Lissa didn't say anything she just started laughing-hysterically. Adrian and Kaydence looked at her like she was crazy. And for a moment I thought she was too. After a few minutes she calmed down since no one yelled "got ya" or "just kidding". Lissa's face went very serious. "What are you talking about Adrian?"

"I know this may be a shock but-"

"A shock? That's what you're calling this. No it's not true. How could I have a half sister? Or a half anything for that matter?" Her voice began to rise in outrage. She knew the answer but she wanted him to say what she couldn't.

"Liss I think maybe you should go talk to Rose."

"How would Rose know anything about this? Speaking of knowing…how do you know about this?"

"That's a long story. But I think we all need to go see Rose. She would want to know what's going on." Adrian reasoned

Liss finally gave in, "Fine. But I still have a lot of questions." Adrian only nodded. As if we all couldn't tell that she had a million thoughts going through her head.

It took them about ten minutes to make it to the back of court-where the jail was stationed. I had popped out of Lissa's head once they were on their way. I tried making myself presentable…for Adrian. We hadn't seen one another in weeks. I guessed that my hair was tangled and really needed a brush ran through it. I waited patiently for the three of them to make it down the hall. I didn't rush to the bars or stand right away. I knew Lissa would ask questions immediately so when they finally made it I remained quiet.

"Rose." she said calmly, I only smiled. "Rose this is Kaydence. Adrian says she is my half sister. Do you know anything about this?" She spoke to me like she always had. With Adrian before she spoke with authority and wanted answers. But Adrian avoided uncomfortable situations-well with Lissa he did.

"Yes I do."

That's when she lost her cool. "What! How could you keep this from me? I thought we were best friends?"

"Stop!" I spoke loud enough for her to realize I was serious. "Liss I am sorry that I didn't tell you about what I knew but I wanted to make sure that I wasn't lied to. Why would I tell you your father cheated on your mother and that you have a half sibling if you didn't? And yes we are best friends which again is why I kept it from you."

But you told Adrian."

"No. I didn't. I told Hans and Dimitri. That's it. I was given a note that told me not to tell many people. I only told two people. I don't know who told Adrian." I corrected

She turned to Adrian, "So…Adrian who told you? It obviously wasn't Rose."

"I never said it was."

"Well…" I insisted

"Dimitri told me. He knew that I would do anything to help Lissa but he also wanted me away from you."

"I knew he had something to do with it. He had just come in today telling me that you were gone. I wondered why you hadn't been in here in a while. He had such a smug look on his face." I told

"I would never leave you Rose. I love you." we both approached the bars and kissed with such passion I think it made Kaydence uncomfortable. Lissa was used to our passion for each other. I wanted to pull him through the bars but that wasn't possible. We soon released and we both back away from the bars…with huge smiles on our faces.

"OK…so I am happy you to kissed and made up but I still want more answers." Lissa grumbled

"Sorry. Alright well Ambrose gave me a note from Tatiana after my hearing. She is the one who knew you had a half sibling. She urged me to find this person so that you would be able to have your spot on the royal court. But since I was sent to jail I was not able to find…her. So that is why I told Hans and Dimitri. I knew Dimitri still had some kind of pull with the guardians and Hans would be able to do even more. But I suppose I never put it together that neither would be able to leave court. Which I guess is where Dimitri thought of Adrian."

"Yeah it pretty much went that way." Adrian chimed in

"So it's really true." it wasn't a question but both Adrian and me nodded

"So what happens now?" Kaydence finally spoke

"Well you both will have to go in front of the royal court and tell them who you are. They will have to go through the right channels to prove its true and then Lissa will have a place in the royal court." I explained

"But do I have to stay here?" she asked

Adrian answered her this time, "Yes you will. But only for a little while. It's part of the protocol."

"Is that going to be a problem?" I wondered

"As long as I don't have to stay forever…no it won't be a problem." Kaydence paused, "Wait…Rose. Rose Hathaway?"

"Yeah that's me."

"Oh wow! This is so incredible. You are such a legend in our world. I always wanted to meet you."

"Well now you have." Lissa said angrily. She didn't like that another moroi was fond over me other than Adrian. But that was a different kind of fondness.

"I always told my Aunt that I wanted you to be my guardian. Well if I ever became part of this world at least."

"That's so sweet. Thank you. But as you can see I can't guard any one. I actually was Lissa's guardian for a while."

"Really? Is she as great a guardian as they say Vasalissa?"

"Better actually. She guarded me for two years when we ran away from St. Vladimir's. She's a great guardian and an amazing best friend. We've known each other since kindergarten."

"Wow! You two have a long history. That's so great."

"It is. And its was so nice meeting you Kaydence but you two should get to know one another. Plus I would like some time alone with Adrian."

"You don't want any alone time with me?" Lissa cried

"Always Liss. But you need to get to know your sister. You'll like her. I already do. Trust me OK? Just talk to her like you would to me or Adrian."

"But I'm scared Rose. I wish you could come with me."

"I do to but I can't. hopefully they will let me out of here. Then I will always be by your side."

"Hey!" Adrian scoffed

"Oh my God! You two need to stop! I love you both…just in different ways. Now Lissa go!"

Kaydence called back, "Hey Rose-Adrian? You took make a really cure couple."

"Aww…thank you Kay." I replied

Lissa walked away with her head held high. There was no way she would let Kaydence see her weak. I knew Liss would be fine which is why I gave no more attention to her once she was outside. All my attention was on Adrian. "I missed you so much. And it hurt to hear that you were gone. Especially when I heard it from Dimitri."

"It hurt me more to have to leave without telling you where I was going. But time was of the essence. You understand that?"

"Yes I do. Ugh…I hate that Dimitri always tries to get between us. I had asked him to make up for his rude behavior a few weeks back by getting us another special visit and obviously he never did. I can't wait till I am out of here so that you can hold me. I want your arms around me." I expressed

"I want you to be in my arms too. I want to wrap myself around you. But we have to wait just a little while longer. I actually think they'll be making their decision within the next few weeks."

"I suppose I can wait till then." I smiled

"I will wait eternity for you Rose. There is no one else out there for me." Adrian assured

"Adrian I love you so much."

"I love you!" he leaned into the bars as did I and with as much as we could he and I kissed and touched each other. In that moment I knew how true his words were. He truly felt that there was no one else for him and I loved him more for that!