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Eternal Flame

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Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling.

Do you feel my heart beating?

Do you understand? Do you feel the same?

Am I only dreaming? Is this burning an eternal flame?

I believe it's meant to be, darling.

I watch you when you are sleeping; you belong with me.

Do you feel the same? Am I only dreaming?

Or is this burning an eternal flame?

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Southern France—1002 A.D

"Kol, are you quite done leading our sister astray?"

Kol and Kira, who had been feeding hungrily on a man on the ground a few feet away, groaned in annoyance and sat upright. Kira pushed her older brother away and continued to feed on the man, pressing herself close to him in an attempt to bit him deeper. Behind them, Rebekah, Klaus, and Finn, who had just finished feeding on their victims, were dragging bodies over to the cart.

"Oh, brother, Elijah!"Kol groaned as he got to his feet, rolling his eyes."Is all of this truly necessary?"

"Brother, the road is a major thoroughfare – if the bodies are found, word of our presence will spread to Mikael."Elijah hissed at his brother as he pulled Kira away from the man she had been feeding on."Are you all right, sister? You seem more hungry than usual."

Kira gave her brother a sweet smile."I'm fine, brother, thank you."

Elijah smiled at her and walked off, not noticing Kira's fangs sinking back into the man.

"We have run through autumn and winter, through sleet and snow."Rebekah whined as she walked over to her brother, standing by Kol."Are we cursed to forever live in fear of our father?"

Finn nodded, leaning against the cart."I should say yes, sadly."

Elijah pointed at Finn in annoyance."Finn, please. Niklaus?"

Elijah looked over at Klaus, who was petting the carriage driver's horse, for backup in their argument. Rebekah continued to glare at Elijah, pursing her lips. Kira pulled away from the man she had been feeding on when she felt Klaus tug at her wrist. She let the man fall back into Kol's arms as her brother sank his fangs back into the man's neck, spinning away from his family.

"Do we have any idea where we're running to next?"Rebekah asked, unamused.

Kol, finally finished on feeding on the driver, dropped his body on the ground before standing and walking toward his siblings.

"Why not just do what we've all thought of doing? Split up!"Kol sighed, winking at Kira who crossed her arms over her chest."Kira and I will take half of the world, and you lot take the other half."

Klaus got to his feet, blue eyes wild, tugging at Kira's arm again."No! Kira is going nowhere with you."

Kol rolled his eyes while Kira remained silent, far too focused on licking the red from her lips.

Klaus ignored Kol's sigh and firmly added."We swore a vow!"

"Your vows haunt me more than Father himself!"Kol shouted back at Klaus, annoyed with the mention of the vow before his face softened as he added."At least he can't chase us all. I say we take our chances."

Klaus glared at Kol, shaking his head before he looked to Elijah for help. Finn, looking torn between them two, hesitated before speaking.

"Perhaps Kol is right."

"Thank you, Finn!"Kol said to his eldest brother, gesturing to him."You know, I've always said, "Oldest is the most intelligent-"

"Stop talking!"Finn demanded.

Finn turned to Elijah with a pleading expression before continuing.

"I take no joy in our assent, but I do wish to sleep in a bed. To bathe in a bath, to feed of proper food. If we divide-"

"No, brother, Niklaus is right."Kira finally spoke, shuffling close to her brother, shaking her head at Kol."We made a vow."

Elijah nodded, looking at Kol and Finn for a moment before moving so that he was standing in the middle of his siblings.

"Family above all."

Elijah turned so that he was facing Klaus, smiling softly at his brother.

"Always and forever."

Present

"She's getting bigger by the second."

Elijah smiled as he leaned against the doorframe."That she does."

"Tomorrow's the full moon."Freya said, brushing Hope's cheek with her fingers."I can help you bring Hope to Hayley, if you'd like."

"That won't be necessary."Elijah shook his head as he knelt down next to Hope and passed her a toy."You deserve a night off."

Just as Elijah began to smile the door opened and in walked Klaus wearing a smirk as his gaze landed on his beloved daughter. He stopped, hands behind his back and smiled at his brother who stood up, towering over his younger brother.

"I would, but I don't think Hayley would like it."

Elijah sighed at his brother."I don't think you'd be welcome anyway."

"My own brother, greeting me with such disdain!"

He turned to Freya, playfully asking."What do you think, Freya? Is he still angry for my part in Hayley's curse? Need I remind him it was my ploy that kept her alive?"

Elijah spun around and faced his brother, glaring at him.

"Of course, forgive me."He said, sarcasm clear in his voice."So, you would call this an act of heroism even as you bask in her torment?"

"Or perhaps I'd be more sympathetic if Hayley apologized. After all, it was her that tried to run off with my daughter."Klaus chuckled calmly, but the bitterness in his voice was clear."Need I also remind you that Kira had a hand in this, too? Why don't you blame her?"

"Because Kira would follow you to hell with a blindfold on!"Elijah spat, his eyes dark and ready do disregard any of Klaus' claims concerning their sister's guilty hand."You lead her into your troublesome ways when all she does is try to keep this family together. Yes, she did wrong, and she will be punished but you continually dragging her into your messes does no good for her. At least she had attempted to mend ways with me by going off with Rebekah to help bring Kol back; you do nothing."

Klaus' jaw clenched, fingers curling into fists as he shook his head."A thousand years together as a family and you are still naive."

Kira was wild on her own, yes, but the family had always blamed Klaus for her wrong doings. Elijah refused to see that Kira was anything but perfect, he refused to see that she was a bloodthirsty vampire but it had always been that way, Finn was the same. Kira's viciousness started when she was but a child and ever since then Finn and Elijah had always made excuses for her whereas Klaus and Kol fought for her to accept who she was.

Elijah had seen Kira commit horrible in her acts but had always blamed Klaus, as had Finn who also refused to see her as anything but perfection.

"What else are you looking to blame me for, brother?"Klaus asked, raising his eyebrows as he held out his arms as if embracing the blame."How about the fact that you are blind to Kira's faults? She is but half the monster I am and, unlike you, I choose to embrace that of her while you remain blind to the fact that she is anything but what you deem her to be."

Elijah opened his mouth to reply but Freya, standing, hissed."Oh, if you two must poke at one another, may I suggest doing it elsewhere?"

Klaus and Elijah broke eye contact long enough to glance at Hope who was looking up at them. Klaus wiped a hand over his face and leaned down, picking up his daughter who giggled when her father smiled at her.

"Come, love. Daddy has a surprise for you."

Elijah made a move to follow, only to come to a stop when Klaus growled."Where are you taking her?"

Klaus walked around his brother, holding his daughter protectively.

"Out."Klaus simply said."I don't know when we'll be back."

Elijah turned and frowned, unimpressed as he called after his brother."The full moon is tomorrow, Niklaus, Hayley must see her daughter."

Klaus simply chuckled as he walked off, smiling down at his daughter.

"Then she can wait till the next full moon!"

Six Months Ago

"Hope's near. I can feel her."

Kira and Dahlia followed Klaus who's eyes were flashing amber every few moments. He was enraged. Hayley had been planning to take his daughter from him, something he wouldn't let happen without a fight. Neither would Kira. Her niece belonged with her father and her mother, but if Hayley no longer wanted to be apart of their family, then she would have to fight the both of them to take Hope.

Hope was a Mikaelson.

Always and forever.

"There she is."

The two looked down the hill of the junkyard to see Hayley, Jackson and their army chatting amount themselves.

"She has an army, Nik."

The two smiled at one another, fangs appearing for a moment, Kira cocking her head with an almost excited gleam in her eyes.

"You take Jackson."

Klaus nodded, eyes flashing amber when he glanced at the mother of his child."If Hayley becomes a problem, you take her, love."

Dahlia nodded at the pair, and a moment later she disappeared."I'll be waiting."

They both nodded and flashed down the hill, Klaus lunging for the wolf that was guarding Hayley and Jackson. Kira quickly knocked down some wolves, dodging the claws that were coming for her stomach. She kicked aside the wolf that tried to slash her and broke his neck before tossing him aside.

The two stood together in front of the pack, including Jackson and Hayley.

"Good evening, Crescents."Klaus smiled, throwing aside the wolf he had torn apart."It will come as no surprise to learn that things will not be ending well for you."

Jackson stood in front of Hayley, glaring down Klaus and Kira.

"Go, Hayley."

Hayley frowned, shaking her head."I can help you!"

"Just grab Hope and run!"

The wolves lunged for Klaus when Hayley flashed away. Kira watched Hayley go with a frown and knocked another wolf to the ground, breaking another's neck. Klaus' hybrid features came forward-forward as Jackson flashed over to him, lunging for the elder male. The hybrid chuckled as he dodged a punch from the younger male, grabbing his arm and spinning him around, pressing him back against his chest.

"You can't beat me, mate, and you certainly can't steal my daughter."

Jackson struggled against Klaus, crying out."I was trying to protect her!"

"I don't believe you."

Klaus was about to snap Jackson's neck but was suddenly pushed aside when a force hit him across the face. He growled out angrily as he looked to the side to see Hayley standing there.

"What are you doing here, Klaus?"

Klaus chuckled, spitting out blood."I'm here for my daughter. We both are."

Kira smirked at the look of fear on Hayley's face. The younger hybrid knew she didn't stand a chance against Klaus, that's why she had wanted him daggered, because she knew she couldn't beat him.

"You are not taking her."

"Funny,"Klaus laughed, straightening."That's what i've come to say to you. But, love, unlike you, I can back up my words with force if need be."

Hayley glared at Klaus, and she jumped for him but was pushed back when Kira kicked her square in the chest. The hybrid fell to the ground and Jackson reached down to help her up, but Klaus grabbed him by the arms and threw him aside. Kira reached down and grabbed Hayley, turning her around so that her back was to her chest. She brought up her arm and pressed her forearm against the hybrid's throat.

"You should know better than to steal what we hold dear, darling."

"Let go of me, you bitch!"

Kira laughed into Hayley's ear before she pushed her away."I'm sorry, who is the dog here?"

Hayley advanced upon the older female, but she suddenly stopped, as if a force had stopped her. The same had happened to Jackson and the wolves. Dahlia appeared from behind a tree, walking forward. Kira and Klaus walked up to her, standing by her side.

"Enough!" Dahlia clapped her hands, making them all go silent.

Hayley stared at them for a moment as it all pieced together before she asked."Why is she with you, Klaus?"

"Unlike some, he's doing what is best for his daughter."

Hayley turned around and walked towards Dahlia, hissing."I'm gonna skin you alive!"

Hayley lunged for Dahlia, but when Dahlia raised her arms and closed her eyes, Hayley's bones began to snap, and she fell to the ground. After a moment, Jackson was affected by the spell too, along with all of the other werewolves.

Hayley, looking fearful, breathily asked."What are you doing to us?"

"Oh, this? This was my idea! Stealing from Marcel the Crescent curse he once used on your pack."Klaus chuckled, pointing at them, smirking."Dahlia was all too happy to make the necessary adjustments to accommodate your hybrid nature."

He crouched down in front of Hayley whose bones were snapping, and whose fangs were coming out involuntarily, just like all of her wolves."Now, you will be trapped in wolf form, save for the full moon, leaving you very little time to cause any further mischief."

Klaus turned to his sister, reveling in the fear and heartbreak Hayley was feeling."Grab Hope for me, love."

Kira nodded and flashed off, lingering for a moment as Hayley's screams filled the air. The Original vampire stopped in the middle of the road and closed her eyes, listening out. She could feel her family, she could feel Klaus not far from her, but she ignored that and focused on her niece.

Her eyes snapped open a moment later when she heard a car and the sound of a baby crying.

Smirking, she flashed towards it, rushing passed Mary who was squirming beside the truck. The older looking woman turned onto her side, eyes wide and amber as she looked up at Kira.

"Help me!"

Kira arched an eyebrow, smiling down at her."Of course, love."

She raised her leg and, after a few moments, brought down her foot on Mary's throat. She grinned as Mary's eyes bulged and she started to choke. Kira when, using some of her vampire strength, sharply moved her foot upwards, smiling when she heard a snapping sound and turned back to the car, opening up a door.

"There's my girl."

She smiled fondly as Hope turned to her, giggling to herself when she saw her aunt.

"Hey, darling."She cooed, unlocking Hope from her car seat and lovingly smiled at the child."Auntie Kira's here. It's all gonna be okay, I promise. Daddy has a plan."

She rocked her niece back and forth, smiling when the child giggled happily tugging on her hair. She kissed Hope's forehead, lifting up her jacket hood so that she wouldn't get cold. She then turned and rushed to join her brother, smiling when Hope's laughter grew louder at the speed.

"Klaus, please."

Hayley and Jackson continued to transform painfully on the ground, their bones snapping as they groaned in pain. Klaus remained knelt in front of Hayley, a resentful smile on his face as he calmly watched her.

"...and, because of the Unification ritual linking you to your pack, now they will share your fate, Queen."

Klaus stood up, blue eyes going dark as he brushed mud from his clothes. He quirked an eyebrow as Jackson snarled at him before laughing.

"Please. Please don't do this, Klaus."Hayley begged the hybrid, seemingly forgetting her anger towards him, tears filling her eyes. She's gonna steal our baby."

Kira appeared with a giggling Hope in her hands, propping her up on her hip. Hayley's eyes filled with tears as she watched the Original smile at her daughter, as if she were pleased that Hayley was suffering.

Hayley had been her friend. Almost family.

If Kira hated one thing, it was liars.

"It's sad it had to come to this."Kira's bitter smile turned loving as she turned to her niece, resting her forehead against Hope's."Ready to go home, babygirl?"

Klaus leaned down, whispering to Hayley, his tone cruel and dark.

"It was you who tried to steal my child. And, for that, you will suffer."

Southern France—1002 A.D

"Are you okay, sister?"

Kira pulled away from the young woman she had been feeding on and nodded. She let her body drop to the ground and looked down at her brother who was holding the wrist of the man she had been feeding of in a guilty manner. She sighed and crouched down next to him, pressing her forehead against his.

Kira gently grasped his chin, turning his head in her direction, whispering."Are you okay, my brother?"

"I cannot help but feel guilty."Klaus shook his head, wiping the blood from his hands onto his tunic."We have-"

He was stopped when he felt something pat his shoulder. They looked up to see Kol smiling down at them, a playful look in his eye.

He smiled at them."Who's ready for the next course?"

Finn shook his head in an exasperated manner.

"You are all filthy gluttons!"

Kol turned around and smirked at his eldest brother, holding out his arms."And you remain ever the dullard."

They had killed another six people, but these victims had seemed to be wealthy, and of high status, as opposed to the commoners they fed on earlier. Rebekah was crouched over her victim, a woman wearing a blue velvet dress, which she stroked longingly before speaking.

"Such pretty clothes."She hummed, looking down at the woman, raising her voice as Elijah neared her."What a shame they'll go to waste."

Elijah rolled his eyes in frustration, shaking his head."Rebekah, we have discussed this-"

"You discussed this! None of us had any say in the matter! This lot were traveling somewhere; their cart is full of silks and finery."She pointed at the cart longingly, not listening to Elijah's reasoning anymore."Six of them, six of us. Wherever they were off to, why could we not simply go in their stead?"

"Masquerade as nobles from a land we do not know and whose customs we cannot begin to understand?"Elijah scoffed, shaking his head."Ridiculous!"

"You saw the castle down the road!"Rebekah gestured to around them, to how they were coated with blood and apparently tired."It was practically a gala! If this bunch were headed there-"

"Look at them! They're not any better than we are. We could live as they do!" She then pointed to the bodies scattered around on the ground before giving a hopeful sigh."At least for a time."

Elijah rolled his eyes at her words but Rebekah wouldn't give up, it was something he hated and adored about her.

"Think of it! Elijah, we can hide in plain sight. We could live ordinary lives-"

Elijah's face fell, and he raised a hand, cutting off his sister.

"Silence."

Elijah focused for a moment before he gestured toward the victims' cart, and the others followed him as he went to examine it. He lifted up a blanket and flung it away, revealing a young, dark-haired man who was terrified to see them. He jumped out of the cart and attempted to flee, but Kol and Rebekah flashed in front of him and blocked his way.

Rebekah and Kira smiled at each-other before they drawl in unison."Well, aren't you a handsome one?"

Kol rolled his eyes at his sisters and gave a hungry smirk."Looks like dessert to me..."

Kol stalked towards the man who raised his hand in a non-threatening manner.

"Wait, wait, wait! I can help you!"

Kira looked at him in a curious manner and held out her hand, pressing it on Kol's chest and pushed him backward. The young man glanced at her for a moment, nodding as if saying thank you before he continued.

"Now, I-I am the personal servant to the Count de Martel, and the barriers that you just mentioned...?"He paused for a moment, a terrified look on his face."I was sent to escort these guests to his home for a lengthy stay. I know their customs, as well as the Count's habits. If you mean to pose as the family you've slaughtered here, then you'll need my help to carry out your ruse."

Rebekah smiled at the young man before looking to Elijah.

"Please, can we keep him?"

"Elijah?"Kira glanced at her elder brother, lower lip jutting out as she looked back to the young man."He is utterly precious."

The young man gave Kira a puzzled look which made her smile. Her smile, as well as her playful head tilt, made his cheeks flush, and he was unable to stop a small smile forming. But he quickly composed himself when the man standing next to her, they'd called him Kol, he quickly remembered, gave him an annoyed look.

"Rebekah, Kira no!"Elijah shook his head, letting out a long sigh before gesturing to his siblings to circle around."What is our most important rule? Rebekah?"

Rebekah rolled her eyes, muttering as she crossed her arms before speaking clearly."Never leave alive anyone-"

Her siblings chimed in and joined her, each of them annoyed with the precept.

"Who has seen what we are."

"Thank you very much."Elijah clapped his hands in an almost mocking manner, praising his siblings before stepping forward."A practice that has served us very well indeed."

"But we could use him, brother!"Kira piped up in a whining tone, hands on her hips as she looked down at her feet."I hate running from our father, my feet hurt."

Elijah started forward, about to grab the man but Finn pulled him back.

"She has a point!"He said to his brother, squeezing his shoulder, glancing over at the young human."He may be of use."

Kol let out a loud laugh, completely amused with the back and forth."Ah, a proper family squabble!"

Kira smiled up at Kol before she ambled over to Klaus, reaching out and grabbing his hands, pulling him toward their siblings. He shook his head, unwilling to get involved but, when she fluttered her eyelashes at him, he sighed and gave hin.

"Nik?"Kira nudged her brother, getting on her tiptoes and squeezing his hands before pleading."Do something."

"Very well."Klaus nodded and stepped forward, raising his hand."Perhaps we should put it to a vote. Agreed?"

Everyone went quiet, a silent answer of agreement and Elijah reluctantly nodded before stepping forward beside the young man. The human flinched at Elijah, clearly threatened and Kira cocked her head again, observing him.

She skipped over to the young man, grabbing his hand and pulling him."You poor lamb. You're shaking."

He turned to her, brow furrowed and followed her."What is happening?"

Kira shook her head, placing the human between herself and Klaus."Hush."

He seemed like he wanted to protest but he knew better. He nodded and remained quiet as Elijah looked over his family, hands on his hips and, given by how they all listened; it was clear he was in charge.

"All right, all those in favor of letting him live?"

Rebekah and Finn instantly raised their hands.

Kol raised his hand, rolling his eyes at his sister, drawling."Those inclined to gut him?"

Elijah raised his hand in agreement with Kol. They all looked at Kira who was silent.

"Sister?"

The young human looked over at her, eyes pleading with her to help. He opened his mouth to word his thoughts, but Kira tutted, hushing him.

"Don't worry, little lamb. You'll live to see tomorrow."Kira whispered, nodding with a smile before she turned to her family, speaking clearly."My answer is what Nik chooses."

Kol rolled his eyes with a click of his tongue."Of course."

Kol then turned to Klaus, waving at him with a flourish."Oh, Nik. What shall it be?"

Klaus sighed and paused for a second before looked at the man, his face blank while the brunette looked terrified. He observed the young man with a thoughtful look before patting his shoulder.

Kira gave an almost smug smile, nodding to herself.

The Next Day—Compound

"What time do our sisters get in?"

Freya, who was looking over some spells to begin to teach Hope, looked up as her brother made his way down the stairs, his daughter in his arms. She perked when she saw her niece, dressed in a beautiful pink dress, who smiled at her aunt from over her father's shoulder. Klaus, honestly happy to see some friendly faces, was also grinning. He had missed his sisters over the past six months; he'd been lonely.

He had been feeling left out with Elijah and Freya, and he knew that wouldn't be happening with his sister even though she didn't agree with a lot of things he did. But she would also be at Elijah's side. She was close with all her brothers, even Finn at times, and was usually stuck in the middle.

Klaus spun around on his heels and smirked at Freya, presenting his daughter with a proud laugh. Freya's lips curved up, and she stood, leaning down to kiss Hope's temple

"Doesn't our princess look beautiful?"

Klaus raised an eyebrow, clicking his tongue with a shake of his head."She's my daughter, Freya; she's always beautiful."

Freya couldn't stop the laugh that left her, a laugh that made her brother smile. Six months before she and Klaus were on the brink of war, but now she found it difficult to picture her life without him, as well as the rest of their family.

Klaus glanced at the entrance, handing Hope her teddy when she pointed at it, repeating."When is Bekah and Kira getting here?"

"Any moment now."

He nodded, tone lowering to a hopeful one."Have they found anything to bring back Kol?"

"Unfortunately not but they are still looking."The pair looked forlorn when Freya shook her head, crossing her arms over her chest."Let's hope Davina has had some progress."

Klaus nodded, pursing his lips, adding another day without Kol to his calendar. His smile returned when he looked to Hope who was playing with his necklaces around his neck and trying to shove them into her mouth.

He chuckled, tutting and took his chains from her grip."No, love."

Hope whined when he pulled her hands from his chains and held her hand, pressing a kiss to her knuckles.

And then he froze when he heard giggles and heels.

A giggle that could belong to one person.

Kira.

"Home sweet home!"

Klaus turned around to see his sisters standing in the entry way, luggage in their hands. His smile widened fondly when the women both cocked their heads expectantly.

He leaned close to his daughter and whispered into her ear."Look who's here, love."

Hope's eyes widened when Klaus set her down onto her feet, clapping her hands when she saw her aunts.

Rebekah smiled down at her niece."There's our girl."

Their eyes widened when Hope took three steps towards them, making grabby hands at the women.

"Oh, my God!"Kira gasped, cupping a hand over her mouth as she knelt down in front of her niece."She's walking. When did she start walking?"

Rebekah laughed, lips parting in astonishment as Klaus, following behind Hope, smiled as they watched the tribrid make her way over to her aunts. Rebekah got onto her knees too, putting down her bag and smiled at her niece.

"Around a month ago, love."Klaus proudly stated with a smile as he watched his daughter."And she's been creating havoc ever since."

"Come to your auntie Ki, darling."

Hope giggled as she made her way over to her aunt, tongue poking out as she slightly stumbled but did well on her own. Klaus followed behind her just in case she fell, but she was doing good. She quickly moved over to her aunts who embraced her in a tight hug when she leaped into their arms.

"Oh, you've gotten so big."Kira groaned in happiness when she kissed the top of her niece's head."We've missed you, darling."

"Has she started talking yet?"Rebekah asked, looking up at her brother.

Klaus shook his head, smiling when Hope gave an almost roguish smile."No, unfortunately, she's holding out on that one."

"Good."Rebekah kissed Hope's temple."I didn't miss everything."

The two stood up, Rebekah holding Hope in her arms. Hope, as if recognizing her aunt in a different body, smiled and laid her head on her aunt's shoulder.

"She has missed the both-"

Klaus was cut off by a voice.

"Klaus."

Klaus' smile fell when his eyes landed on two people standing at the entryway.

Jackson and Hayley.

New Orleans—Penthouse

"It's a no-brainer, really, this penthouse is equipped with all the luxuries money can buy, and, while the asking price may seem daunting, rest assured that your view of New Orleans will be second to none!"

A blonde female realtor walked around the penthouse, smiling politely as she showed a very fancy penthouse to a potential buyer, as she described it to him. The potential buyer turned around from the window and nodded, clapping and rubbing his hands together.

"I do like it."He drawled, brushing the invisible dust from his elegant clothing as he came to a stop in front of the young woman."And, as for the price..."

He walked closer to the realtor and brushed her long hair off her right shoulder to expose her neck, teeth running along his teeth almost hungrily.

"Now, nothing of worth comes without sacrifice, wouldn't you agree?"

She giggled, obviously uncomfortable with the touch and stepped away from him, wanting as much distance between them as possible.

"Mr. Castle..."

He smiled charmingly, gaze still on her neck."Please, call me Lucien."

Suddenly, Lucien snarled at her, revealing his fangs and vampire features, and the realtor gasped and screamed before he harshly into her neck and began to drain her. He pulled her to him and bit into her again roughly, blood running down her throat as she lost her life.

She clung to him, moaning in pain before he let her go and she fell to the floor at his feet.

The vampire smiled, stepping over her, wiping his lips as he looked out of the window at New Orleans.

"I'll take it; it's perfect."

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