A/N: Ok, so the last chapter was a lot shorter than I thought it would be. I just had to get that out there and explain a few things. I know it doesn't make a lot of sense now just keep reading because there is a whole lot of secrets that are going to come out in the next few chapters.

Rose-

" What do you mean 'Dimitri's back'?" I question Lisa in a near-silent hiss.

" I mean exactly what I said. He's back. Aparently the queen asked Tasha to come to the school and teach a few Mori classes. Since Dimitri is her guardian, he has to come."

" Shit Lisa! I can't handle this right now! Everything just got perfect! he can't mess everything up! We have to leave. I'll tell Adrian and Anya were going on vacation. We can come back after they leave..."

" Rose! Snap out of it. You can't go anywhere and you know it. Besides they are going to be here for a while. Anya is about to start school soon. There's nowhere for you to go. We need to figure out a way to deal with this."

" What am I supposed to do Lisa? Just sit around and watch while my ex is with the woman I dispise the most in this entire world? And what about Anya?"

" Your not going to like what I have to say next then. I need you to have a meeting with me and them. It's important."

" What?" I exclaim.

" Be here at 8:00. Please, just do this for me. And BE NICE!"

She hangs up and I just sit there for a few minutes with the phone to my ear. Little footsteps come into hearing range as Anya runs out to come and get me.

" Mommy! Panacakes are ready!" She says with a grin on her face.

" Alright but eat fast I need to go somewhere really soon."

" Where are you going?"

" To meet with some of mommy's old friends."

" Are they old?"

" No. I knew them a while ago. When I went to school."

" Oh... So you're old?"

" Get inside the damn house."

We both go into the house and sit down at the table with Adrian. I made them both rush through breakfast. After it was finished I pilled all the dishes into the sink and went to my bedroom. Adrian followed me in.

" So where's the fire?"

" What do you mean, Adrian?"

" You were rushing everyone during breakfast."

" Oh. Lisa just called. I have to go to a meeting with her and a few people. Do you mind staying with Anya? I can't bring her with me."

" As long as she doesn't squash me again I think we'll be ok."

" Thanks Adrian."

As soon as Adrian left I took a shower and began getting dressed. But what do you wear when your seeing your ex and their girlfriend for the first time in five years? Everything I had was either guardian clothing or mom clothes. It's not like I get a chance to dress up when kicking Strogi ass and taking care of a child. I ended up settling on a pair of tight black skinny jeans, a black loose fitting halter top, a cherry red jacket, and black stilettos to top it all off. Was this to sexy? Would they think I was trying to hard? No. I'm going to look fabulous. I put my hair up in a tight ponytail to show off my molnija marks. In the last few years they've multiplied by a lot.

I stood back and looked at myself in the mirror. Not bad. I smile to myself at the thought of how Dimitri would react to this look.

I walk to Anya's room to see Adrian playing a game with her. When she sees me by the door she runs up and gives me a hug.

" Bye mommy. I love you!"

" I love you too sweetie." She runs off and Adrian comes up next.

" I love you Rose." He say and pulls me into an amazing kiss.

" Dammit, if you don't let me go now I wont be able to get to the meeting. I'll get to...distracted." I say with a wink.

" Fine with me." He says.

I give one last good bye and walk out the door. Now I'm going to meet with the man who ruined my life.