Dormant Wolf – XIV Progression

Summary: Since her birth, they had been drawn to each other without even knowing it. After an unexpected meeting, their journey began, leading them towards an unbreakable bond. l Klaroline AU

I do not own The Vampire Diaries or The Originals.

AIDEN

I had managed to reign Tyler in once he scampered off. I wish he wouldn't throw a tantrum when something didn't turn out the way he wanted it to. Sire's mate's life is in danger and yet somehow being angry at Sire was more important.

I had dragged him up to the main hall to assist with the many boxes that had arrived in the mail. I placed the final box on the landing when I heard Sire and Ma'am coming closer downstairs.

"Oh you do," Klaus grinned as he lifted his lover into his arms at the bottom of the steps. My gaze glanced to Tyler who seemed to be immersed in the stacking of boxes. Caroline giggled before removing her hand from Klaus' shoulder to cover her mouth when she realised they had company. She seemed ashamed of showing affection to Sire with an audience.

"Oh…hi," Caroline greeted us awkwardly.

"Sire, Ma'am," I nodded. My gaze turned to Tyler who blurred from the hallway immediately. I sighed, shaking my head. "Apologises Sire. I'll deal with him."

"And tell him he's on his final thread," Sire ordered. His tone full of distaste at the demand. "Aiden, in the morning come to my office tomorrow. You will be needed. Goodnight." I gave a swift nod in agreement before my alphas left the room.

"Please don't be too hard on him," I heard Ma'am pleading for Tyler. "This probably isn't easy for him."

I was too far away from their location to hear Klaus' response. I was following Tyler's scent into the forest. I wished he wasn't so dramatic all the time.

"Tyler stop," I held out my hand in a stopping position once I had caught up with him. "Sire is doing it purposely."

"Get out of my way Aiden," Tyler huffed and pushed passed me. It was clear he was uninterested in continuing this conversation.

"Tyler just listen. I want to help," I pleaded in a yell. Thankfully he stopped and turned back to face me.

"If you wanted to help me you would be getting my Caroline free from that bastard you call a Sire," Tyler yelled in my direction. I blurred towards him and placed my palms on his shoulders gently.

"I know it's hard to deal with this but it's a mating bond. If you take her away from him…I doubt you need to me remind you of the consequences." I released his shoulders, grateful that he didn't throw me off. I knew he wouldn't want Caroline being weak and ill from the loss of her true soul mate.

"I know, I know…" Tyler sighed, bowing his head. "I need to forget her… but how can I when she's fucking around with Sire?"

"It's rephrase that if I were you before someone hears you." I glanced around and used my ears to pick up any local activity. Thankfully no one was around. "I'm sure it's hard to see them together but what are you going to do? Make a scene? Leave the pack? You know you're just going to have to deal with it…and make sure you're never alone with her." I hoped Tyler didn't feel like I was being intrusive here but it was important to the pack that there wasn't tension between the Alpha and his betas.

"I should find some mindless girl to take to bed," he muttered, making it evident this wasn't what he wanted to do. "That should help me rid her from my mind."

"Now you're being smart," I patted his back gently. "Maybe it might be a good idea to ask Sire to move you? Taking your quarter further north? Just past the borders of the parish?"

"I don't know," he shrugged. "Out location seems to work at the moment."

"Very well, it's your decision, just make the right one for Ma'am's sake Tyler."

"I always do." I knew that wasn't the case at all…

CAROLINE

"Now I do believe we're alone," Klaus smirked as Aiden left the building to track down Tyler. I hoped he was okay. As much as I didn't want him hurting, I wanted to spend this time with Klaus… "So if you'd like to kiss me…" My lips curved into a wide grin as he leaned against our bedroom door to open it.

"So it's my choice?" I pretended to debate it over to tease him. Klaus nodded with a light chuckle, closing the door behind me. "Well my love, if I must." I leaned forward to place a soft kiss on his lips, soon finding him returning it.

It wasn't long before my back touched the soft sheets of his bed as he laid me down. I kept one arm firmly around his neck while the other pulled at his shirt to bring him down with me. Our kiss became deeper as each second ticked and I could feel each of our elated emotions flourishing. Any worries about Tyler or Ophelia were pushed aside. This was where I wanted to be.

"Someone's awfully keen," Klaus pointed out as his lips curled so close from mine.

"If that's a problem I can always stop…" I began to tease him. "Go into my room next door...and leave you be…" I slowly rubbed my fingers and down his torso underneath his shirt.

"Oh no," he shook his head, rolling onto his back. He brought me with him so we had switched positions. "Not at all sweetheart. Please continue what you're doing."

"It's you insist." As I now laid over his front, I pulled his shirt over his head to give me more access to his chest. His necklaces now free to dangle over his torso. My fingertips began to trail the tattoo on his shoulder. How the feather faded into flying birds. I was intrigued to know the meaning behind it…but he spoke before I could ask.

"You exquisite woman," he complimented. His eyes trailing up my figure while his fingers danced around my hips. I could feel my cheeks blushing lightly before I leant down to capture his lips with his own. I could feel his palms slowly moving down my sides towards the tops of my thighs. Soon I felt him hook a finger around the band of my underwear under the skirt of my dress, pulling on it gently.

"It that a hint?" I smirked, standing up over him and removed every item of clothing from my body.

"There's a good girl," he grinned and reached up to pull me back down to him. My fingers instantly moving to the zip of his trousers.

"And you. It's only fair." He nodded to my request, removing the remaining clothing until our clothes were scattered across the floor.

"Better?" Klaus smirked, wrapping his arms tight around my bare torso.

"Much," I pressed a soft kiss to his lips. He soon deepened it and laid me back down on the mattress. "And just what are you planning on doing?"

"I plan on making love to you for the next three hours," he announced, already beginning to place lingering wet kisses down my neck. "…maybe four." His lips continued descending and my fingers were soon pressed into his curls. A soft moan escaped my lips as he found a sensitive spot. "You like that sweetheart?" Klaus whispered huskily before his teeth began nipping at the place I was reacting too. I released another moan to confirm my pleasure.

The night continued with Klaus and I entangled in each other's bodies until we fell asleep in each other's arms. Never had I felt the sensation I had just experienced. The bond taking a stronger foot hold.

KLAUS

I awoke to the pleasure of Caroline's naked body lying over mine. Every inch of her was truly flawless. She soon shifted and nestled closer to me.

"Hmmm," her lips curled as her eyes stayed closed. Her makeup from the night before still present on her face, slightly smudged and yet she was still utterly divine. "Is it morning already?"

"I'm afraid so sweetheart," I leaned my head forward a little to place a soft kiss on her forehead. Her eyelids fluttered open to display her ocean hues. Her hand on resting on my chest moving up to play with the beads around my neck.

"I suppose you have plans for today," Caroline sighed. Her hand drifting towards the inked birds on my shoulder. Her touch felt like nothing else. I could already sense the bond taking a stronger foothold after last night.

"I have one meeting fixed but the rest is negotiable," I informed her in a murmur. "Maybe I could take you out later?"

"I would like that."

Eventually the two of us climbed out of bed and into the shower. Caroline stressed the importance of water conservation as if she needed an excuse to join me under the spray. Another session of kissing, moaning and absolute ecstasy enveloped us. As much as we both wanted to continue, we both found the courage to get dressed and ready for the day ahead.

"So…." Caroline appeared behind me with her arms snaking around my waist as I stood on the edge of the balcony looking out. I had left her to take her time curling her hair perfectly. "I was wondering…may I have my phone back?" I spun around to give her a serious glare. Her adorable smiling beginning to falter as I teased her.

"You may, although I do not expect a convoy of your friends here every second of the day."

"But I'm not go…" Caroline initially thought I was denying her offer. "You cruel man." She giggled in realisation and leaned forward to peck my cheek before slipping from me to go fetch her device.

"The bed side table draw love," I directed her. "At the back." She gave me a final grin before heading back inside.

I turned my back to the double glass doors as I gazed down at the many humans who wondered through the streets. Many tourists carried maps and were glancing up the buildings at every angle to admire them.

"Klaus?" I heard Caroline call puzzlingly from inside. I pushed the doors further open as I stepped through to find her holding a small red velvet box. "What is this?" She had already opened it to reveal the diamond ring inside. I had frozen, completely forgetting that I had purchased that when I first learnt of my mate. I knew eventually we'd have to marry to secure the bond.

"I was waiting for the perfect moment," I revealed softly. It was too soon in our acceptance of one another to get engaged. I had never intended for it to escalate this quickly.

"The perfect moment?" Caroline questioned. Our morning of bliss slowly fading. "We've only been together for about a month and most of that I was yelling at you. How could you buy a ring before you even know what's right for us?"

"I know what is necessary for our bond and for my pack. I was simply preparing for the inevitable," I spoke the truth, hoping this sudden rush forward wasn't angering her. I couldn't quite work out how she was feeling. There was a mixture of emotions.

"So it wasn't the moment you saw me the first time you just knew you had to marry me?" Caroline tried to keep a straight face and failed miserably.

"You act disappointed sweetheart," I took a few steps closer.

"Not at all. After last night, who wouldn't want to have an eternity of sex with you?" She giggled, handing the box to me.

"Is that a yes?" I asked warily. I honestly hoped she was accepting.

"As soon as this is…yes," she nodded and I held out the ring to her with a wide smile. She gave me her left hand and I slipped the ring on her finger before bringing my lips to hers. She was quiet after the kiss ended.

"I don't mean to…burst the moment, or delay the 'inevitable' as you put it but," Caroline paused. "It would be nice to just ease into this slowly… I mean…"

"You'd like to keep this between us? Until after everything is settled?" She nodded slowly. "Honestly, I was thinking the same thing. There's no rush."

"Really?"

"I would like to marry you as soon as possible but I'm not going to force you into anything too quickly. I want you to be comfortable in this." She raised her hand to my cheek so her fingers could rub against my stubble.

"Thank you," she smiled softly, removing the ring from her finger. "Will you save this for that perfect moment you were talking about?"

"Of course." I couldn't hide my sadness at how she wished to place the symbol of our unity back into the box.

"So how long will we wait?"

"Without any repercussions, I'm guessing a few years at most." I left her side to place the box back in the drawer. "I would need to do some research into it." As I turned around from the table I found her behind me, lacing our fingers together.

"Are you sure you don't mind waiting, if we can?" I nodded.

"I will personally investigate into it today love."

"Well…maybe when we do decide to make it official," she glanced down at our hands before returning our gazes. "I could have a proper proposal?" I chuckled, nodding.

A/N Finally I have brought you another chapter! Sadly the last two months have been quite chaotic. I hope to update again much sooner!

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