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Adrian's POV

I smiled at my daughter and hugged her tight. "I am so happy for you Mini-Dhampir!"

AJ pulled away from me. "Why are you calling me that? What's wrong?"

"I did a little looking and I'm sorry... you and Roza can't get married."

Roza looked upset. "What? Why? I love her!"

AJ looked up at the Heavens and sighed. "I'm not a royal, nor am I the daughter of one... The recognition clause. The FUCKING recognition clause."

Roza instantly pulled AJ close. "We will fix this. I don't care if we have to go into the human world and get married. We will get married."

AJ pulled away. "No, I am going to fix this." She walked out of the room and headed down the stairs.

AJ's POV:

I walked to my father's room and knocked on the door. It slowly opened and I pushed my way in. "Is it...." I stopped when I saw Tatiana. "It is true."

My dad smiled. "I just found out myself. I knew I was adopted, but I had no idea I was a royal."

I took a deep breath. "I need your help."

Tatiana smiled and stood up. "Of course Alissa, sit down and tell us what's wrong."

I sat on the bed and sighed. "I want to marry Roza, but I am not a royal. I need to invoke the recognition clause."

Tatiana sat down next to me. "Oh Alissa... I am so sorry you are going through this. We would be happy to help."

I scooted away a little. "Why don't I believe you?"

My father laughed. "Because your mother raised you right."

"What do you want? I'm willing to do anything!"

"Even kill Adrian?"

"What? No. How could you EVER ask that?"

Hugo laughed harder. "I thought you would do anything?"

I shook my head. "You are sick." I looked at Tatiana. "You are right. He is your son." I started to walk away, but my father stepped in front of me holding a stake.

"I wouldn't leave just yet."

"You don't scare me."

"Who do you love more? Roza..." He pointed the stake at my heart. "Or..." He pointed it at my stomach. "The baby."

I didn't hesitate. "Roza." He touched the stake to my stomach and I jumped. "What the hell?"

Tatiana grabbed me. "Hugo! Stop it. She is still your child."

"What do you want from me?"

"Once the baby is born, you are going to have to give it away."

I nodded. "Okay... I will put him or her up for adoption."

"It's not that simple."

"What?"

"We have already chosen who you are giving the baby to."

I was starting to get a little worried. "Who?"

"Tasha."

"Tasha? Why Tasha?"

"She has always wanted children, but has never been able too. Plus, you will have to watch your child grow up and be so close, but yet it is unreachable."

"Why are you doing this? What did I ever do to you?"

"Alissa... you want something from us. This is an even exchange."

I took a deep breath. "You win. As soon as this baby is born, all my rights will be signed over to Tasha."

Tatiana smiled. "That is all we ask. And Alissa?"

"Yes?"

"Welcome to the royal family."

I really don't know who is worse Tatiana or Hugo... I think Hugo probably. What about you all?

This MAY complicate things, but don't worry, it will all work out in the end :-)

See you soon! Happy Blood Promise Day!