Sorry for the delay on updating. It was my last week of year 8 so things have been pretty hectic with last minute homework and assignments and stuff.

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Rose's pov

The week that followed my attempted suicide was probably one of my most interesting and annoying weeks.

I was not allowed to be alone for more than five minutes. They moved me into Lissa's dorm room, which was fine by me. Lissa had gotten around to telling Christian she was pregnant and I was pleased to say he was there for her every single second.

I had to see the counsellor before and after school, much to Christian's amusement and my annoyance. I had to go to Deidre and tell her how I was feeling that day and whether or not I had the urge to cut myself. Naturally, she answered all my questions with questions.

Adrian seemed completely indifferent to the fact that his girlfriend was pregnant and suicidal. He didn't treat me any different than how he'd always treated me. For that, I was glad. News spreads fast in high school, so the whole school stared at me and whispered things like "unstable" and "insane". At least they weren't calling me a blood whore.

I had taken my trials, something Alberta wasn't keen on letting me do, and had passed with top marks. After we'd graduated—with the queen present, might I add—Alberta and Kirova had taken me and Lissa into the headmistress's office to decide whether or not I should be Lissa's guardian.

The queen had firmly stated she did not think I was suitable to guard anyone as I was "unstable and didn't take the job seriously enough since I had dropped out of the academy twice and kidnapped an underage Moroi princess". And because the queen had already picked out guardians for her.

'Please, Guardian Petrov. Don't let the queen talk you out of letting Rose be my guardian.' Lissa was practically begging.

'It's not that simple, princess. The queen has a lot of influence on the decisions that are made here at the academy.' Alberta told her, clearly not happy with it.

'But Rose is the best novice here. She's worked her whole life to keep me safe. And with our bond she would be the best choice to guard me.' God, it sounds like I'm trying to buy you. I'm sorry Rose. 'And you know exactly why she left.' She said in a lower voice.

It's true. Alberta knew that I'd taken Lissa away from the academy because, although I didn't know it at the time, Viktor Dashkov was trying to keep her imprisoned as his own personal healer. And she knew full well I had left again to hunt down Dimitri.

Alberta frowned. 'Yes, well that isn't going to sway the queen.'

'So don't listen to her. Tell her you think the best people who could guard me would be Guardians Janine and Rose Hathaway.'

My head snapped up at the mention of my mother. 'Am I missing something? Since when is my mum going to guard you?' I asked, honestly curious. My mum was loyal to her charge.

'She offered when you left, and I think she wants to stick with it.' Lissa explained.

I nodded. Alberta said: 'I agree that even the queen can't argue Guardian Hathaway's reputation. And if she's willing to guard you I don't see why she can't. But Rose, in your current condition....' she trailed off. I knew why. Kirova wasn't entirely aware I was nearly 3 months pregnant.

'What condition?' she asked, clearly confused.

Might as well tell her. 'I'm pregnant.' I didn't elaborate.

Her eyes bugged out of her head. 'I heard rumours, but I never thought...' she trailed off, clearly unable to speak.

'There's something else.' I said. 'If I'm not Lissa's guardian, we could both go insane.' I said, thinking of what Mark had said about keeping a balance of power between bondmates.

Alberta studied us for a minute. She seemed to be contemplating what she should say next. Finally she sighed and muttered. 'I never did like Tatiana. She always wanted things her way at school.' Hope filled both me and Lissa. 'Okay, here's what's going to happen. Janine and Rose are going to be your guardians, and Rose is going to be on maternity leave for the remainder of her pregnancy. It's up to you what you want to do from there.'

Lissa let out a squeal of delight and hugged me. I hugged her back. I couldn't believe it. I was finally Lissa's guardian. After everything we'd been through, things were finally going to work.

An hour later we were walking through the hallways. We were going to meet up with Christian, Eddie and Adrian. Eddie had something he wanted to show us.

'What's up?' I asked as soon as we'd gotten to the quad outside the dorm rooms.

Eddie was smiling sheepishly. 'I decided I should tell you guys about my girlfriend.'

About time, I thought. Eddie had been texting a mystery girl for the past few months and refused to tell us who it was. I was glad we were about to find out.

'Finally! I was beginning to think you were faking it.' Christian said.

Eddie grinned and led us over to a tree. Where, standing 5 ft tall, with her blonde hair pulled back into a pony tail stood—

'Mia!' Lissa and I gasped at the same time and practically tackled the small girl.

'What are you doing here?' I asked, excited to see my friend.

'I came to see you guys graduate. And I missed Eddie.' She said, with a dreamy grin on her face.

After a while we all went into the dhampir dorms and sat in the first floor lounges. We talked for hours until Eddie finally decided that if we didn't go to sleep soon, we'd all end up like zombies at the graduation dance tomorrow. I laughed and made my way out to Lissa's dorm room. She would meet me there in a few minutes because she wanted to say goodnight to Christian. Adrian followed me.

'So, little dhampir. How does it feel to finally be a guardian? You never have to listen to the school rules again.' He said.

'I still have to follow the school rules Adrian. But it does feel pretty good that I am finally going to be doing what I've worked my whole life for. Just don't know how it is going to work out now. What with—' I paused and pointed to my stomach. I knew he'd understand.

'Yeah. That probably complicates a lot of situations.' He said. I still couldn't believe he loved me enough to not care that I was pregnant with someone else's child. If he got a girl pregnant I'm pretty sure I'd be reacting a bit different to his oblivious behaviour.

We made it to the dorm room and I turned around. As soon as I faced him he pulled me into a fierce and passionate kiss that nearly knocked me off my feet. I was so not expecting that. He pulled away and I was a bit disappointed. I didn't want to let him go. We were both panting heavily.

'You don't know how proud I am of you little dhampir. You're doing so much by yourself after everything you've been through.' He kissed me again and I got a giddy sensation in my stomach.

'Are you two going to keep making out or are we going to get some sleep?' Lissa's annoyed voice came from behind me. Though through the bond I could feel a trickle of amusement.

Does anyone want anything in particular to happen?? I need ideas although I am pretty sure where I am going to take this sotry. And If anyone has any ideas for one-shots I can do in dimitri's pov let me know and I'll get on it!!

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