Hello my lovelies! I just want to say, that I'm planning on finishing this story tonight, maybe into tomorrow. I hope you will all enjoy this chapter and those to come later on tonight. I will say this is the longest chapter so far.
A/N: There is a LEMON in this chapter! I tried to keep it PG-13, but I'm not sure if I succeeded.
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Caroline stood in the middle of a grand room with women surrounding her, and felt her stomach churn nervously. She moved her right hand to her stomach, and closed her eyes. She had never felt this nervous in her life. Oh, how was she going to make it through this?
"Caroline, take a deep breathe." Rebekah replied, calmly with a kind smile, as she touched Caroline's bare shoulder. She motioned for the other women to leave, except one young girl finishing up the hem.
Caroline inhaled slowly, and let it out. "I am so nervous, Rebekah. I don't know what I am going to do." She replied, softly.
Rebekah smiled. "You are going to walk down the aisle in front of a thousand people, and stand beside the man you love, and vow to cherish him for the rest of your life." Rebekah said touching Caroline's curled hair.
Caroline smiled, and nodded. "You're right. It's just," She paused looking at her jeweled hands. "This is all so much. I don't know how to rule." She replied, moving the silver bracelet Klaus had given her as a wedding present.
Rebekah stilled her hands. "Caroline, you will be just fine. Nik will be right there if you need any help at all, and so will I." She encouraged, squeezing Caroline's hands.
Caroline smiled as tears filled her eyes. "Thank you, Rebekah." She whispered, leaning forward to give the young woman a hug.
Rebekah returned the hug, and then pulled back. "You are perfect, Caroline." She replied, appraising the young bride.
Caroline blushed. "Do you think he'll approve?" She asked, moving her hands to her chiffon material.
Rebekah smiled. "He'll love it." She answered, nodding.
Caroline nodded, and looked down at the last young woman at her feet, fixing the hem of her dress. "Will you please stand up? I believe it's perfect the way it is." She replied, helping the young girl up.
Caroline's eyes widened as she realized it was the young dark-skinned woman from the first day. "What is your name?" She asked, trying to capture the girl's eyes.
"Bonnie Bennett, my lady." She answered, keeping her eyes downcast.
"Will you please look at me?" Caroline asked softly, dropping her hands to her sides.
Bonnie slowly lifted her eyes, and gazed upon the young bride, who was about to become her queen. "It is not correct to gaze upon the queen, my lady." She replied, dropping her gaze.
Caroline glanced at Rebekah, who smiled and gestured her approval. "Well, I give you permission to look at me when we are not in the presence of the court or the king." Caroline replied, as she glanced once more towards Rebekah, who nodded with a smile.
Bonnie slowly lifted her brown eyes, and sighed as she was met with a kind face. "Thank you, my lady." She whispered, looking into her blue eyes.
Caroline smiled. "Caroline, in private, please." She returned.
Bonnie nodded. "As you wish…Caroline." She whispered, glancing at Rebekah.
Rebekah smiled, and nodded. "As long as it's not in front of the King or the court." She repeated, holding up a finger.
Bonnie nodded once more. "Yes, my lady." She returned, with a low curtsy.
Rebekah smiled, and turned to Caroline. "I believe it is time." She replied, helping Caroline towards the door.
"One last thing." Rebekah replied, reaching behind her towards a table. She picked up a box, and opened it, revealing a silver tiara with diamonds embedded all around. "I asked the court if it was alright, and they approved. I want you to have this. It belonged to mine and Nik's mother." She added with a teary smile.
"Oh, Rebekah, I'm not sure." She began, shaking her head.
Rebekah rolled her eyes, and gently placed the crown on Caroline's head. "This is my gift to you and Nik." She stated, stepping back.
Caroline lowered her eyes. "Thank you, Rebekah." She whispered, blushing.
Rebekah nodded. "Now, we have a wedding to attend."
Caroline nodded, and walked out the door with her head held high, and her stomach full of butterflies, heading to the one man who she cared for more than anything in the world.
Two grand oak doors opened in the great hall, as Caroline walked down the hall. She closed her eyes for a second, and opened them only to have them captured by a pair of blue eyes.
She sighed as everyone else around her disappeared as her eyes held his. She began to walk towards him, as her hands stayed by her side. She held no flowers, for it was not customary. Her hands were to stay by her side as she walked down the aisle.
Klaus took in the beauty walking towards him, and felt his chest swell with new love for his bride. His eyes had graced her body before seizing her eyes with his. Her dress was white chiffon, thin straps on her shoulders, with silver clasps at the center of the straps. The sleeves were opened to reveal her milky white skin of her upper arms, and closed above her elbow, causing the sleeves to flow from behind her arms as she walked. The bodice had a slight v to her bosom were the necklace rested, and covering the center of her waist was a silver sequined design, giving the attention of her slender waistline. At her hips, the dress flowed gracefully outward to the floor, and, with each step, flowed like the river.
She was breathtaking with her hair pulled halfway back and curled with little blonde ringlets coming down beside her ears. Her bangs gently fell down her forehead, and the crown, which matched her dress, complimented her beauty even more.
Klaus did not realize how beautiful she was until that moment, as she approached him.
Caroline smiled as she finally reached her love, and gently took the hand he held out to stand next to him.
The ceremony continued onward with words, Caroline did not truly hear. She kept her eyes on the priest, but her mind was focused on the man standing next to her, and the hand holding hers.
After the vows were said, the priest gave Klaus permission to kiss his new wife. Klaus turned to her, and found himself speechless once more. With a smile, he pulled her into his arms and gently pressed his lips to hers, as the crowd cheered.
Caroline smiled into his lips, and returned the kiss happily. Her left hand had made its way to his face, and as Klaus pulled back, it stayed there.
Klaus smiled, as he grasped her hand with his right. Turning to the thousands of people in the grand hall, Klaus held up his left hand.
"My people, may I present your new queen, Caroline Mikaelson." He shouted to the crowd, as he brought his arm down and pointed to her.
The crowd erupted into cheers at the announcement. Klaus leaned to the right, and whispered, "My wife."
Caroline blushed and bowed her head as she glanced at her husband. She was married.
Klaus moved her hand to the crook of his arm, as he led her down the aisle. She turned her head and saw someone she never thought of seeing again.
"Mother" She whispered as her eyes watered, and she stopped.
Klaus stopped when she did, and noticed who she was staring at. Turning towards the direction of the woman, Klaus led her to her mom.
The crowd became silent as Caroline approached her mom.
"Mom," She whispered, tears falling down her face.
Elizabeth glanced at Klaus, who let go of his wife's arm, and nodded to the woman. With a low cry, Elizabeth gathered her daughter in her arms.
"I'm so happy for you, my dear." She whispered in her daughter's ear. "You will be a great Queen." She added, kissing her daughter's cheek.
Caroline pulled back, and smiled. "Thank you" She whispered back.
Elizabeth wiped her daughter's tears, and smiled. "I love you, Caroline." She whispered, before Klaus stepped forward to take his wife before the crowd became too much.
Caroline nodded. "I love you, mom. I'll see you soon." She whispered, holding her mother close before she had to leave.
Klaus gently pulled his wife towards him, and nodded to Elizabeth with a smile as he led his wife away.
Caroline leaned into him as they walked through the doors, and into the dining hall.
"Thank you." She whispered, before everyone entered.
Klaus turned to her and tilted his head. "For what, love?" He asked, touching her hand, which was still around his right arm.
"For allowing me a moment with my mother." She whispered, as she leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.
He smiled as she pulled back. "You are most welcome." He replied with a smile. "Are you ready?" He asked, his smile fading to a serious frown.
Caroline nodded. "As long as you are with me, I shall be fine." She answered, taking a deep breath.
"I'll never leave you." He vowed, and Caroline knew that to be true.
Through the course of the afternoon, Caroline met the heads of the council. She greeted them with such poise, dignity, and grace they instantly fell in love with her. They came to the same conclusion as she was led away; she was the perfect queen for their king.
"Caroline, I am sure you remember my brother, Elijah." He stated, lifting his left hand, as they approached.
Caroline nodded. "It is a pleasure to see you again." She replied, with a slight bow.
Elijah smiled, and bowed in return. "You as well, my queen." He replied, taking in the way she blushed at the words. "May I introduced my wife, Elena Mikaelson." He added, lifting his left hand, and Caroline watched as a young olive skinned woman gracefully placed her hand in his with an affectionate smile towards him.
"It is a pleasure, my lady." Elena replied with a bow to Caroline.
Caroline felt her husband stiffen, and she placed a reassuring hand on his right arm, though she knew not why he would stiffen at the introductions.
Caroline smiled at the young woman, and nodded. "And you, Elena." She replied, in a soft tone.
Elena noticed Klaus' demeanor, and turned her attention to him. "I never got to apologize for what my sister did, Niklaus. I am truly sorry." She replied, her eyes holding a twinge of sorrow.
Caroline watched as her husband's eyes grew dark at the mention of Elena's sister, and she realized Elena was the sister of Katherine.
"Just don't betray my brother, the way your sister betrayed me." Klaus replied tensely.
Elena nodded, and smiled. "I am not my sister, Niklaus. I love Elijah with all my heart, and I would never hurt him. You have my word." She stated, her words holding so much truth, that Caroline smiled, and dipped her head.
Elijah gave a small gesture to Caroline, and Klaus glanced at his wife. Watching her reaction to Elena's words, he knew Elena was speaking the truth. He nodded towards Elena, and steered Caroline away.
Caroline touched Klaus' arm, causing him to stop. "Are you alright, Klaus?" She asked, concern leaking through her words.
Klaus sighed. "Elena is Katherine's twin." He stated, looking everywhere but at her.
Caroline nodded, and glanced away. "Did you love her?" She asked, keeping her eyes downcast.
Klaus turned back to her, and searched her face. Seeing he needed a moment alone with his wife, he gently led her to a dark area of the hall, behind the curtains, behind the throne chairs set for the dinner. He stopped and unwound his arm from hers, only to grasp her face gently.
"My marriage to Katherine was arranged. I never had a say in it. I tried to love her, but I never could. Elena arrived at the same time, and Elijah fell for her. Elena is the complete opposite of Katherine, which is why Elijah married her." He paused, brushing his thumbs over her lips. "Caroline, my love, I would never betray you like that. You have my word. You are the only woman in my life." He promised, his eyes holding hers.
Caroline smiled, and nodded, knowing his words were holding truth inside them. "We better return. They will begin to wonder." She replied, trying to step away.
"Do you believe me?" He asked, not letting her go.
Caroline smiled once more, and nodded. "I do. I can't understand it, but I do believe you." She whispered, grasping his hands with hers. "I don't know why, but every word you speak, I can see the truth in them." She added her eyes dropping to his silver covered chest.
Klaus moved their hands under her chin, lifting her face to his. "That's because you are a Forbes, my love." He whispered, with a smile.
Caroline narrowed her eyes, curious at his words. "What do you mean?" She asked, searching his face.
Klaus sighed. "I will have to tell you later, love." He began, silencing her future words with a finger on her lips. "Only know that you are a very special woman, Caroline, and I am a very lucky man for marrying you." He replied, leaning forward and giving her a gentle kiss.
Caroline sighed against his lips, and moaned when the kiss deepened. Klaus pulled back, and took a deep breathe. "We better return now." He replied, pulling her closer to him.
Carline giggled at the effect she had on him, and let him lead her back to the dining hall. The rest of the evening went unbelievably slow for Caroline and Klaus. They met and cajoled with so many people, by the time the evening was complete Caroline just wanted her husband.
Stefan approached the wanting couple when it was time, and smiled.
"My lord, my lady," He began with a bow to the couple, who were sitting in their chairs. "I know you two are ready for your night, so I had taken the liberty to have the room prepared earlier. You may leave now if you so wish." He whispered with a sly smile.
Klaus controlled a laugh, bubbling up in his chest, and nodded at his best friend. He stood, and helped Caroline stand.
"Give my regards to those still here, Stefan." Klaus whispered, pulling Caroline close.
Stefan chuckled. "They already know, my lord." He replied, gesturing to the crowd. "Rebekah and I can handle them." He added, with a wink.
Klaus nodded and clasped him on the shoulder. "I shall not forget this, Stefan. Thank you." He stated, pulling Caroline behind the curtain once more, and led her down the dark hallway.
"My lord, one would think you were in a hurry." Caroline replied with a giggle.
Klaus chuckled lightly. "Oh, my dear, if you only knew how much." He replied, with a tense voice.
Caroline laughed as he pulled her into a dark room with candles lit along the walls, giving the room a gently romantic light. She walked up to the bed, and noticed the satin white sheets. She blushed as she thought was about to take place.
She turned back to her husband, to find him behind her, with a smile on his face.
"If you want to wait, I would understand, Caroline, but I must tell you, once I start, I can't guarantee that I can stop." He replied, stroking her arm.
Caroline shivered, and swallowed nervously. "I don't want to wait, Nik." She whispered, trying his other name out for size.
Klaus smiled, and gathered her in his arms. He began to slowly kiss her lips, and moved to her jaw, to her ear. "I never told you, but you look exquisite, my love." He replied, softly. "I love this dress, but unfortunately it will not last long tonight." He added, taking the silver clasps holding the straps in place, and opened them.
Caroline gasped as the dress fell to her feet, but she did not move to cover herself, until Klaus pulled back to examine her.
Klaus held her arms in place, as his eyes became lustful looking at perfect body. "Perfection" He whispered in a strained voice.
Caroline blushed and slowly relaxed. This was her husband, not some stranger.
Klaus knelt down in front of her, and slowly moved his hands down her legs, to her feet, and helped untie her silver sandals. Caroline blushed as she watched her husband. She shivered at the contact, and wondered why she was so comfortable with him removing everything. Once the sandals were off, Klaus stood up, and picked her up, to lay her gently on the bed. Taking his shirt off, Klaus crawled on the bed, and over Caroline.
Caroline watched his movements, and shivered as his hands stroked her body. Her hands hesitantly came up to his chest, and softly stroked his chest.
Klaus shivered and closed his eyes, tightly. "Caroline, if you keep doing that, I will not be able to treat you the way I want and you deserve." He whispered, in a strained voice.
Caroline jerked her hands back, and bit her lip.
Klaus laughed, and shook his head. "You did not have to drop your hands, love. I love your touch, just don't stroke." He demanded softly.
She nodded, as her hands landed on his chest once more. Klaus lowered his head, and gently kissed her lips. Softly he moved down her jaw to her neck, and smiled as she moaned softly. He moved to her chest, and then down to her breasts. He opened his eyes, and watched as she closed her eyes, and her face filled with pleasure, as he took her nipples into his mouth, and gently sucked on each one in turn.
"Nik," She gasped out, as he released her breasts, and moved lower, and lower. She threw her head back, as he kissed her thighs, and then moved to her most valued treasure.
She gasped and moaned as he kissed and sucked, all the while, his hands stroked her outer thighs.
Once he was done from taking her to new heights, he moved up and kissed her lips.
"Is that what it will feel like?" She whispered, her face filled with the aftermath of pleasure.
Klaus sighed, as he stroked her face. "Not at first, my love, but I promise you. I will be careful." He whispered, kissing her forehead softly.
Caroline sighed, and stroked his face with her right hand. Klaus moved away from her for a minute while he took of his black boots, and black leather pants. He returned to her, and smiled as he caught her staring at him. He stroked her face, and laid his body next to hers.
She gasped as she felt, for the first time in her life, naked body against naked body. The gasp did not last long as Klaus' hands began to work their magic once more. Soon Caroline was ready for him, and Klaus could not wait.
Positioning himself over her, Klaus watched her as he slowly entered. He frowned at the look of pain, which passed over her face for a second only to be replaced with so much love he barely could contain his self-control.
Slowly he began to thrust deeper into her body, and Caroline moaned as she felt such pleasure she had never known in her life. She grasped his arms tightly as he continued to gently thrust, and then lifted her hips to meet his as he began to thrust faster and harder.
"I'm sorry, Caroline. I can't hold it." He stated, his voice strained and his brow furrowing.
Caroline held on tightly to his arms as she nodded. She couldn't say a word, not a word, as the pleasure came in waves, and she felt her mind go black, and her eyes rolled. She vaguely heard, Klaus scream her name, as he moved one last time, before collapsing on top of her.
After a few moments, she opened her eyes, and smiled softly as she took in the man slowly moving to her right side, and pulled the white sheets around them.
She slowly moved to her right side, and watched as Klaus struggled to catch his breathe.
"Are you okay?" She asked, softly, trying to look him on the eye.
Klaus let out a breathy laugh, and nodded against the pillow. "I'm more than okay." He whispered, as he turned his head to look at her. "Are you okay?" He asked, looking at her carefully.
Caroline smiled, and let out a giggle. "Is it normal to feel this…?" She trailed off, her face blushing.
Klaus moved to his left side, and faced her. Lifting his right hand, he gently brushed her blonde hair from her face. "Complete?" He asked, as he captured her eyes with his.
Caroline nodded, and tried to bury her face in the pillow. Klaus smiled, and moved closer to her, and kept her from burying her face further into the pillow.
Caroline looked at him, and smiled. "What happens now?" She asked, placing her left hand on his chest.
Klaus smiled, and stroked her face. "What do you mean?" He asked, drinking in her beauty.
"Do you stay here, or do you have to leave?" She asked, lowering her eyes to his bare chest.
"Do you want me to stay?" He whispered, captured her eyes once more.
"I do." She whispered, with a bashful smile.
Klaus smiled, and leaned forward to gently kiss her lips. "Then I'll stay." He answered, as he pulled back.
Caroline smiled, as she curled up closer to her husband. "Is this okay?" She asked, pulling back a little.
Klaus pulled her back, and kissed her head. "It's perfect, love, just perfect." He whispered, listening for a moment longer to her silent breathing.
He drifted off a moment longer, and for the first time in a long time, he felt at home.
~Hallway~
Kol walked silently down the hallway, his head bowed and his hands clasped tightly behind his back. His mind was not on the wedding that had just transpired; instead it was on the Katherine situation. From the moment he had met her, he knew she was going to be trouble. He knew she was going to betray his brother, but Mikael had not seen that nor would he listen. That had caused him to leave the kingdom, and join his older brother, Finn. He hated being away from his family, but he could not stay in the same kingdom as that witch.
His mind traveled so much, that he did not realize someone was rounding the corner. He felt someone collide with him, and heard her grunt as she fell to the floor.
Kol bent over, and helped her up.
"Why don't you watch where you are going?" She stated, looking down at her beige dress.
Kol smirked, and folded his arms. "I was not the one who ran into me." He stated, quirking a brow, and watched as she lifted her face, and shock registered.
"Oh, my lord, I had no idea. Please forgive my rudeness." She stated, lowering her head, and clasping her hands nervously in front of her body.
Kol chuckled. "On the contrary my dear, it was both of our faults." He stated, trying to get her to look at him.
She kept her head down, and shook her head. "I should have looked where I was going, my lord."
Kol shook his head. "The fault was mine, my dear." He stated, stepping closer to her. "What is your name?" He whispered, taking in her brown hair and dark skin.
"Bonnie Bennett, my lord." She replied, keeping her head down.
"Of the Mystics?" He asked, shock registering on his face.
Bonnie lifted her head, and tilted her head. "Why yes, how did you?" She began, only to be halted when he lifted a finger.
"I have had my dealings with a few members of your clan. You are a very special girl, are you not?" He replied, touching her face.
Bonnie shivered, and closed her eyes. "Please, my lord." She whispered, shakily.
"Please what?" He whispered, stroking her cheek softly.
Bonnie bit her lip, but looked him straight in the eyes. "Please do not touch me." She stated her voice wavered at the last word.
Kol smiled, but dropped his hand. "As you wish, my lady." He replied, with a slight bow, and moved to walk on.
"One more thing, Ms. Bennett," He replied, turning back to her, and watched as she slowly turned. "I will be seeing you again." He added, with a wink noticing how she blushed.
He chuckled as he turned back around and headed to his room.
Bonnie covered her mouth, and let out a small giggle. She shook her head, as she continued towards her mission, all the while thinking about the man who she had accidently ran into.
Or had she?
Okay, what did you think? Any good?
I know I said that I was bringing Damon into this chapter, but I decided he will be introduced in the next chapter. I had so much going on in this chapter, I didn't want to bring him in just yet.
Next chapter things heat up for Klaus and Caroline as Tyler threatens their happiness. In fact the next chapter is entitled Tyler.
Oh, by the way, the poll going on my profile for the next story closes on February 2, and the next stories will be announced then with the publication of the next story February 3. Go vote if you haven't already! :D
Until Next Time...
