Ok There will be some surpising Details in here. I used facts from Rachael Meads books and added a twist here and there. I hope you like it. my disclamer stands I do not own VA but that which is mine I share with you.

Chapter 12: Salutations to the Bride

We walked into the dining hall and I was taken aback. The room was transformed. The boring white walls had been hidden behind silky panels of fabric. Soft lighting was provided by dozens of candelabras. There were flowing arrangements of plants and flowers. I looked at my new husband with pride. I knew he did this for me, and though I would have been happy with much less, I saw it as a small expression of his love. As we walked through, Adrian and I were hugged and greeted by so many people. My actual guest list had been small I realized that a lot of classmates stayed over for the wedding. The Dhampirs were all genuinely happy for me. There were some of the Moroi royals who congratulated me but the sentiment didn't seem Genuine. I realize that to them I am stepping above my station. Thing is I don't care what they think. Moroi Men and Dhampir women get together all the time. 'HELLO' that is where we get more Dhampirs. I am going to be doing the same thing; I just got married is all. I think that they would not have been so mad if I had married a non royal.

Soon enough everyone was seated for dinner. The Queen was seated at a table with several other members of Adrian's family. I could see from where I was that she was still upset that Adrian and I are together. I leaned over to whisper into Adrian's ear.

"I think your aunt looks quite 'happy' tonight don't you think." He looked over at her then he gave me a kiss.

"Just wait till she finds out our little secret." He gave me such a devilish grin that I could not help but laugh.

I was feeling so happy but as always I wanted to see how Lissa was doing. Looking over at her I could see that she was smiling and talking with Christian. I opened myself to her, she really was as happy as she looked and it felt like they were talking things out. I put my walls back up and gave them complete privacy.

Throughout dinner I looked around. Mom and Abe were sitting close together and I could see that there was still something there. Sydney was sitting at a table alone moving her food around her plate and looking very uncomfortable. Many of my classmates were already on duty guarding the Moroi in attendance. Olena and her daughters were talking and smiling while they ate. Yeva for once was not glaring at me; instead her piercing eyes were locked on Nathan Ivashkov. I nudged Adrian.

"Do you see the way that Yeva is looking at your dad? He looks like he is trying not to look at her." Adrian looked and then cocked his head. He was quiet for a moment. When he finally spoke it was in a whisper.

"Rose do you see any family resemblance between me and Dimitri's sisters, or maybe between them and my dad?"

"Are you saying that he is their father to?" This was something that I really did not expect. I looked over at the Belakov siblings. They each looked so much like their mother, but yet there were little bits the shape of the ears or the way that they had a similar smile as Adrian. "Yes Adrian I think I can see some shared features."

"When I was just 10 years old my father came home from a 'Business trip' looking like he had gotten the shit beat out of him. He told my mother that he had gotten mugged. She didn't believe him but she didn't know what she could do about it. She was terrified by him. Well a few days later she heard his guardians talking about how he had been beat up by one of the kids he had with his blood whore. The kid was tired of seeing him beat his mother. That was the day my mom left my dad and took my sisters and me with her. I remember looking though his desk and finding an address for some town in Siberia. The family name was Belakov I sent a letter to that boy; I thanked him for giving my mom courage to take us away from him."

"Adrian Dimitri told me he beat up his father when he was 13. He never said anything about a letter."

"Well I guess that we know why Yeva is giving him the stink eye." He gave a little chuckle. But then his face got a bit serious. "Rose, this baby is really related to me. We share the same blood. I think no matter what we were meant to be a family." He gave me a sweet look and put his hand over mine.

One of the school's Guardians approached us; he held an envelope in his hands, it was the shape and size of a greeting card. "Pardon me for the intrusion; this was left for you at the gate. We wanted to make sure that you received it before you left on your Honeymoon."

"Thank you."

Adrian took the envelope and as he turned it around to look for some indication who it was from. I saw the writing on the front. It simply said. 'To the Happy Couple' I recognized the writing.

I swallowed hard and took hold of Adrian's hand. I tilted my head towards the door. He rose and followed me out. Once I could, I ran for the nearest bathroom to get sick. Adrian waited for me by the door. He held the envelope in his hand unopened. I carefully took it and opened it. Inside was a typical card that one would give to a newly married couple. There was a folded news paper article, one that had a picture of Adrian and me, and announced our upcoming wedding. The hand written greeting read.

Dearest Roza.

Congratulations to you. Should I be surprised to find out that you are a traitorous unfaithful tramp? Enjoy what time together you have, it won't last long. Perhaps I will catch him alone so that I can congratulate him myself. I still have much to teach you, but first I will be watching and making notes. I will be back to teach you a lesson soon. Look for me in the night.

Love Dimitri.

My knees gave way under me, if not for Adrian I would have fallen to the ground. Within moments I was surrounded by Lissa, Eddie, and Mom. My hand trembled as I handed the card to my mother. I could see her instantaneously gear into Guardian mode. I took a deep breath and found the strength to follow her example. Once I did, I began to analyze the message again.

"He's not going to attack me yet. He is going to wait till I get lulled into a routine. Till he thinks he can catch me off guard."

"I agree, but still I would prefer if you had more protection than just you and Arthur with you when you leave tonight." I could tell that she was trying to figure out a way to beef up the number of guardians she could send with us without crashing my honeymoon by coming along with Lissa and Eddie in tow.

"Oh no, no and Hell No! I am not bringing my mother and my friends with me on my honeymoon!"

"How about borrowing a few of Abraham's?" I didn't like the idea but I knew it was the better of the two choices.

"Ok ask him? Let's go back in there and try not to let on that anything happened."

From behind me I heard a small mew. Misty Blue was running towards me from the direction of the visitors housing building. I reached down and picked her up and nuzzled her against my cheek. Her sweet purr and soft fur was so soothing. She licked my hand as I pet her. I whispered to her.

"How do you do that? How did you know I needed you and where to find me? How did you even get out of a 3rd story suite?"

Her only reply was to purr louder. I carried her with me into the hall. When a few people asked where we went I said that I could not stand to leave Misty Blue out of the festivities. When it was time for us to cut the cake Sydney asked if she could hold Misty for me. I could see that the cat had the same soothing affect on her as she seemed to have one everyone. By the time the band began to play Misty Blue had already amused Sydney with her cat crazies and was fast asleep on her lap.

Adrian and I were sharing a dance when Abe asked if he could cut in. Abe took me into his arms and Adrian went to ask my mom for a dance.

"I have called for a Private Jet to take you to your destination and you will take two of my Guardians with you." He glided me around the dance floor as he spoke.

"Thank you, Zmay or should I call you Dad?" He looked at me and smiled. His fierce eyes softened.

The more I got to know my parents, and the more time I spent thinking of my own child I began to understand them a bit more. They both had made mistakes when they were young, things that they regretted. The biggest I think was that they let Tatiana pull them apart.

"Dad, I have another favor to ask of you." I looked into his face.

"The man I went looking for was Olena's son. He was my mentor and my first love. Through some miracle of spirit he is the one who fathered my baby. I cannot kill my baby's father but I have to stop him. I have to find a way around Victor Dashkov. I have to find a way to turn Dimitri back into a Dampher. I know that you have already been looking for any references on spirit but well it has gotten more urgent. I need you to beg borrow and steal any books or other resources regarding spirit that can help me."

"When you come home I will have whatever I can find waiting for you. I will continue looking until there is nothing left to find."

The dance ended and he handed me back to my husband.

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