it hadn't been easy and told her about our struggles. We told her about Tasha and I could see a small amount of hurt in Dimitri's eye as we spoke. She was a close friend of his and it was eating him up how things have ended up.

Dimitri and I left after a while, Dimitri had a shift and I wanted to see Lissa. We said our goodbyes to everyone, snuck a sneaky kiss before we wandered off our separate ways.