So as the days went by and I still hadn't been released I figured Adrian's information had been wrong. But then I thought more about the situation and decided that the moroi would want to be a hundred percent certain that I was not the one who killed Tatiana before letting me out. I also knew deep down that everyone who cared for me was doing everything in their power to try and save me. None of the guardians would want one of their own to die for something they didn't do.

It was around 6pm, which means morning for us, when I seen Hans enter the hallway. He had a stern look about his face-as he usually did. But something in his eyes gave me a scare. I was more nervous in that moment that I had been at any other time in my life. As he slowly made his way to my cell I began to stiffen. When he finally froze in front of me I think I quit breathing, until he spoke, "Hello Rose."

"Hi. So is there any news?" I hesitantly asked

He responded with a slight nod, "There is."

I sighed, "Alright let me hear it whether it's good or bad."

"As you wish. It turns out that the council does not wish to release you…" I lowered my head having difficulty to look him in the eyes as he finished, "but they have postponed the trial and are now allowing you visitors but only those who wish to see you. Also you may only see one at a time."

I raised my head and met his eyes, "Are you serious? They're letting me see people?"

"That's correct and I never joke. You should know that of all people." he had a smile tugging at his mouth

"But they're postponing the trial? I don't understand are they giving more time for the real truth to come out or what?"

"I can't believe you are questioning this. Just be grateful that they are doing this. It means we have more time to find out who the real murderer is."

I didn't respond right away. I was debating on whether or not I could truly trust him. I decided in the end that I could, "I have a theory about that actually."

"Oh really? Do tell." He moved in close to the cell bars so he didn't miss a word I said. Also so that the others guards wouldn't hear me.

"I think maybe it was Ambrose. Tatiana's special servant." I continued quickly so he couldn't interrupt, "No just listen. He is the only one who has access to her without any problems from the guards and he also has the strength to kill her. A human wouldn't be able to over power her…plus…he wasn't too happy about the decree either."

Hans looked at me suspiciously, "It was just a thought. But what do I know." I paused for a moment, "He also gave me this." I handed him the note that Ambrose gave to me after the hearing, the one supposedly from Tatiana. Hans took it and read it over and over for a few minutes. Then passed it back.

"So Lissa has a half sibling?"

"Apparently and if I wasn't in here I would be out there looking for him or her. Lissa needs to be on that council. And no not for me but for everyone…every one knows this."

"That is true. Is this the part where you ask me to look for this person? Or should I just offer?" Hans wondered

"Hans you can do what you want. But there are probably a few more people I should tell. I have to keep this secret. But I think the person I most need to tell is Lissa. She would do everything to find this person but…she may not believe that her father cheated on her mother. So I really am not sure what to do."

"Do you want to know what I think?"

"Of course."

"I think that you should let me do some checking first. I will get back to you if I find anything out. Do you know where I should start?"

"Las Vegas." I said in a matter of fact tone

"All right then. Well I need to get back out there. I will let your friends know that they can come see you now."

"Thank you." Hans walked away

5 minutes later…

Lissa came running down the hall with tears streaming down her face. I didn't realize that I missed her so much. I should have since she and I both never wanted to go a long period without seeing each other. We learned that after I took my 'adventure' to Russia. I didn't need to let my guard down to tell how happy she was-it was written all over her face. But she also felt sad for me and for herself.

By the time she reached the door I was waiting for her. We hugged through the bars. I could tell that neither of us wanted to let go. We broke apart then she sat down on a chair someone had brought back and I sat on the bed. We didn't speak for a while; we just sat there with smiles on our faces.

She was the first to speak, "So how are you?"

"I'm OK. I'm coping with everything. How are you?" I thought I was going to have to lie to Lissa but there was no need to. I really was coping with being in jail. In the back of my mind I always knew I would end up there for something-maybe not this extreme-but still…

"You shouldn't have to cope with any of this. You shouldn't even be in here!" the dark side of spirit was trying to take over but I didn't let it

"Liss it's OK. Look," I gestured toward myself, "I'm fine. Don't worry about me. How are you?" I asked again

"Good. I miss you but other than that I'm doing good. I am still waiting for the council and everyone else to make up their minds about me. It's so aggravating waiting."

"Yeah I understand that." I laughed, "Anyway who else is here to see me?"

"Oh Adrian-of course-Mia, a bunch of guardians, Dimitri and oddly enough Christian."

"Wow that one surprises me. But I don't understand why Dimitri is here…again. He's been coming to see me since I got put in here."

"Really?"

"Yeah. Why do you sound so shocked?"

"Well…you got put in here what? A little over a month ago? No one was supposed to see you. Only Hans and the guys who guard this place…that's it."

"So what you're saying is that he's been sneaking in here from day one?"

"Pretty sure. I think he may have had a few days he was given permission but-"

"What about the night he got Adrian in here?"

"Oh yeah," she said with a sly tone, "what did happen that night."

I bit my lip in embarrassment. I remember so badly wanting to be able to tell her all about my first night with Adrian, but since I couldn't I let it go. But now she was here and I could. "What about it?"

"How was it? Was it everything you dreamed of? Was he good?" Lissa asked curiously

"Lissa!" I paused, "It was amazing. I will never forget that night. It was so much better than I could have dreamed of. And Adrian was…well lets just say he was incredible. So gentle but fierce. He just…it just…well lets just say words can't really describe that night." I gushed

"Wow! You really love him don't you?"

"I do." I said with a huge grin

"I am so happy for you. Well for you and Adrian. Not so happy that you're stuck in here for however long."

"As long as in the end I get out of here…alive. I'm going to be OK. But if not then I don't know what's going to happen. But Liss there is something I want you to do…if things do go wrong."

"I don't want to have this conversation."

"We need to." I pleaded

She didn't speak for minutes, "What is it you want?"

"If things do go badly…I want you to make sure Adrian's OK. I mean I don't want him to lose himself in all this. I need him to get through it and I need him to also get over me. I know I may sound conceded thinking that he only truly does want me and that he'll never find anyone else but-"

"He does only want you. Are you still questioning that?"

"No I'm not. But…do you understand? Adrian means so much to me and if they do execute me for this than I need him to get past it and get over me. And I want you to help him. Actually more than that I need you to push him to do it."

"Rose I can't-"

"Please?" I cried

Silence hung in the air for what seemed like forever. I tried explaining it to her and how I didn't want Adrian to spend the rest of his life missing me or going without ever knowing love again. Love is a rare thing to find…lucky for me I found it twice.

"What about Dimitri?" Lissa asked wearily

"What about him?"

"Well you want me to take care of Adrian for you. But what about Dimitri? He loves you too. Maybe I should help him too if something should happen."

"I think Dimitri will be just fine. He cares for me but he told me a long time ago that he can't love anyone any more."

"Oh come on. You don't really buy that do you?"

"Liss…if Dimitri comes to me and tells me that he still loves me or whatever then we'll talk about you helping him. But for now I only want you help with Adrian. Don't say anything to anybody. This is just incase something bad happens. OK?"

"I got it."

"Thank you."

"Well I'm gonna get going. Lots of people outside wanting to talk to you. I'll see you later. Love you."

"Love you too."

After Lissa left everyone else came in one by one. Mia talked to me for a few minute. She wanted to make sure that I was doing good and decided she would bring me some pajamas. Instead of the sweats and tank top I always wore, I now got to wear stain silk pjs. There were about twenty guards total that came by to wish me luck and let me know that they were helping with the investigation all they could. When Christian entered he had a smug look on his face.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"I don't know just figured if you wanted to bust out I could melt the bars for you." we both smiled

I shook my head, "You of all people would say something like that."

"Oh you know the moment you saw me you thought the same thing." Christian laughed. It was the first time I ever truly heard him laugh

"Maybe a little. Thanks for coming to see me though."

"No problem."

"I do have a favor though." he didn't respond, "I want you to watch after Lissa and make sure she's Ok…if something happens to me."

"Nothings going to happen to you."

"You sound like Lissa. Seriously Christian…I don't know would happen to her if I go down for this. She could lose it and I don't just mean with the dark part of spirit. I need you to be there for her and do everything you can to not make her give up on life."

"You make it seem like she can't live without you."

"She might not be able to. Just promise alright?"

"You got it." and with that he was gone.

Last but definitely not least my Adrian walked in!

*five chapters in...how am i doing so far?

let me know. Please review? and what do you think

Rose will do if Dimitri tells her that he loves her? how

will it affect her relationship with Adrian?