Hey guys! So sorry I am a day or so late. A lot has been going on lately and I didn't have time to work on this chapter. It is done now, though kinda boring. I promise the next one will be more exciting! Maybe even a lemon!

"Don't worry; there isn't any alcohol in them…just juice." I patted the sand next to me for him to sit down. "So, to what do I owe this visit?" He laughed and handed me my drink. "Just wanted to see how you were doing, that's all."

Chapter 24

RPOV

I took a deep breath, allowing myself to choose my words so that they would come out truthfully. "I'll be alright. A lot has happened in such a short amount of time and it is going to take some time to get used to it all." Of course that was an understatement and he knew it. He just nodded his head in understanding.

"I know. Just checking. You know, that little girl is going to be adorable. I can't wait to be an uncle." He had a smirk on his face that made me laugh. "I think I'm going to have to let you go already. Someone is trying to wake you up, and I think you are going to enjoy it. Have fun is Russia and we'll see you soon."

With that, the dream dissolved and I realized that Dimitri was trying to wake me up. He was kissing our baby through my tummy. "You need to wake mommy up. It is time to leave and get on the plane. I can't wait for everyone to know about you. So, just give mommy a little kick or something." I ran my fingers through his hair, which he left down. He knew I was already awake…he had to. "When are we leaving?" Maybe I had time for a quick shower. "In about 15 minutes." Shit…nope.

DPOV

After Rose had a chance to grab a few snacks, we headed off to the airstrip. Everyone was there to see us off…even Tasha. Since everyone knew about what happened last night, they all kept quiet about where we were going. She stood off to the side as we said our goodbyes to everyone, not saying a word. I started loading our luggage into the small plane and heard hushed arguing. When I turned around, Christian and Tasha were having a heated discussion.

I needed to quickly talk to Christian before we left, which was any minute now. "Hey, Christian, can I talk to you for a second?" He nodded and jogged over to me. I kissed Rose and told her to go ahead and get comfortable on the plane. She nodded and was off. I didn't need her stressing over anything right now.

"Hey, I have a few things I want to say. First, and I feel ridiculous even feeling the need to say this, take care of Lissa while we are gone. Secondly…," I looked over at Tasha who had a strange glint in her eye, "if anything happens, call me immediately. I know your aunt very well, and she is about over the edge in the sanity department." He tried to cut me off, but I had more to say. "I mean it. I'm talking borderline institutional. If you even hear of her making up some crazy plan, call me. I need to keep Roza and our baby safe. And last of all, thank you. Thank you for everything. You are a great friend, and have been nothing but helpful with the whole Roza issues. I wish you and Lissa nothing but happiness."

He looked up at me and smiled. "Coming from you, that means a lot. Rose is like a sister to me and I knew that she needed you to be herself again…to be happy again. Try to help her with Lissa's darkness. I know that only you can, since she can't fight it out right now. Thank you, Dimitri….for everything." He gave me a one-armed hug and I turned to get on the plane.

"Christian," he turned around and looked at me, "I mean what I said. No matter what, any time or day." He nodded his head in understanding and walked over to Lissa. She had tears streaming down her face. I knew that it bothered her for Rose to leave, again, but she was happy for us to have this opportunity. Christian wrapped his arm around her waist and kissed her cheek. Ok, so now I want my Roza more than anything.

I love how she makes me feel whole. She is the other half of me. I climbed the last few stairs and headed for my seat. Rose was staring out the window. I could see a tear escape and roll down her chin. This was hard for her too. I sat down next to her and wrapped my arms around her. "Roza, we will be back. You can call her any time and you always have the bond." She nodded her head and rested it against my shoulder. The plane started taking off and I instantly grew elated.

We are going to see my family. I wonder if they know I am back. I hope they accept Rose and love her like I do. Wait. She has met them already. "Rose, can you tell me again what it was like when you visited my family?" She started in on the stories as I glanced out the window. The plane was barely down the runway and I saw Tasha running after it, waving her hands in the air. Christian and Eddie were trying to catch her. Shit. And it all starts already. She needs to get over me. I will never be with her…..EVER!

I turned Rose towards me so that she wouldn't see. When her eyes met mine, they had pure terror in them. "Dimitri…." I pulled her closer to me and stroked her hair. "Don't worry my Roza, everything will be fine. I promise you that you and the baby will be fine." I would do anything to keep that promise. I felt the plane start to lift off the runway just as my phone started ringing.

"Hey, Dimitri…..it's Eddie. Tasha lost it and tried to go after you. She kept saying that you couldn't leave her and that she would find you. We have her at the Guardian headquarters being watched right now. Nobody told her where you are going, so if she does somehow get out of our sight, she won't know where you are. Just in case though, I'd watch out. She tried using compulsion on Christian earlier to find out your destination. We will keep in contact with you daily. Just keep Rose and that baby safe."

"That isn't a problem. I would die for them." I kissed the top of Rose's head and rested my free hand on our baby. "Thank you for informing me of what happened." I hung up the phone and noticed that Rose was lightly snoring. I gently lifted her up so that I could move the armrest up and laid her down on my lap. This was going to be a vacation from hell if Tasha shows up.

I let Rose sleep for a while, knowing this pregnancy has been hard on her. Who would have thought….I'm going to be a dad. I am going to be a husband. I am going to have my own little family. My family…..what is their reaction going to be to me? Will they be scared? Happy? How will they take the news of Rose's pregnancy? I bet Yeva saw it coming….I just hope she didn't say anything to anyone….I want to be the one to share the good news.

Again, just wanted to apologize again for being late on this!

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