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D POV

If anybody would ask me how last night was, I would tell them that I was great. But if I was going to tell nobody but myself I would probably say that just kissing Rose good night like she would be there forever and ever and just stay by my side. Then I would say that last night was great.

It might sound stupid but kissing her good night was one of the greatest feelings! Well beside from having sex with her...

She really is one amazing girl and at the moment I can't really see things with out her. Yes she could really put me on edge and of course she can really tick me off from time to time, I haven't been the best to her. But I think that if she stays things might change. Hopefully.

I was woken up by one of the maids telling me that I'd been called to a meeting with him and the council within the hour and that I should bring Rose with me.

Looking down beside me Rose was lying peacefully sleeping. Her hair sprawled out all over the pillow her arms till resting across my stomach as I was propped up on my elbows.

I didn't like the feeling of my father calling us both to a meeting. That way I knew that this had something to do with Roza to.

I might sound like some over protective ass but I didn't like my father too close to her. And the thought of the whole council going up against us wasn't pleasant, but I know that I didn't have a choice.

I took a deep breath before I leaned down kissing Roza's shoulder tracing up towards her neck, "Wake up Roza" My voice didn't carry much emotion since I was already starting to put up my walls. But seeing her stir and yawn made me go a bit softer.

"Hmm?" she asked ribbing her eyes still stretching all over the bed.

I got up walking over to my closet, "You have to get up, we're going to a meeting with my father and the council" I pulled out a simple white loose fit shirt along with my normal fitting pants.

"What?"

The surprise and tire in her voice made me turn around.

Her hair was all over the place as she was pulling the covers close trying to keep the heat. Her eyes were still a bit sleepy as she sat up in bed.

"Get dressed" Was all I said. I couldn't get soft now. I had to get mentally prepared for what ever the council was going to drop on me. I had a reputation to keep up with and I couldn't show them weakness before my coronation. It was only weeks away and I needed to show my best face forward.

"What is all this about?" I could hear Rose getting out of bed, clearly confused as I moved around the room.

"I don't know, but get dressed. We're leaving in ten minutes" Right as I turned around I almost walked right into Rose as she'd snuck up behind me.

"What's going on Dimitri?" She asked. Worry and confusion flashing in her eyes as I sighed. I just hated what was going to happen after this. I know that I've finally broken through with her and I actually like what's happened during the last few days. I'd do anything to just lock myself up with her in our room and throw away the key but... that wasn't happening.

I'd have to go to the meeting and be my old hard self, not the weak emotional thing I've been during the last twenty-four hours.

Returning back from my mind I still had Rose standing with worry in her eyes in front of me and I didn't know what to say to her.

Instead I leaned in tilting her chin up and pressing my lips down onto hers. The passion that was there was something I couldn't ignore what was going to have to during what ever was going to happen.

I pulled away slightly before I said, "What ever happens, remember me from last night ok?"

Her whole face turned into a frown, "What's that's suppose to mean?"

I kept my face before walking towards the bathroom, "Just get dressed Rose"

"Dimitri what-" I closed the door to the bathroom before she could finish.

I had to bite my fist to keep myself from opening the door and jumping off the balcony with her – to runaway.

But I turned everything off and started shaving and getting myself ready.

Splashing water in my face helped getting all the emotions away and after drying myself off opening the door Rose was there.

But instead of saying a word she just walked past me and slammed the door in my face. I brushed it all off thinking there was no need to get into it now. I didn't have the time.

I put on my shoes and quickly after Rose came out wearing the same dress she wore last night out on the balcony and her hair up in a bun. I was about to say something when she just walked past me.

I clenched my fists. This is one of the reasons I don't understand women. Instead of talking about it they just give the silent treatment hoping it'll help.

Well it won't!

If that's the way she wants it, fine. I just walked after her towards the door.

We walked in silence side my side down stairs towards the big council room on the opposite end of the palace.

Rose has never met the whole council and I felt the same way her meeting the council as her meeting my father. Which was not good.

But like I said earlier, I had no choice.

We stopped outside giving the door a quick knock waiting for the door to be opened. I looked sideways towards Rose.

Her eyes were hard on the door and I think she was raging on the inside and I could be a lot of money that I wouldn't be kiss or touching her for a long time again.

Not that I just wanted to touch her for the sake of touching a female body.

It was because it was her I was touching. I pretty much lo-

"Don't look at me like that"

Her words snapped me out of my thoughts. I licked my lips, "And how exactly am I looking at you?" I asked eyeing her closely. She turned towards me in a quick swift movement holding a finger up towards me, "Don't you dare take that tone with me l Dimitri. I don't know what this is about but I won't be around for you to play with" her finger jabbed my chest as she continued, "I don't know what you're up to but-"

I grabbed her wrist, "There is no buts Rose," I told her holding her eyes, with my own "What ever the council agrees to in there we're there to follow it. They don't care what neither you nor me think about anything. They just want the country to succeed"

"And do you honestly think that it would have anything to do with me?" She asked giving me a strange look.

"It has everything to do with you because you're mine and what ever has something to do with me is something to you to"

She was about to open her mouth the door opened and both of us feel quiet as my father appeared.

"Dimitri, Rosemarie" was all he said before turning around walking back to his chair sitting down.

The table was a long rectangular table with the council sitting on the long sides and my father sitting on the end farthest away from us. Two empty chairs where on the end near us and I grabbed Rose hand pulling her along with me to sit down.

"Father" I greeted giving him a nod as I stopped before our seats, "Council" I eyed every member around the table. They all gave me a quick nod in return.

I pulled out the chair for Rose and gave her a look to sit down. I might be on the best mood from time to time, but in public I'm always a gentlemen.

She sat down not saying a word and I sat down as soon as she had.

I met my father's eyes giving him the ok to start what ever they had called us for.

"The council and I have been discussing the future of this country and after seeing what has become of the king of Scandinavia-" Mention Adrian made me tense but I didn't utter a word, "-We don't want that for our country" I relaxed a bit. My father nodded towards the man on his right who continued speaking.

"If you ought to be King you need all it requires to be a honorable heir"

My brows furrowed, "And – if I may ask, what might that be?"

"A wife" One of the men said.

I noticed in the corner of my eye Ross shoulder going tense. I showed no sign of surprise. I just leaned back I my seat bringing my fingers to my lips, "And whom am I to marry?"

My voice was calm and I'd succeeded to take the news lightly. They didn't need to know that my heart was racing and that my fists were clenched underneath the table.

Soft murmurs spread through the seats and it dawned to me that they hadn't really agreed to a special someone.

"That is still open for discussion," My father said meeting my gaze across the table. "But this need to happen quickly any suggestions?" He asked looking around at the council.

"Princess Meredith of Germany is still available"

"She is not fitting for the throne." My father said quickly not giving a reason why. "Anyone else?"

"How about the princess of France?"

"Sydney Sage is already engaged with the king of Greece so she is excluded"

"How about..." One of them trailed off before he could mention a name.

"Come again?" My father raised his brows at the man. He cleared his throat before he spoke again, "How about Rosemarie"

The room feel silent for a quick second before murmurs filled the room all around and I could see my father looking straight at Rosemarie across the table.

My father's eyes narrowed as he stared the man down. He rose from this chair.

"Are you telling me that you want a commoner on our throne?" His voice was ice cold as he shot daggers across the room.

"Are you telling me that you want someone not our own blood on our throne?" He made a dramatic pause, "That the most insane thing I've ever heard! Having a crazy woman like that run our country if my son dies in battle is the most absurd thing I've ever heard. The woman's got no control or etiquette at all, she's a wo-"

The doors swung open and there stood no other then my aunt. Tatiana.

Pursing her lips, arms crossed over her chest giving her brother a fierce look she spoke, "Care to finish that sentence brother?"

My eyes moved back to my father whom I just caught swallowing hard getting caught by his sister.

Tatiana took the silence in hand and used it to her advantage just like a true queen would do.

"I didn't know there was a council meeting" She was slowly walking towards the table.

"Why wasn't I invited?" She raised her brows eyeing the council that had gathered around the table.

My father cleared his throat as he got out of his seat. "Tatiana this is hardly the moment to make a scene-"

"I'll do what ever I want thank you very much" She stopped beside him at the end of the table. "Now I'm only guessing this has something to do with Rosemarie since you where just about to throw a fit over nothing"

"Tatiana-"

"Or should I just ask her instead?"

I knew along with Tatiana my father always wanted the first word so that would get him talking.

"We were talking about Dimitri's future"

"In which meaning marriage?"

"Yes but-"

She turned away from him, "And who made the marvelous suggestion that it should be Rosemarie?"

There was silence before the same man's hand rose. A small smile spread on Tatiana's lips. "Thank you"

My father looked disgusted, "Thank you? Are you insane?"

"I am not insane Anton, I'm reasonable"

"I am not leaving my country in the hands of that girl!" My father snapped grimacing gesturing over to Rose.

I could feel Tatiana's rage boil up when she put her hands on each side of the armrest on his chair getting his full attention.

"That girl is a woman and she's just a smaller version of me and is just as capable as I am to rule a country" She leaned in closer forcing her brother back in his chair, "Am I capable of ruling a country Anton?" She hissed through gritted teeth.

The tension was thick all through the room and I didn't know what to expect. Knowing my father I know that he would nee give in to a Woman in public. But having Tatiana up in his face threatening him – his own sister – I didn't know what to expect at this moment.

But suddenly he rose from his chair motioning Tatiana to follow him. They went across the room to speak privately.

Firstly they where barely moving and I couldn't hear a thing but after a moment my father was gesturing angrily with his hands as his voice grew louder.

I still couldn't hear a thing but I guess Tatiana had pushed his buttons.

Not paying much attention to Rose during the conversation that has been going on I looked over. Her face was turned away from me as her arms where crossed her chest.

Her shoulders where tense and her whole body language was screaming, "Don't talk to me" so I guess for once I wouldn't go there and even try...

Soon my father and Tatiana returned to the table after a long talk. I was expecting a lot but I didn't expect hearing what I was about to hear.

"What is your opinion my son?"

The room fell silent as my father spoke to me. I swallowed thinking quickly before I spoke, "Knowing my country and the people in it they are all of liking the standards that has been ruling for centuries and I think we should follow them"

"Which means?" My father asked.

I got out of my chair, "Everybody loves a man who is faithful to his one and only wife. It'll only be fitting if I stay with Rosemarie since I've already escorted her to one of our events"

His eyes narrowed at me as I spoke. After his outrage the first time it was mentioned I was slightly worried he would leap across the table and strangle me.

My father rubbed his chin as his eyes met with Tatiana's again. She raised her brows at him and he sighed heavily before he spoke, "One of the people with the beauty of foreign land sitting on our throne" he trailed off, "Raise a hand for those who are in favor"

Hands rouse and to my surprise more than half of the table rouse their hand in favor of me marrying Rose. But my fathers hand wasn't up, he voted fro neither.

"Disagree?"

Only a few hands were raised. My father got out of his chair placing his hands on the table.

"Then it settled" he paused, "You ought to marry Rosemarie within two weeks"

I didn't even have to look at her to know that Rose was pissed. Royally. Pissed.

R POV

Married. Married? MARRIED?

After everything he just said about me he wants us to get married?

I shot straight out of my chair with such force that the chair fell backwards and the room fell silent. Every set of eyes that were in that room was on me. I clenched my fists.

I could feel Anton's eyes narrowing as he was looking at me. I was right about to open my mouth and give them the entire wrath that I held within me Dimitri got up form his chair moving his arm around me.

"This is big news to the both of us but I can assure you that we're both grateful about the good news" He said tightening his grip around me which only made me look over at him.

He cupped my chin tilting my head back before leaning in to kiss me.

My eyes went wide by the gesture and my first reaction was to push him away since the way he woke up only made me feel used and disgusting. But being the hormonal not virgin anymore girl that I am I feel for the feel of his lips closing my eyes and getting into the moment.

But foolish like I was he pulled away turning towards the council, "We couldn't be happier"

I twisted out of his grip turning around storming out the door.

I can't believe him, I can't- how can he agree to this? HOW? It's forced upon us and all he can say is "We couldn't be happier?"

That's a load of bull and he knows it!

I could hear his steps coming after me and I was just too angry with him to talk to him. I was going to burst any second now.

"Roza" He called after me as I was heading for the stairs. I could hear him sigh, "Roza stop!"

I didn't.

I couldn't hear his steps anymore. Hopefully he'd given up. Good!

But as always I'm never that lucky...

"Take one more step and I'll make sure you'll regret it!"

I froze mid step as the words left his tongue.

That could mean everything and nothing at the same time. I turned around so I was facing him. His face was serious and I could make out signs of frustration but I also knew he was annoyed with me. He hated when I stormed off and he couldn't get a say with things.

Feeling slightly daring I narrowed my eyes in our little glaring contest and when I noticed his fists clenching I took one step backwards. When I stopped again I saw him just releasing one heavy sigh dropping his shoulders and everything.

"You just had to didn't you?" He asked as he faced me again. I answered him with silence. "Will you ever stop doing that? Pushing my nerves?"

I ignored him crossing my arms under my chest looking away from him.

"Roza I didn't choose this, they did, why can't you just let it happen and make the best out of it?"

I snapped, "It's hard letting go when all I can think of being forced! Everything is my force and I don't have a pick in anything. I'm always going to be beneath you and soon you'll pick what'll wear, eat and soon I just know that you'll get me pregnant just cause you can-"

"So it's that bad marrying me huh?" He asked venom dripping from his words as he put the blame on me.

I was so torn, Of course it wasn't but then again it's forced! I HATE being forced, I hate it. I clenched my fists, as my eyes were wide with both fury and confusion.

"You heard what he had to say about me and still you're honestly going to go through with this?"

"I told you earlier, there's nothing we can do! They don't care what we think"

"So you're just going to get into a forced loveless marriage and have me by your side forever?" I challenged walking over to him, getting up in his face.

He grabbed my wrist holding me tightly as his eyes bored into mine, "It doesn't have to be forced and the only thing that we can change is the out turn of it! It's all up to you Rose, do you want a cold loveless and fucking horrible rest of your life or will you just get off your high horse and just try with me?"

A liiiiiiiittle bit short maybe but it was a needed chap :)

What did you think of Dimitri's thinking in the beginning? Do you still hate him?

What did you think of the meeting? Tatiana? Was it good?

What about the argument? Is Rose being ridiculous or what do you think or if all?

Let me know :D

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