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Rose's POV

I woke up from such an amazing night of sleep. I felt great. I rolled over and put my arms around Adrian, who was still sleeping or so I thought.

"Good morning, Little Dhampir." His voice was full of sleep.

"Are you tired, babe?" I asked him while playing with his soft hair.

"Um hum. I couldn't sleep, so I went to Lissa's room to pay Christian a visit." He turned to face me, smirking.

"Ade, What did you do to him?" I giggled.

"Let's just say I was helping him get his beauty sleep." The evil smirk never left his face.

I held up my hand. "Stop! I don't think I want to know."

He cuddled me real close while my head rested under his chin. I could stay here like this forever. I didn't want to go home to all the dramas of everyday life and honestly, I was dreading the whole wedding thing.

We were going to be married in two weeks and I was getting nervous. A Royal Moroi marrying a 'Royal' Dhampir. It's never happened before. We are quite the scandal of the moment. Just wait until they hear I am pregnant again.

Christ, that will go over like a nuclear bomb. But, Adrian could care less what people thought or said. He had the uncanny ability to let things slid right off of him. I admired him for that, he's braver than most.

"Do you still want to take Ethan down to the beach? Or do you want to try to catch up on your sleep?"

Adrian kissed my hair and started to sit up. "I want to take him to the beach. I can take a nap later. I might check out one of those huts after we are done. Man, your dad knows luxury, huh?"

"You mean he's pretentious." I snorted.

Adrian gave me a smile. "You know you love him. Flamboyance and all. Isn't that what makes Abe…Abe?"

"Yeah, you're right. I wouldn't change him…well, not too much!" I laughed.

I got out of bed; combed my hair, brushed my teeth, and squeezed myself into the little red bikini that Adrian has been dying to see on me. Thank god I haven't gained much weight yet. But, since Adrian has had the morning sickness, everything I eat

is sticking with me and I've been eating a lot. I can hear him now in the bathroom. Poor guy. At least he will know what it's like to be a pregnant woman. I had to laugh even though I felt bad for him.

"He came out, looking exhausted. "Are you okay?" I asked with ruefulness. I knew I was causing his discomfort.

I stroked my hand across his cheek. "I am so sorry." I tried to suppress a smile.

He gave me a small grin. "It's worth it in the end…..How the hell did you deal with this before when you were pregnant with Ethan?"

I shrugged my shoulders. "I just did what I had too! Like you said…the end result is worth it. I wouldn't trade my baby for anything."

I pressed my lips to his briefly and pulled away. I then started to walk to Ethan's room, when Adrian pulled me to him. "Hey..Do I get a sneak peek under that cover up?"

"I don't think so! You have to wait. Besides, isn't your stomach upset."

He gave me a look like I was crazy. "Honey, I can never be too sick to see you half naked."

I pushed him away and sighed. "You need help. Go get dressed while I get Ethan ready."

It was a little before noon and everyone was still asleep in the house. I had packed us a picnic lunch and got everything ready that we would need for our visit to the beach.

I had really hoped Adrian could handle being out like this. He doesn't like to admit his limitations, which didn't help, and I was slightly curious about Ethan.

When we were in Russia, our schedules were similar to the human world. He seemed okay with it then, but there was a constant overcast. So, I didn't know what it will be like in this hot sun.

Adrian walked into the kitchen. "Are we ready?"

"Yep." Adrian carried the basket and bag as I took Ethan.

We found a perfect spot on the sand and made our little camp. Adrian was more excited than Ethan as they started to play in the sand, making castles together. I gazed at Ethan and I couldn't believe how big he was getting.

He sat there playing with his little shovel, trying to throw sand on his daddy. That a boy! I've noticed recently that there has been changes in Ethan physically. He was a little bigger than most, definitely stronger, and his

motor skills were improving at an alarming rate. He just started crawling a couple weeks ago and already he is trying to walk.

Adrian looked back at me, with those green eyes shimmering with contentment. "What to walk down to the water?"

I stood up and took off my cover up. I laughed as I caught Adrian staring at me. "Really? You've seen more than this before. Are you going to watch me or Ethan?"

He started laughing. "Yeah, I have and I can watch you later. I will watch my boy now!" Adrian held Ethan's little hands in his strong ones as they walked down the beach towards the water.

I couldn't help to think of Dimitri when I watched our son doing the things he does and knowing he has missed all of this. I loved Adrian with all I could, but sometimes I couldn't help to wish for Dimitri to be here with us.

I knew it was wrong of me….I couldn't deny what my heart felt and will always feel.

Ethan squealed as the waves hit his feet. It shook me from my thoughts when I noticed Adrian staring at my face. "What are you thinking about?" He asked.

I could never tell him the truth. It would crush him. So, I just smiled when I answered him. "He is getting so big, huh?"

He gave me a knowing glance. "Yeah, he is." I could tell that he knew I was thinking of something else. He always did know me so well.

Ethan was looking up at us with that silly, toothy smile. He would laugh every time the waves would crash on his toes.

Adrian and I stood there taking each other in, not wanting to say anything, not until Ethan giggled again. We both gazed down at him and couldn't help to chuckle at our little performer.

We had been at the beach for a little more than 4 hours and decided it was time to pack it up and go home.

"I am going to use the outdoor shower to get some this sand off of me. I may go to a hut and check out one of those beds. Want to join me?" He raised an eyebrow in a suggestive way.

Ethan was sound asleep at this point. "Get some rest. Maybe we can check one out later, since this is our last night here."

"Okay. I will be up soon." He gave me a peck.

"Alright. I am going to take Ethan up to house and put him to bed. I may find Lissa and talk a while."

While I was putting Ethan down in bed for his nap, I reached through the bond to locate Lissa. She was downstairs on the deck with Eddie, Mia, Chase, Olivia, and Lizzie.

" What's going on guys? Anything on the agenda for tonight?" I inquired as I took a seat next to Lissa.

Olivia was pouring what looked like margarita. "We were going to have a cookout here and then head over to a nightclub. Are you and Adrian coming with us?"

"I don't know. He really isn't feeling too good. We spent most of the day at the beach and Adrian is really exhausted."

Lizzie chimed in. "You're the pregnant one. You would think that you would be tired, not him."

I tilted my head in confusion. "Didn't Adrian tell you what is happening to him?"

Both sisters turned with worry on their faces. "Tell us what? What is wrong with our brother?"

"Oh..I am sorry. There really is nothing to worry about. It's just that he is getting my pregnancy symptoms. He has had horrible morning sickness, tired a lot, and he faints occasionally."

Chase thought that was hilarious as he burst out laughing. "That's classic, only Adrian. I didn't know you guys were expecting again."

" Yeah we are. I am a little over two months along. The baby is due in December. We were planning to wait until the wedding to make a formal announcement."

I got a strange feeling of emotions flood through me and I knew it had to be Lissa. My connection with Adrian felt so different. I knew it had to be her. But, why would Lissa be feeling so jealous?

I figured it was time to get an answer for all of this weirdness going on between us.

"Lissa, I want to ask you something and I need you to be completely honest with me."

She seemed shocked. "When have I never been honest with you?"

I sensed hostility from her and I didn't like it. "Lissa, there is no need to be defensive. I can sense what you are feeling and I am curious to know why you have jealousy rolling off of you?"

She took a nasty tone with me. "Jealous? What are you talking about Rose?" At this time, everyone got up from the table to give us some privacy.

"I don't know..It seems as though every time my pregnancy is mentioned, you get upset. Why?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about…Why would I be jealous? And I really don't appreciate you digging around in my head, Rose."

She needs to back the hell up with her attitude. "Who do you think you are talking to Liss? What is with the nastiness being directly towards me? I would swear that you're not happy for me and Adrian.

Is it because I am getting married and having another baby before you've even gotten engaged?"

She flinched from me. I knew I was right. I could feel it and she knew there was no way to avoid the truth with our bond. "Rose, you've changed." She accused.

I pointed to myself. "I've changed? How Liss? You mean as in not looking after you constantly and worrying about you all the time? Because if that is what you are referring too, well you're right, I have changed. My priorities have been redirected and I won't apologize for that."

Her eyes widened with shock. She knew she had pissed me off, but she continued to push further. "That's not the only thing. Your changed in status, people noticing you more, and the attention your children will be showered with.

You love all the attention."

That ungrateful little bitch. "Did you seriously hear what just came out of your mouth? I never ask for any of this, Liss. I could give a shit less about royal status, and all the other bullshit that comes along with it. And, honestly,

I never thought you did either. When did you become such a snob? Also, you're worried about my children being more prestigious that you? Are you fucking ridiculous or what? We have known each other since we were 5 years old.

I have stood in the shadows while you shined in the fore front. I never complained, not once. I trained to protect you. I sheltered you when harm came your way. How dare you stand here and may me feel guilty of something I had no

control over. And furthermore, don't you dare bring my children into this because that is where I will draw the line with you, Lissa. My children are mine, yes, but if you were to decide to have your own…. I would have loved those

children as if they were mine. Status or no status, it would have never mattered. Your children would have lived just as comfortably as mine. I would have denied yours of nothing. You know me better than that.

How can status suddenly become more important than our friendship? It's like I don't even know you anymore."

Lissa suddenly burst into tears. "You're right. I am just scared…scared of everything. Our lives changed so fast and I just miss you. I can't help it…I am selfish…I miss you in my life, Rose."

I knew her explanation was weak. But, I could never stay mad at Lissa. It was nearly impossibly; she was my sister, my bond mate, and the closet friend I've ever had. I pulled her in a tight hug. "It will be okay, Liss."

She whispered to me. "I am really sorry. I love Ethan more than anything. I want nothing more than for him to have everything in the world. Please forgive me."

I smoothed her hair as I held her. "There is nothing to forgive. Besides, if you piss me off too bad, I could always have you put to death." I pulled back and smiled at her.

She laughed in return. "Oh shit. I forgot all about that. I guess I have no choice but to be nice to you."

"I guess." I winked at her.

Olivia and Elizabeth interrupted as they cleared their throats. "Can we all come back in?"

Lissa wiped the tears from her eyes. "Sure. Sit back down. Christian should be up soon and we can start our cook-out."

Suddenly, we heard someone angrily pounding their feet down the stairs. Christian stormed on the deck.

"Where the hell is Ivashkov?" He stood there with bows in his hair, red lipstick on his lips, blue eye shadow, blush, and black eyeliner. The make-up was smeared from sleep.

Everyone glanced up to only burst out laughing. "I knew it, Ozera. I knew you would come out of the closet sooner or later."

Chase started laughing in a fit of hysterics. "Can I have your woman since you no longer play for that team?"

He looked at Christian again. "Hell, forget your woman…You're so pretty... I think I may want to date you." Chase continued to antagonize Chris.

"Shut up Zeklos. Where is he?" He demanded.

I stopped giggling long enough to answer his question. "We had finished playing with Ethan on the beach several hours ago.

Adrian had sand all over him so he decided to shower outside and talk a nap. Check one of the huts."

Christian's POV

That son of a bitch! He was so going to get it. I walked off toward the huts to find him. How the hell did he do this to my face without waking me up?

I can't imagine Lissa being apart of this. If so, I am so postponing the surprise I had in store for her. Who am I kidding…I couldn't wait to propose to

Lissa. I had prepared for a candle lit dinner to be set up on the beach tonight and I was hoping to ask for her hand. Thankful my thoughts of Liss calmed me down before

I spotted Ivaskov sleeping in the hut. This is fucking great. He left his clothes beside the bed. Haha…Now, I need to take away the towel so he doesn't have anything to wrap

around himself. I knew I couldn't take the sheet too or could I? Hell with it…I took everything and luckily he didn't move. Damn, dude must be tired.

I chucked his clothing, towel, and sheet in the bushes as I continued on my way back to the beach house.

I felt the smug smile creep across my face at the thought of Ivashkov waking up with nothing to wear. That will teach him.

I walked up on the deck. "You guys ready to start up the grill?"

Rose gave me a questioning look. "Did you find Adrian?"

"Yeah. He was asleep. So, I just left him alone."

She squinted her eyes at me. I knew she didn't believe me, but she didn't comment any further.

Rose's POV

I knew Christian was lying. However, let the boys handle their little feud on their own. I was staying out of it. We sat at the table enjoying our dinner..When…

Adrian walks up to us buck ass naked. "Adrian, you do know you're naked." I raised my eyebrows, staring at him in disbelief.

He smiled that sexy smirk. "Yes, I know."

"Cover up." I demanded.

"Nope…I have nothing to be ashamed of. I am proud of what the good lord gave me." He winked at me and then turned his head towards Christian, who was laughing uncontrollably.

"What about you, Ozera? Are you proud of what you've been given? You can't flaunt it, can you?" Adrian smiled again.

"Oh and Chris? You can't win against me. I am more man than you and this little stunt only proves it." Christian stopped laughing and scowled at Adrian.

Adrian didn't care as he grabbed an apple off of the table, took a bite out of it, and continued to walk past us naked. The man had no scruples. But, he was right. He could flaunt what the good lord gave him.

"You should have closed your eyes, Lissa." I laughed at her because her face was beet red.

"I can't believe he did that."

"I can. He truly knows no boundaries. If I've learned anything….It is too never underestimate Adrian Ivashkov."

You guys requested some of the beach scene and the banter..So…I hope you liked it..

They will be home in the next chapter..we are heading towards the wedding.. :D

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