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So in the last chapter Bella told Klaus her story and in this chapter we get to go on their first date. Klaus also realized something but it's only a theory at the moment and it's a strong possibility that his theory is true. So if you read the last chapter you will know what I'm talking about.

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Last Time…

DPOV

I had been going out of my mind since Bella disappeared and when I went outside I could barely pick up her scent and I picked up Stefan's with hers but once it reached the lake both of their scents just disappeared. I even had Caroline go outside with me and help me look.

I hated calling Charlie but if neither Caroline nor myself could pick up her scent then Charlie needed to know. I knew Bella would kill me once she found out I had called her father but it couldn't be helped. Bonnie tried to do a locator spell when Charlie got here but it was like Bella had fallen off of the face of the planet. Charlie went to the station and him and Liz had officers go and patrol the area. The rest of us stayed close by in case she showed up but Caroline and I ran the parameter of the lake to look for her or Stefan and got nothing.

When my phone rang and it showed a number that I didn't recognize I almost didn't answer but knew it was a chance that it could have been Bella. I'm thankful I did answer since it was her. Her voice sounded a little weak but she told me where she was so I went to get her. I called Charlie to let him know that she called and he said he would meet me back at the house.

Once her neighbor opened the door and she stepped out my heart literally dropped. I knew in that instant that Stefan had attacked her. I was wondering how she was able to get away from him but I was so relieved she was ok. My brother just don't realize he is soon to be a dead vampire.

Her neighbor said that he thought it was an animal that attacked her but I knew different and I wasn't about to tell him the truth. I watched how he interacted with Bella and how she looked at him like she liked him. I didn't say anything I just hoped that if he did like her that she would at least give him chance.

I saw how weak she was and I remembered that she had a weakness to blood. She told me she couldn't stand the smell of blood, which was funny at first, but now I could see that it was no joke. I carried her to the car when she almost fell. I was quiet in the car when I was driving back to her house because I was thinking of all of the ways I would kill my brother. Then once we got to her house and time she steps out of the car she passes out.

I caught her before she could hit the ground and carried her into the house. Once I walked into the house everyone started freaking out at the sight of Bella covered in blood. I noticed that the shirt she was wearing was soaked in blood and it was in that moment I realized she was slowly bleeding out.

I rushed her upstairs to her room and I heard everyone following behind me. Caroline was directly behind me since she was the only one that could keep up.

"Caroline get some towels and placed them on her bed."

Thank God Caroline didn't argue with me and she got to towels and I hurriedly placed Bella on her bed on top of the towels so that blood wouldn't get all over her bed. Charlie was the first one to make it in the room after Caroline.

"Damon what in the hell happened?"

"I could only pick up Stefan's scent and it's my guess that he lost control. Every since Elena gave him her blood he hasn't been the same."

"Well do something give her your blood you are Caroline it really doesn't matter. I'm not doctor but if she doesn't get help soon she could bleed out."

I realized Charlie was right but I couldn't understand what happened how did she start bleeding again when she wasn't in the car unless she bumped her neck and didn't say anything. I quickly tore into my wrist and forced her mouth open and fed her my blood. I watched as her wound healed thankful that I got to her in time.

I explained what little I could to everyone else when they made it in her room.

Elena looked shocked at first and then horrified but then pissed me off with the words that came out of her mouth.

"What Damon how could you think that Stefan would do this to someone?"

"Elena don't start with me and Stefan's scent was the only other scent I picked up."

"Well that doesn't exactly mean it was Stefan he could have been saving her for all we know."

Before I could say anything Caroline yelled at Elena. "You stupid Bitch you are seriously going to take up for Stefan after my cousin nearly died. Damon's right I could only pick up Stefan's scent and Bella's so come off of the high horse that you have placed you and Stefan on and get the hell over it. Stefan is not to perfect guy that you've painted him out to be.

Just be glad that he didn't kill her because if she had died you can bet your ass that I would have killed him. Bella is more of my sister then my cousin and she actually cares about people unlike you."

Elena looked shocked, "Caroline how could you even say that I care about people too."

"Yeah whatever you need to tell yourself to make you feel good in the morning. My cousin almost died at your boyfriend's hands and all you can think about is how to make sure everyone thinks he is innocent. How about you just get out of her house because if she was awake and heard you talking like this then she would probably kick your ass Elena and it's best you leave because I'm tempted to kick your sorry ass myself."

At any other point in time I may have gotten turned on by Caroline being ready to kick her best friend's ass but I couldn't pay attention to any thing that was going on around me. My best friend almost died because of my idiot brother and here Elena is trying to take up for him. Bella is the only person that actually see's past my shit and she isn't afraid to call me out.

If she lost her life I would never be able to forgive Stefan because she truly cares about me and I love her to death. She is the first person I can go to with a problem and I know that she will listen to me without judging me. A good friend like her is hard to find and I'm so happy she is in my life. I laid on the bed beside her ignoring everyone else around me and I leaned over and whispered in her ear.

"Come on Bella don't do this I need you. I mean who else is going to listen to me and tell it to me how it is. You have to be ok and once you pull through I will tell you about that time I hit on a girl that turned out to be a man."

I heard Caroline giggling at that but I just ignored it praying that my best friend would pull through. Just because my blood had healed her doesn't mean I got to her in time. I just hoped she would open her eyes soon. Eventually everyone cleared out and Caroline decided to crash in one of Bella's chairs and Charlie and Liz said they would sleep in their old bedrooms and for us to just wake them if something changed.

"Please Bella just come back to us."

Now that you are caught up…

BPOV

I rolled over in my bed only to feel someone next to me. I hurriedly opened my eyes to see a head full of pitch black hair laying beside me. What the hell is Damon doing in my bed and why can't I remember anything after him coming to get me a Klaus' house?

I tapped on his shoulder, "Damon, Damon, wake up."

He rolled over and looked at me and then he jumped up, "Bella, I so happy you finally woke up. Don't you ever scare me like that again."

"What do you mean you're glad I'm up? What's going on what happened?"

He looked surprised that I couldn't remember what happened.

"What all do you remember from last night?"

I sat up and looked around my room surprised to see Caroline asleep in one of the chairs near the window. I knew it couldn't have been comfortable with the way her head was turned.

"Umm well I remember that you came and picked me up from Nik's house but I can't remember anything after that. What happened and why are you in my bed?"

"Well after I picked you up and when we got here you lost a lot of blood and passed out. I had to give you some of my blood so that you wouldn't die and you've been out since then."

"What do you mean I lost a lot of blood?"

"Just what I said Bella, I don't know what happened. I didn't know if you bumped your neck on something or what all I know is you lost a lot of blood and you were close to death."

My mind was racing trying to figure out what exactly happened. How is it possible that I lost a lot of blood if Klaus gave me some of his blood. It just didn't make sense.

Damon put his hand on my shoulder, "Bella you have to be careful because if you die then you will go into transition."

I nodded my head not able to speak.

"How are you feeling?"

"I have a terrible headache."

"That's normal why don't you go take a bath and I will let everyone know that you are ok."

"What do you mean everyone?"

"Just like I said everyone. Your dad, aunt, Bonnie, Matt, and Jeremy."

"What is everyone doing here and I thought Elena and Bonnie was staying. What happened to Elena why did she leave?"

"Well everyone is here because they were worried about you and as for Elena we can talk about her later."

By the look on his face I could tell that something had happened and Elena had managed to piss him off.

"Damon what are you going to do about your brother. I could tell that you knew he did this last night. Plus you haven't bothered to ask me who did this to me."

"I will deal with Stefan later on and that's nothing you need to worry about Bella."

"Damon just don't kill your brother ok. Promise me you won't kill him."

"I can't do that Bella. Like I said it's nothing you need to worry about."

"Damon I would never be able to forgive myself if you killed your brother because he hurt me."

"Bella just please leave it alone and as for my brother there is no excuse for what he did. He knows how much you mean to me. Yeah we may not be lovers but you are the first person that has ever truly cared about me and you listen. He should have never did it and if he had killed you it would only make things worse."

Damon ran out of the room before I could say anything else and I just hoped that he wouldn't kill his only brother. I mean true what Stefan did wasn't forgivable but did he deserve to die?

I got on up out of bed and grabbed me some blue jean shorts and a plain white t-shirt and went to take a shower. When I came back out I was surprised to see that someone had changed to sheets and covers to the bed and I knew it must have been Caroline since she was no longer in the room. I headed for the bedroom door when it was opened revealing Caroline with a huge smile on her face.

She rushed over to me and wrapped me in a tight hug, "Bella I'm so glad you're ok."

"Caroline I can't breathe."

She quickly let me go. "I'm sorry it's just we didn't know if you would live or die. You may be my cousin but you are also my best friend and I would have been lost without you. So don't ever scare us like that again. Damon was out of his mind with worry and I've never seen him like that. Also just so you know he owes you a story of a time he hit on a woman that turned out to be a man."

I couldn't help but laugh at my cousin because she was talking so fast it was hard to keep up with everything she said.

"Well I'm ok now so you don't have to worry. You're my best friend to Care and I love you."

"I love you too Bella. So are you ready to see everyone?"

"Yeah I just need a few minutes to myself ok. I will be down in a few."

"Ok I will just tell everyone that your getting dressed."

"Thanks Care."

I waited until I was sure she gone. I got my phone and was surprised that it was 9 in the morning. I was sure everyone would sleep in but I guess they were just waiting on me to wake up. I quickly found the number that I was looking for praying he was up.

"Hello?"

"Klaus it's Bella."

"Good morning love. I figured you would sleep late today with the long night you had last night."

"Umm that's sort of why I'm calling."

"Don't tell me your calling to cancel on me tonight?"

"No it's nothing like that. It's just something happened after I left your house and I was hoping that you could explain it to me."

"What is it, what happened?"

"Well, Damon told me that I lost a lot of blood and I almost died. I don't really understand what happened I thought your blood healed me some."

"I'm a little confused love. What do you mean you almost died?"

"I don't remember anything after Damon came and picked me up. He said that he thought I may have bumped my neck on something but he gave me his blood so that I could heal."

"My blood should have prevented you from losing blood. Although I didn't give you enough to heal you completely I gave you enough so that you would be alright until Damon was able to help you. So his blood helped you but mine didn't correct?"

"Yes so what does that mean?"

"I don't know but I will look into it and hopefully I will have something by the time I pick you up for our date."

"Ok thank you."

"It's no problem Bella. So I will be there to pick you up at 7 sharp."

"Sounds great. Wait what should I wear?"
"That's a loaded question love."

"What I mean is where are we going? Should I dress casual or dressy?"

"How about something that's in between the two."

"Alright I will see you at 7 then. Bye."

"Bye."

I hung up the phone still trying to figure out what in the hell was going on. I put my phone in my back pocket and went downstairs so that I could tell everyone what all I remembered, keeping in mind to leave Klaus being a vampire out of it.

KPOV

I was in my art studio painting a picture of Bella when my phone rang. I was happy to see that it was Bella calling but surprised that she was up so early especially when it was after 4 when she left this morning.

Once I hung up the phone it took everything in me not to run out that door and go check on Bella myself. I stayed put knowing she was with her family and I would just have to wait until I picked her up for our date later on.

"Maddox." I yelled to get the attention of the witch that I kept with me at all times.

I could hear him rushing to find me. He was asleep last night when everything happened with Bella but I explained to him what happened when I asked him to get rid of the couch.

"Yes?"

"Can you explain to me why my blood didn't heal Bella. She nearly died from blood loss."

"What do you mean she almost died from blood loss?"

"Just what I said now tell me why my blood didn't heal her but the blood of another vampire's blood did."

"I just want to make sure I understand you correctly. Your blood didn't heal her but another's vampire did?"

"I'm not going to keep repeating myself. Yes now what the hell is going on and don't you dare lie to me. I can see it in your face that you know something tell me this instant."

"Ok, well it's just that it's so rare for this to happen that the witches have heard stories of it but since no one has every seen it or known for it to happen we didn't know if it was true or not."

"Out with it now or I will start removing parts of your body from you."

"I'm sorry. Ok from my understanding if a human is a vampire's mate but it's a lot more deeper then just human being their mate. Some vampires that have a human as a mate can heal that human with their blood with no problem. It doesn't mean that they aren't mates it just means that they could have more then one mate out there in the world.

Then there are the humans that can't be healed by their mate's blood. Now what that means is that the human can be turned by their mate they just can't be healed. Their bond runs deeper then just being mates, it means they have a bond so strong that even the spirits can't break it.

The spirits can however interfere by making sure those mates meet each other but that's all they can do. So it's my guess that it was no mistake of you meeting Bella in the airport that day or when you saved her last night. Plus the other day you did your own grocery shopping when you normally send someone else to do it.

Think about it you went for a walk of all things last night. You don't go for walks and you told me that you felt this strange need to go for a walk and you stumbled upon Bella almost dying. My guess is the spirits saw this and they new you needed to save her before she died. Eventually your blood will be able to heal her but only after she excepts that you are her mate and will be the only one for her.

I can do a protection spell on her when you get something of hers and that will keep her safe for a while I will just have to continue to do it every once in a while."

"Ok so you mean to tell me that girl is my mate but only deeper. What do you mean deeper what can be deeper then a mate?"

"Well I'm afraid to tell you really."

"Oh just spit it out will you?"

"Well you know how your mate is like your half of your soul. She's your whole soul, the missing piece to the puzzle, one true love, and your destiny. I'm also willing to bet that not only is she your true love or however you want to put it. She is your imprint and it a thousand times deeper then just her being your mate."

"I had a feeling that she would be my imprint but I wasn't sure. So what does this mean for her exactly?"

"It means that she couldn't fight it even if she tried. She basically stands no chance of loving you. It's her destiny to love you she was basically meant for you the second she was born. I will look into it more but she can also be the way you break your curse."

"Have you gone mad I'm not killing my mate."

"No you misunderstand what I'm saying. If what I'm saying is true then she will be able to help you break your curse without you preforming the ritual." Maddox had a huge smile on his face like he created a new spell.

"How in the hell can I break a curse without killing the doppelganger?"

"An act of pure love or sacrifice."

"What do you mean sacrifice?"

"It could be something that means a lot to you or her and you give it up for love."

"Now the question is how do I get something of hers when I haven't even been invited into her house?"

"Well you can bring her back here after your date and take her on a tour of the house and while you are doing that I can use her purse or jacket."

"That actually doesn't sound to bad. I have to figure out how I'm going to tell her all of this."

"You don't have to tell her right away."

"She is waiting on a answer as to why my blood didn't heal her. How exactly do you expect me to lie to her about something like that."

"Well I will leave that up to you but I cannot wait to meet her."

I went back to painting and thinking about how to tell Bella everything. I was a little scared and that's a new emotion coming from me. I didn't know how she would take everything that I had to tell her. Hopefully what Maddox said was true maybe she wouldn't have a choice but to love. But then I had to ask myself could her love be real for me or would it just be because it was meant to be?

BPOV
I was getting ready for my date after a long day of my dad, Caroline, and Damon fussing over me. I ended up getting Caroline to talk my dad into going to the station with my aunt. It took little convincing on her part, but that's only Caroline is so good at getting people to do what she wants them to do. She also has my dad wrapped around her finger.

Damon was shocked when I told him that I had a date tonight and when he asked with who. He seemed happy that I decided to go on a date with Nik. Caroline was so excited and wanted to do my hair and makeup for me. I finally decided on another outfit that Damon had picked out for me so once I was dressed Caroline got to work. Once Caroline was done with my hair and makeup I walked over to the long mirror that was in my bathroom and loved what I saw.

I was wearing a pink top that cut off above my belly button and I had on a white skirt that stopped a few inches above my knees. I wore a pair of white pearl thong sandals with pearl earrings that had diamond bows at the base of the pearl. Caroline curled my hair and then placed the top half up and then let the rest fall to the right side with a few pins holding it in place. She kept my makeup simple by adding light pink eye shadow, a little eyeliner, mascara, and pink lipstick.

"Bella you look absolutely gorgeous. You are going to make this guy faint at the sight of you."

I smiled, "thanks Caroline beside you did most of the work."

"Well I already had something great to work with. You are already beautiful."

I blushed at her, "thanks again Care."

"It's no problem just promise me you will be careful tonight. Also I added a little something in your purse I was surprised you didn't already have something like that in there."

I walked into my room and grabbed my purse off of my bed and opened it shocked to see a condom.

"Really Care?"

"What? A girl can never be to safe. I'll bet my money that if you don't use it you will at least be tempted. So it's there just in case no judgments if you do use it. I also put some in your night stand in case you bring him home."

I turned an even brighter shade of red. I walked out of the room and headed downstairs to wait for Nik. When I got downstairs Damon was in the living room getting ready to leave.

"Bella you look beautiful." Damon said while smiling at me.

"Thanks, and thank you for the outfit. I was a little hesitant about this one and the one I wore last night but you did good."

"Oh I know. I want to talk to your date before I leave though."

"Oh no you don't Damon."

"What I can't just talk to him?"

"No do I talk to girls you date or go out with?"

"No but that's because I'm a man and a vampire. You on the other hand are my best friend and a very clumsy human. I don't want this guy coming in and breaking your heart."

"Damon that's sweet in your own special way but I can handle myself ok."

"No it's not ok Bella. You was attacked last night by my brother not only could you not defend yourself and you were born to be a hunter, but I wasn't there to protect you. So please just let me do this. As your friend and your protector."

"Fine but one wrong thing and I will stick you full of vervain got it?"

He just smirked and nodded his head, "I love it when you get bossy."

"Oh shut up."

"You got your credit cards and pepper spray right?"

"Yes Damon my dad called to make sure as well."

"Alright I just want you to be careful and try not to get killed unless you want to become a vampire."

"I will and I know dad."

"That's not funny Bella I look way better then your dad. I hear a car coming."

Caroline all of a sudden appeared right beside me. I could hear the buzzer for the gate and I walked over to look at the screen to make sure it was Nik. Once I saw that it was him I opened the gate so he could drive in.

"Please you guys be nice."

Damon winked at me and he had that silly smirk on his face that can get on my last nerve. Caroline just smiled and said of course. The doorbell rang and before I could answer the door Damon walked to it and I could see him shake Nik's hand and then he stepped outside and pulled the door closed behind him.

"Caroline what in the hell is he doing?"

"Don't worry Bella, I can hear everything and you have nothing to worry about. He is just grilling him and making sure he knows that you mean a lot to him. He made it clear that you two are just friends which Nik said you told him the same thing last night."

I let out a breath that I didn't know I was holding. Soon Damon opened the door and I walked to it grateful to see that everything was fine.

Damon looked at me and said, "he seems ok and we plan on getting together tomorrow to get to know each other better. You have fun and I will see you later on."

I nodded scared to say anything and Damon leaned down and gave me a kiss on my forehead and walked to his car and left.

I looked to Nik who was holding a single red rose and my heart melted just a little. He was wearing black slacks with a button down red shirt. I couldn't help but stare at him. It seemed we were both stuck staring at each other because when Caroline cleared her throat we both jumped which surprised me that she was able to surprise Nik.

"Oh I'm sorry. Nik this is my cousin Caroline but she's more like my sister."

He turned and smiled at Caroline and held out his hand, "it's very nice to meet you Caroline."

"It's very nice to meet you Nik." They shook hands.

"You look absolutely beautiful love and I got this is for you." He reached me the rose and I thanked him for it before smelling it.

"You look great as well Nik." I told him while smiling at him.
"I can put that in water for you if you want me to Bella."

"Thanks Care."

"No problem and I will see you tomorrow. I'm going to Bonnie's and I will probably stay there till late or spend the night. Have fun you guys."

"We will." Nik told her before she could walk off. "So are you ready to go love?"

"Yes just let me get my bag and a jacket real quick."

"That's fine I will just wait right here." I appreciated the fact that he didn't ask to come in and I knew it was so that I would feel comfortable with him first. I grabbed my bag and my leather jacket that Damon had bought for me.

"Alright I'm ready."

He held out his arm and I took it and he walked me to his SUV and he held the door open until I was in. He walked around the car and got into the drivers side.

"So where are you taking me?"

"It's a surprise love." He said while smiling at me.

I couldn't help but smile back excited to see where we were going.

"So how are you feeling after everything that's happened?"

"I actually feel much better but Damon said it's because of the blood."

"Yeah it happens like that. It's like you have more energy or something but once the blood is out of your system you will be back to your normal self whatever that may mean for you."

"Uncoordinated and clumsy."

He smiled at that.

"So did you ever find out why your blood didn't heal me?"

"Yes and I plan on telling you but do you mind if I wait to explain it to you after dinner?"
"Yeah that's ok."

We talked about our favorite things to do. We both like reading and I found out that he paints. He also told me a little bit about his family. Not a lot but enough for now. He also told me about his little brother getting killed by the village werewolves. I could tell that he carried a lot of guilt for sneaking his brother out that night only for his brother to get killed.

We ended up in Alexandria, which was a couple of hours away, and I must admit that it was beautiful here. Nik pulled up in front of a art museum and got out and opened the door for me. He escorted me in and I was surprised that it was still open seeing as the sign clearly said closed.

"How is it we are allowed to be in here?"
"Well love I actually own this museum."

"Really?"

"Yes but I haven't been here in years."

We walked further in and I was shocked when the lights to the room was dim and there were candles on a table in the center of the room. The table was set for two and there was a waiter standing beside the table dressed in black and white.

"Nik this is beautiful."

"I'm glad you like it." He pulled me towards the table and pulled out the chair for me and I sat down.

While we ate dinner Nik continued to tell me a little bit more about himself. He even told me that he daggered his siblings all except one because he was afraid of being lonely. He explained that they weren't dead and that once the dagger was remove they just needed blood and they would be fine.

"Do you ever think about undaggering them?"

"The thought has crossed my mind plenty of times but if I undagger them they would only be mad and come after me."

"Well can you blame them? I mean no offense I get where you are coming from but did you ever think that if you told them how you felt then they would have hung around?"

He looked shocked at what I said, "no my family are not ones that cares too much for the others feelings."

"I'm sure that they love you even they won't tell you. So tell me about your brother that isn't daggered."

"Well Elijah hates me because he thinks that I killed our siblings."

"So he doesn't know that they are just daggered?"

"No."

"Well have you thought about reaching out to him and telling him the truth. I'm sure if you asked for forgiveness he would forgive you. Plus he may be able to help you if you undagger your family."

"You know what you are absolutely right I will think about it. Do you know I've never met someone who is as honest as you are."

"I learned a while back that honesty and your word is all you have. I would rather someone be completely honest with me then lie to me. Besides I told you I wouldn't judge you and I'm not. I didn't say I wouldn't be honest."

"No I don't mean to offend it's different and I must admit I like it. You're right I would rather someone be honest to me as well but it's just hard when everyone is afraid of you."

"Well don't worry I'm not afraid of you. But I haven't seen you in action so that could change." I said while smiling at him.

Once we finished dinner he got up and helped me out of my chair.

"I want to show you something Bella."

"Oh goodness there are so many ways you could go with that."

I was surprised to hear him chuckle at me. It was nice that I got a smile out of him more then once. I could tell that he has had a very lonely life and I hoped we would get to spend more time together in the future. It was like this invisible string was weaving us together and I couldn't wait to see where it would take us.

KPOV

When I picked Bella up my jaw nearly hit the floor. In all of my years on this Earth I have never seen a woman look so sensual and beautiful. For some reason when her friend was grilling me I couldn't find myself to be upset. I got a little jealous when he kissed her forehead but I pushed it back down not wanting Bella to think that I couldn't trust her.

So far our date has been going wonderful and it felt nice to know someone that isn't afraid to tell me what's on her mind. Most women I know are too busy throwing themselves at me then talking and getting to know me. I've told her more then I've told anyone and for once I felt ashamed of the things that I have done. I appreciate the fact that she doesn't judge me or look at me with disgust.

I wanted to show her the painting that I had been working on earlier that I had sent here and hung up.

"So what is it that you wanted to show me?"

I walked her to the wall where I wanted the painting hung.

"Tell me what do you think of this piece."

"You do realize I don't know a thing about art right?"

"It's quite alright. So what do you think, do you like it?"

I watched her face to see if she liked it or not.

"It's beautiful, I love the brightness of it and the colors that the artist used are beautiful."

"You think so?"

"Yes, why, what's so special about this painting?"

"Well you're looking at the artist."

"You painted this?" I could see the shock and wonder cross her features.

"Yes and I named it Beautiful. It's named after you."

"Really?"

"Yes when I think of you I can see the brightness in my life and let's face it darling you are beautiful and the colors on this canvas can not even begin to compare to you."

She looked up at me and had a huge smile on her face as well as a beautiful blush.

"That was very sweet of you Nik. Thank you."

"So what do you say to a scroll along the river and I will tell you why my blood didn't heal you like it should have."

"Ok that sounds nice but I need my jacket out of your car first."

I held out my arm for her and she took it without hesitation and we walked to the car to get her jacket. I don't know how she will handle what I have to tell her I just hope she doesn't get angry or resent me. I plan on telling her everything that Maddox told me minus the part about her being able to break my curse. It was bad enough that she was destined to be my mate from the moment she was born.

After we got her jacket we walked in the direction of the Potomac River to have a conversation that I knew would change both of our lives forever.

So what do you guys think? Like it yes or no? I hope you liked it I made this chapter a little longer then my other chapters meaning it took longer to complete!

How do you feel about everything that Klaus found out and how do you think Bella is going to respond?

In the next chapter Klaus tells Bella almost everything and we get to see how she will react. Also someone finds out that Klaus is a vampire. I wonder who? Be sure to tell me who you think it is.

Of course your reviews motivate me to update faster so REIVEW! I love to hear what you think and when I get reviews it feels like Christmas morning.

Please remember that with four kids I'm lucky to remember my own name at the end of the day. Meaning I don't have the extra time to go back and correct any spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. I let spellcheck do it's thing.

Until next time…