Chapter 8
Elijah was walking around in a living room feeling nervous. He had a terrible feeling that he had made a mistake. Could he really trust his father? But then again, it was either his father or Klaus. And since Klaus was completely out of control, Elijah had though that his father would be a better option. He couldn't stop Klaus by himself. His father had took him back with open arms and told him everything about Klaus' curse. Including that Klaus needed Starlit's blood in order to make more hybrids. Although Elijah had to admit that Klaus cared about this girl but he probably wouldn't hesitate to bleed her dry if that was necessary. And Elijah couldn't allow that. He remembered the first time when he had seen her. That no good father of hers had dragged her to him. She had looked so beautiful standing there trying to hide how scared she really was. Elijah had wanted her so badly. But she didn't want him, she wanted Klaus. Elijah had hoped that she would come around. Klaus didn't deserve her. Elijah raised his head when Lenore entered the room.
"Your father would like to see you", she said with her typical monotone voice.
Elijah didn't say anything. He went straight to the library. Starlit was standing there next to Mikael. When she saw Elijah she smiled, ran to him and kissed him. That caught Elijah completely off guard. Starlit wrapped her arms around him.
"What… What did you do?" Elijah managed to ask.
Mikael smiled.
"Oh you're welcome. What wouldn't a father do for his son?"
"No, tell me what did you do?" Elijah said tensed.
"It was actually Lenore", Mikael explained. "You see, she's not just ordinary witch. She also possess some very… special talents."
"Special talents?"
"Yes. She can shape peoples minds. Their thoughts, memories, feelings…"
Elijah looked at Starlit horrified. She was still smiling to him.
"Undo it", Elijah said.
Mikael raised an eyebrow.
"Why? You want her, now she's yours."
"I didn't ask for this. You took her free will."
Mikael laughed.
"Oh come on now! I gave you what you want. And she's happy too. Aren't you my dear?"
"Yes", Starlit replied.
"Who do you love?"
"Elijah."
"And who do you want to be with?"
"Elijah."
"There you go. Everyone's happy."
"Father…" Elijah started feeling furious.
"Enough of this. Why don't you take her to your room? Have some fun."
"I'm taking her away from here", Elijah said.
"I don't think so. You are free to leave of course but she stays here."
Elijah looked at his father. Lenore had appeared next to him. Would he make it out with Starlit? Probably not.
"Fine but you don't come near her."
Mikael raised his hands in the air looking amused.
"I wouldn't dream of it. Off you two lovebirds go now."
Elijah took Starlit's hand and led her to his room.
"I'm so sorry. I never meant this to happen", he said desperately.
"Please don't be sad my love", Starlit said and gently touched his face. "Everything is going to be alright."
Elijah couldn't face her anymore. He had to turn away.
"I'm going to fix this somehow. I swear", he said quietly.
When he turned back to Starlit he saw that she had took her dress off. She was only wearing bra and panties.
"No, no please put your clothes back on."
Starlit looked confused.
"Have I done something to displease you?" she asked insecurely.
"No! No I…"
Elijah took a blanket and wrapped it around her.
"But… don't you want me?"
Elijah felt desperate.
"You have no idea how much, but not like this."
"I don't understand…"
Elijah touched her face.
"I know you don't but trust me, this is the right thing to do."
Starlit still looked confused.
"Of course I trust you. Can I at least sleep next to you?"
"Yes, I suppose so."
Starlit smiled and hugged him.
"I love you", she said and kissed him.
Elijah felt like the worst person in the world.
