(RPOV)

I was sitting in Lissa's living room with Lissa, Chris and Eddie when there was a knock on the door. "It's ok guys, I'll get it."

I walked to the door, opened it and there stood my worst nightmare. I quickly slammed the door saying loud enough for everyone to hear, "Lissa someone left 600 pounds of garbage and dog shit on you front steps."

"What?! Why would someone do that," she screeched as she got up and went to the door for the worst shock of her short life. "YOU! What the hell are you doing here? Never mind I don't give a fuck you're not welcome." With that she also slammed the door, turning to Christian she said, "There's some crap on the front porch for you and I do not want that diseased shit in my house." She also said loud enough to be sure they could hear her. Lissa hardly ever cursed, unless she was very upset. But when she got on a roll she really got on one.

Christian was confused as to what is going on so he too got up and opened the door. "What the fuck are you doing here?"

"I came to see my nephew. Aren't you going to invite us in?" Said none other than the disgusting Tasha Ozera.

"No, I'm not. Do you really think that either of you can walk into our home, after you fucking broke my little sisters heart? Not to mention the other things you did to her. Well to bad, you're not welcome here, not today, not ever. Stay in guest housing and I might come see you before you leave, but if I were you I wouldn't expect it. Goodbye Natasha and you too motherfucker." With that he also slammed the door in their face, only he slammed it so hard the window shattered. "That's just another fuck up that's her fault." He screamed.

And I was again crying in the living room floor, this is not the first time I had sat here crying my eyes out. Lissa came and wrapped her arms securely around me rubbing my back and rocking me, "I thought I was better, I thought I was over this, over him. Why did he have to come back? Why now? He made it all too clear that he'd rather be with her. I just don't understand what I did wrong Liss. Was I to much of myself? Should I have acted like you or her, please tell me what I should I have done?" I sobbed into her shirt. I looked at Lissa to beg her to tell me what I had done wrong, but she also had tears rolling down her face, she was hurt for me.

"Roe you were yourself and that is exactly what you're supposed to be. Acting like someone else wouldn't have done any good, because sooner or later the real you would have slipped out, the one we all know and love. If he can't see how perfect, you are then he is the asshole that doesn't deserve you. Shhh…don't cry little sister, we are all right here for you, see." Lifting my head, I saw Liss, Chris, and Eddie all gathered close around me giving me their support and love. We all sat in the floor as I cried my heart out again.

(DPOV)

Damn I knew it was going to be bad, I just had no idea it would be this bad. But by the way they acted I can tell this is just the beginning. I never wanted to hurt my Roza but damn it I did what I thought was best for her, why couldn't they see that. I saw Alberta up ahead and smiled at her thinking finally a friendly face, oh boy was I ever wrong. As soon as she saw me she charged and proceeded to beat the living hell out of me. I didn't fight back because I knew I had it coming.

After she finished punching me she stood up and said, "You bastard, you come back here thinking I'll let you anywhere near my charge again? You are dumber than you look. You know Belikov I always took you for a smart man, but oh how wrong I was."

"Alb..."

"That's Guardian Petrova to you, thank you very much." Standing, I sighed and tried again, knowing this wasn't going to end well either.

"Guardian Petrova, I know that you and all of my Roza's friends think what I did was wrong but I did it for her, to protect her career..."

"Well you totally fucked that one up didn't you? Because Rose isn't a guardian...she can't be."

"What do you mean she isn't a guardian?!"

"None of your business. What I said stands if I have anything to say about it, you will never get within ten feet of my charge."

"I don't understand what your charge has anything to do with my Roza and I."

(APOV)

"1.) DO NOT call her Roza ever again, and she is definitely not yours, you made sure of that.

2.) My charge is the woman who is about to be the newly crowned queen, Rosemarie Hathaway Mazur Ivashkov.

3.) Come near her without her permission and I and rest of her royal guards will give you exactly what you deserve. Do I make myself clear?"

"How is it possible that bloodwhore is going to be queen?" Asked the slut herself.

"Well I'll tell you slut, she is Tatiana's long hidden daughter. And bitch you better not push me or I'll have you locked up in a heartbeat."

"I AM A ROYAL, you can't do anything. You are just a stupid damphir."

"Actually I can where my charge is concerned. And you are not a royal, not anymore. The court was petitioned to strip you of your title and it was granted. Also your money and property are all forfeit to Lord Christian Ozera. Anymore questions?"

(DPOV)

"Who the hell petitioned the court for that?! I bet it was that bloodwhore." As soon as Tasha called Roza a bloodwhore, before I could say a word, Alberta punched her dead in the face with all her might breaking her nose and giving her two black eyes.

"Now do you have anything else to say about my charge? One more insult to her and I WILL have locked up for treason, do you understand me? As for who petitioned the court, that would be Lord Christian Ozera." With that Alberta turned and walked towards Lissa's house.

I have been gone a year, and missed out on so much. I knew the moment I left that I should have stayed, but I had already promised Tasha that I would be her guardian for a year. Thinking that would give my Roza time to finish school and experience the world some before I came back and claimed her as mine and hopefully making her my wife. What the hell have I done? She will never take me back now.

"Let's go Dimka, we need to get a room. So we can get some rest before I have to figure out a way of killing that bloodwhore." I don't think she realized what she said or who she said it to until it was too late.

"How dare you call her that. You know damn well she's not like that she's only ever slept with one person, which was me. Tasha I formally resign as your guardian, good day." With that I turned on my heel and headed back to Lissa's. Resigning as Tasha's guardian wasn't a big deal because I had planned to do that today anyway. Once I reached Lissa's house again I took a deep breath, and knocked on the door. Slowly the door opened to reveal Eddie Castile.

"What the holy hell do you want? Did you not get enough the first time?"

"This is a matter of life and death Eddie, where's Alberta?"

"Ok come in, but be prepared, for you are entering your very own hell." He said as he opened the door further to let me walk in.

I walk in to see all of Rose's friends sitting around the dining room table talking. When they saw me they all rushed to stand between us. I could see by her face she had been crying, and by the swelling of her eyes, it had been bad. Which meant it was my fault. 'God please help me, I have caused her so much unwanted pain.' I silently prayed.

"What did I just tell you Belikov? You are too close to my charge."

"He said this is business, a matter of life and death, which is the only reason I let him in." Eddie informed them.

"Very well, talk." Alberta told her voice laced with venom.

"I resigned as Tasha's guardian and she threatened Roza's life." I wish I could say they were shocked. But by the looks on their faces when I told them of the threat, it looked as though it was expected.

"We figured if she ever came back here she would try something like this. Do you know where she is now?"

"Not really, she said she was going to get a room but I don't know if she will stay at court after I left. But I do have a tracer in her watch that she doesn't know about, I don't think, just in case she was taken." I told them giving them the tracking device.

Alberta tapped her earpiece activating it, "Yuri I want court on lock down NOW! Natasha Ozera had threatened Rose's life, Petrova out. As much as I hate it, Belikov you stay here and protect Rose with Castile. While myself and the rest of the guardians hunt Tasha Ozera down. You do not let her out of your sight, do you understand me?"

"Yes ma'am I understand completely. I will gladly give my life for her." I said to Albert loud enough for everyone in the room to hear. With that Alberta left to find Tasha. We all sat at the table waiting for news until it was time for dinner, which meant that Christian, Lissa and Eddie left the room leaving Roza and I alone.

"Roza please let me explain." I said as I stood up and walked towards her holding my hands up, much like I did when we first meet two years ago.

"Stay away from me Guardian Belikov, I won't warn you again." She said as she stood up and backed away from me. Hearing her call, me Guardian Belikov hurt my heart more than I ever thought possible, I felt that pain shot straight to my soul. But I couldn't stop myself I had to get closer to her, to touch her, to feel that silky smooth skin that was just screaming for my caress. I couldn't force my eyes away from those beautiful lips, that I had missed the feel and taste of so badly. I had dreamed of those lips and the rest of her every night for the last year. As I watched the movement of her lips, I couldn't help lick my own. I wanted soo very badly to kiss her, it was taking everything I had not to. But still I continued to advance on her, silently dying for her touch, her kiss, her caress, her love. Just looking at her sent my heart racing into over drive, as the thud got faster and faster my breathing matched and became more shallow.

"One more step and it will be your last."

Then I saw her reach behind her back and pull out the very last thing in the world I expected. She had a freaking Bowie knife, and it was pointed directly at my heart. I heard the door open and from my peripheral vision I saw her friends walk in, but no one said a word. I took another step causing the knife to penetrate my skin but just enough to draw blood.

"Dimitri, I will gut your ass like a fish don't test me."

"Roe don't. At least not yet, let's see what he has to say first." Christian said.

"I don't care what he has to say. He left me for that scar faced bitch the day after he slept with me. What could he possibly say that would explain that Chris?"

"Please, let me try to explain Roza." I could see her resolve begin to waver when I again called her Roza. So I took another step which caused her to take a step back. Because of this I knew I had her, and as much as she hated it she knew it too.

She finally gave in and said, "Fine, but I'll know if you lie and if I don't like what you have to say I will do just as I said and gut you. Spill." I could see it in her eyes that she really meant every word she said so I just hoped she will understand why I did what I did.

"In the letter I left you..."

"What letter? I got no letter."

"I asked Tasha to deliver it to you while I packed...let me guess she didn't did she?"

"Now what do you think?"