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Chapter 10

I didn't bother staying away from Adrian after that meeting with Queen B. I instead enjoyed every moment I get to spend time with him.

In your face Queenie.

As hard as I try not to admit it, we're getting pretty close and comfy with each other. We spend after classes a lot, seeing as he has only trainings with Lissa when Christian feels like sharing with him- and I tell you, that is not a common thing. Maybe once in a blue moon though.

We we're in his room in the guest quarters. No we weren't doing anything sinful. Just hanging out, talking and eating in between cuddles.

When a piece of paper caught my eye. It was addressed to Adrian, it was placed on top of the small table in the corner of the room.

I stood up and raised it, "Can I?" I puppy dogged eyes him. It's not that I was a gossip, I just wanted to read the letter, I was curious okay, it was one of those business letters that seemed to have the ambiance of 'we want you to take us seriously' letters.

But in truth, I just wanted to know if his grandmother started threatening him his inheritance.

He shrugged but looked worried. Not good.

I started reading the letter.

Dear Adrian,

I and your father want to know how you are doing. If you could please contact us much more often rather than your once a month calls.

We would also like you to keep your guards up, give us a ring if you need more guardians. The Royal morois are all worried about Dashkov's recent breakout, now; the royals are in possible danger. So please stay safe.

It is also theorized that Victor is also behind the recent Strigoi increase in population, so stay in the academy as much as possible and avoid going outside alone. I repeat, be careful Adrian, please.

Sending both my and your father's love,

Mom

I was in shock. So there were many reported Strigoi? Are they catastrophes everywhere?

And Victor was behind all of it.

Adrian stood beside me and after taking the letter from my hands, he hugged me.

"Don't worry Rose. It's just a theory. No one really knows if he's behind everything." He assured me.

"It's not just that Adrian," I internally cringed at my weak voice, "Though it is something we should be concerned about. I am more worried about how much Lissa would take the threat."

My imagination continued buzzing scenes where we get ambushed and I could not protect Lissa.

"Adrian, can't you see? Maybe he's trying to build an army to get revenge and continue whatever diabolical plan he had in mind." My voice was raising an octave now.

He quickly got a hold of the back of my neck and forced my head to rest in the crook of his neck. He shushed me and rubbed my back.

"You're just being paranoid. Take deep breaths and try and collect your thoughts." I started panicking.

"Okay not good, clear your thoughts rather." He chuckled at his mistake and my chagrin. I punched his shoulder lightly.

"Now how am I going to explain to my mother my hundred bruises? Hm?" He asked.

"I dunno, tell her that your girlfriend is too wild and adventurous for you" I shrugged. He guffawed. I hit him again, harder this time.

"I swear, you're waaaay stronger than me sometimes. I better double my workout to keep up with my buff girlfriend."

"Oh who said anything about girlfriend after those last words?" I move away from him and put my hand in my hips.

"Okay. Fine, you're not that manly. Now can I cuddle you again?" He plead with me again, triumph in his eyes.

I sighed and snuggled closer to him.

He thought he pushed my thoughts away from Victor with our playful banter. I tried hard not to let my panic out and got him worried about me again. He does not need to share my burden after all.

The Queen left after three days then. I stayed away from every banquet and distanced myself from Adrian when we were in public but not without me practically threatening him, he said that I drive him mad when he's with me, but not being able to kiss me. I snorted at that. That boy got hit hard.

Wait, Rose! Don't let your thoughts get strayed that close.

After a week, a letter arrived for Lissa. It was from the Queen herself, it was a suggestion for Lissa to apply on one of the elite colleges near the Royal Court. That way, she could get the education she needs, at the same time, she would be near the Queen, where she could get influenced by the Queen Bitch herself. As if. And I'm the one they refer to as the bad influence?

"Will Christian be coming with you?"

"Nope. The Queen only enlisted that I should only bring two companions. He's a little put off though that you get to come while he can't." She chuckled to herself while continuing packing carefully her stuff.

"Oh, poor guy." I said, not feeling sorry at all. Lissa looked at me sharply.

"What?" I asked her. "I said my part, doesn't mean I have to feel the essence of it too." I shrugged. She threw a pillow at me and I laughed.

Lissa was packing for a two-day visit in the Court. We were gonna visit the campus we will be staying at for four years after a few more months. She said that she just wanted to survey the area and feel if she belonged there or not. I think that she secretly wants to be there, she is just hesitant though if she should not make decisions drastically.

When the day came for us to leave, accompanying us was Dimitri of course. We were walking to the schools plane when two guys were already standing by the door.

"Thought you'd never come little dhampir." Adrian smirked at me. I smiled awed that he would be accompanying us.

Don't squeal Rose. Get a hold of yourself.

"How did you—Wait, you know what, never mind, I don't want to hear it." I said and passed by him while he followed suit and sat in one of the comfortable chairs.

"It's simple really.." He started to explain.

"No, really, I don't want to hear how much you bribed God knows who for this." I smiled and pecked him in the lips.

Dimitri eyed them warily though.

"We need to get more guardians if both of you would be accompanying us." He said stiffly

"Got that covered dude." Adrian dismissed with a wave. Alberta along with Stan and two more guardians entered the plane.

"You should have seen that guy's face when he found out I could come while he can't. Practically got down on his knees to beg for my forgiveness and all that crap so that he could come." He said pointing at Christian, all the while shaking his head and tsk-ing.

"Hey! I heard that!"Fire-guysaid from the front contentedly seated with Lissa now that he could come.

"And I was not begging asshole! Not even close!" He continued while both Adrian and I laugh at him.

Lissa was patting Christian's back while he was turned around giving Adrian and me death glares-she was holding back chuckles herself.

"All right everyone, put on your seatbelts, we're about to take-off in just a few moments." Everyone complied with Albert.

Then we were off.