I apologize for taking so long to get up another chapter. Thank you to those of you that send me reminders that i am getting lazy if not for you these chapters wouldnt get up.

Lissa grabbed my arm just as I reached for the bathroom door.

"Rose? You ok?" I nodded afraid to open my mouth. Lissa pulled me in her arms and hugged me tightly.

" Sweetie everyone else is happy for you, don't let Tasha ruin your special night." she patted my back like a mother would to a small child. Oddly I found it very comforting. I straightened my shoulders and gave my head a small shake.

"Your right Lissa. I wont let her ruin my happiness." a mischievous grin spread across my face. " lets go see what Dimitri is saying to Tasha."

Lissa giggled and followed me quietly. I went out the back where there was a patio currently not in use and followed the sound of raised voices just around the corner. Dimitri was leaning against the building legs crossed at the ankles as if to say "I don't care you cant change my mind" . Tasha was shaking her finger at him one hand on her hip.

"Dimitri you can't know what is in the girls head. Its presumptuous to assume at this young of an age that someday she might not change her mind and want kids. Your still oftly young yourself to make such a decision. What happens if in 5 years or 10 years Rose wants kids? What if she wants them bad enough to go to someone" she paled as Dimitri roared at her pushing off of the building and putting his face just inches from hers. He gripped her by the forearms pinning them against her body.

" NO! Don't even suggest such things about Rose. You were right that we haven't talked about kids specifically however that is a private decision and discussion for Rose and I to have. It was entirely inappropriate for you to bring it up in front of other people and insensitive to bring it up to Rose at all. I have every intention of discussing these things with her and we will come to our own conclusions without your advise or interference" he released her arms and stepped back suddenly looking chastised as Tasha began to rub at her arms.

"I'm sorry Tasha. I shouldn't have grabbed you like that." he said with his voice taking on a softer more normal tone. Tasha softened too taking a small step towards him and reaching out with one hand. She place a hand on his cheek and smiled at him.

"Dimka. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so callous towards you two. You're my best friend and I just want to see you happy. I hope before you and Rose make any official decisions that you will think about what I said though. She's young maybe too young. You might want to consider waiting at the very least, you never know when you might find someone else. Someone else who is more mature more capable of giving you a family and a legacy to pass on." she kissed his cheek and turned to come back inside just as I took the final step that placed me with in their view. Tasha gasped and Dimitri immediately went tense.

" How much did you hear Roza?" he asked not surprised to find me there. I smiled at him before turning back to Tasha a frown on my face.

"enough. Enough to know that Tasha has obviously decided that she is better for you than infertile immature me." Dimitri raised his eyebrow at me but said nothing as I gave Tasha a questioning look wondering what she would have to say to that.

"Well Rose I have to admit I do think I am a better choice for him, however if you are what he wants then I will be happy for the two of you. All I want is for Dimka to be happy. I apologize if I have offended you it was wrong of me to discuss such private things in public." she nodded at Dimitri and then at me and began to walk back into the restaurant. As she passed I grabbed her arm.

"Tasha. I accept your apology for now. But know that I will be watching you. I don't trust you as far as Lissa can throw you. I will not let him go without a fight." I released her arm but I got a chill when I swear I saw her smile. She walked back in taking Lissa by the arm and leaving Dimitri and I outside by ourselves.

I hesitated just a second before I ran over and threw myself into Dimtiri's out stretched arms. He just held me for a moment before he pulled me into his arms and carried me over to one of the outdoor tables. He sat down and adjusted me in his lap. I snuggled into his chest breathing in his scent. He had the most amazing smell, a combination of freshness and spiciness as if the cleanest air in the world from on top of the highest mountain was infused with just a hint of sweet and hot spices designed to make your mouth water. I inhaled deeply and rubbed my nose against his bare skin at his neck. I felt his chest rumble with laughter.

"what are you doing Roza? That tickles." he pushed me away just slightly and then cradled my face in his hands, his eyes searching mine for what I was not sure.

"I was smelling you." I answered honestly a blush creeping onto my cheeks. " Just in case you ever do decide you want Tasha more I want to always remember how you smell. It makes me feel whole and safe."

I watched as Dimitris eyes softened and he wrapped his jacket around me completely surrounding me in his scent.

"Better?" He asked. I nodded losing myself in the depths of his warm brown eyes. They were such a pure brown. I don't think that I had ever noticed before how perfect the brown was. It was as if I had traveled the world looking for the finest quality chocolate and melted it slowly over a low heat until it was melted into warm gooey pools of perfection.

"Roza?" Dimtiris voice brought me out of my little fantasy. " she was right about one thing. We never did talk about children" he paused and sucked in a deep ragged breath. " have you thought about children at all? Is this something you can honestly walk away from to be with me? I hate taking that away from you." his voice nearly broke on the last part. I wanted to hit Tasha for planting any doubts in his beautiful head. Instead I pulled myself together and put the biggest smile on my face and kissed him with as much passion as I could muster.

"Dimitri. You are all that I need. I would love to have children someday but frankly my line of work makes that a rare choice anyway. I don't want children with someone else so if that means I don't have any but get to keep you, I still am getting the better end of the deal." I pressed my lips to his again but softly this time running my fingers through his hair as I did so. He responded instantly wrapping his arms around me and pulling me tightly against him. I could feel his arousal growing underneath me and my heart soared. I might now be able to give him children but I was what he wanted and I could still make him happy. I knew as we sat outside kissing and caressing in the moonlight that regardless of Tasha and whatever she tried, and I knew she would try something else, Dimitri and I would be ok.