CHAPTER 13

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CHAPTER 13

LUKE POV

After we got to the clinic and Auden was rushed back I sat down for the long wait. But then Dimitri looked at me and asked me if I could get in and get the two youngest since I was family. I was glad to go down there. It gave me time alone to think while I walked to the lower campus.

I took my time walking and right before I got to their buildings I found a small playground. Since it was deserted I walked and sat down under the covered swings.

Gently I began to rock back and forth as I thought about all that had happened since we started school 2 months ago.

First Auden was attacked. That night was the first in a series that I couldn't sleep. I had loved her since we were young. Like 10 years old. But we were raised together. We spent almost every day together until we were 6. With Aunt Rose being my mom's guardian they were around all the time. Then when we turned 6 we were dropped off at the academy. Well not really dropped off.. About two months after we started school there was an attack. It was mostly on the upper campus so we didn't see but about 5 strigoi there and they were killed quickly. But in that attack the Headmistress who took over after Kirova, Headmistress Jackson, was killed. She was a fire user and was helping fight when she was killed. The next day, the Academy called up my family and my mom took over as Headmistress.

But even after our family came we were pretty much inseparable. During school it was always Auden, Amelie and me. Then the next year Carli and Cole came. We were always in the same crowd, popular, but it was more than that. Girls were always interested in me. I had the Ozera looks and they noticed after about 7th grade.

When Auden didn't seem to notice me as anything other than a cousin, I dated a few of them. The first few I brought around, she would either make an excuse to leave or just act upset. But she never said one word to me. In fact, she ignored me for the most part.

FLASHBACK

Then one day about 6 months ago, I took home a girl. She was the exact opposite of Auden. Tall, skinny, and blonde. And she was a bitch. Her name was Tanya. Tanya Voda.

I left Tanya alone for like 5 minutes while I went to get us drinks in the kitchen. When I came back outside she was in a heated discussion with Auden and Amelie. Before I could even react Auden pulled back and hit her. She full out decked her. From 5 feet away I heard the crunch of her jaw. I was frozen though. Auden blazed past me with Amie fast on her heals. The only thing I saw though was the tears. She had made Auden cry.

I had my mom heal her and make her forget. After taking Tanya home I never talked to her again, and after a few months she transferred back to California.

What she had said to Auden was a mystery and I intended to find out from Amie. When I got back to The joined house I quickly walked up the stairs to knock on Auden's door.

Before I ever even got there I heard they sobs. They broke my heart to hear and not fix. I know it was wrong and I shouldn't have done it but I did. I sat outside the room and listened to her talking to Amie.

"Why Amie? What did I ever do to deserve this?" she asked.

"Audie you don't deserve this. It's not something you've done." Amie replied quietly.

"All I've ever done Is love him and he's not once ever considered my feelings." she sobbed quietly.

"He's a dick Auden. Do you remember what mom's always said about the Royals?" she paused. "That other than Aunt Liss and Uncle Chris they are all royal jackasses. Which is obviously what Luke is. A Royal Jackass."

I dropped my head into my hands when I heard this. I was a dick. I deserved for her to hate me. All this time I'd been thinking that making her jealous was the route to go. But I was wrong. I'd hurt her.

A few minutes after the last words were spoken the door creaked open and Amie stepped out. She looked at me with disgust.

"Get the fuck away from my sister. Leave her alone. Don't you think you've done enough?" she asked with distaste clear.

"Please Amie. I need to talk to you." I whispered. She must have heard the distress in my voice because she closed her eyes and breathed deeply.

"You have 5 minutes." she said walking into her room and closing the door behind me.

"I love her." I stated.

She gave a harsh laugh as she said, "Yea. And that's why she's had to watch you suck face with a new girl every week for over a year."

"I was wrong. I though if she saw me with someone else she'd realize she loves me. She's always treated me like a brother. I wanted her to treat me different." I whispered.

She let out a loud breath as she said, "Damnit Luke. My sister, she's been in love with you since she was like 8 years old."

"She's never acted like it." I said. I was in shock.

"She's not going to ruin a friendship or make it awkward between our families. She's always said you saw her as a cousin." she replied.

"How do I fix this Amie? Please help me!" I begged.

"You need to talk to Auden and apologize for what that girl said, first off. After you two are on speaking terms again, I'll help you." she said grimacing.

"What did she say?" I asked dreading to know.

"She told Audie that it didn't matter if you had a blood whore. Eventually you'd marry a royal and have Royal babies and Audie would just be the dirty little secret you had hid in your closet. Then she said that she was trying to be a good person and warn Audie. She said she saw the way Audie looked at you, She knew Audie loved you. She said it would be a disgrace to the Belikov name if she stuck around trying to win you over when all Audie would ever be was your blood whore."

I was furious! Who the fuck did she think she was doing that!

"That's when Audie punched her. Then she came up here and has been crying since then."

"Thank you Amie. For helping me." I had replied that night.

The very next morning I woke early and asked Audie to take a jog with me. After she reluctantly agreed we did jog for a bit. But once we were alone I sat her down on a bench and apologized.

Remembering the words Tanya used caused her to cry again. But this time I held her close and stayed with her, assuring her she came before any royal slut.

After that day Amie helped me win her over.

END of FB

After thinking back on all it took to get us together, I realized something. I wanted her and our baby more than anything. I wasn't just going to do it, I wanted it.

After quickly walking to the dorms and getting Blayre and Audrey, I settled Blayre on my shoulders and grabbed Audrey's hand. With that we quickly set off to the clinic where I would give them to the group and pull Dimitri aside..

When we walked in Blayre went and hopped right up into Ty's lap and started chatting to him. Audrey went over and sat close to Carli and laid down on her shoulder.

Seeing that they were settled down and with an adult I walked over to Dimitri.

"Guardian Belikov. Can I talk to you?" I asked nervously.

"Sure son." he replied standing and following me out of the waiting room and into the front lobby.

"What is it Luke?" he asked grabbing my shoulder.

"I love her and I want to marry her." I blurted out.

Dimitri looked stunned for a moment but quickly recovered. "Are you sure Luke?"

"Positive. I've loved her since I was 10 years old. I want this more than anything. I want her to be my wife. I want to have our family."

Dimitri slowly nodded. "You have our blessings, but Luke. I swear to you on all that is holy, if you EVER hurt my daughter I will not hesitate to beat your ass."

I smiled quietly as I reached up and hugged him. "Thank you Dimitri. I can assure you though I will never hurt this girl."

We walked back in just in time to see Auden and Dad walk out with baby Karson. I instinctively walked over to Auden and wrapped my arm around her waist, and kissing her forehead.

I looked up at my dad and asked, "Dad? You think I could maybe talk to you for a minute?"

He grinned at me as he said, "Sure"

Then looking to Auden he whispered, "I'll be back."

After we'd walked out of earshot, I looked to my father.

"Dad I need a favor." I fidgeted nervously.

"What is it Luke?" he asked smirking at me.

"I want Grandma Moira's engagement ring." I said in a rush.

His face went from a smirk and into a stunned expression instantly. "You want to ask Auden to marry you?" he asked in disbelief.

"Not now. One day yes. But right now I wanted to used Grandma Moira's ring as a promise ring. And when I get ready to propose I'll buy one." I said quickly.

He nodded as he said, "Did you talk to Rose and Dimitri about this?"

"I asked Dimitri for his blessing." I said.

He nodded quickly and said "Okay. I'll get you the ring out of the safe later tonight. Is that okay?"

I nodded as I said, "I wanna ask her after we leave here."

When we walked back in Auden had gave Karson to Dimitri and they were waiting on us to lead them back to mom's room.

Once we walked in I was handed my brother. Me and Auden quickly went to a corner and I sat down with him. She was looking over my shoulder and I whispered "Are you ready to be an uncle Karson?"

Auden heard me and chuckled and glanced down at me again. "Can you imagine this being us? Having a baby?"

"I can. I can see you being a great mother and see us spoiling the little booger rotten."

She gently took Karson from my arms and laid him with my mom. I pulled her back into my just as we heard another person enter the room.

"I see you started the party without me!" Uncle Adrian said.

I saw my dad slip out just as they walked in. Hopefully he was heading to the house to get the ring.

After talking with Uncle Adrian, Aunt Kaylan, Addy and Brighton for about 15 minutes my dad walked back in. He handed Rose and Dimitri a duffle bag and they gently lifted Audrey and Blayre into their arms.

After that Rose, Dimitri, Paul, Audrey and Blayre left. Heading home to get rest. A few minutes after that all the other kids drifted out in one group. Amie, Ty, Alek, Carli and Cole leaving to head to the dorms.

After they all left Auden leaned over and kissed my mom's cheek and then Karson's forehead. After walking around the bed she hugged my dad and kissed his cheek. I heard her mumble "Thanks Uncle Chris." then she walked out into the hallway to wait on me.

I kissed my mom and brother and then hugged my dad. "Thanks Dad. For accepting us and getting me the ring."

He chuckled as he said, "No problem son. Just do right by that girl."

I nodded as I walked out and grabbed Auden's hand.

Auden POV

After walking out of the clinic Luke asked me if I wanted to take a walk before we turned in. We looped around the campus and ended up at a small pond behind the gym.

We sat down on a rock at the shore and just held hands looking out over the water.

After just a few minutes I felt Luke slide off the rock and stand in front of me.

He gently lifted my face to look into his eyes and whispered, "Auden Belikov, I've loved you since I was 10 years old. I know we're moving fast. But I want this. More than anything. I want to make you my wife and have our little family. I love you. Forever. I know we're still young. So it's not an engagement ring. It's a promise ring. Will you promise me forever?" he asked gently.

I felt the tears well up as I slid form the rock to stand in front of him. I gently cupped his face as I kissed him long and slow.

I grinned as I held out my left hand and whispered "I promise you, Luke Ozera, I promise you forever."

He grinned as he picked me up and spun me around. Kissing me the whole time.

"God I love you so much Auden." he whispered when he finally broke the kiss.

"I love you too Luke." I replied as we quickly walked back to the dorms.

We walked into the female novice dorms and stopped at my door. I quickly unlocked it and he kissed my cheek once more before saying, "I guess I should go."

I shook my head fast as I said, "NO! please please stay."

He looked into my eyes as he asked, "You're sure?"

I nodded as I chewed on my lip. "I'm positive I want you here tonight. And every night after tonight."

He grinned a breathtaking smile as he swooped me up and toted me inside, kicking the door shut once he was in.

He dropped me onto my double bed and walked back to my door and dead bolted it.

While he had his back turned I grabbed the Victoria's secret bag that contained the pajamas and nighties that Amie bought me and walked into the bathroom, locking the door behind me.

I quickly changed into a white silk nightie and brushed through my long brown hair. Right before I walked out I brushed my teeth and sprayed on light body spray.

I opened the door and slowly walked out. Luke was laying on my bed in just his boxers with his hands crossed behind his head looking at me. When I walked fully into view his mouth dropped open and he sat up, but never breaking eye contact.

"Auden…" He started in a warning tone.

"Please Luke. I'm ready." I whispered to him standing only a few inches away.

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" he asked again.

"I'm sure. I need you tonight Luke. I need you to make love to me…" I said as I sat down beside him, waiting to see if he was going to reject me.

AN: OKAY SO THIS CHAPTER WAS HELLA LONG… LIKE ALMOST TRIPPLE WHAT IT USUALLY IS… AND I STOPPED AT THIS POINT BECAUSE. FIRST IT WAS GETTING TOO LONG… SECOND I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.

DO MY READERS WANT A LEMON BETWEEN AUDEN/LUKE? LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT A LEMON OR NOT… : )