Chapter 10

Adrian groggily stared at his cousin, confusion written all over his face. "What are you talking about Dimitri?"

Dimitri glowered at his cousin, struck again by the realization that they were in fact related. "I mean the girl. You promised you would look out for her, so where is she? I wanted to talk to her."

"Oh. I see, you are quite taken with her aren't you?" Adrian started laughing a little. "She is fine. She just went for a walk with Christian. They have some mutual interests and she wanted to get to know him a little better. After they get back, I'll send her your way. Now if you don't mind, I need my beauty rest."

"They went for a walk? In the middle of the night? Do you take me for a fool? What is really going on Ivashkov?" Dimitri was starting to fume.

"Ok. You want to know. She was apparently sneaking up her to spend time with Christian. Apparently, they are lovers. I only figured it out when they stood side by side and their aura's reacted. Rather like yours has been lately."

"What? She is the only girl I've been near in weeks." Dimitri despised Adrien's aura's as he almost always turned out to be right.

Adrian grinned and replied as he laid back on his cot. "A girl, no, but there has been someone you've been around lately. A certain brown haired wisp, perhaps. Good night Dimitri. I'll send Rose to you as soon as she comes back."

Dimitri glared at his cousin's back and stalked out of the tent. A million thoughts ran through his head. Was Adrien referring to Hathaway? That's preposterous. I am not attracted to men. Why would he imply that? He must be drunk again. And seeing things. As for me being 'taken' with Rose, I just met her. I merely wanted to find out how I know her. She is a beautiful girl, but can't be over 18. I just want to make sure she gets home safe. Her family must be worried sick about her.

Lost in his thoughts, Dimitri wandered around camp, keeping an eye out for the girl who's laugh was familiar. Before he realized it, it was sunrise. The light caught the end of camp, where Ivan stood, having just finished his patrol. Dimitri strolled towards his best friend, intent on asking him if he had ever met Rose, when he paused as Adrian approached Ivan from the other direction. Ducking behind a tree, he was curious as to what they had to talk about. Neither ever really got on with the other, so it should be an interesting conversation.

"Zeklos- Rose and Christian are still gone. They should've been back by now with Mason and Eddie." Adrian appeared worried.

"You don't think they ran into trouble do you? Maybe they just got lost. I'm sure they will be back soon. They could've fallen asleep as well." Ivan was concerned as well.

"I thought about that, but I tried multiple times to reach her in her dreams, and all I got was black. I don't think she's conscious."

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE ISN'T CONSCIOUS!?" Dimitri forgot about hiding behind the tree and stormed towards his cousin and friend.

AN: HI EVERYONE! I'm so sorry it has been so long since I last updated. Life got crazy, and I lost my desire to write. Here's a super short chapter for you. I thank you all for your patience and I hope that you enjoy the New Year. Bring on 2019!