A/N: W00t! She be with reviews! Thanks for the reviews, MegFallow; don't know how to add Alexia into the story. I've had that idea myself but don't know how they'd meet since Alexia's in stasis n such…Plot twists…ahhh…they are wonders. Yes, sorry the sex scene was a tad rushed. It was getting late and I had school in the morning so I had to rush… Maybe I'll break the Code: Veronica story line a tad just so the only time Alexia and Selene meet isn't after Alfred dies… We'll see.

Selene was reluctant to wake up. She was so comfortable and warm and she was having such pleasant dreams about being on an island somewhere in the Caribbean and kept receiving roses from some mysterious, handsome stranger. But she had duties to tend to, whether she wanted to or not.

Opening her eyes, she remembered her new job…her new home. She blinked the sleep out of her eyes and looked around Alfred's room, noticing her suitcase over by a large, antique music box. She found herself alone in her master's bed. She frowned and got out of bed, walking over to her suitcase and opening it…only to find it empty. She blinked in confusion and looked around the room. She saw a piece of paper from her stationary she got in Greece sticking out of a dresser drawer. She walked over to it cautiously and slowly pulled the drawer open. On the rose stationary, a note was scrawled in fancy handwriting that was clearly male. She looked in the drawer and saw her clothes neatly folded and she felt her heart stop for a second.

He had brought her bags up from the foyer and put away her clothes for her.

She returned her attention to the note and read it to herself quietly.

Darling, I hope you slept well. I knew you would recognize this stationary and inquire into it. I found your luggage down in the foyer this morning and brought them up for you and I also took the liberty of unpacking your clothing for you, as you can see. I would have stayed with you until you woke up, but I have a meeting to attend.

If you're hungry, you may go to the Palace and the cooks shall make you a very fine breakfast. I'll see you after the meeting is over with.

My love to you always,

Alfred

Selene smiled and folded the note up neatly and put it under a stack of her shirts in the drawer. She then grabbed her outfit for the day and proceeded to dress. As she closed the drawer, she sighed and decided that today would be a very good day indeed.

In the palace, Alfred's words proved true. Selene had never had food that tasted so good, and that was saying quite a lot, considering the places she'd visited. As she finished, she took in the furnishings of the dining room. It was pretty, quiet and mellow. She smiled and sighed in content, wondering what to do until Alfred's meeting was done. After last night, she wanted to get to know him a little better. If she was going to be with him, might as well make it worthwhile. Her thoughts were interrupted as the door opened, causing Selene's focus to turn to the carved cherry wood door. Her eyes lit up as Alfred entered the room, his icy eyes snapping to her face. He smiled and walked over to her, with the same authoritative, prideful step.

She stood and he stopped in front of her, picking her hand up by the fingers and bringing the back of her hand to his delicate lips. He kissed her hand gently and gave her a respectful look that made her blush. He smiled and lowered her hand but not letting go of it.

"Did you sleep well, beloved?" He asked in a smooth tone.

"Yes, I did. And you?" She felt herself relax.

"With you, who wouldn't?" He caressed her face softly, his gaze warm and loving. She hugged him, feeling a sudden rush of love for him. He smiled at her and stroked her hair with such gentleness that she would have fallen asleep if they'd stayed like that for long enough.

Are we forgetting he raped you? Hmmm? Took away your dignity? And this was all just last night…

Selene frowned inwardly, not really wanting to think about it. She had to act like it was ok, not wanting to risk being raped again. It had been pleasurable though… She closed her eyes, trying to imagine that Caribbean island again and the mysterious, handsome stranger with the roses.

She pulled away from him nonetheless, looking down at her feet.

"I-I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me." She shook her head and turned away, wishing she were on that Caribbean island.

"It's alright…" He trailed off and looked away. "I'm going to Antarctica in two days and I'd…like you to join me."

Selene turned to him with a curious expression.

"Antarctica?" Alfred nodded. "Why do we need to go to the Antarctic facility?" She tilted her head. Alfred's ice-blue eyes met hers and she shivered.

"We're going to see Alexia…She needs to meet you." He smiled, seemingly to himself. He stroked her hair back and then snapped out of his trance-like reverie. His eyes became alert and sharper, making them all the more piercing.

"But, I didn't bring a winter coat or anything like that." Selene protested.

"I'll buy you one." He kissed her forehead, the loving smile never faltering.

Selene stared at him, dumbfounded. The man never gave up. He was quite the slap to the face.

"How will that work?"

"I'll order it from Buenos Aires and have it picked up by one of the staff. Do you mind wearing fur?" He looked at her out of the corner of his eye.

"You don't have to buy me a fur coat!"

"No, no. I insist!" Alfred shook his head stubbornly.

Really sucking up, isn't he?

Selene frowned and continued to give him the same, disbelieving stare. He laughed at her confusion and grasped her chin gently, tilting her head up so their eyes met again.

"A lady as delicate and fine as yourself deserves fine furs…" He assured her. He kissed her lightly before turning and walking out of the room, leaving Selene speechless.

She shook her head and rolled her eyes, rating his wooing as very imperious. She left the room, in hopes of finding something useful to do, at least until their departure date.

A/N: Woo! Ch. 4! Well, I'm going to skip to 2 days later just because I'm not doing 2 days in one chapter! Well, I hope you like it so far. Silly Alfred's trying too hard! xD Until next time, kiddies.