The trip to the beach was short but when you're riding with people who like old music, it seems like it takes forever. We listened to the constant 80's and by the time I saw the sand and waves I was ready to run out of the car and try dip my head under water until I forgot the terrible music.
Dimitri hadn't seemed comfortable with the idea of me getting out of the protection of the royal court, even though the beach wasn't that far away in the first place. I steadily got out of the car and went around the back to help unload the chairs and towels from the trunk.
I didn't have the chance to do so before the boys had grabbed everything before me and Lissa could even get our hands on it. "I'm pregnant, not useless." I said and put my hands on my hips.
Dimitri leaned down and placed a kiss on my cheek. "I know that. What's so wrong with us wanting to help?"
"Besides, I didn't grab any of your shit." Christian replied with a smug smile and I couldn't help that I wanted to kick him in the shin again.
"Would you like me to kick your ass in a public place? Cause I'm still quite capable of doing so." I growled.
Lissa laughed and Christian rolled his eyes. With the chairs and towels taken care of we headed down to the beach.
It was the perfect weather for a beach trip and I hoped it would stay that way. The boys set the chairs down and unfolded the towels and I felt a bit of nausea hit me again and sure enough I left for the bathroom. Good thing it wasn't far away. I felt hands slide my hair out my face.
"Definitely can't wait to get this kid out." I heard Lissa laugh and turned around to her.
"It's a beautiful thing, Rose." She said and pulled began pulling my hair up into a bun.
"I can't wait till you get pregnant. You will never say pregnancy is a beautiful thing again." she laughed again and I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
"I think we're going to wait a while on that. I think Christian would be a great dad, but I don't really think we're ready yet." I thought about that for a minute.
"What? Not ready for a mini asshole? I'm shocked. I thought you said you wanted at least four" she grinned before she answered me.
"Still do and one of our daughters is still being named after you." We both fell into a fit of giggles at the thought.
We walked back out to the boys to see them laying on a towel and a soda in hand. "What no alcohol?" I asked jokingly. Christian laughed and Dimitri rolled his eyes.
I sat down on his lap and wrapped my arms around neck. He leaned in and kissed me softly. My heart started racing and I tangled my hands in his hair, my hormones were raging due to the pregnancy and the smallest kiss would set me off.
"You know if you guys wanted to make a porno, you could have warned us." Christian replied and I didn't break the kiss as I flipped him off. Lissa laughed at the response and, with a final kiss, I pulled away.
"Jealous that you can't look this good while making out with someone?" his snarky attitude dried up and I grinned at him.
"I have to disagree with that." Lissa leaned down and kissed his cheek.
"Roza." I turned back to my boyfriend and shrugged. The baby started kicking and I put my hand over my belly where he or she was kicking.
"I hope you're a little less active when you're born. Otherwise we're all in trouble." I said and I had hands on my stomach before I even noticed. The baby kicked wildly under their hands and I rolled my eyes. This child was going to be spoiled. Even by Christian.
I laughed for a moment just thinking about it. "What is it, Roza?" Dimitri curious eyes met mine.
"Just thinking about how this baby is going to be so spoiled. Even by Uncle Christian." He laughed and Lissa and Christian joined in.
"I have to pee." I said and got up and walked towards the bathroom.
"Too much info, Rose!" Christian called and I laughed.
After washing my hands I decided to go look around for a minute or two. I walked a little ways into the woods and went until I could see our little group. Lissa was teasing Christian over something and Dimitri was laid back and actually looked relaxed for the first time in a long time.
"Court. Very sneaky although I never took you as the type to run from trouble, Rosemarie." I turned around to see Robert Duro and put a protective hand over my baby.
"It wasn't exactly my choice. I don't flee from a fight." I said in the most menacing voice I could manage. He looked startled and then covered.
"No. You don't, do you? Even pregnant you are willing to jump into something." He said and I turned to him.
"Leave me alone." I growled. I was getting pissed but I was trying to keep my anger under control. If you come near me, I will kill you. So I'd keep your distance."
"Sounds like you. Killing mercilessly, after all Victor didn't have a fighting chance and you didn't think twice about killing him."
"That was an accident and I can hardly call him defenseless." I had desperately wished I'd grabbed my purse. It had had my stake in it and it would really come in handy right now. I might not kill him but it would give me some comfort.
"That doesn't matter. I'll get you, Rosemarie. Soon enough. I'm a patient person. I'm going to make you suffer first though." He slipped into the shadows after that and I kept looking after him.
I don't know how long I stood there but I walked as fast as I could back to the group. Make me suffer. I had no idea what that could possibly mean but I felt sick thinking about the things he could do.
"Rose, where have you been? You had us worried sick." Dimitri had put his arms around me and I hadn't had to walk all the way back. Lissa and Christian trailed behind him.
"I was just looking around and lost track of time." I shrugged. There was no reason to worry them. Maybe Robert was just talking to scare me. If he was serious then I'd know soon enough. I hoped.
"Next time, let us know where you're going." Christian joked. He put an arm around Lissa, who was looking at me. I hoped I didn't look startled.
"There isn't going to be a next time. I'm not letting you out of my sight again." Dimitri's voice was tight and though it pissed me off, I couldn't help but be grateful.
I kissed him lightly before taking his hand. We walked back to the beach not saying much on the way back. I sat down and grabbed a bag of chips out of the cooler.
"Hey there, little dhampir." A voice called and I turned around. All worries I had vanished as I stared at none other than Adrian Ivashkov.
***Well, I'm back! so sorry everybody. my internet has been messed up for a while. Hope you guys are still happy with the story and I promise I'll be making up for lost time. in the mean time R&R and love so much all the reviews!