It had been three long months since I left court. Dimitri and I made love I thought things were looking up until he said his love had faded and I was nothing to him anymore. After which Lissa screamed at me and told me I should have left him alone because she saved him not me. I knew what I needed and wanted to do and that was simple I had to disappear. I couldn't take it anymore I had been tested time and time again until I finally broke. I didn't say a word as I packed my bags and left my room. The only thing left was my stake that I found in Russia, my guardian weapons, clothes I wouldn't need and pictures I had thrown in the trash of better days. I didn't want to run into anyone I just wanted to see Mase one last time before I left. So I calmly walked towards the cemetery where they buried him. Five rows back and seven rows down is where he was. I sat for a moment finally letting the tears flow. I told him everything that had happened and how lately all I wanted to do was join him. I had no one no family no friends no future all of it was gone in the blink of an eye because of my decision to save my soul mate. I don't know how long I sat there crying and crying before I kissed my fingers and lay them on the stone. I left a note for Eddie under the rock in front of his headstone and made my way to the gate. I signed out and left without anyone giving me a second glance. I had no money and no idea where I was going but, I would never look back I couldn't. I walked for hours and hours in no particular direction wondering aimlessly. After sulking I started stealing and selling whatever I could for food money and sleeping on park benches to get enough money to head south. Once I got there I became Melinda Ashford. I started working at a club as a waitress and lived a nice life for two months that was when the strigoi's cornered me and I wound up in intensive care where I went into cardiac arrest three times technically dying once but only for a second. That's when they told me I was pregnant with twins a boy and girl. I was shocked to say the least. After a week in the hospital my father came to get me. I would have fought him had it just been me to worry about but, it wasn't just me by some unknown miracle my children had survived and were growing in me. Turns out had been watching me the entire time and never lost me. At the news I was in the hospital and pregnant he stepped in and took me to his compound in Russia. Which is where I am four months later miserable. I sat on the couch with an orange and some sugar in a bowl when he came and sat next to me.

"What is it old man." I ask popping the orange in my mouth.

"Kiz, I have news and I need you to remain calm while I tell you." He started. I immediately turned a glare in his direction. If he needed to warn me to stay calm it was bad very very bad. I paused my eating and I swear he gulped once though his eyes shown no fear. "The Queen has learned of your condition and is sending you a two guardians. She said you do not have a say in the matter as your carrying miracles beyond belief and all three of you need the protection. Also, the princess has had a few threats and will becoming for protection at the compound until it is sorted." I felt the hate and sorrow flood to every inch of my body. Without a word I get up and waddle to the stairs.

"Kiz, what are you doing?" he asked somewhat shaken.

"I am leaving," I growled angrily at my father, "As soon as I get up these stairs." He let out a chuckle and sighed.

"No you're not. Where would you go in your condition?" he asked amused at my reaction. I was fuming now.

"I will not share a house with her you can go to hell." I yelled back gripping the banister beneath my hands. I heard a door open and close near me and watched Alexi enter. His black hair and beautiful baby blues were staring at me.

"What is going on? You must have told her." he stated quickly taking in the situation.

"You knew you traitor! I am leaving." I reply stepping up another stair trying not to fall even though I couldn't see my feet. The entire process was taking too long.

"Now, Rose." Alexi said in a calm tone putting his hands up in surrender. "I only just found out but, this is for the best. Now, that the strigoi know about them we need more back up you can't fight and you know it. As for the princess well she can go to hell but, that's not my call."

"Which guardians?" I ask in a growl. I knew I would not even clear the gates if I tried to leave and to be honest I was very tired.

"We won't know until your mom gets back tonight with them." Abe said happily. He must have seen my change in attitude.

"You don't know this is a trap!" I yell again seeing black dots blur my vision. I clutch the banister a little harder. In the blink of an eye Alexi was next to me holding my other hand and supporting me.

"No one is going to get to those babies Rose. You're safe. You need to calm down now you're affecting them." Alexi said calmly and Abe nodded behind him. I allowed myself to be led to back to the couch and grabbed my bowl.

"I won't be nice to her." I growl resuming eating because, I was craving them badly enough not even my furry made me forget.

"Noted." My father said happily as I rolled my eyes. Alexi went back to the door to stand post.