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Chapter 16 – The Shock

As I stood at the air strip at the academy the following day, I felt a sense of uncertainty about what the next two weeks held. Something in my bones told me something bad was going to happen and I could not shake the feeling. It had been decided yesterday that we would head over to the ski lodge and celebrate Christmas there so students could be with their families.

I, for one, didn't care. I had my family around me all the time. My mother had been a no show on more than one occasion so I gave up hoping she would visit for Christmas or ever. She was too busy being a badass guardian to bother about her only child that she didn't even want. I had my own family here at the academy. Lissa, Alberta, Mason and Eddie. And hell, even Christian now. But the one person I desperately wanted to celebrate Christmas with was Dimitri. I hoped we would find a few moments on Christmas day to see each other. Alone. I hadn't managed to get him anything as I had no money and was stuck at the academy. Next year I would make it up to him, next year we wouldn't need to hide. I sighed. Why did the person I loved have to be forbidden right now? I just wanted to shout it from the rooftops.

''You ok Rose?'' Lissa asked, bringing me out of my thoughts.

''Yeah, just thinking.'' I shrugged. I had avoided everyone yesterday at lunch but by the end of the day I realised they had no reason not to be excited. They hadn't seen what I had. They didn't know what I did. In the end, as hard as it was for me to admit I had overreacted slightly. I went and had dinner with them, and they all apologised and so did I. They understood where I was coming from, especially Eddie and Mason. They would soon be doing the job and be forced into these situations.

''I know it's hard. Just at least try and have some fun?'' Lissa said, I could feel her sympathy through the bond. She thought I was struggling with the attack. I again felt guilty that I couldn't share this with her, that I couldn't tell her. But I had to keep Dimitri safe. I would do anything to keep him safe. I nodded in response.

I would try, I mean I was excited to be able to go skiing. Me and Mason had been talking about it last night. I still couldn't believe how quickly he had come around. I thought when he said he needed time he would avoid me for a while, but he hadn't. He had respected my feelings and just been my friend. We were going to race on the slopes, we both felt we could win, and I loved a bit of healthy competition.

I looked around at all the students standing on the side-lines waiting to be told to board the waiting planes. The excited chatter rising as the time went on. I knew in any other situation. If I hadn't of been there, I would also be one of the ones excited I just couldn't seem to show the same enthusiasm.

I looked up as if sensing his eyes on me from across the way and my eyes met chocolate brown ones. He gave me a small sad smile, and, in that smile, he conveyed everything. I knew he understood where my thoughts were at and he felt the same as I did. I gave him a smile back and I saw his turn into a scowl, as he turned his head to something or someone. I followed his line of sight and saw Art come up to him and I had to chuckle. To say training last night was interesting was an understatement. Dimitri did not take the news well and Art's face proved it.

FLASHBACK

I entered the gym after my final lesson and quickly changed into my workout clothes. I knew I would be sent on a run before anything and surprisingly I had beat Dimitri and Art here. So, I decided to get started and I ran. I wanted to see Dimitris reaction to what Art would say. I knew he wouldn't be happy about it and he would feel like it was an invasion of his and mines privacy, but I was happy he had done it. I was so glad for Art that he forced us into that room. I had no idea how long it would take for Dimitri to tell me the truth if Art hadn't off done what he had.

As I arrived back in the gym both of them were stood talking. I could see Art was nervous. As I walked into the gym he looked up and I smirked at him. He was so not looking forward to this one. Dimitri turned when he saw Art look up and smiled at me. Good he hadn't said anything yet.

''Rose. Art said you invited him to our training session today?'' Dimitri asked, arching one of his perfect brows. Damn it, I really wished I could do that!

''Yes, I did. He has something he needs to tell you.'' I said while looking at Art who actually took a step back from Dimitri. Art who was a badass, a previous head of guardians was scared of my Russian god. And honestly, I couldn't fault him for that logic. I knew deep down I should have been the one to tell Dimitri far away from Art. But I just wanted to see this. Art deserved it. I walked up to them and stood beside Dimitri. ''Oh and at least try and stay calm when he tells you.'' I muttered to Dimitri and chuckled as Art visibly gulped as Dimitri turned to face him.

''So?'' Dimitri asked yet again raising an eyebrow. I smirked at Art again.

''You're loving this aren't you?'' Art asked me.

''HA! Payback is a bitch. Just tell him and get it over with.'' I replied.

He took a deep breath and looked Dimitri right in the eyes. ''I'm going to start with apologising to you. I've already apologised to Rose and I think she has forgiven me.'' Art said and looked at me. I nodded and grinned at him. ''Good.'' He turned his attention back to Dimitri. ''I just hope you will forgive me as quickly as well. We have known each other a few years now and I hope that means something.''

''Just say it Art. Stop stalling.'' I muttered getting inpatient. I knew how this was going to end. It was going to end with Art on the floor.

''Fine. Okay. Just remember I'm sorry. Although it all worked out, I shouldn't have done it.'' Art said, breaking eye contact and looking down. He actually looked ashamed. I was starting to feel bad now. He felt bad about what he had done.

''Art, what is it? What did you do?'' Dimitri sounded tense. I looked at him from the corner of my eye and he looked worried. He was looking back and forth between the both of us waiting for someone to tell him. ''Just tell me.''

''It's about the rooms, back at the B&B.'' Art mumbled. He looked up, straight into Dimitris eyes again and taking a deep breath he continued. ''They weren't fully booked. They had another empty room, but I said we would just take two. I knew that way you two would share and I hoped it would push you to tell her the truth and it did. I didn't want you to make the same mistake I did. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done it.'' He sagged a little by the end. The weight being lifted off his shoulders.

I didn't even have time to react before Dimitri lunged for him and knocked him to the ground. I don't even think Art saw it coming. He let Dimitri get a few hits in before he started fighting back. After a few more minutes I decided to step in and tried and mostly failed to drag Dimitri off him.

''COMRADE! STOP!'' I screamed. My voice broke through his blind rage and he quickly stood up and turned to me. I could still see the rage in his eyes, and I pleaded with him with my own eyes to calm down. He took a step towards me, then another and soon I was wrapped in his embrace and I felt him calm down as soon as I wrapped my arms around him. He sagged a little in my hold and I felt all the anger leave him. I knew he wouldn't be happy I just expected him to shout and then them spar. I didn't think he would actually attack him. Apparently when something has to do with me Dimitri doesn't think straight. Strangely that thought made me feel warm all over.

''Wait. What about the sign?'' Dimitri asked suddenly and I laughed. I pulled away from him and just stared. How were we so similar. Art had stood up by now and was also laughing. ''What is so funny?''

''I asked the same damn thing when he told me this morning.'' I chuckled.

''I asked them to turn it off. Just while we went to our rooms. They didn't mind as they didn't think anyone else was going to be coming through town in that weather.'' Art shrugged. He was wise to stay back though as I felt Dimitri tense in my arms again. I rubbed soothing circles up and down his arm and he calmed again. ''What? You guys needed to talk!'' Art defended himself again.

''Seriously? You didn't think we would talk when we were ready?'' Dimitri asked. Art just gave him a pointed look as if to say no. While I started full on laughing at the situation. I don't think it fully set in until then. What Art had actually done. ''Roza, this isn't funny!'' Dimitri chastised.

''Oh, come on Comrade. It is a little bit!'' I mumbled between giggles. After a few moments Dimitri started laughing as well. I turned to Art. ''As weird as this is going to sound. Thank you, Art. What you did saved a lot of time and well heart ache, although had we not shared a room it might have saved the outburst.'' I muttered giving Dimitri a pointed look and he chuckled and shrugged in my arms, while kissing my forehead.

''Maybe. Although I'm pretty sure he was close to breaking anyway so an outburst was bound to happen. At least it all worked out in the end.'' Art replied. Dimitri turned to Art and muttered a thank you which sounded oh so slightly reluctant. ''Okay, so shall we get Rose some training in now? or did you want to punch me some more?'' Art asked.

Dimitri shook his head and pulled out of my embrace and turned to head to the storage room, however he quickly spun back around. ''I'm sorry for my reaction but you deserved it.''

I nodded in response. ''I did warn him that you were gonna kick his ass. Which is why I made him tell you here. No one would see it and I got to watch.'' I shrugged.

Dimitri shook his head at my antics. ''But don't think I didn't hear you say something about the same mistake. Care to enlighten us?'' Dimitri asked Art.

''Uh. You heard wrong. I never said that.'' Art muttered. I just raised both my eyebrows at him.

''Oh, come on Art. Tell him! He could help you!'' I said. Before our earlier conversation came back to my mind and I quickly continued. ''When you are ready of course.''

''Wait you know about this? Whatever this is?'' Dimitri asked.

''Uh, yeah. He told me while we were in the gym after your outburst. It's one of the things that helped me open up to him and discuss us. Come on lets train. He'll talk when he is ready.'' I started dragging Dimitri to the mats to spar before I turned back to Art. ''Oh and Art. You may want to go and clean up. He got you pretty good.'' I chuckled and Dimitri groaned. Even though it was out of bounds he had managed to hit Art in the face causing a split lip and I was sure he would have a black eye later. Hopefully it would be easily explained as a training accident. He quickly turned and made his way into the office where the first aid kit was kept.

''You weren't too hard on him. Honestly, I expected worse, although I did think you'd just yell and then spar with him. You at least let him finish what he was saying before you attacked him.'' I said as I got into a fighting stance.

''Your amazing you know that.'' Dimitri said as he too copied my stance. I raised both my eyebrows at him although I was trying to only raise one which caused Dimitri to chuckle. ''Give it up love. You can't do it.''

I growled at him. ''It's not fair!'' I shouted as I lunged for him. He hadn't expected it and I managed to pin him and fake stake him before he even knew what was happening. Surprise and awe crossed his features. ''Ha! Take that!'' I shouted. Giddy I was able to tackle him so easily for once.

''That wasn't fair. I wasn't ready.'' Yeah, I raised both my eyebrows again at that.

''I'm sorry oh wonderful mentor. Did you not know Strigoi don't wait for you to be ready before they attacked?'' I muttered. I quickly realised I was still sat on top of him pinning him down. I jumped up quickly helping him up too.

''Ah, you are learning!'' he muttered, and I faked shock.

''Well I have an incredibly sexy mentor to listen to.'' I said cheekily with a wink.

''Rose, focus.'' He said in a strained voice.

''Yeah, yeah, I know.'' I waved him off. ''Come on.'' And with that we circled each other again.

END FLASHBACK

I smiled to myself as I remembered this. Yes, Dimitri was still making Art pay but I knew deep down he had forgiven him. He just wanted to make his point first. A few more days and Dimitri will stop scowling at him I was sure of it.

I was also sure that if I had let him, Arts face would look worse than it did now. He was now sporting a rather nasty looking black eye. Thankfully Art did tell everyone it was an accident while training. Unfortunately to make that a possibility he had to say it was me. This wasn't unfortunate for me. It was unfortunate for him. He had to pretend he let a girl, and a novice at that, get a hit on him. His pride had been wounded and I was not making it any better as I was gloating slightly. Even though I didn't do it, but hey, I had to help sell it.

I tuned back into whatever Lissa was going on about. She was talking a mile a minute about what was going to happen over the next few weeks.

''Oh, and did I tell you. Christians aunt is joining us for a week. I'm so nervous to meet her!'' Lissa said excitedly although I did in fact sense nervous energy coming from her through the bond. I gave her a reassuring smile and she soon moved on to the next topic. I was hardly keeping up at this point. Just nodded along.

I looked over at Celeste. I had been informed that Lissas guardian detail would be getting dropped once we had all settled into the ski lodge and then restart for the trip back. Once we were back in the academy the detail would stop completely unless Lissa left the wards. I knew Lissa was happy about this. She wanted some more freedom before she had to have a detail with her all the time. I'd tried to tell her that it wouldn't be so bad, as that detail would hopefully be me. She still disliked the need for a follower though.

Looking at Celeste I could see that she was distracted. Which was out of character for her. She wasn't scanning the area like she usually would when Lissa was out in the open. Her eyes however were trained on something else. I followed her line of sight and smiled to myself. Yeah, I may have missed something out. Something else happened in the gym yesterday. My smile grew as I remembered this.

FLASHBACK

Dimitri managed to pin me quickly, now he was more focused on the task at hand and was just helping me up when the door to the main entrance opened with a loud bang. We both turned to face the incomer and quickly relaxed when we saw it was Celeste. ''ROSE!'' She shouted. I heard the door behind me open and turned the face Art who had probably heard the bang as well and came to see what was happening. 'ROS...'' Celeste continued but was cut off when a strangled sound left her lips instead of the rest of my name. I turned back to her to see why but she wasn't looking at me. He eyes were trained on the person behind me. That person being Art. I spun back around to see Art frozen in spot, mid stride. His eyes also trained on Celeste.

My head kept whipping back and forth looking at the both of them for I didn't know how long while they just stared at each other.

''Art?'' Celeste whispered.

''Celeste?'' Art whispered back.

''OOHH!'' I shouted as it suddenly dawned on me. Celeste was who Art spoke about, and Art was the one Celeste spoke about. I started jumping up and down like a child. ''OH. OH. OH!'' I shouted again while Dimitri just looked at me like I had lost a head. I checked. Nope still there. I grinned at him. I knew I was right. There was no doubt in my mind. They both had yet to stop staring at each other, and man I was starting to think they needed to get a room and quick. How the hell did either of them never notice the other feelings. It was clear as day.

I was suddenly reminded that Celeste had come in here shouting my name for some reason and the way she shouted it sounded urgent. ''Uh. I don't mean to interrupt. But Celeste. Did you need me for something?'' I asked, looking straight at Celeste now. Hoping to break the spell going on between them. It didn't work. I looked at Dimitri and saw something cross his features. I thought he had realised the same thing I had until he spoke his next words. Words that had me straight on alert.

''Celeste. Aren't you meant to be guarding the princess?'' Dimitri asked. As soon as he said that, Celeste snapped out of whatever trance she was in and the urgency she must have felt earlier came rushing back.

''Oh god. Sorry!'' She muttered an apology quickly while stealing another glance at Art. Who had recovered at the same time and was now walking towards where we all stood. A slight blush crept onto Celeste's face as he came closer. She quickly shook her head. ''Yes, I am. Uh. But I don't know where she went. She snuck off again. I was hoping Rose could help me locate her.'' Celeste said.

''Damn it Liss! I really wish she would stop doing this. We are only trying to keep her safe! Hold on.'' I exclaimed as I focused on slipping into her head.

After a minute I finally made the connection and oh boy do I wish I hadn't. She was back in the church attic with Christian and clothes were coming off again. I shivered involuntarily. I needed to get out of here and fast. But yet again her emotions were too high and keeping me stuck in her head. Another minute passed and even more clothes came off and then I was aware of someone shaking her. No wait, they were shaking me and shouting my name.

I blinked a few times and the blue eyes I was staring into turned to those of the chocolate brown that I loved so much. ''OH, THANK GOD.'' I exclaimed, collapsing into his welcoming embrace.

''Let me guess. Attic again?'' Dimitri asked. I laughed at that. With his accent it sounded slightly like 'At it again?'. ''What?'' Dimitri asked as he looked around at the other two who were also laughing.

''Nothing man. Just sounded like at it again'' Art said while still chuckling. Realisations dawned on him when Art told him that and he too started chuckling.

''Well I mean he isn't wrong.'' I said shrugging and another involuntarily shiver ran through my body. I turned to Celeste. ''She's safe. She is in the attic with Christian, but I wouldn't go in there if I was you if you value your eyesight.'' I shivered again. Everyone stopped laughing as the realisation of what I had just confirmed. Art and Celeste looked at me disgusted. Dimitri just looked use to it. This had happened a few times now since that first time and he knew what I would need to do.

''Come on. Let's continue so you don't get pulled back in.'' Dimitri said.

''Wait? You can just get pulled back into that?'' Art asked. I nodded.

''I used to think it was just when she was sad or scared, like extreme bad emotions. It wasn't until a few weeks ago that it happened for the first time. I was confused as she was so happy and then I realised why. If I hadn't been training with Dimitri at the time I don't know if I would have been able to get out of her head. Now she usually waits until I'm training as she knows I try to shut the bond off so I can focus. That way I am less likely to get sucked into her head. So, thanks Celeste for making me have to see that again.'' I said sarcastically to Celeste.

''Sorry Rose. I was worried.'' Celeste shrugged.

''No worries. Are you guys really going to be keeping her guard up forever? Surely, we can relax it now. I mean she does just keep slipping you guys anyway and the threat has been taken care off.'' I asked. Celeste shrugged and turned to Dimitri. She hadn't looked at Art since before she'd told me Liss was missing. Was she avoiding looking at him?

''I was actually going to talk to Alberta and Kirova later about relaxing her guardian detail. Did you want to join me Celeste?'' Dimitri asked. She nodded in response.

''You go, Dimitri.'' I said. He raised an eyebrow in silent question. ''I'll be fine.'' I turned to Art. ''Art will stay and help me train. It will do me good to train with someone whose moves I don't know.'' I said and Art nodded. Secretly I just wanted to be alone with him so I could ask him about my suspicions. I knew I was right. There was no denying it, but I still wanted him to say it.

I turned and smiled at both Celeste and Dimitri as they walked out of the gym. As soon as the door was shut, I turned to Art. He didn't even let me ask. ''Yes. That's her. I knew you figured it out. Was I too much of a give-away? Damn, I should have played it cool. Why did I freeze!'' Art said frustrated as he ran, a hand through his hair. I laughed at hearing someone older than forty use the word cool. It sounded so lame. I soon sobered up when I saw the stress lacing Art's face.

''Art. Are you an idiot?'' He looked up at that, clearly confused. ''Oh god you are.'' I chuckled. ''Art. That women is mad about you. You both had nearly the same reaction. When you came out that room, she stopped what she was saying. She completely forgot why she was here and just stared at you. Can you tell me why a trained guardian would forget the duty that brought them somewhere?'' I asked.

''What are you saying?''

I groaned. ''Art! Wake up!'' I didn't mean to slap him, but I did. The surprise in both our faces was clear. ''She likes you. She is mad about you. I knew that within the first seconds of her seeing you. It was written all over her face now go be a man and go and get her!'' I shouted.

''Really?'' He asked.

I groaned again. ''Oh. My. God. WHY are men such frikken idiots! Of course, really you moron! NOW GO!'' I shouted again.

''OKAY!'' he replied, holding his hands up in surrender but I saw a small smile gracing his face and he headed towards the door. Halfway there he stopped and turned and headed back towards me.

''I SAID GO!'' I shouted while pointing towards the door.

''Uh, Rose. I am meant to be training you and she is with Dimitri talking to Alberta and Kirova.'' He said. Damn it. How could I forget.

''I don't need training. Go and wait outside for her.'' I said.

''No, I'll train you like I said and talk to her later.'' He said as he dragged me towards the mat.

END FLASHBACK

I had no idea if Art had in fact spoken to Celeste yet. But by the longing look in her eyes right now I would say he hadn't which really pissed me off. He preached about me and Dimitri not talking. He even made us talk by making us share a room and yet he is doing the exact same thing as Dimitri did! Men! Seriously they are fucking stupid!

I'd managed to ask Celeste yesterday if Art was the guy she had spoken about to me that night. She had admitted it was and I'd told her to just tell him. Luckily, she said she would so I just hoped one of them would buck up the courage and tell the other. They were both so scared of rejection that they couldn't see the other waiting to make the first move. It was frustrating.

I didn't know what was stopping them. There was nothing holding them back. They could be together, and no one would bat an eye. Ok, yes, they would have to deal with the stigma of two guardians being together but that was easy. Least they didn't have to deal with the stigma of previously (still) being student and mentor and the fact we were both slated to be Lissas guardian. Now they were issues.

I know all the reasons Art didn't do anything years ago, but those reasons weren't reasons anymore. He was no longer head guardian so what was he waiting for. I was still staring at Celeste when she turned to look at Lissa. Obviously remembering that she was in fact on duty. She caught my eye and smiled at me while mouthing 'sorry'. I shrugged and waved her off. Nothing was going to happen to Lissa when she was surrounded by guardians anyway. I gave her a pointed look and glanced towards Art. She knew what I was implying and nodded. I just hoped one of them would soon take the plunge. Or I was going to do to them what Art did to me. Or something of the sort. Maybe lock them in a room until they talked. Hmm that's a good idea.

''Oh no. I don't like that look. Your plotting something.'' Dimitri said. I jumped a little surprised he was next to me. I didn't even realise he had moved from across the way. He laughed at my reaction. ''Sorry. What are you plotting?''

''Nothing. Not if those two get their act together.'' I said pointing towards Celeste and Art.

''What?'' he asked as he followed my finger. ''What are you on about?''

''Oh god. Men really are blind.'' I mumbled while face palming my own head.

''I have no idea what you are on about.'' He muttered, still looking between Art and Celeste. I looked at him expectantly, waiting for him to figure it out. Come on, he was meant to be observant and smart. Suddenly realisation crossed his features and he looked back at me eyes wide. ''Art and Celeste? WHAT? How? When?'' Dimitri asked.

''SHHH! Celeste doesn't know. I'll explain later. I tried telling them both the other feels the same and they've both said they would tell the other but man it's been a day and driving me insane! They need to talk and if they don't, I'll make them talk. Pay back is a bitch.'' I muttered. Keeping my voice low.

''Well if you do have to intervene. Let me know. I want in on this pay back. Hell, he deserves it!'' Dimitri muttered just as Alberta called for us all the board the planes.

I settled into my seat next to Lissa, Christian was on her other side. Dimitri sat next to me across the aisle with an empty seat between us. I longed to sit next to him and just cuddle into him for the plane ride, but I knew I wouldn't be able to. Too many people watching. I sighed, causing Dimitri to look up from his book and meet my eyes. The longing clear in his eyes as well. He wanted me next to him as well.

In front of Dimitri sat Celeste, again an empty seat next to her. She kept looking up every few seconds and checking on Lissa as she was still technically on duty even though I had told her to relax and that I would watch Lissa. She wouldn't have it though. Not until we were safely in the air. I looked around the plane and noticed this plane was mostly filled with guardians. I knew this was strategic with the last remaining Dragomir being on this plane. They would protect her first.

As I looked around, I noticed Art enter the plane and look for an empty seat. He eyed the one next to Celeste then the one next to Dimitri and I saw him head for it. Oh hell no. I quickly jumped up and sat next to Dimitri. It would only be for a second.

''Comrade. I have a training question.'' I said when Dimitri looked up in surprise. I motioned with my eyes towards Art and a smirk crossed Dimitris face as he mouthed pay back. I chuckled and we both sat there staring at Art who was looking between to seat I had just left and the seat next to Celeste. I gave him a pointed look and he took a deep breath in.

''Hi Celeste. Is this seat free?'' Art asked after a few seconds. Celeste looked up and grinned at him. I could see her smile through the seats, and it would blind even the sun.

''Of course, Art.'' Celeste said with a blush. Art finally sat down and settled into his seat.

I leaned into Dimitri ear and whispered. ''Keep and ear out on them two. I want to know everything!''

He rolled his eyes at me. ''Rose. I am not going to listen into their private conversation.'' He muttered under his breath. I just gave him puppy dog eyes and he sighed. With a nod from him, I stood and went back to my seat next to Lissa.

Just as I sat down, I heard someone shout ''DIMKA!'' across the cabin and come bounding up the aisle, taking the seat I just vacated. I flinched at the high-pitched scream she gave and from the corner of my eye I saw Christian cringe into his seat. Weird. I looked at him in question before I quickly turned back to the screaming women. ''Oh, look at that. The last seat in next to you. Aren't I lucky.'' OH HELL NO. This woman was obviously making a move on my man and I couldn't do a damn thing about it.

''Hello Tasha.'' Dimitri said as he looked up from his book to nod in her direction. He quickly returned back to his book. Good!

I settled into my seat and overheard Christian whisper to Lissa ''That's my Aunt.'' I felt the nerves over the bond as Lissa looked over towards Christians Aunt and quickly introduced herself. Letting this said Tasha know they were there.

''Oh, Christian I didn't even see you there. How are you?'' Tasha asked. Ugh she was so focused on Dimitri that she didn't even notice her own nephew.

It wasn't until she fully turned in her seat that I got a good look at her. She had black raven hair with the same piercing blue eyes that Christian and all Ozeras had. But what was most striking about her was the scar the ran from her hair line all the way down to her jaw on the right side of her face. It marred her perfectly beautiful otherwise flawless skin. That's when I remembered she had protected Christian when his parents tried to take him after they turned Strigoi. In that moment I decided I liked her. This woman was progressive, she'd fought back in the eye of monsters.

AN – Ok. So, I decided to bring her into this story. The bitch has arrived. I promise not to keep her around for long... ish...

Some of you may have also figured out that it was Celeste that Art was talking about. Who figured it out? Was I too obvious? What do you think Rose and Dimitri will plan up if needed?

I did flashbacks instead of just continuing it as I needed to move this story along and get them to the Ski Lodge. What's going to happen?..