After class, walking with Christian and a friend back to his dorm, Fake Strigoi Guardian Stan attacks. Anyway, with an adult guardian in the room monitoring those in training, it would look bad if she punched this guy in the face, so she doesn't. Jesse Zeklos, an asshole Royal, makes snide comments to Rose about her preferring to guard Adrian's body than Christian, but she doesn't rise to the bait. While he's cooking, they bond a little over what happened in Spokane and over wanting to keep Lissa safe.

Rose goes with Christian to his Culinary Science class and gets to enjoy a delightful meatloaf he makes. They are praised for their assistance in the attack and then classes continue. Eddie stays away and guards from afar while Rose stays with Christian and Lissa. Eddie and Rose work really well together, employing the near and far guard techniques they've learned in the past. The first attack happens between classes, and though it does not involve Lissa or Christian, Eddie jumps in to help as Rose keeps Christian and Lissa safe. The adult guardians will be playing the Strigoi and, as much as Rose wants to be jumped by Dimitri, she can't let it happen. They must be on the alert at all times for Strigoi attacks. The senior dhampirs will attend classes with the Moroi, but as shadows in the back of the room, not as classmates. Too soon, lunch is over and the Christian-guarding time begins.

Is her magic worth her depression? She says she can handle it, plus she's got a lot of people around her now that can help if she needs it. When Rose finally meets up with Lissa for her last few minutes of non-Christian guarding time, Lissa tells her that she's being allowed to stop taking her antidepressants so she can use her spirit magic again.

Shadow kiss by richelle mead