Reading VA: Reading Vampire Academy (A VA fanfic)

One

DPOV
My door was thrown open by none other than Adrian Ivashkov, the boyfriend of the woman I loved. Had loved.

I had no clue what the monster me had done with my emotions that weren't guilt or sorrow... The two emotions the sight of Rose brought to the forefront. Anger and annoyance were another two emotions her actions invoked, but it was directed at myself and what I had done to her.

"What is happening, Lord Ivashkov? Why are you here?" I politely enquired of the royal Moroi.

Rose had chosen him, she needed to stay loyal to the one who'd stayed by her side no matter what I did to her. I wasn't good for her, for Roza... I never had been. Dhampir or Strigoi, I had never treated Rose the way she deserved, I chose to hurt her time and again.

"A directive from Lissa and Tatiana. No time to explain. Your guards are waiting."

Ugh. I felt bad for those five. They were wary of me, yet believed. Didn't help they all looked up to the insubordinate, reckless, and infamous Rose Hathaway- Guardian graduate and underling. Not that she'd remain an underling if she got her act together... Another reason I was bad for her, she was shooting down her potential for a shining career if she kept fighting for me... For us.

I followed Ivashkov out my door and through Court. Silently, of course. As much as I wanted to know what was going on, I could sense now wasn't the time to ask and that all would eventually be revealed.

When I was led into a secure building in the back parts of the Palace I was instantly alert. Although I did make sure my body still appeared relaxed. In the building I was met in the foyer by the Princess and the Queen. "Your Majesty Tatiana Ivashkov, and Your Highness Vasilisa Dragomir." I fell to my knees and was instructed to rise moments later.
"Mr Belikov," Tatiana started and Adrian tried to sneak off. He failed to evade his aunt. "Adrian, I know this is hard for you-"
"Pfft! It isn't hard when I begged Cousin to bring it to your attention." What. Was. Going. On? "You needed to see. So did they." What? Who? What? I had never felt so confused or lost. Okay, that was new... Newly returned.
"Regardless, I've always been concerned when it came to that dhampir girl and your fondness of her, also of her dedication to Vasilisa, here." Rose! They were talking about Rose. Oh this was not going to end well. I silently pleaded with the Princess to get me out.
"I'm sorry, Dimitri. I won't have Rose run again because of one foolish word on your or my part. Adrian has made me realise my sister is less stable than she lets on." They come first, they come first, they come first. I would do anything to try to repay Vasilisa for saving me. "I've been blinded to her and her pain once, I won't do it again. I most certainly won't take all the credit for your miracle restoration." Rose couldn't have done anything! She was dhampir! Vasilisa had wielded the magic and the stake.
"The Princess and my nephew have enlightened us," ridiculous royal plural, "that you may be the only way to keep Rosemarie Hathaway restrained and somewhat respectful." Tatiana declared.

Oh no. Rose had finally told her best friend, my saviour, who had sold us out to the queen... With Rose's current boyfriend as her accomplice. If I wasn't already in such a dubious position and stripped of my title I would say I was done for.

Tatiana continued, "a challenging collection of days awaits you and a few, choice others. Everything you all require is provided- Moroi and dhampir alike. As for you, Mr Belikov, we worry over how this experience will effect you but Rosemarie is the priority in this exercise. We made an example of her, who only wanted to make an example of you. The current amendment depends and relies on her and her stability. If you refuse to be what balances her and guides her... she can say farewell to mainstream society," her eyes narrowed and I wanted to pale. This was bad, very very very bad. "As can you." The Queen was threatening to remove Rose and me from society, send me home or wherever, if I didn't let Rose into my life. I was practically being ordered into a relationship with the one I would likely send over the edge Tatiana wanted me to save Rose from.
"Understood, Your Majesty." I nodded my understanding and agreement to the task as well as its outcomes if I failed. The likelihood of failure was high. Extremely high.