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CHAPTER 24
ADRIAN'S POV
I was frantic; looking for Rose. I was running to the lake when I had this feeling suddenly hit me. It was like all the air was sucked from my lungs, I couldn't breathe, or move.
I started shaking uncontrollably; it can't be...No! I ran towards the figure lying on the ground covered in blood. I saw the long, dark hair, praying it wasn't Rose.
I kneeled before her, brushing her hair back from her face. Oh God! It was my Rose. Who could have done this to her? She was beaten so badly, her face swollen; it hardly looked
like her. How long had she been like this? She had only left me a half an hour ago; it hadn't been long at all. Finally Lissa had caught up to me. Her scream brought me out of the trance
I had fallen into.
" What the hell happened? Adrian?…..Adrian... snap out of it." Lissa screamed through her sobs.
I looked up at her; my sight blurry from the stream of tears flowing quickly from my eyes. "I..I..don't know what happened." My head was spinning and my chest ached; I felt paralyzed from my thoughts.
It was like I was a robot. My mind couldn't register a single thing. I pulled her into my arms and cradled her body close to me, my hands and body was shaking so badly I could hardly hold her steady.
"Adrian?" Lissa yelled again. I looked at her; still not comprehending a word she was saying until she shouted the following at me. "Is she breathing? Does she have a pulse?"
As I felt for Rose's pulse; I was shaking my head in sorrow. Rose was dead.
My eyes desperately searched Lissa's. "She's not breathing. I've got nothing. I can't find her pulse. Help me, Cousin..Help her." I screamed at Lissa begging, pleading for her to do something, anything.
I can't lose her. I pleaded..God….Take me..Jesus..not her..No! My life was ending…destroyed! "Please don't take her from me." I screamed aloud; while rocking her in my arms.
Lissa put her hands on Rose. We both held her tightly as I watched Lissa's aura light up like the largest life force I have ever seen. I knew she was doing everything she could do.
We were frantically working together; trying to heal her with spirit. I heard Rose suddenly take a desperate gasp of air.
I whispered. "Stay with me baby! Don't think of leaving me. Please hold on. I need you. I love you. Rose…please."
I swiftly lifted her into my arms and ran with her a fast as I could back to Court. Just then my cell phone started shrieking . I told Lissa to answer it because I knew it was Abe.
I needed him to be here with Rose, with us.
Her voice was shaking as she answered. "Hello?" She sobbed into the phone; words barely audible.
"Rose?" Abe ask with concern in his voice.
"No..it's Lissa." Her lips trembling as she tried to speak, choking on her words.
"What's going on Vasilisa? What's wrong?" Abe was raising his voice, demanding answers.
Lissa was trying desperately to hold back sobs. "Abe, we found Rose; she was beaten very badly, she didn't have a pulse when we found her by the lake. She is really bad. God, Abe!
I don't know if she going to make it. I tried everything I could. I think too much time passed since she was attacked." She broke into hysterical sobs.
Abe interrupted her and yelled into the receiver. " My daughter is dead? Attacked? By who? I want to know everything! Is she breathing? Answer me Lissa NOW!" We could almost feel his anger through the phone.
Lissa stuttered from fear. "I..We don't know who did it. We are almost at the clinic; please just meet us there. We will be there in 2 minutes." She said closing my phone.
I burst through the hospital doors demanding help once more; with my fiancé hurt again, and this time I don't know if she is going to be okay. I can't fathom who would do this to a pregnant woman.
No..I have an idea. My temper was starting to flare beyond a point of control. The nurses and Doctor's came running out with a gurney; removing her from my arms.
I felt broken, dead as I looked down and seen her blood all over my shirt. I was on that edge…I could feel my feet slipping off the cliff. It's not going to take much for me to go over.
Lissa and I stood in the hallway listening and watching them work on her diligently. We both turned at the same time when we heard the doors behind crash open, expecting Abe. It was Christian.
He came rushing in; taking Lissa in his arms, and asking. "What the hell happened? Where is she? Is she going to be okay?" Christian eyes searching mine for answers.
It was then the worst sound imaginable rang through our ears. The monitors had stopped beeping. Rose's heart had stopped; we watched as they grabbed the crash cart, placing the paddles over her
chest and side, the Doctor yelled. "Clear." There was organized chaos throughout that room as they desperately tried to restart Rose's heart. There were orders being shouted from many directions.
Lissa gazed into my eyes, frantically. "We were too late, Adrian….She needed us and we were too late. I couldn't save her,….I..I." Lissa threw her hands over her face, heaving with sobs.
That was it, I lost it. I knew where I was going. I was being controlled by blind fury. I was not longer myself as I turned and started walking out of the hospital.
Lissa ran after me, grabbing my arm. "Where are you going Adrian? Rose needs you. You can't leave. What if she doesn't make it; don't you want to be here? OR What if she wakes up and she ask for you?"
I turned to her; looking down at her hand, where she had a grip on my arm. The most deranged sounding laugh came out of mouth. "Which is it going to be Liss…Is she making it or am I burying her?
I sure the fuck am not standing here watching my whole world slip away from me, as the person who's responsible goes unpunished for it. Now, please let go of me."
I pulled away; heading off to settle this once and for all. I am done; it's fucking finished right here, right now. I made my way across the Court to the one place I have been countless times in my life.
As I walked, I didn't recognize the man I've just become. I was dead set on killing her. I was so enraged, my body was convulsing with anger. I've never felt so much fury in my life. I had no control.
There would be no going back from this point. Once I crossed this line; whether Rose made it or not. My life was over, but this shit couldn't continue any longer. She went too far. I won't be happy until I
wrap my hands around her throat and choke the last bit of breath from her body.
I didn't knock; I burst through her doors, as they slammed against the wall. Nikolai flinched and instantly took his guardian fighting stance. I pointed at him as I approached Tatiana.
"Stay the fuck out of this; it doesn't concern you and if you pull your guardian shit, I WILL NOT back down from you. The way I am feeling man, you better call for fucking back up."
I turned to Tatiana, charging her. "I ought to kill you. I could kill you right now and not give a shit what happens to me." Her eyes widened.
ABE'S POV
I pushed my way through the hospital doors, searching for Adrian. I couldn't find him anywhere. Where the hell is that boy at? I instructed Pavel to search the hospital for him.
I continued to rush towards the emergency room; where I was met by Vasilisa Dragomir and Christian Ozera. My Rosemarie had good friends who cared about her, it was obvious.
"Any word yet Vasilisa?" I didn't recognize my own voice; the depth of emotion lacing my words.
Through blood-shot eyes; she gazed up at me, and just shook her head. It was Christian to speak. "No, Mr. Mazur. They had to shock her heart again and we haven't heard any news since then."
My blood was boiling inside my body; when I find out who did this my Kiz, they will longer walk this earth. I made that solemn vow to myself. And It was then Pavel came up beside me.
"Sorry Abe, I was not able to locate Lord Ivashkov. He appears to have left the premises." Pavel nodded his head; sorrow evident in his features.
Lissa looked up at me. "Adrian left about 20 minutes ago. He was furious and said something about making the person who was responsible for doing this to Rose, pay for their actions."
I felt my eyes widened in shock. "Adrian knows who did this to my Rosemarie?" I was seeing red at this point; ready to destroy anything and everything.
Lissa swallowed; while thinking hard , carefully choosing her words . "I am not sure if he knew who is responsible, but I did see him take off towards the Queen's quarters."
Tatiana wouldn't dare have anything to do with this. I made her a promise if she did anything to my Kiz,or grandchild I would personally eliminate whoever was responsible and that was no idle threat.
And she was surely aware of that. She knows I am a man of my word; once I commit to something, I see it through, and if my daughter or grandchild dies, I will take pleasure in watching the
person or persons responsible suffer a slow and painful demise. It was just then when the baby occurred to me. I was so wrapped up about Rosemarie, everything else slid from my thoughts.
I immediately turned to Vasilisa again. "Did they say anything about the baby?" She lowered her head and gave a small shake.
A Doctor came out of the small room where Rose was being treated. "Who may I talk to about the young, pregnant woman who was brought in for medical treatment? They were saying she is Lord Ivashkov's fiancé.
Is he here?"
I stepped forward. "No, He is not here at the moment. He stepped out. I am her father, Ibrahim Mazur." He grasp my hand; giving it a firm shake.
"Do we need to go somewhere more private?" The Doctor ask while looking around at our small entourage.
"No, it is quite alright. We are all family here. Please tell us. Is Rose okay? And the baby?" I held my breath, waiting for his next words. I have never been this nervous or worried about anything.
In my line of business it wasn't wise to be emotional.
"We have her stabilized ." The Doctor started to say as I corrected him.
"My daughter's name is Rosemarie…Rose." I allowed him to continue.
"Rose..is stabilized at this point. Her body has sustained a great deal of trauma, especially her head and face. I am afraid there is some swelling on her brain. We would like to keep an eye on it, before we decide
to go through any drastic measures. Sometimes these injuries will subside on there own. I am sorry to inform you that she is in a coma. She is capable of breathing on her own; which is a good sign and there are signs of normal
brain activity, which is encouraging. But, there is an issue with the baby."
Everyone let out an audible gasp, fearing the worst. If Rose did make it; she would have rather died if the baby didn't live. Lissa was the only person in the room who knew the specific reasons to why Rose would feel that way.
"The baby is also stable. His heartbeat is strong, but I am afraid as the time passes and the longer Rose is in coma, it becomes more difficult for her to recover. Her water has already broken and her body is in active labor.
However, she is not capable of delivering this baby naturally. We need to find Mr. Ivashkov . So, he can give consent to do a cesarean section; since this is his child, and this baby will be born prematurely, only he can give me
permission to operate. There is always a chance for complications with the birth. Surgery is the only option for Rose to deliver this baby. There really isn't any other way. I will give you an hour, at the most, to get him here
or I will have to proceed without his consent."
"I will bring Adrian to the hospital to sign the consent forms." I reassured the Doctor that I would get him here to the hospital in time.
ADRIAN'S POV
I kept coming at her, accusing her of trying to kill Rose. I couldn't control myself as I kept backing Tatiana into the wall. Guardian Nikolai didn't know what to do; it was his duty to protect her.
She was Queen, but I was a Lord. I was her nephew of all people. I saw pure fear in her beady eyes. Good, Let her fear me. She needed too!
"Adrian! What are you talking about? I didn't do anything to Miss Hathaway." She was spewing venom from every word she spoke.
I stepped even closer; her back was now completely against the wall. "Don't you speak her name. You don't deserve to breathe the same air that she does. I know it was you. You tried to have her killed.
Why? What did she ever do to you? She didn't deserve any of this." I was crying; screaming at the top of my lungs at this juncture and I didn't care who saw or heard it.
"Don't be ridiculous. I wouldn't waste my time trying to get someone to kill your precious little bloodwhore. I hope she does die and that bastard child too!" She sneered at me.
Before I could gather my thoughts; I had just reacted. I reached up and grabbed her by her throat, choking her. It wasn't until I saw through my peripheral vision that Nikolai was coming at me.
I let go of her throat and spun around faster then I knew I was capable of. I saw Nikolai throw a punch in my direction. I instinctively blocked his punch; throwing a right hook making a connection with his jaw.
He staggered back for a split second as he threw a jab, striking me in the cheek. I knew I was not capable of going ten rounds with this guy. But, there was no way in hell I was backing down from him.
I heard the Queen yell out an order, stopping the fight between Guardian Nikolai and myself. I saw Guardian Sergei quickly enter the room. What was he doing here?
"Your Majesty." He bowed slightly; waiting for her command.
"Guardians Nikolai and Sergei, I would like you to escort Lord Ivashkov to a holding cell until I decide if any charges will be brought against him." Tatiana using her formal position to address me.
I was taken to the holding cell and it was there that I had a chance to think about the consequences of my actions. I ran into Tatiana's office accusing her of trying to have my fiancé murdered.
I am sitting in this cell, not knowing if Rose and the baby are alive. I have no way of knowing now. I hung my head, ashamed of myself for not taking the time to rationalize my options before I reacted.
What if Rose needed me? What if she were asking for me at this very moment and I am not there for her? I punched the wall in frustration. I've let her down when she needed me most in her life.
I ran my fingers through my hair; grabbing it, and wanting to pull it out in defeat. I have lost; lost everything, my love, my life, my everything….Rose.
I just know that Tatiana was behind all of this. I don't know what exactly, but something. I laid back on the cot; worrying about Rose and the baby. I closed my eyes hoping to drown out the world for a little while.
I heard someone coming down the corridor; talking about me, discussing my release. I turned my head in looked in the direction of the voices; Abe and Pavel standing outside the bars; staring at me, Abe shaking his head.
He looked at Guardian Sasha; who was watching my cell. "Release him." He demanded.
The guardian was young and obviously didn't know who he was speaking too! "I am can't do that and I won't. I have direct orders from the Queen."
Abe walked closer to him. "And I just gave you a direct order and you will release him…immediately!" He grabbed the guardian by his shirt slamming him against the wall. I really don't think that guardian
would have had a chance against Abe. "If you don't? ….I will personally put your through this fucking wall…and it will hurt…very badly….understand?" Abe growled in the most intimidating voice.
The guardian's eyes widened with fear, actual fear. It was then an older Guardian came around the corner, ready to defend. He stopped when he suddenly realized who was standing there with Guardian Sasha
and slightly bowed. The older man cleared his throat; Abe and the young Guardian turned their heads. "Guardian Sasha, Please do as Mr. Mazur ask. Release Lord Ivashkov from the cell." Giving a respectful nod
in Abe's direction.
It was amazing with one simple command from Abe, the Guardian opened the cell; releasing me into Abe's custody… The way people reacted to him was strange. I would really love to know what it is that he
has on the Moroi society.
I turned to Abe. "What's happening with Rose? and the baby?" I was anxiously awaiting his answers.
He placed his hand on my shoulder as if he were trying to hold me in place. It must be bad. She can't be dead, if she was, I would feel it. My eyes desperately searched his.
He took in a deep breath, letting it out slowly. "She has some swelling on the brain. She is in a coma." I bowed my head, trying as hard as I could not to cry in front of Abe. My eyes betrayed me.
"What about the baby?" I ask, mind swimming with so many questions.
"He is okay at the moment. But, Rose's body is in active labor and they need to do a cesarean section. The Doctor ask that you come back to the hospital to sign the consent forms so he can operate."
I shook my head in confusion. "What would Rose want? I don't know what to do. He isn't ready. What if he doesn't make it? She would never forgive me. She would hate me for making the wrong choice."
Abe turned me to face him. "Listen to me son; They both need you to be strong. Yes, there are some risks with the baby being born at this point, but Rose has a better chance of surviving this if he is born
now rather than later. Can you do this?"
I nodded my head, not trusting my voice. We walked the rest of the way to the clinic in silence.
I walked into the hospital; heart pounding in my chest, thoughts racing, and fear running through my body. I was the one to decide the fate of our baby. I listened to the Doctor as he explained all the risks
involved with him being born early. I was numb. I needed Rose here with me; to help me with this decision. I ask the Doctor if I could see her before I signed the papers, he had agreed.
I nervously walked into her room. She looked so fragile lying there, fragile was never a word I thought I would use to describe Rose. But, today she really was. I took her hand in mine, resting them
against my cheek. I took a deep breath and sighed as I exhaled.
"Rose…Baby..I really don't know what I am doing here, this decision should be ours together. I need you so much. I can't lose you; and the Doctors say this is the best possible chance for you to recover.
I love our son, I truly do. But, I have to give you every opportunity to come back to me. I would die without you. Please understand. Please forgive me." I leaned in kissing her forehead.
I rested my forehead against hers as my tears fell on her face. I can't do this…Give me strength. I walked out of the room when the nurses came in to take her to the operating room.
We all sat in the waiting area; watching every medical personnel that came past us, hoping for some news. Lissa had her head resting on Christian's shoulder; Abe was leaning against the wall, Pavel
was beside him, and I was sitting with my face in my hands, praying for the last hour. The doors opened.
"Lord Ivashkov?" We all looked up at the Doctor at the same time, waiting with bated breath.
"Yes?" I ask, standing up from my chair.
He reached his hand out to shake mine. "Would you like to meet your son?" He smiled at me.
I let out my breath, smiling. "Yes, Yes I would. How is Rose?"
The Doctor nodded his head at us. "She made it through fine. We need to just wait and let her body heal itself. We will continue to do MRI and CAT scans. Tomorrow I will performing an electroencephalogram;
that will measure her brain function. We will have a better understanding of her injuries after we perform these tests. He is in an incubator as a precaution, but he is doing perfectly well. I will take you back to him.
So, for tonight, enjoy your new son and try to get some rest."
I have never held a baby before and I was so nervous as the nurse gently eased him into my arms. I felt awkward holding him without Rose being here. I looked down at him, he was beautiful. The gorgeous, brown eyes
were the first thing you noticed, along with his thick black/brown hair. He looked just like Rose. I smiled at him and cooed. "Hi baby boy! I am your daddy. I am so glad you're here with me. We boys are going to stick
together and wait for mommy to wake-up. She will be so happy to finally meet you. She loves you so much." I laid a gentle kiss on his forehead.
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