The onyx-colored curtains allow the moonlight to brighten the dark room as I stare out the window of Natalia's bedroom. The tress I can see bend under the wind's touch and I feel happy that I'm somewhere warm and tangled up with my lover.

The light scent of Lavender fills the room, my heart races, as I smell the scent of my beloved. It's the first thing I noticed and the last thing I'd ever wish to forget. I smile and push my face into the deep violet pillow case.

"Babe, I promise to keep you safe." I whisper, intending to keep my promise to her. I stretch in her bed, yawning and laughing as I think about the stupid things I'd do if I had the heroic courage I once had.

I turn over, looking to give her a quick kiss, but freeze, wondering why she wasn't on her side of the bed. I look over and notice a note on the night stand, I frown and open it. I crinkle the note in my grip and throw it to the floor.

"Who the hell writes sorry and then leaves their lover?" I huff and puff as I scramble for my clothing. I only manage to find a pair of wrinkled, black dress pants that Natalia had almost torn off my hips earlier.

I hurriedly slip them on and secure them around my hips, zipping the zipper as I storm towards the closed walnut-paneled door.

I fiddle with the doorknob before I rush down the hallway, hoping I had some time before she mentioned anything to her brother and wishing I had time to make think twice about opening her mouth.

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*Belarus POV*

I yawn tiredly as I bounce into the mattress below me, my body hot and exhausted from the vigorous and exhausting friction between our bodies. He lies next to me, yawning loudly before curling up and showing his back to me.

I smirk as I see my nail marks down his back, showing the love I expressed to him. I shift my body and slip out of bed, my toes curl under the freezing wooden floor.

I wince as I begin to walk, my body's heat leaving me with each step. I grab my robe and quickly toss it on, hoping it warms me quickly. I sigh softly as I sit at my worn desk.

"I wonder what he's been up to." I mutter, resting my head on the desk and running pale fingers through my long blonde hair. "If the past month or so was as hellish for me as it was him." I feel my stomach knot and frown.

"That's the third time this week I've not felt well…" I mumble to myself as I feel more anxious. I see the moon, as bright and big as the sun shine down into my bedroom. "Natalia…" I look up and hear my name being called, I smile at Alfred when I realize that he's dreaming about me, or at least thinking about me in his dreams. I catch a slight smile, hoping he talks more about me in his dreams. I crawl back into bed, snuggling up next to him and turns and faces me.

"Alfred's girl…" He mumbles again and I blush deeply, I'm happy his feelings for me are still there. I feel my heart skip as I turn into his chest and kiss it lightly, his heart beating against my thin lips. I close my eyes and drift off for a short nap, happy as I could be.

I wake up, it's late, but I still hear music from the party blaring from the halls. I feel my stomach churn and I quickly get up, racing to the window, hoping fresh, chilling air will help. I grab the metal clasp which holds my windows shut and snap it off, the bile rising with every second. I lean my head out of the window and vomit onto the roses below.

I grab my stomach as it forces whatever has made me sick out. I wipe my mouth with the sleeve of my robe, leaning against the open window, trying to recover. "Jeez, I didn't eat that much…" I mumble to myself, slinking over to the chair, but leaving my window open.

I lie my head down on my desk, misery sweeps over me as I feel my stomach rise again. I groan unhappily and get up, slinking back over towards the window. I feel the wind against my face and it seems to cool my heated features and I turn around, looking to the door.

"Perhaps some crackers or water will settle my twisting and turning stomach…" I whisper to myself, sighing as I grab the window and pull it towards me. A little click twitching in my ear as I lock it and pull the curtains, blocking a touch of the moonlight. I slip over to the bed and leave a note, apologizing for leaving the bed we shared tonight.

I have a fear he would over react if he saw I were just gone. My small feet smoothly slide into my fluffy and warm slippers before I make my trail of the halls, hoping to sneak into the kitchen without waking anyone. I stroll past Ivan's office and I see the door ajar, I frown, thinking Monaco is still in there. I look towards the end of the hall, hoping no one is around and sneak in myself.

I take small, quiet steps towards the desk, seeing sparkling ruby heels from the side and tap the woman on the shoulder.

"Don't you think three hours is a little much for snooping in someone's office?" I give her a blank glare, still irritated that she wore something so revealing while she was supposed to be working with Alfred. She gets up and puts her finger on my chest.

"If you make a noise, I'll kill you." She whispers into my ear and I stiffen. "Just remember, Alfred will always be on my side, little girl." I poke her back, making sure my nail cuts the top of her tender breast, leaving a clean scratch.

She drops the large file on to the floor and grabs my wrists, pushing me back towards the desk and grabbing a knife from her thigh. "I could kill you here and let Alfred believe whatever story I desire." She has a wicked glare in her soulless eyes as I knock over a lamp, sending it to the floor and hearing it shatter into a million pieces.

My body stiffens, I look at her and moments later the door is busted open and guards flood into the room. Monaco plants her lips on mine, trying to make it look like we're passionate lovers and the guards stop, admiring the show before them.

Monaco, forcing her tongue into my mouth brings a passionate moan and her hands roam over my chest, caressing the underneath of my robe, which fools the guards. She looks up and quickly pulls back, acting as though she were embarrassed.

"Oh, my…" She whispers softly, a red blush casually covering her face as the guards all look to each other. "Ms-Ms. Natalia, we're sorry to…interrupt…the two of you…" The lead guard mutters, rubbing the back of his head.

"We just…we heard the lamp break. We were told to be on lockdown…and I'm-" He's cut off and I see Ivan walk into the room, his eyes go wide for a moment as he sees me exposed in front of him.

"Well this is quite a show, please continue!" He winks to Monaco and walks towards her, rubbing her back as he pulls a chair up, crossing his leg over the other and resting his chin on the palm of his hand.

I look at Monaco and I'm absolutely dumbfounded. I think of pushing her off of me and telling my brother the truth about her being in here, but that seems like a bad idea as I think about what would happen between Alfred and I in the sheets of my bed.

I don't even have time before Monaco leans in and kisses the nape of my neck, winking at Ivan as her hands slide around my body. I gasp loudly and Ivan only laughs as he stares in disbelief.

"Play along, or Alfred may die tonight" Monaco whispers into my ear as I'm forced up onto the desk. I place my hands on her shoulders and look at Ivan.

"Brother, please…allow us to retire to my room…after all, you get to be with your love in private." I give pleading eyes, hoping he'll allow it and I'll be able to kill her in the privacy of my own rooms.

Ivan smirks, looking to the men in his large office and shrugs.

"I guess, since I'm feeling…kind, I will. But Monaco, I must say the passion you hold…excites me greatly." He leans close, placing his hand on the small of her back and kissing his cheek. "Feel free to visit me and Ana later." I shudder as I see her pull back from me and lean into Ivan's hand.

"My dear Ivan, you couldn't handle me." She teasingly whispers, nibbling his ear, which I can see that the taunt has worked and he rolls his eyes, pulling back and exiting the room, taking his men with him.

Once I hear the door shut I slap Monaco firmly across the face.

"What the hell is wrong with you?!" I practically scream at her, pissed and frustrated that I was forced into a situation I was highly against.

"Are we upset because my touch is sweeter than Alfred's?" She teases me and I go to strangle her, but the office door swings open. We both look and see Alfred standing in the door way. He adjusts the small wire-frame glasses on his face and shakes his head.

"Nat, if you didn't want to get back together…you should've just told me." He walks in, seeing my exposed chest and I quickly cover, feeling shame cross over my face as I stare at him.

"I didn't do anything! She did all of this." I try to move out from the desk, but she grabs me and sighs.

"Alfred, I'm sorry you had to find out about this. We've been lovers for months, whenever she said she was busy or couldn't come, she was with me. She didn't want to hurt you and didn't know how to bring it up." She has a dangerous twist in her smile as she nuzzles my neck.

I slap her, finally escaping her grasp and move towards Alfred. When I approach him, he takes steps a few steps away from me, hoping I don't touch his frame.

I frown and grab his hand. "Alfred, do you really think that I would be with you tonight if I didn't love you?" I look into his eyes, I can see the hurt he feels from the lie Monaco has just told. I feel hatred rise and heat my heart frozen heart as I look at Monaco, my eyes like daggers wishing to pierce her soul.

"Nat, I—I just don't think I know who you are anymore. You've changed, apparently." He mumbles, slipping his hand from mine and backs out of the room. He looks to Monaco and shakes his head.

"This will be the last thing I ever do with either of you." He mutters, leaving the room and walking out. I fall to my knees and start crying, I've lost my love thanks to a liar whom has fooled him.

I glare at Monaco and she seems shocked that Alfred would actually believe her. She leans down, placing her hand on my shoulder and thinking whether it would be a good idea to hug me. I see her knife on the ground and quickly grab it, flipping the blade out and stabbing her in the thigh, the tip of the knife exposing itself on the other side.

"You lying bitch, I hope you die and burn in hell." I get up, rushing to the door, hoping Alfred's not left yet. I walk out to the back of the grounds, I see him get into his little yellow corvette and back out. He looks at me, his broken eyes peering into my soul as he shifts into drive and floors the gas. I gasp as I watch the car slide on the gravel driveway. heading towards the main road. I hold my sides, my heart ripping in two as I watch him. I see him leave my home, never once looking back at me.

*Monaco's POV*

I grumble as I walk outside across the gravel lot. I look around and see which unlucky bastard left his car unlocked. I try about fifteen cars before I find a shiny little Bentley, it's rustic and stylish and I absolutely adore it as I pop the car door open and slide into the leather seats.

I push the seat back all the way and slide down to where all the wires to the engine are. I smirk as I splice the wires I need and jumpstart the car. It purrs like a happy kitty, which makes me smile as I wrap the wires together and slip back into the comfy seats.

I scoot the seat up to where my feet scrape the petals and take off, not expecting the little Bentley to take off as quick as it did and roll towards the gates. I slow up before reaching the road and slip out, rolling towards home with my inquiry files in the passenger seat.

"And that's how I roll…" I mumble with a grin, not giving a damn about America or Belarus, thinking this is just a consequence of intelligence and fucking the sisters of your enemies. I roll down the highway at 80 mph, laughing as I think about how I've gotten my revenge on Alfred for throwing this whole entire assignment on to my work load.

I pull myself together, thinking about the kiss I had with Belarus and quickly find myself with a dark, heated blush. I find myself thinking about how she tasted, how she felt in my grasp, how attractive I found her moan as I kissed her. I lick my parted lips and think about what would have happened if I kissed down her body and explored what I truly wished to devour.

(Thanks for reading, I've come to really adore this series. I do wanna say that I really love Monaco, but I'm honestly the biggest AME-BEL shipper around.. haha. Feel free to message me and leave a review, since I don't really know how y'all are liking this. Anyways, thanks for reading and I hope y'all continue. XOXO)