After the run I returned back to the room but not before grabbing a bottle of water and an apple from the kitchen.

When I reached the room there was no sign of Ivan, so I ended up laying on the bed reading a book.

The sound of the door opening and closing distracted me from my previous activity. I got up from my bed,left the room and entered Ivan's.

I pushed the door open, scanning the room in attempt to see Ivan but was unsuccessful, i looked in the bathroom,wardrobe and on the balcony But once again he was nowhere to be seen.

It must of been my imagination.

"You finished snooping?"

I jumped out of my skin, grabbing onto my chest out of fear that my heart might explode. After regaining my mental state, I glared at Ivan.

"Where were you?" I ask. He shrugged his shoulders before walking past me and into his wardrobe.

I couldn't help but sense he was being distant towards me, is he still mad at me from earlier?

"Are you alright?" once again he doesn't reply

"I'm sorry about earlier, it was a honest mistake and I panicked" I keep my eyes on him, trying to see a change in expression..but nothing.

Instead he walks out to the balcony and closes the door behind him.

A loud groan of frustration left my lips as I slapped my hands on my thighs. I knew full well there wouldn't be any communication about to happen, so I left. Returning to my room and continuing to read my book.

The comfy-ness off the bed was to overwhelming, I ended up dozing off.

Loud thumping at the door woke me up , dismissing the mini heart attack I had experienced for the second time today, i lazily stumbled to the door, I rested my head on the wall as I slightly yanked open the door.

"What?" I mumbled

"My mother has arranged for a meal to take place tonight, she has invited many of her closest friends...meaning there's going to be a lot of important people there"

"Mmmm" was the only thing I managed to say.

"The event starts at 7, don't be late and it would be in your best interests not to embarrass me or yourself"

His last comment had sparked a nerve, alerting my whole body.

"I'll try my best....after all the last thing id want is for you to put my face in a pan of boiling oil" I snapped

As always he was ready with a quick response.

"I'm not into the whole 'cooking people' bullshit..... But I'm all for accidents...i wonder what would melt first.....those beautiful eyes or your -"

I cut him off not wanting to hear the rest of his torturous words.

"Okay" I mumbled

"Don't be late" he vanished, leaving me alone with the disturbing images circling in my head.

I shut the door, pushing myself up against it.

It was weird how he could change personalities so quick, one moment he would be leaving me with butterflies in my belly but the next I would experience nothing but sickness and bad thoughts. It always left me confused, when I'm with him I would always feel happy and giddy but when we're apart I have doubts about him....about us.

Mate or not there was no hiding what Ivan was, all the stories, the forest, in the kitchen even just then. Do I really want this?...the feelings I have towards him are over powered by the fear and uncertainty.

I flopped down on the bed, but with one quick look at the time I was immediately back up again.

I only had 2 hours to get ready, I jumped into the shower, shockingly I managed to finish in 30 minutes.

I went to my wardrobe, I mentally cursed Ivan for not telling me sooner about this evening.

I hadn't been shopping for any formal dresses, but luckily I had managed to pick out two possible options. A hot pink ruffled dress or a plain white thin strapped dress.

After deciding that the pink dress was a bit to prommy, I grabbed the white one.

I decided to straighten my hair for a change once it was straightened, I did a centre parting and tucked each side behind my ears. I had seen loads of celebrities do it,like Rihanna as well as Adriana Lima and fell in love with It.

My hair has taken a little longer then expected, leaving me with an hour left.

I applied the minimal amount of make up as always opting with mascara,eyeliner and nude lipstick.

Once I finished painting my finger and toe nails white, as soon as they were dryed I slipped on my dress.

I had brought it last year during the summer sales, so it was a little out dated. For accessories I wore the usual, my sentimental pieces and the bracelet from Ivan, I added a few more diamond rings,some silver bangles and a extra plain silver necklace, I finished off with my diamond studded earrings.

I slipped on my white strapped heels and put on my favourite perfume, it was from France, I thought they stopped making it but recently found it and brought enough to last me a lifetime.

After checking my make up and hair, I was ready to leave. As always I was to busy to check the time, it was 6:55 pm. I had no intentions of running around in a pair of heels so I quickly closed the door and left the room.

The dress had formed a puddle around my feet and a small trail behind me,resulting in me having to hold it up to walk around.

I had arrived to the dining room and was stood In front of the doors. It was weird being stood here again, the last time I was here was when I had first arrived here with Nicole and we were discussing how not to get killed. Now I'm standing here as the mate of the most powerful vampires in the world.

"Good evening, Ma-" the butler began to speak

"Rogue is fine" I quickly corrected.

"I don't think that's very appropriate" he replied

"Your not my Slave, you don't work for me, therefor you are not required to address me in any other way"

"But they are Mr Stones rules"

"There his rules not mine"

He was very hesitant.

"Its ok...really, it makes me feel uncomfortable" I assure. He nods his head.

"Follow me...Rogue" I smile at him before following , he leads me to a another set of doors around the corner.

I look at him with confusion and curiosity.

"This is the entry for the royal vampires".

"Is everyone already in there?" I question

"Yes, they are seated and awaiting your arrival"

"What!...I'm so late" I begin to feel nervous.

"Don't worry, Mrs Stone asked for everyone to be seated ready for when you come" he stated

"Well isn't that just great, as if I'm not already nervous" I huffed

"Shouldn't keep them waiting.Are you ready to go in?" He asks

"Sure ,why not.....how do I look"

"Just as beautiful as last time" he responds.

"What?" He looks at me and smiles.

Then it clicked, he was the butler that opened the door for me last time. I smiled and thanked him, I took a deep breath and then the doors opened.