Chapter Eight

RPOV

"Rose!" Cried Lissa from her spot at a table with Christian, Eddie and Mason. "Oh my gosh. You won't believe all I've heard this morning. I've so much to tell you!"

"Liss, it's barely been four hours." I laughed as I sat down. "You can't possibly have that much to tell me. Even when it comes to Royal gossip."

Lissa started to speak but stopped suddenly. Her eyes were directed behind me. I turned to see what she was staring at and saw Dimitri. He was standing there looking a little out of place. Most Guardians don't take their meals in the commons like the students do. The friendlier and more sociable Guardians do, but most aren't that nice. I would want Dimitri to take his meals with us, just to get to know us better. I'd almost forgot that he didn't know everyone and feel completely comfortable just sitting down with the rest of us.

"Oh, yeah. Guys, this is Guardian Belikov." I beckoned him forward. "Guardian Belikov, this is Novice Edison Castile, Novice Mason Ashford, Lord Chr