Chapter 12

I woke up expecting for Dimitri to be in the chair reading a western novel or maybe asleep. Instead I found a note laying on the pillow next to me.

Roza,

I'm sorry but I have to go to Baia and talk to Viktoria. If she turns strigoi I don't know what I will do. Go back to court with the Princess and I will be back. I love you.

Dimitri

No, I couldn't believe this. He left again. I jumped off the bad and threw on clothes and threw more in a small duffle bag. I called a taxi to take me to the Lehigh airport. An hour later a small yellow taxi pulled up infront of the motel and honked. I grabbed my bag, wallet, and cell phone and shut the door behind me leaving behind a note to Lissa explaining what was going on.

The ride to the airport was short and I paid the driver and went to the ticket booth.

"Hi I need a ticket to Russia." I told the woman behind the counter.

"Russia. When would you like that?" she asked.

"As soon as possible. A family emergency came up." I said.

"Okay the next flight will take off in about fifteen minutes from gate A13. That will be $1,398.18. How would you like to pay?" she asked. I looked in my wallet thankful I still had Adrian's credit card he had given to me and handed it to her. She charged the card and handed me the ticket.

"Have a nice flight." She said smiling. I waved my thanks and headed for A13 and headed for the man I loved.

I found my seat quickly and sat down. I thought about what Lissa would think of this and so I decided to check in on her. Lissa and Christian were in our room and Lissa had my note in her hand.

"Maybe we should go back to court, Lissa." Christian said.

"I know but it isn't the same without Rose. She has always been there for me. Now I have to go back and present Daniel to the ENTIRE council without Rose by my side? I don't know if I can do it." She whispered.

"We can wait until Rose gets back to present Daniel and remember you don't have to anything alone." He said cupping Lissa's chin in his hand and planting a small kiss on her lips.

"Thank you Christian." Lissa said with a smile on her face. I had to hurry in Baia. Lissa needed me to be there with her at court and I needed her. I slipped out of her head and back into mine.

"Hi." A voice said making me jump. I turned to see a boy maybe my age with Mai. Mai?

"Um hi. Can I help you?" I ask unsure of whether to ask Mai why she is here.

"Are those seats taken? We have rowdy boys near us and my sister gets migranes." He says. I let them sit in my row.

"I'm Josh and this is Mai." He introduces.

"Josh she knows who I am. Now Rose not to pressure you or anything but Vald and Anna well mostly Anna need you to make a decision." Mai says instantly.

"I just talked to them. Plus I need to talk to Lissa, Dimitri, and Adrian. They are the most important people in my life." I say.

"Okay. Whatever just hurry the world doesn't have forever. Were you just checking on the Princess?" she asks.

"Mai. We aren't anywhere near the Princess how would she know how the Princess is doing?" Josh snorted.

"Hey dumb bell. Didn't Vlad and Anna tell you that Rose and the Princess share a bond? I swear why Anna made you come with me is way beyond me." Mai sighed. I sat back in my seat and looked out the window. This was going to be a long trip. I closed my eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

(A/N) Hey everybody! Thanks for the comments and reviews! I will now continue to write. But I still want my reviews! Sorry this is a suckish chapter but the next chapter will be up tomorrow. So what do you guys think about Dimitri leaving without a proper goodbye? What do you think will happen when Rose gets to Baia? Review with your answers please!

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Courtney :D