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As I slowly woke up, I realized that I was in an unfamiliar bedroom. It was dim, the only light peeking out from under the door. There was a thick arm around my waist, which tightened when I tried to move. The realization washed over me. I slept with Chase. A smile crept across my face, remembering last nights events.

I managed to get Chase's arm off me without waking him, before starting the task of recovering my clothing. I had found everything except for my bra...which I eventually discovered hanging from the door handle. After I dressed, I stepped out into the hall, and found myself face to face with none other than Adrian Ivashkov.

"Fun night, I presume?" I blushed, scooting out past him.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, turning back towards him. Adrian's eyes, darker than usual, bore into mine.

"I could ask you the same thing." I gave him a dirty look. "Fine. I was going to see if Chase could help me out on my new assignment. It's a seize and question, pickup planned for tonight at the club. As a matter of fact, I could really use your help too."

I nodded.

"Sure. Just let me shower real quick and I'll meet you in the first floor lounge." With that I walked away.

When I got back to my room, I hopped in the shower, making it out in record time. Throwing on a pair of black skinny jeans, a cream color loose fitting cashmere t-shirt, and a tiffany blue cardigan, I ran a brush through my hair. I took the time to blow dry it straight, so it fell in long layers down to the top of my ass. I left my makeup simple; a little foundation and mascara. Throwing on a pair of five inch heels, I sent Adrian a text.

Ready. You down stairs?-R

His reply was immediate.

Yeah. Chase is asleep, so it's just us for now. Meet me downstairs.-A

I made my way down to the lounge, and saw that Adrian was already making himself comfortable on the big, white lounge chair. I sat down on the couch facing him, before fully taking in his appearance. He was wearing a deep green tank top, which hung loose on his torso but showed his toned arms, and white cargo shorts. He also had on a pair of dark leather Sperrys to complete the ensemble.

"Alright, so what's this all about?" I questioned as Adrian pulled out three manila file folders. He laid them on the glass coffee table and opened the first, revealing a number of photos.

"This," He said pointing to the young girl in the first photograph. "Is Meghan Ozera. She is a person of interest in a plot to murder some high-up royals." Adrian flipped Meghan's photo over revealing a young man, who must have been related to her as they shared the same black locks and ice blue eyes.

"I can see why you didn't' consult Christian on this one." I mumbled.

He nodded before continuing his explanation. Pointing to the man, he said;

"This is her brother, Alexander. We have a lead pinning him as the main facilitator in their upcoming plan."

"And what plan would that be?" I asked. He gave me a solemn look before holding up the final picture in the first folder.

"To kill the queen."

The picture captured the one person who had taken everything I had and crushed it into pieces; broken me beyond what I thought was possible. After Lissa had stolen the love...ex-love of my life away from me, I hadn't thought that I would be able to survive. It literally pained me physically just to go on with life. For days I didn't leave my room. Adrian knew something was wrong, and decided to help me in anyway he could. Christian, of course, was dumped by Lissa soon after I found her in bed with Dimitri. He was heartbroken, and needed to get away as much as I did.

So we left. The three of us. We just up and left, not telling anyone we were leaving or where we were going. Not that we really knew where we were headed. The plan was to find Abe, and try to start over wherever he was. We ended up finding him here, in Germany. Turns out that Abe has his fingers in everything. Drugs, weapons, jewelry, banking, assassinations. You name it, and he is involved in it. My unit, consisting of Christian, Adrian, Cara, Chase, and Vanessa, was head of interceptions. We investigated tips on the Moroi Court, shutting down any threats. What we did was classified, and technically "unauthorized", but the royals would be extinct now without us.

Funny, I know, that some of the royals are in my unit, but Adrian and Christian believe that Moroi should fight with the Guardians. Who am I to deny them? The rest of them-Chase, Vanessa, and Cara-are dhamphirs like me. Trained them myself in fact! It didn't take long; they're all very talented.

"Rose."

"What?" I looked at Adrian. He was staring at me with a weird look on his face.

"You zoned out. I said your name like three times."

"Oh. Well I am really tired." I laughed it off.

"Yeah, I bet. Busy night, huh?" I gave him a dirty look.

"Now is not the time to discuss my sex life, Ivashkov. We're talking business. Now, what exactly do you want me to do?"

"Are you sure you're alright? I mean, working so closely to something related to Lissa...?"

"Yes." I said immediately. "I'm absolutely fine."

"Okay. So. Your contribution tonight will be to intercept Alexander, and keep him busy. Get him drunk, dance a little, until I'm ready to detain him. Then you'll assist me in getting him back here, where Abe will step in to help with the questioning."

"Sounds simple enough. Are you still planning on involving Chase?" I don't really want him involved in such a high-stakes mission. Not that I don't trust him, I just don't want him to get hurt.

"It might be easier if we don't. The less people, the less to worry about. I trust you to take care of yourself, but I haven't known Chase as long as I've known you." I nodded.

"Alrighty. I'll meet you at the front gate around nine. That should give us plenty of time to get to the club."

"Sounds good, R." Adrian said, standing up. Just as he was about to walk away, he turned back.

"Oh and Rose? Do try to take it easy on the guy. You have got to cover up those damn legs." He said with a wink.

"For his sake, or yours?" I shouted back. His only response was a barely audible laugh.

So there you have it! Hope you liked this new chapter. Reviews are always welcome and highly appreciated! Make sure to thank my new co-author Dotty92! She has helped supply a lot of my new ideas! Love always-Piper