I didn't know how long we stood there or when I'd started running toward the building. I only noticed that the building was getting closer. I heard someone screaming my name, telling me to stop, that it was dangerous, but the only thing my mind would register was that Dimitri was in there and I didn't know if he was hurt or…

I felt arms wrap around me and I turned around. Ready to fight, ready to kill, ready to tell whoever it was holding me to mind their own fucking business, but what I wasn't ready for was Dimitri to be the one holding me.

He was bruised, his clothes were singed, and some of his skin was burned but he was breathing. I looked around to see that Robert and Tasha were already gone and didn't know either to feel relieved or angry.

I turned back to Dimitri and I wanted to kiss him, tell him I loved him, and hold him as close as possible. Instead I asked "How many casualties?" he smiled and kissed my cheek.

"We all made it out. Several injuries but everyone's alive." I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him softly for a moment before pulling away. "We're going to find them, Roza. We're going to be ok."

"I know." That was all I could manage to say as I laid my head against his chest, taking comfort in the sound of his heartbeat. Lissa and Christian were running toward us with Alberta right behind them.

"Are you ok?" Lissa asked and looked to Dimitri seeing the bruises and his singed skin. I started to pull away, realizing that he was probably hurting but he held me to him.

"I'm ok." he simply said and Lissa looked to Christian.

"Wow, you guardians are definitely badasses." Christian said and Lissa simply rolled her eyes. Dimitri leaned down and kissed my forehead before turning back to Alberta.

"He is one of our best. You'll need to rest for tonight and we can start searching again first thing tomorrow." He nodded and she turned to Lissa. "Your Majesty, Lord Ozera, we could use you input on something tonight regarding some of the other royals."

Lissa looked toward us for a moment. "Are you sure you're ok?"

"Liss, they're going to be fine. They are big kids. They can take care of themselves. Or at least Dimitri can." I stuck my tongue out at him and he put an arm around Lissa. They walked off with Alberta and Dimitri turned to me.

"Ready to go home?" he asked and I smiled as we started walking back to our apartment.

The whole way home he kept an arm around my waist and his guardian senses were on high. Even though it annoyed me because it made me feel like I was being babysat, I couldn't help but appreciate him looking out for us.

We made it back to the apartment, finally, and walked in. I took my coat off and hung it up on the wall, while he walked over to the fridge.

I smiled as he pulled out some butter and cheese. He placed them next to the bread and pulled out a skillet from underneath the stove. He caught me staring and walked over to me. He kissed me softly and gently nipped his bottom lip. He tangled his hands in my hair and as things started to get heated, my stomach growled.

"Well that's attractive." I said and he laughed and leaned down once more to kiss my lips and then our baby.

The smell of grilled cheese filled the air and I couldn't even concentrate on it. He was here, he was alive, and he was happy.

He was my world and I counted myself lucky to have him and accepted the fact that we wouldn't have kids, but here we were. Having a baby and I wanted nothing more than to have him with me and watch our baby grow up together.

I sat down and he handed me three grilled cheese sandwiches. I rolled my eyes and grabbed some hot sauce out of the fridge and some jalapeno peppers. He didn't say anything as I started applying the weird food. He just ate his sandwiches in quiet.

After scarfing down the food I went and brushed my teeth, leaving him to wash dishes. He came in shortly after me and grabbed his toothbrush and toothpaste.

I walked into our bedroom afterward and grabbed some Neosporin and a washcloth. I went to the kitchen and ran some warm water and on the cloth and came back to our room where he was getting dressed for bed. He stripped his shirt off and I could see the damage clearly now. There were several bruises and cuts on his back. There a few burns around his shoulders and hands too.

I walked to our bed and sat down with the ointment and washcloth. "Come here." I said softly as I picked up the washcloth and put the ointment next to me.

"Rose, I'm fine." He didn't want me to worry that much I knew, but if we were in this for the long run, we needed to take care of each other.

"You don't have to act so strong for me. I know your hurting so come here so I can clean your wounds." He sighed but sat down next to me on the bed.

I took the washcloth and gently cleaned the burns and cuts before putting the ointment on them. My hand brushed one of the bruises and I felt him clench up slightly. I leaned forward and kissed the middle of his back and he relaxed slightly.

"Thank you." He said and I smiled sadly.

I got up and kissed his cheek. I put my hands on either side of his face and kissed him again before pulling away. "I'm going to draw you a warm bath. It'll take the soreness out and it'll make you feel better."

I went to the bathroom and after the tub was filled with warm water I stood up. Slipping in the process and I braced myself for the pain putting my hands protectively around my stomach.

Arms wrapped around me and pulled me close. "Are you ok?" he asked and I nodded.

"I slipped but I'm ok. Thanks." I said gratefully. He kissed me again before pulling.

"Try to be more careful." He said and I nodded.

"Believe me, I'm trying."

He grabbed my hand and smiled slyly. "Will you be joining me?" I smiled and shook my head.

"Not tonight. I'm exhausted and I think I just need to calm down. Stress isn't good for the baby." I told him and though there was nothing I wanted than to make love with him.

"Ok. I love you, Roza." His brown eyes were shining as he told me this.

"I love you." He kissed my stomach and then I headed for our bed. It wasn't long after when I felt Dimitri's arms wrap around me and his hands on our baby.

Feeling him next to me and the warmth his body gave, I was out in a matter of seconds.

***Well Dimitri is ok and Rose even took care of him for a bit. Well I hope you guys are still liking the story and I plan on updating soon! R&R and have a great day!