Omg I'm really sorry for not updating in ages but I've been really sick and haven't been able to look at a computer screen longer than 2 minutes without getting a killer headache. Or being yelled at by my mum. I've also had to study for exams. Who said year 8 was fun?? Lol. Here's the next chapter.

Insert disclaimers here --- nah can't be bothered. You should know by now

Chapter 6—Lissa's pov

Rose. She was so vulnerable right now. Her emotions were all over the place too.

She felt scared, angry, humiliated, worried, freaked out and also determined. No matter what happened, she wasn't going to give up being my guardian. She felt like she owed it to me.

'Rose, you don't owe me anything.' I told her gently.

We were in Rose's room, on her bed. We were both laying on top of the covers. I gently stroked her arm, a soothing gesture my mum used to do to me before she died. Rose cried into her pillow and I couldn't think of anything to say that would comfort her. I wasn't experienced in this sort of thing. All I could do was stay here with her and occasionally say something reassuring while she cried.

It was almost ironic. A few months ago, I would've been in Rose's position. She was always the strong one, comforting me. Not this time. I had to be strong for her. I'd do anything I could for her, not that there was much I could do right now. Maybe there was someone else Rose could talk to about her pregnancy. Someone with experience.

If I was Rose, I thought, who would I want to talk to?

Her mum, I realised. Janine Hathaway had Rose when she was fairly young. Rose's dad hadn't stuck around. Janine knew what Rose was going through, and could probably comfort Rose better than I could. That's saying something.

Rose's breathing had slowed and became even. She was asleep. The feelings coming from the bond were calm, peaceful and—excited? Okay. Whatever.

Trying not to jostle her, I stood up and quietly made my way to the door. I didn't want to wake Rose up so soon after she'd just calmed down.

It was way past curfew. The sun was shining high and everyone was asleep by now. I wanted to go back to Rose but I had something I had to do first.

I went through the hall ways that lead to where the dorm matron was and was slightly surprised to Alberta there in a deep discussion with her. They both looked up at me, surprised to see that a Moroi princess was walking around the dhampir dorms in the middle of the night.

'Princess Dragomir,' ugh, I hate being called that. 'what are you doing up at this hour?' the matron asked.

I felt a little nervous under their gaze but quickly recovered. 'I was wondering if someone had Janine Hathaway's number.'

They clearly weren't expecting that.

'What do you want with Guardian Hathaway that could be so important that you got out of bed in the middle of the night?' the matron asked, annoyed.

'Well ... I thought someone should tell her about ... about Rose.' I said, with a significant glance at Alberta.

She locked her eyes with me and nodded, understanding that I meant someone should probably tell her that Rose was pregnant. 'I'll get in contact with her soon. For now Princess, you need to go back to your dorm.'

I shook my head. 'No. I need to be with Rose.'

'She'll be fine on her own. Rose is a very strong girl. Emotionally and physically.' Alberta said.

I considered compelling them to let me stay with Rose. She needed me. Now more than ever. But I decided against it, nodded, and made my way back to my dorm, inwardly praying that Rose wouldn't need me for a while.

Ookay. Surprises to come!! Next chapter will be up in 2 minutes!!!

R&R

I promise not to wait this long to update again!!