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Chapter 50

Adrian's POV

The look on Christian's face this morning was classic. That will teach him. What was he thinking to bet against me, especially about being a man. He knows who I am. Christ, that boy has problems.

But, I didn't have the time to think of a way to really get back at him. I hurried through my shower and walked to the closet to get something to wear.

Abe had arranged for a dinner party for all of us tonight at 8:00. Rose and I were the guests of honor and we had to be there. I would rather her and I had done something else.

I enjoyed being with our friends and family, but all I really wanted was a little more time just for the two of us.

The dress was causal, so I wore patchwork plaid shorts with a solid, pink polo shirt.

I had dressed Ethan in the same pink shirt and I knew Rose was going to find it hilarious. I even styled his hair. You can never to be too young to learn the ways of style. Besides, the kid has great hair.

He sat there on the floor so patiently while I got him ready. He was always happy and such an easy baby. We were lucky.

"What do you have on him?" Yep, I knew it! Rose stood in the doorway with her hands on her hips.

I smiled at her while nodding my head. "He looks good, huh?"

I could see that Rose wanted to laugh at me, but she didn't. "Yeah…umm..great. No, actually, you both look very nice."

"You don't look so bad yourself." I complimented her. She really did look pretty. She had her hair pulled up in a high ponytail, wearing a multi-colored sundress, and gladiator sandals. Man, did I have a beautiful fiancé.

"You ready to go face the troops?" She asked.

"Do I have a choice?" I smirked.

"Nope." She took Ethan from me and cradled him on her hip as we made our way to the now infamous dining room.

When we entered the room, everyone was already at the table and we were late, as usual. When we took our seats, our dinners were served immediately. Damn, we really were late.

Christian cleared his throat and protested. "I don't think I can eat off of this table knowing what happened on it last night." He tried to stifle a laugh. But, everyone else failed miserably as they chuckled softly.

Abe walked into the room. "What happened on my table last night?"

Oh shit! I swear that I am going to fucking kill Ozera. I gave him a death stare whereas he gave me a huge smile.

I just nodded my head, while glaring to let him know that it is on. He nodded back letting me know he accepted the challenge…What a dick!

Christian sat straight up in his chair and poured on his most polite, suck up act. "Mr. Mazur..You really don't want to know what your daughter and Adrian did in this room last night."

Every eye turned to him in astonishment. They couldn't believe he just went there. Oh his ass was so mine. Believe it!

Rose's face was flushed with embarrassment. "Kiz, what is he talking about?"

She tried to put on an innocent face, and tragically failed. Rose and innocent just didn't mesh well together.

"I don't know, dad. Christian, Adrian, and Eddie have a wager about who is the real man or whatever. And how they can prove it, by indulging in certain activities this weekend.

Adrian and I really don't want to be involved in that kind of behavior."

She smiled an angelic smile while lying through her teeth.

Abe nodded his head. "I see. Boys? We are making wagers about being a real man..…Are you forgetting that I am on this trip? Sorry to inform you that every one of you men lost the bet before it began."

Every guy in the room snickered at his comment. Bastard was right, he probably has a whole damn harem of women in his bedroom.

As we were eating our dinner that consisted of lobster tail, steak, chicken, and anything else you could possibly need. Abe decided to change our simple wedding conversation to something much more serious.

"I am glad you are all here because I have something important I would like to discuss. It mostly pertains to Pavel, Adrian, Rose, Christian, and Eddie. It is about your futures."

All stares were on Abe in an instant. "Some of you are fully aware that our Strigoi situation is getting out of hand."

Rose interrupted her dad. "Dad..This is supposed to be a party. Why are you talking shop now?"

Abe gave her a look. "Rosemarie…I have to write this off on my taxes somehow."

"Good god..You are honestly too much sometimes." She rolled her eyes.

He raised his brow. "Thank you. Can I finish?"

Rose crossed her arms over her chest. "Yeah..go ahead. Knock yourself out."

You've got to hand it to her. She doesn't take any of his shit.

She also couldn't fool me. I knew that she was glad that Abe was including her in on the Strigoi details.

I knew the Guardian issue was going to be a real problem between Rose and I someday. And only because I don't ever want to see her hurt again.

Abe started to speak again. "As I was saying, the Strigoi are wising up. It took them a while, but unfortunately they are using the humans to strengthen their numbers. I have decided along with Pavel and Adrian."

Again, everyone turned to me, surprised I was involved.

"Some of you are fully aware of Adrian's capabilities and he will be our informant of sorts. We are in the stages of organizing a Strigoi Task Force, if you will. We will train those Moroi willing to fight along side the top trained

Guardians. We will have a training facility that will accept only the top 10% of Novices and Moroi elemental users in their class. Only the best. They will attend this training program only after they have completed their regular teachings.

The Guardians who graduated under the top 10% of their class will go on to guard those Moroi they were assigned too. Just as it is now.

This is the best possible way for the Moroi, who don't want to become involved with the battle, to continue on with their safe little lives, while their Guardian's babysit their asses."

Abe clapped his hands together. "Okay, that brings it all down to you guys. Eddie..I was hoping you could help with training Adrian in the event he should have to engage in combat against a Strigoi."

Without any warning, Rose just up from her chair. "No way! Hell no, old man. We talked about this. No, we really haven't had a chance to talk because you wouldn't listen to me. BUT, you will listen to me now.

I will not have Adrian's life put in jeopardy so some goddamned Moroi can sit on his ass and be protected. It's not happening."

I grasp Rose's hand, trying to coax her back into her seat. "Rose."

She gazed down at me with worry all over her features. "No Adrian! You don't know what you're up against. I refuse to see another person I love be taken by a Strigoi. I can't lose you like I lost Dimitri. I won't make it this time. It will kill me."

The room became perfectly silent.

I pushed her comment aside and spoke with total honesty. "Rose. Would it be alright for me to sit back and watch you put your life on the line to protect a Moroi?"

She knew I had her, but she still tried to argue the point. "It's different for me. I have had years of training. I am prepared for something like that. My whole life has been molded to protect others."

"I will be trained, just in a shorter amount of time." I returned the argument.

"I will train you." She defiantly lifted her chin, daring me to disagree.

"Absolutely not!" Abe and I said at the same exact time.

I continued on with my explanation. "Rose, you are one of the best. I would love nothing more than for you to train me and give you the chance to kick the shit out of me everyday."

She gave a small smile. I knew she was starting to see where I was heading. "However, you're pregnant, sweetheart. I am NOT allowing you to bring harm to yourself or our unborn child. It won't permit it"

Eddie spoke to Rose. "I don't want to upset you. I have to be honest.. I would really love to take on this responsibility. It would be an honor to be a part of something so important. But, if you are going to be upset …it wouldn't be

worth it to me. I won't do it."

Rose's eyes met Eddie's. "No, I want you to do it. You're right. It's a wonderful opportunity. You should take it."

She sat back down in her seat and turned to Abe. "Go ahead. Finish what you were saying."

"Thank you, kiz. Christian, it has been brought to my attention that your aunt Tasha has been teaching you the art of illegal element training."

He tried to think of an excuse when Abe held up his hand. "I don't give a shit what you do on your own time. However, I will care what you are teaching your students."

"Come again?" Christian asked.

"You will be teaching the top graduated Moroi. They will move on to train with you. I have already spoken with Tasha and she has agreed to move back and help assist in the training."

Abe had this smile on his face when he mentioned Tasha's name and Rose picked up on it right away.

"Dad, please tell me you're not hitting on Tasha." She shook her head slowly with digust.

He laughed. "Okay..I won't tell you."

"There is something seriously wrong with you." Rose growled at him.

He ignored her accusation and continued. "Well Rose, that brings us to you." Immediately I was on alert.

"I know that you will busy with your children for a few years. But, I was hoping that you could teach defense combat classes at this new training facility. I want the best and let's face it, there are only a handful of you left that can handle this."

Rose was beaming and I couldn't dare deny her this opportunity. It was the best possible solution to our future disagreement.

"Where will this new facility be located?" She questioned.

"I've given that a great deal of thought, Rosemarie. We have started phase 1 of construction on the grounds of St. Vladimir's.

I figured since my grandchildren will be attending the academy someday, you and Adrian would want to be near them.

You can teach and have your family close. I have arranged for a wing to be constructed into the teachers living quarters. They are quite nice." I could only imagine.

I laughed. "Yeah, good for us to be close. What about our son and possible future sons? What happens when they want to sneak out with a chic and can't get away with shit because we are right there to catch them?"

"My sons' will not be sneaking around with any chicks. My boys will be too good for that. They will be angels." Did she even hear what she just said?

Elizabeth snorted. "Not if they are anything like Adrian. He was constantly sneaking out. Or girls were climbing up the rose trellis into his window. It was the busiest room in the whole school."

Rose turned and glared at me. "Really?"

"Hell no baby. She's lying." While looking at Rose, I kicked Lizzie under the table.

"Oww! Why the hell did you kick me, Ivashkov?" Christian yelped.

"Shit, sorry dude. I kicked the wrong person." I was so busted.

I pleaded to Rose. "I am reformed honey. I've changed. I am not the same man I was then."

"Yeah..You're even a bigger pussy now! Adrian Ivashkov; love sick, completely whipped, and utterly pathetic." Chase said while John agreed.

I pointed at them. "Just you wait…Someday, you'll know what I'm talking about."

"I doubt it man. No woman is ever latching on to me." Chase said proudly.

Olivia decided to chime in. "That is because you can't find one that wants you."

John started laughing. "Christ Chase. She is really busting your balls."

"Yeah, Olivia. Leave me and my balls alone." Chase chastised.

She laughed. "That shouldn't be hard to do. Considering there isn't much to leave alone."

"Har, Har! Control your sister, Ivashkov."

"Nope, you're on your own. I learned a long time ago to not mess with my sisters. I like having them on my side." I gave him a cheesy grin.

Abe interrupted our silliness. "So, What do you think? Is everyone on board with the plans?"

Christian was the first to answer. "Absolutely. Thanks for the opportunity."

I noticed Lissa and Rose casting glances at each other. It must have been something through their bond. I would bet that Lissa was upset that Christian would be away from her.

She would be at college and he will be back at the academy. I am sure they will be discussing it later. There goes more time away from us to be alone together.

"Count me in." Eddie was next to say.

Rose and I looked at each other. "We could be close to our children when the time came and just think, you could do what you love. You get to kick peoples' asses and get paid for it."

Abe interjected. "Who said anything about pay?"

Rose snorted. "Well, I sure the hell am not doing it for free and I want dental, old man."

Abe smiled at his daughter with a look of pride in his eyes. "You got it, Kiz. Anything for you."

Everyone had agreed to the new plans and soon it would be set into effect. Rose wouldn't be teaching right away, but she could start a few months after the baby was born, on a part-time basis.

"Dad, I take it you will be staying on with your Royal obligations then?" Rose smiled at him. I knew that she wasn't remotely ready to settle in a Royalty role as of yet. It wasn't what she wanted

at this moment and I am not sure if she will ever really want it.

He turned to her. "Of course. I will keep it until I have no choice but to renounce my position. I know that you have your family to raise and that you're not ready.

When you decide to commit yourself to the crown, I will be at the coronation. Good night everyone." He smiled at his daughter and walked out of the room.

We said our good-nights and made our way to our bedroom. I wanted to retire early tonight. I just wanted to relax and do nothing, together.

I pulled Rose in my arms as we laid under the covers.

"I was thinking we could take Ethan to the ocean tomorrow. I have never spent time at the beach in the daylight."

"Do you think you can handle it? I wonder if Ethan will have a problem with it?" Rose asked.

"I hope he can. I don't see why he couldn't. I have been tolerating the sun more and more. I've noticed that it gets easier each time I am in it."

I stroked her cheek as I spoke. "Ethan and I are going to build a sand castle together. And I want to be there when his toes wiggle in the water for the first time. I wouldn't miss it for anything."

"You're a good dad, Adrian." She stretched her neck upward to touch her lips softly to mine.

I rested my hand on her stomach. "You guys are the best thing that's ever happened to me. Thank you for giving me a family." I kissed her again.

She has absolutely no idea how much I loved her or what I would do for her. I gently stroked her hair until she feel asleep.

After a couple hours of watching Rose sleep, an idea came to me. I text Lissa on her phone asking her to open her door for me.

I quietly eased myself out of our bed.

I walked to Lissa and Christian's room and knocked lightly on the door. "Hey cousin. Thanks for helping me with this."

Lissa started giggling. "If Chris gets mad. I am not taking the blame."

"Okay..Stop worrying. Just make sure you keep him asleep while I do it." She kept spirit running through him slightly to help him stay asleep.

We were trying to hold back our laughing as we decorated Christian. This will teach his ass not to mess with me. I can't believe he said that shit to Abe.

"Red or pink?" I laughed as I asked Lissa.

"Oh... definitely red." She said.

"Red it is." Our work was completed. I crossed my arms against my chest as I stood back, taking in my masterpiece.

"Isn't he pretty?" I looked at cousin to only laugh again.

I took a picture of Christian in full drag make-up. I am so posting this shit on youtube.

I can't wait until tomorrow morning when he realizes what I did to him.

"Good night Lissa. I'll see you in the morning." I winked at her and went back to bed.

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