Alas, I dont' own Vampire Academy.

Three months later

Rose POV

I slowly open my eyes hoping to look into the deep brown ones I wake up to every morning. Instead I see the light jade green eyes of my best friend and maid of honor, Lissa. "You're getting married today!" she shouts as she bounces up and down on my bed. A huge smile spreads across my face as I think about walking down the aisle to my very sexy man and making him mine forever. I sit up and start bouncing on the bed with Lissa too. The next thing I know, Mia and Katie are jumping and laughing on the bed with us.

"You guys keep it down. Rose, your mom is still sleeping." Rose Ann scolds us. I look over and see my mom still passed out on the floor. We had a great bachlorette party in my room last night. The boys took Dimitri out for his bachlore party last night too. We decided that almost anything could happen and if the other person found out about it, they couldn't get mad. The only rule was no getting naked with a member of the opposite gender, and no sex of any kind. Touching was okay. I trust Dimitri and he trusts me, so there isn't a problem, I hope. With Adrian hosting the party, you never know what will happen.

Of course, we girls had a blast. We drank, played some silly games, danced and then some strippers that Mia and Katie hired came to entertain us. Not only were my friends there, but my mom and Dimitri's family were there too. I would have been embarrassed when the strippers showed up if I wasn't already three sheets to the wind. My mom was hilarious. She was so drunk and was dancing with the stripper named Buck Naked. They were bumping and grinding to the beat of the music. I've never seen her have any fun before. Luckily, I got it all on video so when she sobers up, she's going to be in for a big surprise. Hehehe. I'm so evil.

When my mom found out about Rose Ann, she was mad at Abe, at first, but figured that it was all in the past and there was nothing she could do about it. She has been very nice to my sister, probably feeling guilty for what happened. I'm just glad she took it so well and didn't send Abe to the hospital.

Dimitri's mom, Karolina and Sonya went and slept in the room we got them here at the hotel after the party last night. Viktoria stayed with the rest of the girls. Even though she's underage, like most of us, she was drinking too. We just don't need to tell Dimitri that. He can be a little protective. I learned that Viktoria is not one to divulge your deepest secrets to, because when she got drunk last night, she was running off at the mouth. I know more about my new sisters in law than I should.

Daphne was at the party too. She has finally recovered her memory and is now one of my best friends. She and Adrian are doing really good together. When she was healed with me, she became shadow kissed and now has a bond with Adrian. She can feel his emotions and seems to pull the darkness from him, but so far hasn't been able to get into his head yet. Lissa, on the other hand, experienced what it was like for me to be in her head when she was with Christian. Dimitri and I were in the middle of having a fabulous time, when she started screaming in my head. I just told her 'paybacks are a bitch' and kept going with what we were doing. She learned to put up her mental barriers real quick. Peter doesn't have the same bond with Daphne or me like the other two do, but we do get some of his darkness. It looks like he got the best part of the deal.

I finally get out of my bed and go over to wake my mom up and get Viktoria out of the bathtub so I can shower, when I hear a knock at the door. I go answer it and when I open the door, I come face to face with one of the most attractive men I've ever seen in my life, apart from Dimitri. He's very tan and muscular with dark curly hair and a dazzling smile. I must look like an idiot standing in the doorway with my mouth hanging open staring at this living work of art. Lissa runs up beside me and nudges me back to reality. I shut my mouth and smile. "Hi. Can I help you with something?"

"Yes. My name is Ambrose. The Queen has sent me to give you a massage to relax you before you walk down the aisle." he says with a smile. You have got to be kidding me. I move aside to let him in. Behind him follows another man carrying the massage table. He sets it up and bows to us and then leaves. The rest of the girls leave, very slowly I might add, never taking their eyes off Ambrose until the last moment when they walk out the door. I go into the bathroom to get ready while he sets up the table. I'm a little nervous being naked and alone in my room with another man, especially as one as hot as Ambrose. Of course I would never do anything, but if Dimitri found out, he wouldn't be happy.

As soon as I'm on the table and Ambrose starts rubbing my muscles, all my tension and worry melt away. "Poor Dimitri is missing out. This is great." I sigh happily.

"The Queen sent another masseuse for Guardian Belikov. Ashley is with him right now." Ambrose tells me while working out a knot in my back.

"Please don't tell me she's the female version of you. I don't think I could handle that." I joke.

"Ashley is probably one of the most unattractive women I have ever seen. You have nothing to worry about." That's over doing it a bit, I'm sure. I lift up my head and turn to look at him. He blushes a little and confesses. "Okay, she's very attractive, but has nothing on you, trust me." I give him a smile thanking him for the compliment. I know I trust Dimitri, it's her I don't. She just better realize who's fiance she's got her hands all over, or she'll regret it if she tries anything. Maybe I should send her a little reminder.

"Hey Lissa, can you send a little message to the bimbo giving Dimitri a massage right now?"

"Sure Rose. What's the message?" she asks with a giggle in her voice.

"Well, tell Dimitri that his bride to-be, Rose Hathaway, hot headed guardian that recently killed fifteen Strigoi in ten minutes, can't wait to see him at the end of the aisle. Hopefully is she isn't seriously stupid, she'll get the message."

"Wouldn't it just be easier to tell her that if she tries to make a move on your man you'll hurt her?" she asks clearly amused at my insecurities.

"It's more fun this way. When you deliver the message, don't knock, just go on in." I tell her. Maybe she'll catch her in the act of trying to seduce him. I'm going to slip into her head, but I didn't want to tell her. She has this thing about me and Dimitri not seeing each other before the wedding. Lissa is walking to the door and is about to knock out of habbit, but catches herself before her hand touches the wood. She closes her eyes tight and turns the knob and pushes the door open quickly. Open your eyes Lissa. She opens them and sees Dimitri face down on the table with a blanket over his lower half with Ashley rubbing his shoulders. Nothing bad going on here, thank goodness.

"Is there something wrong, Lissa?" Dimitri asks her.

"I have a message from Rose. And I quote, Oh god, how did she put it? Ah hell, she loves you and can't wait to get married." she tells Dimitri. Then she turns her attention to Ashley. "She also wants you to know that she'll have no problem breaking every bone in your hand if you get fresh with him." Ashley suddenly removes her hands from his body and stares at Lissa in disbelief and fear. Mission accomplished. "Well then, enjoy your massage." she says before she shuts the door. "I know you saw that Rose. Now stop worrying about him and relax. I'll be there in a little while to help you get dressed." I can't help but smile knowing I have the best friend in the whole world. At the end of today, I'm going to be Guardian Rose Belikov. I can't wait.

Dimitri POV

I can't believe I'm getting married today. It seems like just yesterday we were sitting in the gym at the academy when I asked her to be mine forever. I can't wait to hear say 'I do' and kiss me for the first time as Guardian Rose Belikov. I have to wait until this evening to see her walk down the aisle. I don't know why they had to schedule it so late in the day. If they asked me, I would be dancing the first dance with her right now.

I look around the room and see all the guys still passed out everywhere. The only one who is awake besides myself is Adrian. He's had a lot of experience in the 'drink like a fish and still function the next morning' department. When I first met Adrian, I couldn't stand him. That was because he was after my Roza. Now he seems to be getting over her and shifting his attention to Daphne. I don't think he's so bad now. He genuinely cares for Rose and I can't fault him for that. "Belikov, why don't you come sit with me and have a chat." Oh really? This should be interesting.

"Abe already gave me the 'hurt her and you're a dead man' lecture. What are you going to add?" I tell him. Does he really think I would ever hurt her? He laughs lightly to himself but motions for me to sit in the chair across from him. So I do and wait for him to start his speech.

"I guess I don't have to say anything more about that knowing Abe Mazur doesn't make empty threats. How are you feeling? Getting nervous? It's never too late to back out you know?" I give him a confused look because I have no idea where this is all coming from.

"Well, I am a little nervous. I'll feel much better when I see her walking down the aisle to me." I tell him. I hear some groaning behind me and I look to see Christian waking up and trying to get up off the floor. He looks like hell.

"Oh man, I feel like shit. That was one hell of a party last night, hay Dimitri? What a way to end your last night of being a free man. I just hope Rose doesn't find out about the blond." he snickers. I just roll my eyes knowing I didn't break any of the rules Rose and I put in place for last night. But really, he should talk.

"Rose doesn't need to know, just like Lissa doesn't need to know about the girl that ruined your shirt." He looks confused as he looks down and sees that all the buttons on his shirt have been popped off. By the look on his face, he must have been too drunk to remember what happened, that is until Jacob wakes up and plays the video of the stripper who was giving him a lap dance and pulled his shirt open without undoing the buttons first. Then I realize he might have footage of me on their too. I must get that video before he shows the girls. None of us are too proud of what happened last night. I look over to Christian's panicked face and tell him by looking back to Jacob that we need to get the camera. He nods back to me and walks to the other side of the idiot holding the camera.

Adrian is just sitting back in the chair watching like we're putting on a show just for his benefit. Jacob realizes what's going on and tries to run for the door. Luckily, Eddie woke up and blocked the door, not letting Jacob get out. He turns around and sees Alex. "Throw it here brother. I'll help you." Alex tells him. Jacob tosses the camera to Alex, who immediately erases the file. He had some pretty incriminating footage on there too. Everyone except Jacob starts laughing in relief knowing that our women will never know what went on last night. But out of the corner of my eye, I see Jacob smirk. That can't be good. I turn to face him and glare. He runs for the door and is about to shut it behind him when he pokes his head back in.

"It's a good thing I already uploaded the videos to my computer last night, or I'd be pretty upset by that." he says before shutting the door behind him. I knew I was right in not liking that punk.

A few minutes later someone was knocking at the door. I opened it to find a very beautiful raven haired woman standing in the doorway. "My name is Ashley. The Queen sent me to give a massage to Guardian Belikov." she said as she looked around the room at all the guys staring at her.

"I'm Guardian Belikov." every guy in the room said at once, even the Moroi. She laughed and walked in with a big guy behind her carrying the massage table. He set the table up for her and left. Adrian came up behind me and put a hand on my shoulder.

"Rose will be pissed if she finds out she had her hands all over you. For you my friend, I'll take your place and save your marriage. Considerate it my wedding gift." he tells me, all the while looking at Ashley.

"Thanks for the thought, but I think I can handle it. Rose trusts me." I tell him. Adrian, Christian, Peter, Alex and Eddie all start laughing.

"Have you just met Rose? She may trust you, but she most definitely won't trust her." Eddie says pointing to Ashley.

"I'm sure Rose can handle it." I tell them. They all say goodbye to Ashley and leave. I go into the bathroom and get undressed and put on a robe and walk out. I get on the table and cover up under a blanket. I try to relax, but thoughts of Rose busting through the door and beating the crap out of this poor girl keep replaying in my mind.

She starts rubbing and kneading my back muscles and it feels so good. She moves up to my shoulders and I feel her gently caress the back of my neck where all my Molnija and battle stars are. We just got one last week for the raid at Galina's estate. "Wow, you must be the best guardian in our world with all these marks. I'm not surprised really with this very strong, muscular body of yours." She says as she continues to rub my back. Oh God, please don't flirt with me. I need to let her know who she's dealing with.

"Yes, but my fiance has killed more than me. She's not one you want to anger." Hopefully she gets the hint. She doesn't say anything after that, thank goodness. Just then, the door slams open and I see Lissa standing there with her eyes closed. She opens them and lets out a sigh. "Is there something wrong, Lissa?" I ask her, although I have a feeling Rose is behind this visit.

"I have a message from Rose. And I quote, Oh god, how did she put it? Ah hell, she loves you and can't wait to get married." she tells me. Then she turns her attention to Ashley. "She also wants you to know that she'll have no problem breaking every bone in your hand if you get fresh with him." I feel Ashley remove her hands from my back and take a step away from the table. "Well then, enjoy your massage." she says before she shuts the door. I drop my head down onto the table and let out a small laugh. Oh Roza, I can't wait to marry you.

Can you belive there about to get married? This story is just about over, but don't worry. I have another story already in the works. It's a Rose and Adrian story. Anyway, review and let me know what you thought of this chapter. And just so you know, you're all invited to the wedding, so come back next chapter.