Hey guys! I've been busy trying to finish my other book! On another note, I'm starting another book from mortal instruments called City of Death. I only have the summary up and I hope to have the first chapter up tomorrow. If I'm in the mood to type it maybe tonight. So anyway here's the next chapter. J

It's really really short in my opinion so I'm sorry about that. This is just filler and I was having a writer's block. The next chapter will be better. Have fun

-Jenna

Chapter Four

Jeanine

Jeanine Hathaway walked briskly down the large corridor towards her husband's office. She'd heard things; whispers here and there. She sped up so that she was just behind a light jog, ignoring the clinking of metal from her uniform. "Tell me it's not true." She said throwing the door open. She noticed Charlie in the chair opposite Ibrahim with his arms on the desk. They'd been having a heated discussion. "Ibrahim." She added. He stood up, scooting his chair back.

"What have you heard Jeanie?" He asked.

"People are saying that the Strigoi are-"Ibrahim sighed.

"They're getting out of hand, yes. The deaths have escalated." He kissed her on the cheek. "Don't worry. Just do your job and everything'll be fine." Jeanine nodded shakily and took a deep breath. Seeing that his wife had heard what she needed to hear he turned back to Charlie. "What did you have to tell me? It's getting late and I'd like to turn in." Charlie stood and faced the couple.

"I saw Rosemarie today." Ibrahim felt his wife stiffen next to him. "She was with others in a royal complex." Jeanine turned to look at her husband shaking her head.

"Are you sure-"

"Ma'am I've seen her enough over the years to be able to recognize her. At the rate she's going she's going to get caught. I don't like ignoring my job for her." Charlie noticed Ibrahim's jaw tighten. He sighed. "Well, I thought you'd like to know like usual… I'll see you tomorrow Abe… Jeanine." Charlie slipped past her and disappeared down the hallway. The couple stood there for a few minutes unmoving. Then abruptly Jeanine turned.

"Abe-"

"Don't." He snapped before walking out. Slowly Jeanine followed. Once inside their apartment at the bottom of the castle he slammed the door. She flinched. "She should know better." He growled. Jeanine started changing out of her heavy uniform trying to control her thoughts. "Robbing will get her hung. That stupid stupid-"

"Would you stop?!" She hissed dropping her sword to the ground. He turned to look at her, shirtless. Jeanine pouted her lip.

"It's not my fault Jeanine. We've been over this." Rolling her eyes she turned her back to him.

"Unzip me." She ordered. Grumbling he did what she asked.

"Jeanie, the king-"

"I don't want to talk about it Abe. I'm tired. I have to get up early tomorrow. The festivals tomorrow and I have to be there with the queen." She shoved past him and changed into her nightgown.

Rose

Rose woke up to the sound of drums. She shot up fast and clutched her head, her brain buzzing from too fast of movement. A few other kids groaned from their beds. "WHAT THE HELL-" An older one yelled. A few more kids groaned. Rose stood slowly and walked over to Eddie who was standing at the door with Mason. "What's going on?" She asked rubbing her eyes and letting out a yawn.

"It looks like a festival." Mason answered. Eddie smiled.

"It's the Castle's 150th anniversary." They turned to look at him.

"How would you know that?" Mason asked narrowing his eyes. Eddie snorted and pointed down the road.

"Banners." Rose's stomach growled and she groaned.

"Do any of you know when the stores will be open?" The guys shook their head.

"I do know one thing though." Eddie said. "We can't go out in these-shit for clothes." He gestured to his browned pants with holes. Rose smiled. It was a chance for her to change into a newer gown from Adrian. He'd probably want to hang out with her today.

"You're right." Mason sighed. He and Eddie didn't steal. They weren't that kind of person. So they tried to earn money; carrying things for older people; working part time at restaurants. That kind of thing. So they couldn't buy new clothes. Maybe once a year did they save enough for a shirt or a pair of pants but it was because they were young. Eddie wanted to become a guardian. Mason wasn't sure yet.

Rose walked back to her mattress and opened her chest. She dug down to the bottom and pulled out a completely unused light blue dress. "Wow Rose," Sam whispered from her mattress. Rose nodded at her. "That's a perdy dress!" Rose smiled at the little girl.

"Thanks Sam." She dressed there and put on her old flats, which couldn't be seen under the dress. Then she added a cloak and withdrew fifty dollars. It would get her a nice meal.

"Crap Rose where'd you get that?" Mason laughed.

"Adrian bought it last year. I'm going out." She planned on getting food even if she had to wait another hour until the stores opened. The sun was just setting. Torches would be lit all over the town and the parade and games would begin.

It was already crowded in the shopping district. She watched as little children squealed and ran after each other over the street. Young couples were holding hands. Others were setting up booths that would have candy and other festive treats.

The town got even more crowded as the night progressed and soon she had to shove her way down to get to the bar. She gave her friend a few coins and drank her beer, watching the throng of people go past the doors.

"Hey beautiful." Someone said behind her. Expecting it to be Adrian she spun around. It wasn't.

"Andre?" She said shocked.