a/n : Yes I know it has been awhile since I have updated. I was trying really hard to give you adequate writing.. I don't know if this is good enough so you gonna have to tell me.. I almost stopped writing because of stupid things in my life, but then I realized that this is my only outlet. I don't know if this story is good at all but by all my great reviewers, you have told me you like it and want more. So I must bow to you and say thank you. And to make me happy beyond belief please keep up the great reviews!!

And on with the chapter.

CHAPTER 8 : THE VILLA (Rose's POV)

I knew the gang wouldn't be really home to late and Anton was screwing the Queen. Katica and Adrian would be the only ones home besides Dimitri and I. It's good that all the bedrooms are sound-proof because I wouldn't want to hear whatever is going on in any other room. It's bad enough I get dragged into Lissa's head when Christian and her are together.

"Rose, come watch a movie with us?" Adrian asked. "I don't know, I'm pretty tired." I stifled a yawn. "Okay I believe that one, but anyhow see you in the morn." He laughed. Katica was sitting on the couch and said, "Leave the poor dhampire alone. If she wants to go to bed let her. By the way Rose, I laid your new dhampire uniform on your bed. It is different than what the other guardians wear here. It's the uniform that my guardians wear on my land. I hope you like it."

I said thanks and walked up to my room. I remembered Eddie telling me it was the second door on the left next to Dimitri. I opened the door and saw laying there on my bed was a pair of black jeans and a blood red button down shirt. No jacket and no shoes. 'Which shoes would she prefer? My tennis or those ugly black guardian shoes, G-d I hope not.' I thought. 'I'll ask tomorrow.'

I started to get ready for bed, usually I would wear just my boy shorts but tonight I am gonna add a tan top. Who knows if he would even come through the unlock side door that links our rooms together. I think I should lock my main door just incase.

I was waiting up for Dimitri for what felt like forever but he never showed. I think I started to fall asleep or I felt because someone moving up from my legs with kisses to my mouth. I didn't open my eyes because I knew it had to be Dimitri.

"Roza, open your eyes." With a smile on my face I said, "Het.(a/n:correct spelling in Russian translation dictionary) If this is a dream, I never want to wake up." I felt grumbling laughter come from his chest. I opened my eyes and saw that beautiful smile of his on his face. His hands started running down my body making goosebumps in their wake. He stopped us kissing because he claimed we needed to breath. I whimpered at the loss of his lips on mine. He moved from me to lie besides me saying, "How beautiful you are. I am the luckiest man in the world to have you by my side." Then he kissed me again. He removed my tank top very slowly and said "Absolutely beautiful. I will never get tired of looking at you this way." I blushed, but if he is going to take my top off, I'll do it to him. I am always shocked to see his chiseled chest. I just ran my hands up and down his chest and stomach, all he did was growl in delight.

That entire night went really slow, I enjoyed every bit of it. When I woke up, I put my hand on my right side searching for him but he wasn't there. Only a beautiful dark red rose and a not attached to it saying

'I can't believe I will not be able to wake up next to a beauty like you. But you still have my heart. I don't want it back… Love Always, D.'

I got dressed quickly in my new uniform but I still didn't know which shoes I should wear. Katica never told me. "UGH!" I cried out loud. 'knock, knock, knock.' I went to my door to see who it was. I was shocked to see it was Anton. He was smirking at me and handed me some black boots. I couldn't hold it back, "Excuse me! But what's with the smirk?" He just laughed out loud and walked away shaking his head.

When I came downstairs, I noticed everyone has gone except for Anton. "I was waiting for you. What took so long? Katica and Dimitri have left about an hour ago. Here eat this." He said handing me some toast. "Thanks. How did you know about my dilemma?" I asked. "Ha, it wasn't that hard to figure out that you didn't know which shoes to wear because your shoes were down here and you were upstairs way too long." He answered laughing. "Oh. I thought that Katica knew and told you because she always seems to know what everyone is thinking and…" I saying but was cut off by him stating, "Don't finish that sentence. Nobody should know about her secrets. Only Adrian and I know, but I think Dimitri might know but seriously the Queen can never know. She would be too angry to understand why she has this special gift. Understand?"

"I understand. Can you read thoughts too?" I asked. "No but I do something better. I can persuade thoughts." He said. "Isn't that like compulsion?" I asked. "Nah, it's even better. I use my mind, instead of my voice. Care to check it out?" He said winking at me. "I don't think so. I have heard about your tricks." I said with a smile, maybe a little flirtatious smile but none the less. All of a sudden I started to get really warm, I was just enjoying this toast way too much. "How are you enjoying that toast?" He said with a grin. "Oh, mmm, I understand." I said dropping the toast on the table. "Yeah" He said back. "But we need you to keep this to yourself. It's better for us and everyone here that nobody knows our secrets or tricks as some would call them." He was pleading me with his eyes. "I understand. You know dhampires are trained to protect, right?" I said and he just nodded, "But not just physically protect, also your secrets too. Anton, I won't break your trust." I answered. "Thank you. We really should get going. There is a lot to do and Katica is wondering if I am taking advantage of you. I just told her not yet."He said winking at me. I laughed in embarrassment. "Trust me, Dimitri would try to kill me if I did." He said. I guess they knew. "I know he would kill you." I replied back and he just laughed. I just hope they won't separate because we are in love. Time will only tell.

We left the villa to get to the castle but Anton stopped in his tracts and looked at the forest. "I suggest you get to the cas…."He said but was cut off by Katica running towards us with concern on her face. "What the hell is he doing here so early? He isn't supposed to be her until next week." Katica was saying to Anton. "I don't know. But let's find out. But where is Dimitri?"Anton replied. "I told him to wait at the court." She answered. They just looked at each other and took off running towards the forest. I wanted to run after them to protect them but I didn't know what to do. "Rose, are you coming." They both called to me, and with that said, I took off behind them.

I saw them stop by two wards. Katica and Anton were looking out deep into the forest making sure they were right on what they were seeing. "Why the hell are you here!!? You know better than to show up early. Ancient, why would you do such a reckless thing like this?" She screamed at him but trying to hold back her composure. This young looking man with jet black hair and red tinted eyes came out of nowhere up to the wards. He smiled and said, "Little pig, little pig let me in!" Anton replied, "Not by the hairs of my chinny chin chin." They all laughed hysterically, but I didn't understand what is going on. "I am just here to make sure everything is going as planned. My chieftains will be here next week. Do we need to bring out own feeders, or are you supplying them?" He asked. "Really? Are you serious? Of course bring you own feeders. We only have enough for these spoiled Morois here." Katica said. I was too stunned to believe what they were saying and have a conversation with this Strigoi.

I pulled out my stake slowly not to draw attention to myself. "ROSE! NO!" as I ran towards this Strigoi. But it was too late, he had his left hand around my neck ready to snap it. "Don't you dare Ancient! She doesn't understand what is happening next week!" Katica spoke in a stern tone. "She dares to attack ME!" He yelled, not releasing me. "Ancient, don't. Just this once listen to what I say." She said begging for my life. All the while I see Anton scanning the area to make sure we were truly alone. Then the Strigoi slowly loosened his grip on me, "This is your one out young dhampire. I will not be lenient again." And he let go. "Thank you Ancient. I won't forget this. Till next week." She said pulling me back behind the wards.

"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!!??" I said while coughing. "That, young dhampire, was the oldest Strigoi alive and you just tried and failed to kill him."Katica said. "YOU'RE POINT!!??" I screamed. "He is the only on that helps keep the peace!" Anton finally chimes in. "Really! That's funny! My friend Mason would beg to differ if he wasn't DEAD because of those filthy Strigois." I yelled. "Really! I was told you and your friends tried to infiltrate a nest and that's why he died!" Katica replied back with anger growing in her tone. I lowered my head in shame, "Yeah, your right but there has been other attacks."

"I know, and that is why we are here. Next week is a meeting to renew the treaty. You almost cost us that! You need not to react quickly around us, it just might get you killed. We really can take care of ourselves. You and Dimitri are required to be our guardians." Katica said trying not to hurt my feelings, I guess. "Seriously, my sweet, we welcome your services but again we don't require them. Tatiana demands this for us." Anton said while we were walking towards the court. "Rose, under no circumstances, is anyone to know what has transpired in the forest. Okay?" Katica spoke. "As you wish, your secrets are safe with me." I said while looking at Anton. He knew what I meant, but did she.

(a/n: Okay so this is the end of this chapter. I have the next chapter almost done.. I hope you understood this chapter. I threw a couple things out there. Let me know what you thought. Please review and let me know.)