Hello Everyone! Sorry it has been a while since I've written…Life has been busy…..Thanks for sticking with me.. :)

Just a Warning…..If you are offended by sex scenes…you may not want to read this chapter…Just thought I would put

it out there…..Also, this chapter is a tad short. But, sex scenes can only be so long...LOL

As Always…I Own Nothing..Richelle Mead does…..In Spirit Bound, everyone made me mad except Rose and Christian..LOL

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Terri :)

CHAPTER 36

ADRIAN'S POV

I sat on the couch beside Rose while holding Ethan, discussing everything that had happened at the Estate. We were talking about our shock over Tatiana turning Strigoi.

Abe was the first to chime in on his opinion of that topic.

"Strigoi are cruel, greedy, and vicious by nature. So, it doesn't surprise me that she changed. She had an opportunity and she took it. Also, the fact that I would never have let her out of prison was probably another deciding factor for her to turn.

She knew me and that there was no way she would have ever been released from that cell."

I agreed with him. "After what she did to Rose and Ethan, she deserved to rot in there." I placed my hand on Rose's knee as I spoke. "I am glad she is dead. Sorry to be so blunt, but I am happy to have our lives back.

I can't wait to just move forward with the future. It has been long overdue for me and Rose to just get to enjoy our lives. We deserve some normalcy."

Abe gave out a loud laugh as everyone turned to him with utter surprise. "Kiz, you really beat her ass." He laughed again. "I have never seen anyone so determined and furious in a fight. And that says a lot, considering I have to contend with this one here."

He said while slapping Pavel on the back.

Rose got the most serious look on her face and then she spoke. "When I saw Adrian lying there, looking so helpless, lifeless, I lost it. My only concerns were to take her life quickly and get Adrian out of that situation.

I wanted to get him help." I saw the devastation written on her face and I knew exactly what she was feeling. I felt the same exact way on the day I found her by the lake.

It was getting pretty late in the evening. I hoping everyone would get the hint and be leaving soon. It was as if everyone could read my thoughts, they started to say their good-byes one by one.

Lissa and Christian were the last to leave for the evening; telling us they would see us tomorrow, and if we needed them, they were only a call away.

Rose walked to me after shutting the door, taking Ethan from my arms. "I will put him down in his bed. Why don't you go any take a shower. You just got out of the hospital and you need to relax."

"Don't you want to join me?' I gave her a sheepish smile, desperately hoping she would want to join me. I had other ideas on how I could relax and a shower was only one of them.

She gave me her most man-eating smile. "Maybe."

I winked at her. "Well…you know where I will be, if you need me."

I turned on the shower; waiting for the water to get hot, and running the events of the day through my mind. I am so thankful everyone in my family was safe. We were lucky things turned out the way they did.

I stepped under the hot water, feeling all the tension from the night just melt away from me. I had to smile as I felt two soft hands wrap around my waist, instantly diverting my attentions.

"Who are you? You know that my fiancé is a real bad ass and if she caught you in the shower with me, she may hurt us both."

I turned and smiled, taking Rose into my arms. "I am glad you decided to join me. I was getting lonely in here by myself."

God, she was beautiful.

"I would never want you to feel lonely." She smiled.

I took her face into my hands and guided our lips into a gentle kiss, but as the excitement grew in me, the kiss became more heady. I slid my tongue against her bottom lip begging for entrance. She opened her mouth to mine granting my request.

It had been a while since Rose and I had kissed like this. I mean with all that had been going on; it was difficult to get into the right frame of mind.

She pulled back to stare in my eyes, the intensity of her gaze left me breathless.

"I almost lost you today. I don't ever want to feel like that again. I don't think I could survive without you. Please promise me that we can just live a normal, happy life from now on?"

"Little Dhampir, I could never leave you. I told you this already." I crashed my lips to hers, cutting off any words her mouth tried to conjure up. I kissed her as if she were my salvation. I wanted her, needed her.

My hands slid slowly from her shoulders to her lower back. I pulled her naked body tightly against mine, wanting her to feel just how badly I wanted her. I slid my hands along her curves, cupping her gorgeous ass in my hands, lightly squeezing,

pulling her up, wrapping her legs around my hips. I kissed down her neck, and collarbone. Rose released a slow, low moan; driving me completely insane. She reached down; taking me into her hand, and guiding me inside of her.

As I entered her, I felt her body give a shutter of pleasure. I had her back pressed against the shower wall as the hot water poured over our bodies. We moved together in perfect synchronization. We were meant to be together, in every way.

"Jesus Rose, you drive me crazy. You feel so goddamn good." I growled as I penetrated her body deeper.

Rose let out my name in a breathy, seductive moan. I knew she was close to achieving an orgasm, but I wanted her to know we weren't even close to being done.

I locked my eyes with hers. "Little Dhampir, DON'T even think that we are finished. We are taking round two to our bedroom."

I hurried and turned off the shower, not wanting to let this moment slip away from us. Rose was already in her robe, making her way into our bedroom. I entered our room to find her standing at the foot of our bed.

"What is this thing all about?" I joked while pulling on her robe. "We have no use for this." I slowly leaned in towards her. I felt Rose trembling as I left a trail of small kisses as I removed her robe. I loved that I had this effect on her.

It was a complete turn on. I kissed down her neck, collarbone, and shoulder as the robe she was wearing fell around her feet. I slowly kissed down her throat while cupping her one breast in my hand and taking the nipple of the other breast into my mouth.

I had other ideas in mind, not wanting to stay in one place for too long. Well, some places I wanted to stay longer than others. I moved my lips from her breast and down her toned stomach. Rose has the most amazing body.

I can't believe how lucky I am to have the heavenly creature in my life. I stopped when I had reached her belly button and gazed up at her.

"I think maybe it would be best if you made yourself comfortable on the bed."

I gave her a slow, sly grin. I was letting her know that tonight was all about pleasuring her. I coaxed her back on the bed as I delivered another kiss to her soft lips.

"I love you." I said as I once again started to travel along her body with my mouth. I felt her shiver as I gently caressed her bare skin. I didn't skimp on any details as I let my tongue explore the most sensitive parts of her body, while driving her completely

over the brinks of ecstasy. I couldn't get enough of her, she taste just like I imagined she would. She was absolute perfection. She reached down grabbing a handful of my hair, giving it a playful yank.

"I want you." She spoke in a breathless voice.

"You want me, Rosie? What is it that you want me to do to you?" I gave a teasing smile, wanting her to play along.

"I want you inside me, NOW!" She spoke with determination.

"Beg me." I teased again.

"Adrian, please take me." She pleaded and begged. I couldn't take it any longer, hearing her say my name, pleading for me to satisfy her was beyond a turn on. I wasn't sure how much longer I could hang on without giving in myself.

I wanted her just as much as she wanted me.

I hovered my body above hers, when she suddenly changed the rules on me. Rose wrapped her strong legs around my waist, switching positions on me. She was now the one hovering over me.

She pinned both my hands over my head; with her hips straddled across mine, gently easing me inside of her. I had lost the battle, for she was now in control of this game.

She rocked her body with mine in the most amazing rhythm. She was sensing that I was close to achieving my release; when she stopped, and smiled at me.

"Don't think about stopping now, Mr. Ivashkov. I am just getting started."

"Jesus Christ Rose, I don't think I can take it."

"Beg me to help you reach your peak. Beg, plead. See, you're not the only one in control." She purred seductively.

"Rose, you drive me completely insane. God, I implore you, please. This is fucking agonizing."

She leaned down and gave me the most mind blowing kiss as our tongues touched; while sending sparks of electricity all through my body. I had lost it, not being able to hold myself back any longer as I climaxed inside of her.

I lost all sense of control. I reached up and grabbed her hair at the nape of her neck and gave it a rough tug. She took in a quick breath and then gave me a knowing smile.

"I didn't give you permission Ivashkov." She scolded me.

I gave her my most devilish grin. "I couldn't help it. You drive me crazy babe." I pulled her face to mine once more, kissing her wonderful, full lips. She collapsed in my arms as we laid together in complete silence and bliss until sleep eventually found us.

ROSE'S POV

I woke the next morning to the sounds of Ethan's soft whimpering. I glanced at Adrian to see him still sleeping peacefully. I gently eased my way out of our bed , trying not to disturb his slumber.

I made my way into Ethan's room and picked him up from his crib.

"Hey baby boy." I said while kissing his soft, sweet head. He smiled at me. Ethan had the most amazing smile. He looked so much like Dimitri. It was times like these; quiet moments alone together, when I could look at him, and see so much of his father in his sweet, angelic face.

It made me sad at times to know how much Dimitri would miss, but it also gave me comfort to know, for a fact, that he had had the chance to see our son. And also having Dimitri tell me that he wanted me to go on with my life. It gave me strength.

I looked down at Ethan to see him finished with his bottle and sleeping soundly once again. I guess the events we had been through in the last few days had taken its toll on him too. He seemed exhausted.

I carried him back to his nursery and laid him back down in his crib. I stood there watching him for a few minutes, thinking about how lucky I was to have this wonderful baby boy in my life. I was so honored to be his momma.

I laid another kiss upon his soft forehead; shutting his nursery door, and walked back into mine and Adrian's bedroom.

I slid back under our covers as Adrian's turned on his side and smiled at me.

"Good morning sweetheart. Where were you sneaking off to already this morning?"

"I was feeding Ethan his breakfast. Our poor baby is still so tired; he drank his bottle, and he went straight back to sleep."

Adrian pulled me into his arms. "I was hoping you would come back to bed with me. I missed you."

I started laughing. "I was only gone 15 minutes. You could've missed me too much."

He gave me that beautiful grin, green eyes sparkling. "Never assume anything when it comes to how much I love you."

"Thank you for loving me so much." I said as I stroked his cheek lovingly.

"No… Thank you for last night." He waggled his eyebrows at me.

"Hmmm, you're welcome. It was my pleasure. However, you do know we got a little forgetful last night."

Adrian raised an eyebrow at me. "What do you mean Little Dhampir?"

"We didn't use any birth control."

He gave me a small smile. "Are you worried about getting pregnant? You know, I would be beyond happy for you to carry my child."

"I would love to give you a baby. I have told you this before and besides I am not even close to that time of the month. I just finished having my period and there is no chance of me being fertile. So, I guess you dodged the bullet this time, Mr. Ivashkov."

Adrian gave me a sad smile and then pressed his lips to mine. I knew he wanted me to have his child in the worst way, but I wanted to be married before I became pregnant with his baby.

"Since we are moving forward with our lives; I think it's time with get moving with our wedding plans. What do you think?" I pressed my lips to his once more.

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I will update soon. I hoped you enjoyed this chapter.

Terri :)