My eyes burst open. I was gripping on a white cloth of some sort. I slowly lift my head up to see it was a bed sheet. I exhaled shakily and felt a hand stroke my arm. Looking up, I understood my head was on Klaus' lap. I sat up quickly feeling awkward. "Where are we?" I asked immediately. "My house. Couldn't take a newly turned werewolf to the hotel room". I shut my eyes and sighed. "I can't believe it. How-" "you killed people" "they were already dead" "vampires, non vampires. You killed them after all." I tear slid down my face and I turned away to conceal it. "Oh you showed your true colours tonight little wolf. Theres no need to hide now" I stood up and eyed him angrily. "How will you punish me?" "Punish you?" "I killed vampires" Klaus started laughing. "For a minute there I thought this was taking a sexual direction. Why should I punish you? You killed those who'd kill you if you hadn't. I couldn't care less." I nodded thankfully and took a Few steps around the same spot. "You got what you wanted. What's next?" Klaus stood up as well and stood opposite me. "Don't try to simplify the situation you're in love. Let it out. I remember the first time I turned. I didn't expect it either. I tried to turn you under controlled situations to prevent that. You wouldn't listen" "Well forgive me if listening to you doesn't always seem to be the right thing to do" Klaus sighed impatiently. "You're hungry. Lets feed you" "I'm not a child" "of course not. You're a 19 year old woman". Klaus replied sarcastically

I gulped down the whole plate of spaghetti in front of me along with the salad and the drinks. Klaus watched me carefully as he drank blood from a goblet. "You know, drinking it from a fancy cup doesn't make it any less disgusting" "Neither does using a fork and knife when you're eating like an animal" he snapped momentarily. I rolled my eyes and drank some wine. "I think I'm fine now. I'll be getting home" I said as I stood up. "Sure. I'll walk you to the hotel". I would tell him I didn't need his protection, but after what happened I wasn't strong enough to protect myself. I nodded and we walked out.

"Who is Tom?" Klaus asked suddenly. I sighed and rubbed my forehead. "If you must know. Tom was my boyfriend until a few weeks ago. He's older than me, studies with my sister." "You two are still in love" "I never loved him. I tried to but...he was so kind, but I guess kind isn't my kind." I explained with a soft laugh. Klaus smiled at me. I stared at that smile till it faded away. It was a real smile, not a sarcastic one filled with rudeness. I shut my eyes and turned away. Klaus did the same. We got to the hotel door. "I don't have to come up. If you are ok with going up on your own" I knew where this was going and but had no idea why. "It'd be nice if you did" I muttered. Klaus nodded with a smirk.

We were at my room door. I pulled the card out and opened the door. The bed reflected in both our eyes. I tried to fight it, to push it away but it seemed impossible. I turned towards him and he pulled me to him. The door got slammed and I felt my feet depart the floor. I was in his arms, my legs tightly wrapped around him. He ripped my shirt off and his lips were all over me. I pulled his hair and revealed his neck, kissing it I made him growl with pleasure. We were on the floor, on the tables, against the wall and finally on the bed.

"You were right. You are a woman" he hissed as he pulled himself off from me and lay on the bed by me. I inhaled deeply and pulled my hair away from my face. "This was a mistake" I muttered as I pulled my bra back on. "A ridiculous mistake" "you love that word don't you" Klaus chuckled. I grabbed his pants and threw them on him. "I think you should leave" "What?" "Just get out Niklaus, before this is anymore awkward" Klaus rolled his eyes and dressed up. I opened the hotel door. He stopped at the door and leaned into my ear. "That was exquisite little wolf, but don't get over yourself. It was just sex"

I slammed the door on him and yelled angrily. How could I have been so stupid? A moment of weakness, a moment of passion. A moment of clear regret. It wasn't simple. I felt a knot inside me. I wanted to be happy but I was too selfish to allow myself. I was falling for a sociopath.

It had been three days since I last saw Klaus. I walked into his house and sat myself down among the others. He had organized a meeting with all his allies and asked the little wolf to be present as well. I looked up at Elijah who gave me a smile. I nodded and smiled back. He sat down next to me. "Good morning Ms Marshall" "Yes. Good morning" A blonde girl interrupted. I looked at her, expecting an explanation for her sudden interruption. "Rebekah. Rebekah Mikaelson" She introduced herself. I nodded and shook her hand. "You're?" "Klaus' wife" she replied. I felt like I fell off a cliff. All my insides got crushed and my heart stopped beating in shock. "Klaus is married?" I asked with a husky voice. "No she's simply being amusing. Rebekah is our sister" Elijah explained. "Oh thank god" I whispered and they both stared at me suspiciously. "I meant I wouldn't want any woman to have that fate" Rebekah nodded, suspicion still in her eyes. Klaus walked in and gave me a sarcastic smile, before commencing his speech.
The meeting was introductory. I met witches like Sophie Devereux and other vampires who wanted to support Klaus. Apparently Klaus' rule was a tolerant one, respecting all species. I liked that idea.

I stood up to leave, giving Klaus a slight smile. He nodded and turned away, something that caught me off guard. I was going to leave, honestly I was, but his treatment got me carrying myself to his side. I folded my arms and stood by him and he slowly turned around to see what he already knew was behind him. "How may I help you?" "I want to meet the werewolves" "Not tonight" "Why not?" "You can't as long as they are werewolves. On the night of the full moon-" "that's in three weeks!" I exclaimed in fury. Klaus sighed and rolled his eyes "tomorrow night then"

I walked out in anger. He was ignoring me. We had spent a night together only a few days ago and now he was annoyed by me. I opened the map I had and picked a cafe to go to. "So, young lady, what are you up to?" Asked Rebekah and I slowly turned towards her. "I'm hungry" "Oh, theres this great cafe...you use a map?" "I'm new here" She rolled her eyes and snatched the map "I was going to tell you yo go the one circled. Good taste girl" She commented. I nodded and took back the map. "Thanks"

I walked inside the cafe with a grin. It had a true New Orleans atmosphere. I sat down at a table and read through the menu. Unwillingly, I started overhearing a conversation behind me. I should have know better after the last encounter with the vampires, but I had a sharp ear. "Davina this is your one night out, just eat whatever you feel like but choose fast" The girl sighed and picked a spaghetti bolognese. "I hate this. I want to go out more often" "I am trying to protect you" "I know, I'm sorry". I smiled. The guy was sure overprotective. As I was deep in thought the voice of the waiter startled me. "Excuse me?" I hissed "this table is reserved" I sighed and nodded "Where may I take a seat then?" "I apologies, all our seats have been taken" I stood up with an annoyed growl. "I was looking forward to eat here" "We might have a table freeing up soon, but it might take too long" I sighed and took a few steps before a familiar voice stopped me.

"Please, join us. You're clearly new in town and we don't want to leave our guests displeased" the man who talked to the girl suggested. I smiled to them "Besides, you should try their Spaghetti Bolognese" the girl added. My smile widened. This was the first time someone was nice to me for no reason in this town. I slowly sat by them. We started chit-chatting momentarily.

One thing led to the other and soon enough I found myself on the dance floor. I danced all my anger and stress out, something I hadn't done in a while. Davina was extremely nice and we became friends in mere seconds. As we returned to our table I noticed a blonde girl sitting at my ex table. I gave her a soft smile but she turned her eyes away. I guess not everyone's that outgoing.

I was so deep in laughter that I hadn't noticed Rebekah who stood upon our heads. Davina's face expression strengthened all of a sudden. "Hayley? What are you doing here?" I coughed and cleared my throat. "I, I told you I'd be here. Guys this is Rebekah, Rebekah this is Davina and...Oh my God I didn't catch your name" I announced in shock. He smiled "I thought I told you, my name is-" "Marcel Gerard Hayley. His name is Marcel Gerard"

My eyes slowly moved to Rebekah's. Fear and shock took over me. I remembered where I last heard that name...

Flashback to earlier that day:

"Marcel Gerard, our common problem. He is ruling New Orleans right now and seems to have a secret weapon none of us know about. We need to be careful. He's powerful and his men are loyal. We must find a way to remove him from power, without bringing him any harm. You know about my history with him. He is, in some sense, family" Klaus explained. "But he's also a dangerous dick who hurts the witches. We cant do magic, the one thing that makes us who we are". Klaus nodded and raised his hands to bring back silence. "No matter how furious we are, we should remember this. Marcel Gerard is a strong and powerful man. We must avoid any unnecessary contact..."

Present day:

I inhaled in worry and stood up. Rebekah eyed me to calm down but I couldn't. I was too confused. Too broken. I waved an uncomfortable goodbye and hurried out, throwing a random excuse at them. My knees were shaking. "Hayley?" Rebekah asked as she caught up. "Klaus, he will be angry." "Please don't tell me you're afraid of him!?" She asked in shock. I shook my head. It wasn't fear of his strength or capabilities, it was the fear of losing Klaus' trust that took over me. I didn't want to lose him, no matter how hard I fought it.

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