D POV

I have never been the one on the wrong end of the gun before. I have held a gun, I have used a gun, but I have never been on the wrong end. Ever.

Strange as it sounds, I wasn't afraid.

I looked straight into Masons eyes, straight into the barrel of the gun and it didn't frighten me one bit. All I cared for was her. All I wanted was for her to know how I felt, to know that even standing in front of a gun didn't scare me. If I couldn't have her I didn't want anything. It had taken me long enough to realise this, I wasn't going to waste any more time.

"Mason" I spoke calmly hoping he would come to his senses. He was shouting back at me. Tears in his eyes he was waving the gun and screaming.

I completely understand why he has the gun pointed in my face, I do. I had ruined a day that he may have thought was going to be one of the best in his life. The way he looked at her, I knew he loved her, and the way Rose was crying told me how she cared of him but I knew that she didn't love him.

Spoiling the ceremony I had made a spectacle out of myself. But I couldn't loose out on the woman of my life getting married to someone else. Not if I had my chance with Rose. If she said no then fine, she can do whatever she wants. But I could tell by the way she was kissing me.

She loves me, and I love her. Deeply.

Rose was pleading, I could see Mason tearing his eyes away from me to meet hers. I was quickly deliberating with myself to leap forward and try to force the gun out of his hands. Knowing how unstable he was I didn't feel like taking the chance.

Not even knowing if he was going to shoot me or not I didn't want to stir up any unnecessary drama. Not that this wasn't drama enough..

As his eyes moved to mine I instantly knew he had made up his mind.

A hint of a smile spread on his lips as he said "Goodbye Dimitri"

The shot rung out, blaring in my ears.

Closing my eyes I was waiting for the pain to hit me, but something was wrong. My eyes flew open, a sudden dark shadow flashed and I was suddenly knocked over by a strong forced and fell backwards hitting my head.

Panic broke out, I could hear screams and cries and movement. Groaning I looked up, on the floor right in front of me laid a vision in white. My vision in white.

My heart dropped as I could see a large patch of blood increasing in size quickly, too quickly on the soft innocent fabric. Without even thinking twice I screamed out her name while throwing myself towards her still body. It was like i was moving in slow motion, like I was trying to do so many things at a time, but I didn't know where to start.

"Rose! Rose?" I frantically kept calling out her name as I moved her from her side. The expression of a jolting pain made me feel helpless. A burning sensation behind my eyes started to make everything blurry.

I quickly dried my eyes as I tried to put pressure on her open wound. Nothing around me mattered, I needed to save her.

Tearing off the sleeve of my shirt I tried to carefully wrap it around her to put pressure on it. Her blood was staining my hands, my heart was pounding in my chest, her breathing wasn't even and the bleeding wouldn't slow down.

Looking up I could see her eyes squinting open. I quickly made sure she could see me, "Rose" I knew my voice was breaking as I spoke as I was brushing her hair back trying to keep her eyes on mine.

A hint of a smile tugged at her lips.

I couldn't believe even though she had just been shot, she had jumped in front of a gun for me. A man who's hurt her and done so incredibly many mistakes, she was still smiling, or trying too at least.

Here eyes were slowly closing, leaning over her face resting my forehead against hers. Closing my eyes I took a moment to murmur a silent prayer. She has to make it, she has to!

Kissing her forehead I started to take in my surroundings. Keeping my hands steady on her wound, I could see majority off the church had emptied out. Several guards was standing in a huddle fighting to holding someone down.

Mason.

I could see Oscar running a hand through his hair before he suddenly turned to me, meeting my gaze. He turned and pulled Ibrahim straight out of the pile. Not realising, Ibrahim had been In the middle of that and from what I could tell he was furious.

Oscar murmured something as his face turned to mine worry was written all over it. Ibrahim's face quickly snapped up and the rage faded into heartbreak. Before I could say anything he was running over with Oscar right behind him.

He was shouting out orders, he was making gestures and things started moving around us. Every work leaving his mouth came out like a hazy noise, I knew he was screaming but I couldn't understand a word he was saying. I felt like I was zoning out. Like I was loosing what ever sanity I had left.

Suddenly his gaze met mine.

"Dimitri? Dimitri I need you to listen to me" His voice was full of authority, not even hinting with worry. I could tell he knew exactly what he was doing.

"You need to move away to let the doctor come through and see what needs to be done"

I felt my hands tighten when I noticed that I was still holding Rose in a tight grip, keeping my pressure on the wound as I was protectively hovering over her.

"Dimitri"

Shaking my head slowly I didn't want to move. I couldn't! I needed to help her, If I moved I would loose control. I couldn't loose it, that meant I might loose her and I can't let that happen. I felt frozen, helpless.

Ibrahim kept trying to keep my attention, "Dimitri!"

I had to stay with her, I couldn't leave, what if something happened? What if she was slipping away and I wasn't there?

I felt someone slap my cheek hard. With one blink I felt like I was back in the present situation.

"Dimitri, you need to move so they can help her" Oscar's hands were on my shoulders as he was tugging me back. I stopped fighting him and let them force me back as several people hurried forward, starting to assess her.

Just staring at the huddle of people, screaming and crying forced my eyes away from Rose and over to the door.

It was Mason.

His face was saying so much. It was like hundreds of emotions were trying to break free at once but neither of them got their time to relieve pressure.

Being dragged out by several guards, he was fighting and crying trying to break free. He kept shouting and screaming Roses name, looking absolutely devastated. His eyes were bloodshot, cheeks wet. The screams were echoing as he was disappearing down the hall.

Looking down at my hands, covered in her blood, for some reason I understood what he was feeling. He panic. I knew he must feel worse though, he was the one who had hurt her worst.

I think.

He hadn't tried to deny her, to push her away. Hurt her on so many levels I wasn't sure how she could still feel something for me.

She still jumped. She still took the shot, without a single doubt in her eyes. She just did it.

I could have never asked her to do that, but it just shows how much she actually loves me. That what we have is so much deeper than I tried telling myself it wasn't. This is something you only get to experience once and if you let it go it won't happen again.

I'm not going to miss my chance. The second she is waking up I will make sure she know how much I love her. Just like I declared my love as I ruined her wedding.

Shaking my head. Ibrahim and Oscar must hate me to no extent by now.

Looking up Oscar was crouching down in front of me. Speaking of the devil.

"They are taking her to the doctors office, Ibrahim is with her and we'll go separate"

I started protesting, I had to be with her but Oscar just held up his hand. "This isn't the time to be selfish Dimitri. I know as well as you that all that is important now is that she gets well and rests. As soon as we know what's needed to do that I know Ibrahim will move mountain to get her back."

Nodding once, I tried to get up. My body was aching, I can't really understand why, might have been the hit as Rose crashed into me, but I couldn't worry about anything but her right now.

Following Oscar in silence, he stopped before we walked outside handing me a coat. Giving him a questioning look all he said was, "To cover up the blood" As soon as the door opened there were hundreds of people outside. Looking confused and with worry written all over their faces.

Not taking in anything they were saying I didn't meet anyones gaze. Their opinions didn't matter, all that matters was her.

Rose.

!

At first they wouldn't let me see her. Oscar told me to go sit further down the hall, let Ibrahim take his time with his daughter but also let the doctors do their work.

I have never previously been a very selfish person, but I feel very selfish today when it comes to Rose. Every vein and cell in my body wants to protect her, resting my head in my hands resting my elbows on my knees I exhaled heavily.

How the fuck did this happen?

"Dimitri?"

Oscars voice made my head snap up, quickly getting on my feet I faced him. "How is she?" is the first words leaving my tongue.

Sighing he runs a hand through his hair, "They have stabilised the bleeding, the bullet went straight through her sides so there are no severe injuries. But they are still working hard making sure she is stable and we'll just pray she'll wake up as soon as they're done"

Nodding I took all the information in. I badly wanted to be there, by her side. Be the first thing she sees as she wakes, but then again I didn't want to take Ibrahim's place. He is her father after all.

"If theres anything, anything I can do I will. No matter what it is, I will" I said sternly meeting Oscars gaze. He gave me a small smile, "I know Dimitri, I know"

He said nothing before as he retreated the same way he came.

Sitting back down my family came to mind.

They were at the ceremony, they left for it this morning. I didn't see them as we left the church. They must be back at were we were staying. I hope they were all safe, they will be since I hadn't heard of anyone else getting injured.

Returning to my previous stance, my face into my hands I tried not to let my mind wonder, only the worst of things entered my mind and I couldn't handle the thoughts of loosing her. But you can't stop your mind from what pops into mind sometimes.

"Dimitri?" A female voice I faintly recognised broke my thoughts. Thankfully.

Looking up her face seemed familiar but I couldn't remember from where.

"We have only met once, so you probably don't remember me, I'm Tasha"

Her frame was small like Rose, but she was much more petite. Behind her was Eddie. I remember his face, he was often close to Rose during all events and parties.

She sat down next to me, concern written all over her face, "How are you holding up?"

I exhaled as a forced smile painted my lips, I shrugged before meeting her gaze. "I'm not sure I can answer that until I know she's going to be ok"

"She will be, she's strong" Tasha said with a small smile on her lips.

I nodded, a tiny smile tugged at my lips. She is strong, there is no doubt about that.

"And how are you?" I asked looking back at her. I think I caught her of guard asking but I could tell she was very close to Rose. I remember meeting her at the market, the day after I first met Rose.

"A bit shaken, but I know she will be fine. Not even a bullet can take her down"

Grimacing as she said the word bullet, the images flash in front of my eyes. Shaking my head I took another deep breath, trying to tell myself she is ok now. But I didn't know that for sure.

"She must love you if she takes a bullet for you"

My head snapped up as Eddies voice broke the silence. He hadn't said a word since they both arrived. His stance was rigid. I wasn't sure if it was because he didn't like me or if he was as shocked as me.

There was something in his eyes that flashed with anger.

I didn't want to get into anything, not over Rose and especially not now.

Sighing I met his gaze, "I hoped that if that ever were to happen it would be me jumping, not her"

He huffed and I could almost hear him rolling his eyes. Tasha was shooting him a side glare. Shaking my head I knew he wouldn't be the last person to feel like this towards me. So we might as well relieve the tension.

"I know both of you love her and you probably know her much better than I do, but know this" I looked Eddie square in the eye, "I Love her"

His eyes never wavered from mine.

"I don't deny that I have done and said horrible things, made so many stupid decisions and hurt her in too ways possible. I hate myself enough for what has happened so I don't need anyone else trying to telling me that I have done something wrong, because nobody knows that better than I do. So if you want to beat me up that's fine Eddie, I can see it in your eyes. You love her and have known her much longer than me. I have no right to barge in and take your place and I never will be able to. But I love her too, just remember that"

His eyes had softened slightly, shaking his head he sighed, "I still want to kick your ass, but then again I believe you. I will let you off the hook"

Tasha rolls her eyes at Eddie before she turns to me. "Have you heard any news?"

"They have stabilised the bleeding and the bullet went straight through so there shouldn't be any severe damage. Apart from that I am still in the dark. I won't believe anything until I see her. If Ibrahim will let me that is"

Eddie snickered and I let a half smile paint my lips. I think we all know how vicious Ibrahim can be and he couldn't be more protective of his daughter. Knowing I would be the same I have always respected him as a King and as a person. We do share the same values but if this happened to my daughter I'm not sure if I would let no man ever close to her again.

Let's just hope Ibrahim is a bit more open minded that I am.

Foot steps coming down the hall caught my attention and the three of us got out of our chairs. Oscar was coming down, looking more relaxed than the last time I saw him.

Stopped me smiled towards Tasha, "She is ok, she is resting and Ibrahim is with her. He wanted me to let you know since I know you both of are pretty much like sisters"

Turning towards me, "He as asked me to let Eddie and Tasha see her first." A small amused smile tugged at his lips, "I think he his trying to punish you for what has happened but as soon as she awakens I'm sure she will give him an earful about that"

Amusement filled since I knew that would be true.

Nodding I smiled towards Tasha as she was about to leave, "If she's awake, please, let her know I won't leave until I've seen her"

A warm smile painted her lips. "I'm sure she already knows this"

Eddie squeezed my shoulder before he left with Tasha behind him. Oscar stayed for a moment longer until they were both out of earshot.

He was opening his mouth but I stopped him before he got a chance to utter a word.

"I know you both probably hate me to no end and he probably will let the whole land meet her before he will let me be alone in a room with her. But I love her, I love her to no end. I have been stupid and I probably don't deserve her, but I will prove to both of you that I nothing will ever happen to get again and that you can trust my word"

He was studying me as I spoke. Confidence laced my voice, I don't know how I still mustered to keep authority in my voice, it must be my feelings for Rose that keeps me going.

"He knows all this, at least I do, judging the way you reacted and cared for her after she got shot. Give him some time Dimitri"

Nodding, I bit the inside of my cheek hoping he would pass on my message to Ibrahim. He didn't say anything as left again. Stopping further down the hall he looked over his shoulder, "I'll make sure once she's awake she knows you haven't left once. I'm very sure you will be the first thing she will ask for"

A grateful smile took over my emotion. It gave me a great deal of comfort hearing not only from Tasha but from Oscar that I would be on Rose's mind. It only proved that much more how deep our feelings run.

Helloooo! Excuse the long break, I always like to write a head a little to know I have a steady flow of updates. Sorry about the waiting suspense

Hope you enjoyed it! I'm not sure how many chapters there will be but I think we're looking at 10 maybe?

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