"Dad, why do you look scared?"

I couldnt help but grin down at my little best man, dressed in his little black and white suit with a small red bowtie, his ear length light brown hair was brushed and hanging neatly behind his ears. He was looking up at me curiously, fiddling with the little bag he held in his hands which carried our rings.

"Im not scared... Im just excited, and nervous."

"oh..." he murmured quietly as we both glanced towards the door of the small church.

"Oh my darling boys, you both look so handsome." Mama gushed as she moved towards us from where she suddenly appeared in the aisle. I embraced her tightly, kissing her cheek as she released me. Her eyes shone with pride and joy, tears welling slightly in them.

They had come to court for a visit when I rang and told them I was engaged six months ago. I paid for their flights as a christmas present, mama, babushka, karo, sonya, vika, paul and little zoya all arrived two days before christmas.

I remember the shock on their faces when I invited them into our home and introduced them.

"mama, babushka, everyone... Id like to introduce you to my fiance.." I grinned widely as I moved one arm around Roza and pulled her into my side, I never tired of calling her my fiance, "this is Roza."

"Its nice to meet you all, Dimitris told me so mich about all of you." Roza blushed as she smiled at everyone. They greeted her back warmly, mama even stood up and hugged her whispering something in her ear that made her blush deeper, I couldnt make out exactly what she said though.

They all started chatting together untill I cleared my throat loudly again, they all looked at me curiously, except Babushka who had a knowing gleam in her eye and a smirk on her face. "well...Get on with it Dimka, Im dying to meet him." She grinned at me as everyone else looked confusedly from her to me.

I grinned at her, I had been slightly worried about thier reactions to the news, but I knew he would be accepted instantly. It would still be a shock for them all though.

"Mase? Come and meet my family." I called to him where he had been playing in his room. I heard banging and then quiet footsteps coming down the hall. He stopped nervously in the doorway, peering around at the slightly crowded room.

It was silent except for the sharp gasp from Karo. "Dimka...?"

He looked so much like me that I was sure everyone in the room would notice the resemblance.

"Everybody... This is Mason... Hes my son." I beamed at him as he quickly slid over to me and held onto my side.

"But... What...how... He..."

Nobody knew exactly what to say, they all stared in shock at him. Vika recovered quicker than the others, her eyes glancing between me, Roza and Mase. "But... Whos the mother?" she asked warily.

"Roza is. Yes she is dhampir too, but shes shadow kissed, she was basically bought back to life by Lissa and that changed her somehow... Thats about all we know. Mase is definitely Mine and Rozas biological son."

It was almost instantaneous that they all jumped up, gushing and murmuring excitedly as they hugged the three of us.

I was bought out of my memories as the soft tune of the traditional american wedding march sounded. My heart began beating wildly in my chest as I watched the doors at the end of the aisle open and Sydney and Adrain, then Mia and Eddie came down, followed by Lissa and Christian, their tuxs matched Mases and the deep red ties matched the colour of the bridesmaids long flowing gowns. They were beautiful... But nothing compared to the beauty coming down behind them.

My breathing caught in my throat and I had to stop my hands from shaking. Roza.

She was absolutely stunning.

Her hair was down in soft curls, delicately placed over her shoulders and streaming down her back, their were small white flowers placed in her hair and her eyes were shining a deep golden brown.

The dress she wore was creamy white and strapless, accentuating the shape of her bust, gathering underneath before flowing down over her waist and her hips. She walked as gracefully as a dancer, a wide glorious smile on her face as we locked eyes.

For a moment I swear I was dreaming, this couldnt be real, she couldnt be real. Surely I didnt deserve her, I felt as though I was going to wake up any second and it would have all been a lie.

Then her hand found mine. The soft, warm touch of her skin against mine sent that familiar tingle through me, proving that she was real, she was here with me, about to become mine forever.

The ceremony passed in a blur, I followed my lines and the cues from the minister. My heart leapt into my throat as he said the words...

"I know pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss your bride"

I didnt need to be told twice, I wrapped both arms around her waist, pulling her towards me as her arms wrapped around my neck. My lips found hers and it was like the world around us disappeared, it was just me and my wife. My love. My Roza. We were finally together, and nothing would take her from me. This was where I was supposed to be forever.

We were brought back down to earth by the loud eruption of cheers and whistles and clapping from our guests. I grinned at Roza as I lay my forehead against hers, staring directly into her mesmerising brown eyes.

"Im the happiest man on earth, I love you so much Mrs Belikov."

Her answering smile was dazzling, her eyes glinting mischieviously. "I can think of something that may make you happier Mr Belikov..."

I raised one eyebrow as she winked at me, shifting her head so that her lips were right at my ear. "Im pregnant Comrade."