Chapter 26: Puppies

MPOV

I moaned as his hands slid up my inner thigh pushing my dress up and off of me. His lips attacked mine fiercely. I could feel want in his lips. It matched with my own as I slid my hands down his chest and down his white beater. He moaned at my touch and I…

I jolted awake. God! Another dream about Dimitri! I was sweaty and panting. I wanted him so much. I loved him and wished he could feel the same. I knew he still loved Rose and I wanted to help him with moving on. I wanted to be the one to comfort him and hold him.

I knew it wasn't going to happen. I sighed and got out of bed. I walked to the showers bumping into Dimitri on the way. Oh god! This was embarrassing!

"Hello, Miss Ranaldi." He said. "You shouldn't be out here. You should be in your room sleeping. May I ask where you're going?" He asked looking at the sweat on my forehead and upper arms. "Have you been working out?" He asked.

I blushed. "Yeah um… I was going to the showers." I said. "But I will go back to my room." I replied and hurriedly walked to my room. When I got there I was surprised to see him following behind me. "Yes?" I asked.

He shook his head and grabbed my upper arm. "Come on. Can't have a pretty girl like you sweating, can we?" He said. My eyes widened. He thought I was pretty! Yay! I smiled and followed him to the showers.

Once there he started to turn to leave me to my business but I wanted him right then and there. I turned him to me and I kissed him. He didn't kiss back and I immediately felt stupid. I looked down, embarrassed. "I am sorry…" I started to say. He instead cut me off and kissed me.

When he pulled back it was to pick me up and carry me to my room. He gently laid me down and hugged me to him. Man! I thought we were going to do more! I looked at him and pouted.

"No, Mia. Get some sleep." He whispered softly.

Feeling rejected, I turned to face the wall. He hugged me to his chest reassuring me. I felt a tear trickle down my face. He didn't want me. I felt a sob come and tried to stop it from coming. It didn't work the way I wanted. I felt him tense before turning me to him and hugging me tight. I sobbed in his chest.

"Shh… Mia. I'm just not ready." He murmured. That made since but I didn't care. I wanted him and loved him. Why couldn't he see that? He rubbed circles on my back and I started to calm down. "I can't move on Mia." He said. "Not yet."

I nodded and snuggled closer to him. He was so warm and he smelled great. I sniffed him in and sighed. So, so good. He held me to him and I wrapped my arm around his waist. He moaned when my elbow made contact with his hard member. I smiled happy I could do that to him.

He sighed and turned us over. I was now lying underneath of him. "I should go…" He started to say. I kissed him hard cancelling other words that he was going to say. He kissed me back. I smiled against his lips and tangled my hands in his hair. His hair was silky and smooth. His hands made their way to my hips and pulled me closer. He was smiling and was letting me lead him. At least I thought he was.

He pulled away and looked me in the eyes. I could see want and love in his eyes. But I could also see a distant look in his eyes. The one he gets when he sees Rose. I sighed and untangled my hands from his hair and turned to the wall. "Get some sleep, Dimitri." I said.

I smiled and once he saw me smile, he smiled and laid behind me, holding me against his chest. I sighed happily. Just a little more work and I'd have him. Forever. Hopefully.

RPOV

I woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs. I felt great. Unfortunately that good feeling went away as I rushed to the bathroom. Christian saw this and raced after me holding my hair as I puked in the toilet. He kept murmuring sweet little nothings in my ear.

"I hate you." I said after brushing my teeth. He chuckled and kissed the top of my head. "I mean it." I said putting my robe on.

He smirked that famous smirk. Mmmm… Turn on! "No you don't." He said walking out of the bathroom. "Breakfast is out here if you want it!" He yelled.

I smiled and walked out to the kitchen. Mmmm… bacon! Yummy! I sat down as Christian sat my plate in front of me. I looked at the bacon in amazement!

The bacon was formed to say. "Will you marry me?" I gasped and turned around.

I gasped again. Christian was on his knee. He grabbed my left hand. I gasped. He slipped the ring on already. When? He must've done it why I was sleeping.

He looked me in the eyes nervously and I could feel the tears forming. I wanted him to ask! He was! He was! He was! Yay!

"My life has never and could never be the same after I met you. You've made me more joyful, more stable, and more inspired. I can't picture the rest of my life without you by my side. Will you do me the honor of marrying me?"

He asked. I couldn't speak so instead I nodded.

"I want to hear it from your mouth Rose." He said. I gulped. I couldn't speak. My throat felt heavy with the sobs.

I composed myself. "Yes! Yes, Christian! I will marry you! I love you! So, so much! I love you! I love you! I love you!" I said as he smiled. He kissed my stomach and then he came up to kiss me passionately on the lips. I heard the round of applause and turned to see my friends and family smiling and clapping for me. I saw Tasha and realized I was going to have to live with her!

I saw her frown when she saw the hint of anger and looked down. I looked at Christian. He was frowning at me. Silently pleading. I smiled and walked over to Tasha. She looked up at me surprised when I hugged her.

She hugged me back and started to cry. I patted her back, mentally rolling my eyes. I raised my fist a little above her head. I just wanted her to get off of me! Dimitri and Adrian realized.

"Come on Tasha! Talk to Roza later." Dimitri said calmly.

I could tell my mom was mad at her too. I saw Abe walk over to her and stroke her back. I smiled at him. He smiled back.

Once Tasha was calmed down, me and her sat and chatted for a while. She told me about her plan to steal Dimitri in the first place and that she was sorry.

"Rose." I looked up and walked back over to Tasha. I looked at her. "I am so grateful that you have decided to marry Christian. I am so sorry for what I did to you and Dimitri." She looked down.

"Tasha…" She looked up. "Thank you." She looked confused. I looked towards Christian who was staring at my left hand which just so happened to be on my stomach. He noticed me smiling at him and smiled back. "If it weren't for you…" I looked back at her. "I wouldn't have my Pyro."

"Pyro?" She asked with a chuckle. I chuckled too. "I guess I can't blame you for calling him that." She laughed.

Now I like Tasha. Wow. Mood change much? Christian walked over and kissed my temple. Tasha smiled. "I'll leave you's two alone." She smiled at me and walked away.

"I think I like her." I said.

He chuckled. Then he leant in to whisper in my ear. "Come on. Follow me." He said as everyone looked at us and shared a look. They all smiled at me and walked out. Christian grabbed my hand and led me to our bedroom.

I smiled as Christian sat me down on the bed. He walked to the closet. Why he was in there I brushed my hair quickly and pulled it into a pony tail and changed. I chose a black pair of shorts and a white button down shirt that belonged to Christian. I had to get a shower anyway. I wasn't showing yet. Yay! Thank god.

He came out with a big box. My nose kicked in then. Fur?

"I thought you would want something you could cuddle in while I am at work or something." Christian said. I smiled. "I think you will love it." He smiled. "Sit on the floor." He instructed.

I did as told and he opened the box. I stared at it. Then I raised my eyebrows. He smirked before undoing a clasp. Suddenly a Husky puppy came out with his tail between his legs and saw me. As soon as he saw me, he came running towards me. I laughed as he started to lick my face. He was so adorable. He had gray and white fur with blue eyes. Aw…

"That's not all." Christian said. I smiled.

"He is so cute. What else is there?" I asked, as I started to pet the puppy and calm him down.

Suddenly another dog came running out of the cage. I noticed it was a girl Husky with white and gray fur. Possibly the other one's twin. "Aw…" Then he opened the next clasp.

"This one is the out cast. When I went looking… he was about to be put to sleep."

"Aw. Poor puppy." Suddenly a dark black Husky with a white stomach came out. He looked about one. I smiled and patted my lap. He rushed over. "He is my favorite." I said. "Pyro."

"What?"

"I think his name should be Pyro." I said.

"Fine. But he got his name from me. Not the other way around." I laughed and nodded. "Good. What about the others?" He asked. He kept staring at the other boy.

"You name him." I said.

"Flamez. Instead of an 'S' spell it with a 'Z'." I laughed.

"Okay Pyro." Both the puppy and Christian looked at me. I smiled.

"What about the girl?"

"Roza." I said automatically. Christian glared. I shrugged. "I like it."

"Whatever." He grumbled. I frowned as he walked out the door.

"Stay." I said to the puppies. They all sat and I patted their heads. Then I ran out the door.

"Look." He said flatly once I found him. "I understand it is hard for you to let him go but… this is ridiculous." He said.

I gasped. "He has nothing to do with this! I like the name and after what Mia is planning he wont be calling me it anymore so it will be nice to hear it. I have always liked how it sounded. Is that so bad? If it is then… oh well. Be mad for all I care! Name the damn dog!" I said then stormed into the bathroom.

I started crying as soon as my butt hit the floor. This was supposed to be a happy day. The day Pyro would ask me to be his forever. Instead he got mad at me. I looked at my ring. I hadn't had the chance to actually look at it. It was beautiful!

The whole band was made out of silver with two hearts on the top. The hearts were made of diamonds.

I smiled a little. Then I heard scratching at the door and a small whimper. I smiled brighter and opened the door a little bit. Pyro ran in and licked my hand sadly. "I'll be fine Pyro." He whimpered at first but I could have sworn I saw a smile on him. I laughed and picked him up. Then I started to cry and Pyro curled up in my lap. He kept licking my palm gently.

"Rose? Open the door. I am sorry. Please open the door." Christian pled.

"The door's unlocked. Just come in." I said and started laughing.

He opened it. "I'm sorry." He said smiling as he saw Pyro in my lap. Christian went to stroke my cheek but Pyro growled. Christian laughed and pet Pyro to let him know he wasn't going to hurt me. Then Christian cupped my face and kissed me passionately. Pyro ran away from us. "I'm not mad about the Roza thing. Its only a name."

I smiled and kissed him again. "I love you Pyro." He smiled against my lips. "I need you."

He nodded and picked me up with my legs around his waist. He carried me to the bed and placed me down gently. He then proceeded to strip my clothes off of me as I did him. His lips and hands took over my body and then me and him went to our own little heaven of bliss.

When we were done, the dogs were looking at us with weird faces. Pyro kept growling. I chuckled. "I think he is jealous." I said to my real Pyro.

"No. I think he has a thing for Roza. Look." He said pointing to the puppies.

Pyro was licking Roza. Giving her a bath and Roza let him. She was licking him too. "Aw… that is so cute." I said. Then the dogs whimpered and went to the door. "Potty time."

"I will get the leashes." Pyro said. Then he got up and got dressed. I followed his lead and put on a white sundress. Christian went into the closet and came back out with three leashes. Pick, red, and blue.

"The red should be Pyro's." I said.

"Yep." Christian said. I smiled. "Come here Pyro." Pyro growled. Pyro narrowed his eyes and gave me the leash.

"Come here Pyro." He came right over. Christian gasped. I laughed. Pyro let me put his leash on him then I watched as Christian fought with Flamez. I laughed. "Here." I held my hand out for the leash. I got it on Flamez fast and easy. Pyro snorted and Christian glared at the boys. They both sat by my feet looking like angels.

Roza let Christian put the leash on. "I like this one. But I like Flamez more." Roza whimpered. "Your still a cutie!" She barked and wagged her tail. "Aw…"

"Yep. She is going to be spoiled."

"Yep! Daddy's little girl." He said.

I gasped. "But what about our baby?" I asked in mock anger.

"I love him or her more." I laughed. "I love you Rose."

"I love you too." I said as we stepped out of the door.

Roza, Pyro, and Flamez were all good on the walk. Anytime something would come near Roza her brother Flamez would growl. But he backed down when Roza barked.

"Oh my god!" I heard Lissa yell. She ran to us with Adrian and Mia in tow. I saw my other friends and family rushing towards us too. I smiled. Lissa was tackled by the dogs. Pyro growled at her when she tried to hug me.

"Calm down, Pyro." He sat back and let her be.

Lissa laughed. "Pyro?" She rolled her eyes. "Who are these adorable little things? They are so cute!"

Everyone caught up and were loving on the puppies. Pyro was watching Dimitri closely. Anytime he moved Pyro would follow. Dimitri was getting a little freaked out. I could tell and laughed.

"Why is he staring… at me?" He asked. Then he walked to me. Pyro growled and bit Dimitri's ankle. "Ow!" He yelled.

I laughed. "He's a bit protective." I told him. Pyro let go of Dimitri and stood in front of me. He bared his teeth at Dimitri.

"Well Roza…" He then got attacked by Roza. I laughed. Dimitri caught on. "Jeez. Did you name her Roza or something?" He asked.

I blushed. "Um…" I shook my head laughing.

"Thought so."

"What are all of their names?" Lissa asked again.

"Pyro is the black one. Flamez, with a 'Z' is the one you are holding and this is his sister Roza." I told her.

Christian smiled and sat down on the ground. I sat down too. Vikki came and sat on my lap.

"Um…"

"You never told us that news."

I laughed. "Oh we didn't? Sorry." She shrugged. I looked at Christian. He came over and sat next to me and put his hands on my stomach.

"Rose and I are having a baby." Christian said.

Dimitri rolled his eyes. Lissa got a small frown. Adrian was watching Lissa closely. I think I am going to have a talk with him later. Yeva looked at me and smiled. Vikki fainted. Sonya and Karolina gasped and smiled at me. Paul came over and rubbed my belly. I smiled at him. Mia, Eddie, and Avery all congratulated us. Stan and Alberta shared the news that they were getting married. I congratulated them. Olena gave us a smile and everyone else congratulated us.

Christian stood up and walked somewhere why I talked to everyone. I was so happy.

When I looked for Christian I noticed him and Lissa talking by the fountain. I groaned and narrowed my eyes at them. Christian saw me and smiled. Lissa looked over and frowned.

I walked over to Adrian. "What the hell is going on with them?" I asked.

"I don't really know. Lissa is doing really… Shit!" He said. He looked at me. "Don't worry about it." He said then he walked off. I frowned.

I left the puppies with Dimitri. He looked at me concerned but I shook my head and walked toward the cabin me and Christian shared. I smiled once inside. But I frowned. I don't want to lose my Pyro but… if he wanted Lissa then I wouldn't stop him. I let tears slide down my face as I finally closed my eyes. I didn't fall asleep yet.

I heard scratching at the door and jumped up. I walked cautiously to the door and opened it. Pyro was staring up at me. I smiled and let him in.

He ran to the bed and curled up on it with a soft whimper. I smiled. He was adorable. I cuddled with him and we fell asleep.

I love huskies! So cute! Pictures of Pyro, Flamez, and Roza on profile. I know animals aren't supposed to like Dhampirs but these ones were trained well. :P

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~Nicole Panthera Ozera~