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Last Time…

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.

Now That You Are Caught Up….

Still KPOV

As Bella and I made our way to the sidewalk to walk along the river I put my arm around her shoulders and pulled her close to my side. I was nervous because I hope that she would take everything that I had to tell her well but I knew there was a possibility that she wouldn't. I decided to start off with something small to kind of ease her into what I had to tell her.

When we got to a bench on the edge of the river I had her sit down and I sat down beside her keeping my arm around her shoulder since it was a little windy out. Although the wind didn't bother me I could tell that it was bothering her some.

She looked at me and smiled, "so what is it you wanted to talk about?"

"Before I say anything do you promise not to freak out love?"

"Ok now you have me curious. I promise not to freak out but I can't promise that I won't react to whatever you have to say."

I thought that over for a few moments, "Ok I guess that's fair."

She smiled at me once again, "Ok now what is it that has you a thousand year old vampire out of sorts?"

"Well I guess that since you told me your story it's only fair to tell you a little about myself. You already know that my parents Mikael and Esther had a total of seven children with my oldest sister and younger brother dying many years ago. What I didn't tell you is that I have a different father then the rest of my siblings. It's something that I didn't know until after I made the transition from human to vampire.

After my transition I had issues with anger and I killed someone it was then that my werewolf gene was activated. You see people that have the werewolf gene have to kill a human in order to make the transformation. Some people with the werewolf gene never activate their gene so they never have to change. You can kill someone intentionally or by accident something as simple as being in a car crash that ends with a death.

So once Mikael realized I wasn't his he made my mother curse me so that I would never be able to use any of my werewolf abilities. He also killed my birth father and that resulted in the vampire and werewolf war that is still very much alive today. I later learned of a way to break my curse so that I could use my werewolf senses and abilities.

In order to break the curse a witch has to perform a ritual where I need a moonstone and I have to kill a vampire, werewolf, witch, and doppelganger. This ritual will only work if performed on a full moon and also by taking place in the birthplace of the doppelganger. Once the ritual is complete I will become a hybrid, both vampire and werewolf. I can also create other hybrid's as well."

I watched Bella's expression shocked to find only curiosity there and not digest. "So is that why you are in Mystic Falls because you found the doppelganger?"

I was surprised that she was able to figure it out so quickly, "yes I've found that doppelganger."

"So will you kill the doppelganger? I'm guessing yes since you want to break your curse right?"

"I did but now I'm not so sure. I recently found that there was another way I could break my curse without killing a vampire, werewolf, witch, or doppelganger."

"How if the only way was for you to perform the ritual?"

I smiled at her confused expression. "How about you ask me that question again later on."

"I guess I could be patient ok so now finish your story?"

I smiled at how eager she seemed to hear more of my story. "Well about five hundred years ago I almost broke my curse until I was duped by the then doppelganger Katarina Petrova. She learned of my plans hours before the ritual was to take place and she fled taking the moonstone with her. In order for me to use the blood of a doppelganger they have to be human but Katarina managed to trick a vampire into giving her some blood and she later committed suicide to become a vampire."

Bella stopped me before I could say anything else, "do you mean to tell me that Katherine Pierce is Katarina the same vampire that caused Damon and Stefan to become vampires?"

"Yes love she is one in the same." I couldn't get over how her mind worked so quickly. If I didn't know any better I would think that she was a vampire to because of the speed she was able to catch on to things and figure them out was amazing.

"Wait a second Elena is her doppelganger. So you have to kill Elena in order to break your curse."

"Well yes but like I said there is another way that I may be able to break my curse without killing your friend."

"I never said that Elena was my friend. In fact she doesn't like me too much because she is jealous of Damon's friendship and mine. I believe she said something along the lines that she couldn't believe that someone like me could get Damon to change."

"What's that supposed to mean love?"

"It's the same thing I asked her and she tried to brush it off and say that she didn't mean to offend me. Ever since then she has just rubbed me the wrong way and I can't see myself becoming friends with someone like that."

I nodded my head in understanding. "So why don't we get out of here and I can give you a tour of my house when we get back to Mystic Falls and I can finish my story."

"Yes that sounds good it's a little chili by this water."

I stood up and pulled her up and we walked back to the car to head back home. I don't know how this is going to go but all I can do is be completely honest with her.

BPOV

We spent the car ride back to Mystic Falls talking about our family members and what we did when we were younger or in Nik's case when he was human. I told him about my mom and what it was like being the parent instead of the child. I also told him how when I moved in with Charlie I still had to cook and clean but I had less responsibilities and I had less worries until I got involved with the Cullen's.

Nik told me what it was like growing up without electronics and how he and his brothers would literally work all day long and halfway into the night. The way he talked about his brother Elijah I could tell that he looked up to Elijah a lot and I just hoped they would be able to repair their relationship soon. I was surprised when Nik told me that he planned to undagger his siblings tomorrow and that Elijah was actually supposed to come.

"Is it ok if I come tomorrow too?"

He looked shocked at what I just asked, "I would love for you to be there love but I don't know how my siblings will react. I can't have you there and they try to use you as a way of revenge to get back at me."

"I understand what you're saying Nik, but how do you think your sister will feel waking up in a new century with no other girl there to help her and catch her up on everything she missed. The worse that could happen is one of them try to eat me but you will be there to keep me safe."

"You would really do that for me?"

"Yes and it's not just for you it's for your sister also. I'm sure she could really use some support and someone that's willing to listen when she talks about of awful brother." I said hiding a smirk.

I glanced at Nik to see him with a smirk on his face as well, "well love if you get attacked don't say I didn't warn you."

I smiled at him, "I hear you but I also know that you will protect me. I can't explain it but I know that you would never let anything bad happen to me if you can help it."

He looked thoughtful for a second, "What make's you say that?"

"Well for one last night you did not have to help me you could have let me die or you could have drained me of my blood." I said with a knowing look.

I could see him smile, "did you know that your are very perceptive?"

"Yes I've heard that before. So does your protecting me have anything to do with what you want to talk to me about?"

He took his eyes off the road to look at me, "yes it does and I'm sure you will understand after we talk."

I smiled at him, "I think I can pretty much guess what it is."

He glanced at me again before turning back to the road, "what do you think it is love?"

"Well Damon explained to me that vampires have mates and he said that it's deeper then a human being in love with their significant other or spouse. So my guess is I'm your mate or it could be that you are like Damon and I'm just someone that you can see yourself telling all of your secrets to. So I am your mate or just your best friend?"

I was surprised when Nik pulled over to the shoulder of the highway and then jerked the car to a stop. I watched as he got out of the car and walked over to my side and yanked the door open.

"What in the heck is wrong with you Nik?" I asked him looking at him like he lost his mind.

He reached over and unbuckled my seatbelt and pulled me out of the car. Before I could ask him what his problem was he pressed my back against the car and leaned down and kissed me. It wasn't just a simple kiss it was hot and passionate. A part of me wanted to punch him for having me on the side of the road ravishing my mouth the way he was but the other part just threw caution to the wind and let loose and went with it.

I've never been kissed this way and I loved every second and every little flick of his tongue. I could feel Nik's hands moving up and down my back until he finally grabbed the back of my head and pulled me closer to him. I honestly didn't think we could get any closer and all I could do was give in and wrapped my arms around his neck. We were both moaning into each other's mouths and our tongues did their own little mating dance.

Nik eventually pulled his mouth away and I instantly missed the warmth of his body pressed against mine but all we could do was look at each other in wonder.

I smiled at him and asked, "What was that for?"

"You're right you are my mate but it's a lot deeper then that. I'm also part werewolf meaning werewolf's mates are a lot deeper then a vampires."

I thought about it for a second, "so you mean imprinting right? Wait a second how is that possible if you have broken your curse?"

"How about we get off of the side of the highway and we can talk in the car."

He then helped me back in the car and even put my seatbelt on for me. When he got back in the car he had a huge grin on his face that made him look drop dead gorgeous.

"Now love where were we?"

"Imprinting." I said trying to keep the shakiness out of my voice. I did not want him to know the effect his kiss or the smile he had on his face have on me.

"Right, well since I am a hybrid I think it works a little differently then it would if I was just a werewolf. If I was just a werewolf then I think I would have been able to walk past you in the grocery store without a second thought. However when you bumped into me at the airport I didn't know if I wanted to get to know you are drink your blood.

Thank heavens that I didn't drain you but even in the airport it was strange the feelings that I was feeling for you even then. Of course my main concern at the time was more about breaking my curse then socializing. It seems that every time I've seen you since that day in the airport all I have wanted to do is get to know you and protect you.

I think that with me being both vampire and werewolf my feelings are stronger then they normally would be. Even for vampires when they find their mate it could take a while for those feelings to develop. Of course the vampire will feel it but some of them can be in denial or it could just be that their mate is just not into them at that moment and they have to work to earn a date or trust or something. It's really hard to say but that's just my theory."

I nodded my head, "you know I think you may be right because of the shape shifters that I know a lot of them knew their imprints before they made the change but once they changed they said the when they saw their imprints again it was almost like a blind man seeing or like instead of gravity holding them it was her."

I could see Nik thinking about everything that I said and I thought about everything I've learned so far. I mean yeah it was a lot to take in but I could see myself falling for Nik and he is a great guy. I wouldn't let the pain of the past stop me from giving Nik a chance and if I happened to be his mate and imprint in the process I didn't see a problem with that. I was just really curious about what else there was he had to tell me.

KPOV

I couldn't get over how much Bella actually knew about the supernatural world and I was not only surprised but also amazed at this wonderful human. I finally parked the car in front of my house and I got out and held the door open for Bella. I could actually see myself spending a lot of my time with her and being content and maybe even happy with her and for once I wasn't afraid or ashamed.

I decided that I would be honest with Bella and instead of going behind her back I would tell her about Maddox performing a protection spell on her. When Bella was talking about her ex I could tell that what really upset her the most was that he took her choices away from her and he made her feel like her opinions didn't matter and I refused to do that to her.

Once we walked inside the house I helped her out of her jacket. "Bella love, I have a witch that lives here to help me find information or to cast spells and things of that nature. Anyways the reason why I'm telling you this is because we had made plans for him to take something of yours while I gave you a tour of the house so that he could perform a protection spell on you that would keep you safe.

I know that after you talking about your ex and everything and how he took your choices away from you and instead of going behind your back I wanted to let you know what we had planned. I'll understand if you aren't ok with him doing the spell and I will respect your decision but I would feel a lot better if I knew you were protected. The choice however is yours I just want you to be able to trust me and I don't want to start anything between us off wrong."

I watched her carefully to see if she would be upset and she through me for a loop when she smiled and hugged me.

"Thank you Nik for being honest with me. That's all I could ever ask from you and if it will make you feel better I am willing to let him do the spell. However if it hurts or stings just a bit you will have to deal with me."

"Don't worry love it won't hurt a bit." I told her while hugging her tighter relieved that she agreed and happy I was honest with her and didn't go behind her back.

After I called Maddox into the room and introduced him to Bella he looked shocked that I told her the truth but I also saw understanding flash in his eyes. He performed the protection spell on Bella and told her that he would let me know when it would need to be cast again.

I then showed Bella around the house and when we made it to my art studio I could see wonder on her face.

"You did all of these?" She asked me.

"Yes being a vampire you have a lot of extra time on your hands and pick up many hobbies.

"Nik this isn't a hobby it's a profession and it's also something that you love to do I can tell it in your work. This is just amazing and you have so many beautiful pieces."

"Why thank you love if you want one just let me know which one. Or maybe you could pose for me one day."

"Like you really need me to pose."

"You're right I don't need you to pose but I was just using that to get you to agree to spend more time with me."

"Well all you have to do is ask Mr. Mikaelson." She said while smiling at me.

"I hate to ruin this beautiful moment love but I do have more that I need to talk to you about."

I took her hand and walked over to the couch in the corner of my studio. I sat down and pulled her down with me.

"Now before I explain everything to you I want to first tell you that I'm not just spending time with you to use you. I really do like you and want to spend as much time with you as I can and I have no ulterior motive and that I'm not as concerned as breaking my curse as I was a few weeks ago."

"Ok Nik so what is it that made you feel the need to stress that to me?"

"Well remember how I told you that I just recently learned there was another way I could break my curse without killing people?"

"Yes, so what is it that you can do other then killing supernatural creatures?"

After explaining to her what was explained to me from Maddox Bella was silent for a few minutes and I was starting to get worried that she hated me and that she would never talk to me again.

"Ok thank you for telling me everything Nik it's just a lot to take in at the moment. I really like you a lot and I'm fine with everything you've said I really am I just don't know how to respond."

"Well love why don't you tell me what you are feeling at this very moment."

"I'm feeling a little confused and happy at the same time but also sad and scared as well."

I was confused now why was she sad and scared, "why do you feel sad and scared love? I can understand you feeling confused but are you scared of me?"

She shook her head before I could finish the sentence, "No Nik I'm not scared of you I'm just sad that what if what we feel for each other isn't enough and we never find out what needs to be sacrificed and you never break your curse. This is something that you have spent a long time trying to do and now you're right there at the finish line only to encounter a roadblock."

"Well love just so you know I'm not afraid of driving around the roadblock so don't see yourself as an obstacle. You're far from it and like I said I'm not worried about breaking the curse I just want to have you in my life is all."

I saw her smile up at me, "but what if you never break your curse Nik? How do you think I will be able to live with myself knowing I'm the one thing that is holding you back?"

"Bella you aren't holding me back it is my choice to not break my curse at this moment. I know it may be a little soon to say this but you are more important then some curse. My feelings for you are getting stronger everyday and I would rather live-forever with this curse then to have never met you. Meeting you has changed me a lot and I know that I will continue to change as time goes on and I am fine with that love. Please you have got to believe me."

"I can feel my feelings developing for you quickly to Nik and that's another thing that scares me. I'm not afraid of putting myself out there I just don't want to hurt you or you hurt me."

"Bella I would never intentionally hurt you and all I can ask is that you trust me and that we trust each other. If we can trust each other then we can make it through the toughest of situations love."

She laid her head on my shoulder and we sat like that and holding hands for a while until I looked at the time and realized that she needed to get some sleep.

"Are you ready for me to take you home love?"

She sat up and looked at the time, "yeah Caroline may have decided to come home and I want to thank her for being there for me this morning."

I nodded and got up and walked her to the car and opened the door for her. She held my hand on the drive to her house and I brought her hand to my lips and place a kiss on her hand happy to have this contact with her and happy that she wasn't pulling away from me.

Once we got to her house I opened the door for her and walked her to her front door, I watched as she looked into my eyes and gave me a warm smile.

"I had a wonderful time with you tonight Nik it really was special thank you."

"Anything for you love." I leaned down and gave her a quick peck on her lips.

"So I will see you tomorrow and don't forget to call me so I can know what time I need to stop by." She said with a sparkle in her eye. I didn't know if it was because she would meet my family or if it was to spend some time with me.

"Alright then I will call you. Goodnight love." I waited until she was in her house and I could hear the lock click. Not realizing that someone could be watching me this late and not really thinking about it I blurred to the drivers side and got in and drove off.

DPOV

After dealing with my brother I decided to get something to eat and I parked my car in the garage instead of just leaving it out like I usually do. When I got to her house no one was there and I decided to watch a movie and just hang out until Bella or Blondie got home.

Around 3 am I could hear a car pulling into the driveway I just assumed Bella wasn't going to be back since it was so late. I got up and walked over to the window to see if it was Blondie but it wasn't it was Bella and she looked happy. I was just happy she gave the guy a chance he seemed like a nice guy and I just hoped he wouldn't hurt her or he would have to deal with me.

I could hear them telling each other goodnight and I watched as Nik gave her a goodnight kiss. I could appreciate the fact that he even waited for her to get inside the house and lock the door before he left. However what I saw next gave me a shock of a lifetime.

What in the hell?

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