Finally I was able to block out the sound of Christian and sleep consumed me...

Merely hours later voices spurred me into consciousness. "Awe that's so cute," Viktoria whispered. "Do you think they're doing it subconsciously?"

"Yeah I think they are." Lissa retorted, "When Rose and I used to share beds I would always wake up in some sort of embrace."

"Yeah, but... I've never seen Dimka so peaceful!" Vika said. What? "Since I've been in America, I hardly ever see Dimitri and whenever I do he is with Rose."

Lissa. I sent through the bond.

Oh Sorry Rose, did we wake you?

Yes. I have a headache so shush!

"Maybe we should leave them to rest. I have really bad morning sickness and I need to sit down." Lissa covered

"Oh sure. Sorry."

"It's okay..." their voices faded and I moaned.

Thank you, Liss.

No problem.

When I opened my eyes I was met with the familiar tan of Dimitri's skin. My face was nuzzled in his neck and I felt his arms tighten around my waist, mumbling something in Russian. I have no idea how I ended up in his arms, considering that we fell asleep avoiding each other. I exhaled and Dimitri moved beside me, hugging me closer.

"Roza..." he whispered.

"Dimitri." I retorted, smiling. "You should let go."

"I don't want to." He mumbled.

"We're not alone." I reminded him. Dimitri sighed and let go but not before pecking my lips quickly. I sat up and my stomach tightened in rolls of nausea. In a matter of moments I was leaning over the sink in the small kitchenette, throwing up my stomachs contents. Lissa came in and held my hair back for me.

"Oh god Rose," She whispered.

"I don't understand... you aren't throwing up. Do you even feel nauseas?" I already knew the answer but she told me nonetheless.

"No I don't." I washed my mouth out with water, "Maybe you should go and see the doctor, just to make sure you aren't really sick."

"Yeah I think I will."

"I'll take you." Dimitri said from behind me. I dried my mouth and turned to face him, nodding. "Let's go."

I walked over and grabbed my heels, saying goodbye to everyone and following Dimitri to the clinic.

"Rose, what a surprise." Dr. Olendzki said, smiling.

"I was bound to end up in here any day now." I remarked.

"What seems to be the problem?" She led Dimitri and me down the corridor and into an empty room. I took a seat on one of the beds, Dimitri on a chair whilst Dr. Olendzki grabbed a clipboard.

"I've been throwing up." I stated. She looked thoughtful for a moment and told me to lie down.

"Have you had any strange cravings lately? Different food or drinks, etc." She asked, leaning over me.

"Uh... a few," I stuttered.

"Okay. And have you been eating or sleeping excessively?"

"I-I don't know... I guess."

Dr. Olendzki turned to Dimitri, "Guardian Belikov, would you mind waiting outside?" He looked at me briefly before exiting the room. I watched as the doctor opened a draw and pulled out a long rectangular box. "There is a toilet just through there," She gestured to a door behind me, "I want you to take this test, wait a few minutes and show me the results."

I stared at the box in shock. "I... I can't be..."

"Just trust me Rose." I nodded and took the box with shaky hands, scurrying over to the toilet and locking the door behind me. The instructions on the box said to urinate on the end of the stick and wait a few minutes for the result.

Once that was done, I spent the longest three minutes of my life just waiting until finally two pink lines formed. I dropped the stick and started to hyperventilate. A knock on the door made me jump, "Rose? Are you alright?"

"I'm coming." I said not sure if she even heard it. Finally I mustered up enough strength and opened the door, holding up the stick. "This isn't possible. I've only ever slept with a Dhampir."

Dr. Olendzki took the stick from me and her brow furrowed. "If you've only ever slept with a Dhampir than perhaps this test was faulty. I'll get you another test ready. You should go and get something to drink." I nodded, weakly and headed out the door.

"Rose... are you okay? You look a little pale..." Dimitri said

"Yeah," I whispered in a daze. "I need a drink."

Dimitri headed over to a water dispenser whilst I sat down on an uncomfortable fold out chair. "Here." He handed me a plain white cup.

"Thanks." So many questions were spinning through my head. What if I really was pregnant? What if Dimitri didn't want this baby? What if he didn't want... me anymore? What if this whole thing ruined my career? What if I couldn't guard Lissa? What if—

"Rose?" Dr. Olendzki had appeared again.

"Huh?"

"It's ready..." I was glad that she was being vague whilst Dimitri was in the room. I nodded and headed back into the toilet with the second rectangular box. Once again I was in there, waiting for what could possibly be the longest minutes of my life. Silent tears slid down my cheeks as the two pink lines formed once more.

"How did you go?" The doctor asked as I exited the toilet but as soon as she saw my face she must have known the answer. "Rose... are you sure?" I held up the positive pregnancy test and she sighed. "I think it would be best if we took some blood tests. That way we can figure out how you have managed to conceive with another Dhampir."

"Okay..." I whispered, unable to find my voice. I sat down on the gurney once more and Dr. Olendzki took my blood in three vials, labelling them and then sticking a bandaid on my arm.

"You are free to go but you will have to come back tomorrow morning for the results." I nodded and headed back into the waiting room where a very tense Dimitri stood against the wall. I didn't even bother talking to him and instead exited the clinic with him following close behind. Dimitri stayed silent for a while and as soon as we got to my room he decided to speak.

"What's going on, Rose?" He was using his don't-mess-around voice. I wasn't completely sure whether or not I should tell him. What if he didn't believe me? Or what about if he got mad? Once again so many 'what if' questions filled my mind. Tears sprung to my eyes at just the thought of Dimitri not loving me anymore. "Rose..." His voice had softened, obviously seeing my tears.

"I don't know what I should tell you... I mean, it could be wrong." I answered truthfully and ushered him into my room. Dimitri took a seat on my computer chair and I made up my mind. Taking a deep breath, I decided to tell him the truth. I can't stand lying to Dimitri. "I need you to keep an open mind about this... And promise me that you won't be mad."

As soon as I said that Dimitri's guard went up. He seemed to hesitate for a moment, "I... promise."

I took a seat on my bed and closed my eyes, knowing I would bail out the moment we make eye contact. "After you left the room, Dr. Olendzki made me take a pregnancy test..." I heard his breath hitch. "It was positive." I whispered.

My eyes opened to see him standing, hands clenched into fists at his side. "Is there something you would like to share with me?" His voice was blank and emotionless.

I started to shake my head and Dimitri headed for the door, "It's yours." I said, simply. He froze with his hand on the doorknob.

"How?" He whispered.

"Dr. Olendzki took some blood tests and she'll have the results by tomorrow..." Dimitri turned around abruptly, kneeling in front of me and gripping my arms tightly. His eyes stared intently into mine and I was a little frightened by his sudden aggressiveness. "I need you to be there—or just with me in general."

Dimitri was quiet for a moment and his fingers bit into my forearms, hard. I was beginning to worry that my fear about him no longer wanting me was true. He opened his mouth and for a moment I was hopeful that he was going to say something but instead I was utterly surprised and shocked when his lips crushed against mine. They were urgent, insistent and so very reassuring. I guess this was his way to say he wasn't leaving. I responded almost immediately and felt a little better about this whole situation.

He pulled back a moment later; his grip had loosened a little, which I was grateful for. "I'm always going to be here for you, Roza. For both of you." He placed a hand over my stomach and rested his forehead against mine. I breathed out a sigh of relief and Dimitri smiled. It was one of those rare smiles.

"Thank you." I murmured.

"Rose, I think it is time to tell my family, starting with Viktoria..." He said quietly.

"Okay." My voice sounded a lot more confident than I felt. I adored Dimitri's family and I know that they like me too but I wasn't sure how some of them would take it, especially Viktoria. "Also... can we get something to eat?" As if on cue, my stomach growled. Dimitri chuckled and stood up, pulling me with him.

"Of course, Roza."

It didn't take us long to scurry down to the cafeteria. All my friends were there and most of them looked surprised by Dimitri's presence but thought nothing of it since Tasha was there also.

"Did you find out what is wrong?' Lissa asked in concern

"Yeah," I said, not bothering to elaborate.

Lissa smiled slightly, "Rose you look freakishly happy..."

This time it was my turn to smile but I didn't say anything.

What is it? She sent through the bond.

I'm pregnant. Lissa started to squeal and jumped out of her seat.

"Oh my gosh!" Everyone looked at her in confusion or concern. I laughed and my eyes met with Dimitri. I nodded, answering his unspoken question, 'does she know?' He smiled and went back to eating some toast. Lissa walked over to me and pulled me into a hug.

"Can't... breathe..." I gasped, she loosened her grip.

"This is great!"

But wait... Is it Dimitri's? I mean, you're both Dhampir.

"Yes it is his and we find out how it happened tomorrow." I whispered so that no one would hear. Lissa pulled out of the hug and for the rest of breakfast she couldn't wipe the grin off her face.

Don't tell anyone. I told her through our link and she nodded.

"Oh, I almost forgot... We have some new plans about the wedding." Lissa announced. Everyone tuned in to listen. "Christian and I decided to get married somewhere else. The chapel here is very small and it will be a big wedding."

Christian rolled his eyes and got straight to the point, "What she's trying to say is that we will be getting married in Greece." I gasped. Ever since I was little I have wanted to go there.

Lissa smiled at me, "I told Christian about your little obsession and we both agreed it would be a very beautiful place to be on a very special day."

"It was hardly an obsession." I stated, smiling. "Thank you but you don't have to do that, it's your wedding."

"We want to, Rose." Christian said. I shrugged and the rest of breakfast pretty much continued on the same. Lissa and Christian shared plans about their wedding and Tasha suggested places for them to visit on their honeymoon. Dimitri basically just stayed quiet and talked to Viktoria and me; I could tell how happy he was from our earlier conversation. He always wanted kids.

At the end of breakfast we were the last people to leave the commons. "Viktoria, can I speak with you?" Dimitri said.

Eddie had been at breakfast with us but mainly just socialised with Vika. They have been a couple for a while now and they were still going on strong. Eddie kissed her cheek and they made quick plans to meet up later before Viktoria followed us out of the cafeteria and up to Dimitri's room. I lied on his bed and rested my hands over my stomach.

Viktoria sat beside me and Dimitri in front, all of us somehow managing to fit on the double bed. "There is something you should know..." Dimitri started off, fiddling with his phone.

"What's wrong?" Vika sounded concerned.

I closed my eyes and just listened, "Rose is pregnant." He said.

She gasped, "Oh my God! Rose that is great! Who's the father?" I smiled but didn't respond or open my eyes.

"I am." Dimitri stated. Everything was silent for a moment.

"You're together, aren't you? I knew it! But wait, you're both Dhampirs..." she rambled on.

"Yes. Rose and I are together," He took one of my hands in his and I finally opened my eyes to smile at him, "And by some miracle I am the father. Rose's blood work is being analysed and we should know how this happened by tomorrow."

Viktoria turned to look at me with a huge grin on her face, "We're sisters!" I smiled at her and she pulled me into a hug but pulled back to quick for me to respond. "Dimka! We have to call Mama and the girls!" she exclaimed.

He chuckled, "Already got it covered..." a button was pressed and I heard the ringing through loud speaker. I bit my lip, suddenly nervous about how they would accept the fact that I'm pregnant.