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TERRI
CHAPTER 11
ROSE'S POV
I woke up to a ringing phone. Now I know why I never really wanted a damn cell phone in the first place. Adrian just showed up with it. So, how could I argue. I guess I
didn't really have a choice in the matter. Whoever is calling better have a good reason for waking me up, I mumbled to myself.
"Mmmm…Hello?" I answered while still half asleep.
"Little Dhampir?" Adrian asked not sure if he dialed the right number.
"Adrian, I've been worried. I haven't really heard much from you. Are you okay?" I inquired with slight annoyance in my voice.
"Rose, There is no need to be worried about me. I am fine. All I've been doing is visiting with old friends and had a couple meetings with Tatiana." He said sounding at tad upset.
Tatiana? Not Aunt Tatiana, something is not right, I thought to myself. "Adrian, What is going on? You're really pissing me off. I know something is wrong and you're hiding it from
me." I demanded at him.
"It's nothing that I can't handle. There really is no reason to worry about me. But, I have to take a commercial plane home tomorrow. Tatiana has a problem with me using the jet at the moment
and I am probably not going to be able to make it before the graduation ceremony to wish you luck. I promise I will do everything in my power to make it to your graduation on time.
I've got to go. I love you." Adrian said as he hung up the phone.
The line went silent and I was way past pissed. I knew without a doubt something was going on. Why would Queen Bitch not let Adrian use the jet? I could have ask, but Adrain is not
in one of his sharing information moods. I swear when I come face to face with the Queen, that old hag is going to witness first hand the wrath of a very pissed off and hormonal Rose
Hathaway.
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I hurried my way through my shower, got dressed, and ran to Lissa's room. We were going to meet my parents at the airstrip. I figured since Adrian was not here at the moment,
I will wait until the day after graduation to drop the bomb on the them. I knocked on Lissa's door and she quickly answered it.
"Hi!" She greeted me cheerfully.
"Aren't you all cheerful today. It wouldn't have anything to do with you getting "busy" with Christian last night? You got to keep those emotions in check girl. You guys almost caught
my brain on fire." I laughed at her. "Why is your face all red Lissa? You could have helped me pack after making me endure your sexual escapades." I said laughing harder. I loved
to tease her and believe me it was getting pretty hot between those two. I guess that break up/ make up sex can be the greatest….I assume since I don't speak from experience.
"Stop it Rose, You're embarrassing me! You are going to be the one blushing after tomorrow night." She laughed at me.
"I hope so." I smiled a mischievous grin as I bumped her hip with my own.
Just as we arrived at the airstrip, my dad's jet landed. It was crazy to image my dad had the kind of money. It was almost funny that fate would turn out that way since I've never had any money myself.
As Lissa and I stood there waiting, we saw my parents exiting the plane. I still didn't know much about my father, but from what I've heard he is very influential among the Moroi Society and it wasn't
always legal. My mother and I haven't really resolved all our issues, but we are working at making our relationship better. However, just having her come here for my graduation speaks volumes. It will
most definitely change the moment she finds out I'm having a baby. I walked towards my parents and Abe was the first to pull me into a tight, loving hug.
"Hello Daughter." He smiled at me pulling out of our embrace.
"Hi Abe….Rrr..I mean Dad. How was your flight?" I asked a tad uncomfortable not knowing exactly how to greet him.
"Hi Mom!" I said while my mom gave me a quick hug. Leave it to Janine to bring all the love and sunshine…Not!
"Hello Mr. Mazur and Ms. Hathaway!" Lissa added politely.
We all said our Hellos and went on our way to get my parents settled in their rooms. I wasn't too surprised to see that Abe got a suite the size of an apartment. The man is so flashy its
almost ridiculous. I had to laugh to myself. Although I would never admit it, I am a lot like the guy, which is as ridiculous as his style. I could feel that nervousness rolling off of Lissa. As I gave her
a sideward glance and reached for her hand to reassure her that I will not be breaking any news to my parents until Adrian arrives. If he arrives.
ADRIAN'S POV
It is less than a day away from Rose's graduation and she would never forgive me if I couldn't make it like I promised. But, I was able to book a flight out of the Poconos small airfield. The days
have been slowly dragging on and being highly intoxicated doesn't help me with my problems. God knows that I needed to unwind a little and I wasn't hurting anyone but myself. Suddenly,
there was someone pounding on my door and I half stumbled my way over to answer it.
"Lord Ivashkov, The Queen is requesting your presence again this morning." Nikolai spoke harshly.
"What does she want Nikolai? I am busy with packing and my flight leaves soon." I asked annoyed.
"If you are smart you will follow me….Now!" The guardian demanded.
"Whatever." I spat at him. I was not in the mood to deal with her crazy shit again.
The both of us arrived at Tatiana's study. She was at her desk reading a stack of papers. At least she was acting as if she was preoccupied as she glanced up, pretending to be happy to see me.
What a deceitful Bitch.
"Nephew, I am so glad you agreed to meet with me again." She plastered on a fake smile aimed at me.
"I didn't. Your guardian advised me that it was best if I obeyed. What do you want now?" I smirked at her.
"I wanted to convey my congratulations on your happy news. You left so suddenly at our last meeting. We weren't able to discuss your situation in detail." She smiled wider. It looked as if her
face would crack if she tried any harder.
She is definitely up to something. It would probably be in my best interest to just play along with this charade.
"Thank You. There is nothing to discuss with you. My future plans don't concern you. I have made it quite clear, I am free to make my own choices and I meant it." I stated confidently.
"See my Dear Adrian, This is where our interests differ from one another. You are to be named my predecessor." She said as if she put a lot of thought in to this plan.
"I can't. The law states the same family can't rule consecutively. It should be Vasilisa Dragomir. You should stick to your original plan because I don't want it." Standing my ground.
"You don't have a choice. Must I remind you of our last conversation, You were born in to privilege and you have specific obligations to your family and you will oblige. I am Queen. I
make the laws. I AM THE LAW. Always remember that dear Nephew and things will move along smoothly." The Queen demanded.
"You will living here at Court soon. Am I correct?" She asked.
She already knew the answer. She is really staring to piss me off and I am choosing to not answer her stupid question. "I am leaving soon, no thanks to you. It isn't like you haven't
tried your best to keep me here." I accused.
"Oh not my best! You always did have an over active imagination Dear." She said with a smirk on her lips.
"Really? What about the jet? If I am lucky I will make it to Rose's graduation with only seconds to spare. Not that you haven't factored that into your plans to ruin my life." I accused again.
She ignored my accusations and went forward with her game. "So, Am I to assume that this is what you want? It is safe to say that you are choosing to start a family with Miss Hathaway?"
She spoke Rose's name as if it were poison on her lips.
"Assume away. I am not going to give up her or our baby. So, If that is your master plan, I must inform you that you will never take me away from her." I said with confidence.
"Dear, Dear Adrian. I have but only one plan for you at the moment and that is to inform you that you will be working here at Court with other Spirit users. Caitlin Drozdovs will be assisting
you." She smiled like an evil serpent.
'What? Why Caitlin? I don't think paring us would be wise." I advised her.
"Why not might that be? The Queen questioned.
God, I was really starting to hate my aunt. You've got to give it to the old bitch, she is quite ruthless when she wants something. I won't fall into her trap so easily. At least I can keep telling myself
that and hope it works out for the best.
"My reasons are my own as to why I don't want to work with Caitlin. I have to go. I have a plane to catch." I said as I turned to leave.
"One more thing before you leave Nephew." I turned to face her. "When this child is born, it WILL NOT be christened with the Ivashkov moniker. I am Queen and I do make the rules. A bastard
child between a Royal Moroi and a Dhampir will not be honored with Ivashkov title." She sneered.
"Well, Maybe I could wish you dead and When I am named king I can change your rules." She looked as if I slapped her. "That may seem harsh, Why don't you just make it easy on yourself
and no longer consider me your great nephew? In fact, Consider me dead." I demanded at her.
Her eyes narrowed into slits, "OH Adrian! You just don't get it Dear child, It's not YOU I want dead." She threatened. She has officially done it.
"Be careful what you wish for Tatiana. Karma is a bitch…..Just like you. If you threatened Rose or our child again…I will kill you myself." I left leaving the door open behind me.
I just threatened the Queen. She had me and she knew it. I fell into the trap. I could be killed or imprisoned for life for what I had just said to her. On the other hand, I am so glad to get the hell
away from Court and in two damn days we'll be living there permanently. It's going to get interesting. I thought to myself while leaving for the airport, Rose is going to question me relentlessly
about the meetings and why I haven't really called her. But, the truth is I am embarrassed by the way our society acts and knowing I am lying to her is unbearable. I figure if I don't call I won't be
forced to keep lying. Our world needs to change. If we were honest, Rose is too good for me and to know that our love is frowned upon is shameful. We deserve better than that…NO..she deserves
better than that. With the way things have been going lately, it will probably end up backfiring in my face.
I KNOW ROSE'S POV WAS SLOW…IT NEEDED TO BE IN THERE FOR THE FUTURE PLOT…..
THE NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE LONGER AND A WARNING..IT WILL GET RACY…I DON'T WANT
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