XIV : Devil's work

These woods. Again.

I knew very well that it was enough for me to cross the edge of the forest to land again in the famous clearing where Milana and Niklaus had gotten into the habit of meeting in secret. It was a place I had visited many times during my dreams of this summer but I hadn't been back there in a while.

I didn't really know what had triggered the dreams again, but I was certain that I was definitely not ready to see what was happening on the other side of the edge. And yet nothing could prevent the dream from continuing. I had long since learned that I could not avoid reliving memories of Milana. Even if I changed direction, I had to end up where I needed to be.

At the forefront of a crucial moment in Milana's life.

Knowing full well that there was nothing I could do about it, I let myself be carried to the sound of voices coming from the clearing. I crossed the edge pushing back the branches and foliage standing in my way before bringing my hands immediately before my eyes to the sudden light.

"Wake up, sleeping head. "

I narrowed my eyes to get used to the sunlight before I lowered my hand in search of the voice now so familiar to me.

Unsurprisingly, it didn't take me long to find Klaus, stretched out across the wild flowers in the clearing, next to my almost identical copy. The latter was currently lying on her back with her eyes closed in an expression of contentment. Hence the reason why Klaus stood slightly above her with a broad smile of worship on his lips as he delicately swept the long strands surrounding Milana's doll face.

"Niklaus, I can feel you looking at me." Murmured Milana with a smile of her own.

"How I couldn't look at you my love?" Replied the blond affectionately, letting me shiver in spite of myself at the somber contrast of the hybrid I knew.

He was anything but affectionate.

"Keep looking at me then." She mumbled. "Who knows. Maybe one day I won't be around."

Nilklaus' expression changed almost immediately in a mine of fear and misunderstanding."Why say such a thing? Where could you go?"

"Somewhere. Far from here."

"I'll stop you." Klaus immediately asserted in a possessive tone before displaying a broad carnivorous smile like he nuzzled her jawline.

Milana fought back a grin; determined not to seem to eager. Klaus placed a nice kiss on her cheek to start before moving on the bridge of her lips and finally on her mouth.

I literally had to refrain from throwing up at the horrifying sight in front of me. And yet it was not long before I found myself switching places with Milana. Without even realizing it I was the one lying on the floor and Milana was now in my place with a strange smile on her lips.

I literally had no control over my body as I leaned my head back to fully accept Klaus' kisses. My wide and horrified look went unnoticed as once again my body took over my conscience. I found myself parted softly my lips, my response slow and tender compared to his passionate kisses.

Soon enough, I wasted no time in getting caught up in the game.

Klaus explored my mouth more and more ardently, letting me respond in the same way. It was a warm kiss of passion. He slid his hands down my back, arching me to him. I could feel the smirk at his lips when a quiver ran along the body of Milana at the sweet pleasure of feel my chest pressed to his.

My hands, Milana's hands traveled up his toned biceps, slipping under the back of his blouse of their era. I inhaled sharply as his lips moved to other places; the hollow below my ear, the length of my neck, the sensitive spot in the hollow of my neck. I moaned softly as he nipped where my neck and shoulder met.

"Rise and shine, sleepy heads."

I jumped in an awake state just to let out a panicked yelp as I finally became aware of our position."The hell you doing in my bed?"

"You were dreaming about me, that explains the moaned and the drool." I widened my eyes as I unconsciously brought my hand to my chin to wipe the drool leaving the vampire to display a wide sly smile."So you were really dreaming. What was that ? An adult dream? How was I?"

I glared at him clearly still too much worked by my wet dream before taking a look at my alarm clock just to let out a frustrated growl."It's 6:00 in the morning, you really have nothing better to do than torture a teenage girl."

"You know if you wanted to see me naked you just had to ask." Continued the vampire exasperating letting me take my face in my hands in indignation.

"Get out!" I growled, running my hand down my face as I could still feel Klaus' lips on mine.

Now I was going to be sick.

Damon used his super speed to jump into a standing position before giving me another suggestive smile."Take a cold shower, Little Gilbert. Stefan's already here."

I immediately raised my clearly confused head."What? Why?"

"Last night your sister had a run with Rebekah and Elijah. She wants to meet with Stefan and me to discuss our Original issues. I thought you might want to be included."

"What made you think that I would like to attend your little meeting?" I whispered clearly tired of their crappy little plans to kill Klaus.

"Fine, you caught me. I wanted you to come." Damon sighed dramatically, letting me watch him flatly and annoyingly.

"You're a drama queen." I quipped back, a crease between my eyebrows.

Grinning slyly Damon caught me off guard as he suddenly kissed my forehead at vampire speed before spoiling my hair further."You're so cute when you're angry."

"Damon!"

I let myself fall heavily against my pillow as the vampire fled, chuckling clearly amused by his little joke before looking up at the ceiling in irritation.

If there was one thing even worse than waking up in a sweat after having relived a damn memory of my ancestor, it was to wake up to Damon after said wet dream.

Unfortunately, that was not what worried me the most. No, it was the fact that dreams seemed to start again. Worse still, I had experienced the dream for the first time. It was not Milana gasps but mine.

Sudden heat settled down my cheeks as I brought my fingers to my lips in memory. I had never been kissed like this.

It was ... good. Great even.

No, no, no, I couldn't afford to think that way.

I immediately frowned, shaking my head briskly from side to side to try to clear my head before I snapped my cover out. I hated to say that but Damon was probably right. I needed a cold shower.

Once showered, dressed and free from all obscene thoughts I hastened to leave my room to join in spite of myself the small group of plotters. I tightened my high ponytail during my descent before finally skipping the last step to go to the kitchen.

I could already feel the poor cuisine of Elena coupled with the voices of Damon and Stefan as I finally made my entrance. Damon was currently perched on one of our islands, tossing and catching an apple.

"Mila? You're already up?" Elena was surprised, visibly aware of my sleep pattern.

Holding back another groan, I gave a hateful look at the vampire not far from me."Yeah, I know."

"Bonnie opened the coffin." Finally said Elena as she seemed to ignore the entire exchange between her sister and Damon."Long story short, it was their mother Esther who was sealed in it."

Stefan eyebrows shouted up in surprise."As in the Original Witch?"

At the mere mention of Esther I could suddenly feel Milana's eagerness and excitement. Unlike Damon who gawked in disbelief."What? How is she even alive? Thoughts her hybrid freak show of a son ripped her heart out a thousand years ago."

It wasn't really a surprise for Milana. Neither do I. I had been able to see with my own eyes the extent of the powers of the matriarch Mikaelson.

"I don't know." Elena replied, shrugging her shoulders. "I'm guessing she has a couple of connections in the witching community. Elijah said that she wants to live in peace with her family."

Almost instantly I could feel a surge of hope born in me, allowing me to easily discern Milana's emotions from mine. I had absolutely no confidence in the witch. She was the one who forced Milana to marry Elijah in order to keep her infidelity a secret. Worse still, she was the one who had locked her in a damn pebble for the past thousand years. And I didn't even talk about her acts of cruelty to her own children. Not only had she left Mikael mistreating Niklaus, but she had also supported him by cursing the wolf side of the Original hybrid.

Honestly, I was starting to understand why Klaus was so twisted. They screwed him up. But that wasn't what worried me the most. If she had condemned her son and claimed to want peace now. What did this mean for Milana and me?

"Am I the only one who notices a pattern here?" I intervened sass dripping down my tongue as I gave a look at the trio."Yeah, right. Of course, you don't understand. Since you keep making these stupid plans to kill everyone."

"Yeah, no! Adults are talking." Damon interrupted me sharply as he threw the apple, he was playing with into my mouth precisely to gag me."Here, five fruits and vegetables a day."

I was spitting the fruit dry on the island clearly fucking pissed right now."You little sh-"

"Can't you two just get along?" Elena grumbled."This is not the moment. Esther wants to live in peace with Klaus."

I couldn't resist rolling my eyes. Again, she had just proven how little she listened to me. I just couldn't understand why everyone was so hell bent on killing Klaus. However, my gut told me it was different this time. With Esther in the mix something told me that it was very likely to happen. Even if she claimed to want peace.

Stefan immediately shook his head in frustration as he turned to Damon. "She was supposed to be the weapon to help us kill him."

"Well not anymore." Elena quipped before softening. "At least not according to Elijah."

"That coffin was the only thing stopping Klaus from tearing us to shreds." Stefan stressed, joining my side.

"I know, right? Maybe you shouldn't have pissed him off as much. Uh Stefan?" It had the gift of calling out the trio, letting me shrug my shoulders in innocence."What? I'm only saying what everyone is thinking behind your back."

"It's funny but I don't really feel you in the plan, missy pessimist." Damon commented. I gave him an ironic grimace in response. "Anyway, anyone else feeling a little used right now?"

"Look, Elijah promised me that his family wouldn't hurt any of us." Elena immediately assured clearly naive.

I didn't know how Kol was as a vampire but if he was an improved version of the human then I feared the worst for all of us. He was definitely a little shit who liked to do what he wanted when he wanted. And I wasn't even talking about his self-centered temper.

My train of thought was soon cut off as the doorbell rang, letting me straighten away from the island on which I ended up resting during my observation. Elena hastened to go and let me watch the duo of brothers follow her. I rolled my eyes to their attitude before forcing myself to follow after them.

It was easy to see that nobody was there when the door opened but Elena leaned over and picked up something put on our entrance mat. She passed me an envelope made of a thick, expensive parchment with Mila Gilbert & Milana Bennett elegantly written on it. Elena held a similar envelope with her own name.

"What is it?" Damon asked as he hastened to read over my shoulder.

I tried to ignore the discomfort going through me at the feeling of his chest glued to my back before giving a look at Elena as she broke the wax, red seal on the back and opened her envelope."It's an invitation. Please join the Mikaelson family this evening at seven o'clock for dancing, cocktails, and celebration."

"Who the hell are the Mikaelson?" Stefan asked letting him give him an indignant look.

"Really, Stefan?"

"The Original family." Elena explained.

Damon scoffed as he turned to me. "It's bad enough they're moving into town. Now they want a housewarming gift?"

"Wait, there's a note on the back." Elena said suddenly, letting me sit up in anticipation."Elena, I think it's time that we finally meet. Esther."

"Oh well it's looks like you're going to have a busy evening." I remarked dryly before I turned on my heels to go back to my room.

Unfortunately, that was without counting the intervention of my personal plague. Damon immediately stood in my way before he snatched the envelope from my hands. Unsurprisingly, there were no notes on my envelope.

"You're not going." Damon stated unquestionably as our group moved back toward the living room.

The sight of the vampire's gaze only focused on my sister was all I needed to roll my eyes before turning on my heels with the intention of withdrawing from this stupid little gathering. I was pretty sure Elena would not miss an opportunity to put herself in danger again. It was just who she was.

As for me, I was going to make a personal mission to keep myself as far away as possible from the Original witch. I had no desire to end up in a damn pebble for the rest of my life. I loved to live, thank you very much!

"I can't believe you're making me do this!"

"Why not? The entire town will be going to this party, they won't anything to draw too much attention to themselves for then they already have. Klaus assured me that they wouldn't do anything rash." Replied Felix through the receiver of my phone letting me wedge it between my shoulder and my ear as I took one of the gowns from the rack to examine it critically."Plus, I think we deserve a bit of normality."

I instantly left a scoff. "Right! Because attending balls in dresses and costumes worthy of the Elizabethan era is certainly a sign of normality in the book of the average American teenager."

"What I mean is that you deserve to have fun." Insisted Felix, somewhat frustrated by my resistance.

I put back the dress with a disgusted expression clearly not used to this kind of activity before taking my phone in hand."Do I have to remind you that it wasn't that long ago that you despised the founders' celebrations. It's this hatred of assembly that has brought us together."

"Now you're hurting me, Mil. And I thought you liked me for my incredible personality. "

"Felix, you don't know Esther. Or even the other members of Klaus' family. Finn may be passive and shy, but Kol… Kol is a little troublemaker, vicious, impulsive-"

"He's hot?"

I paused shaking my head before saying goodbye to the cashier on the way out before stopping on the sidewalk. Was Kol hot? He was a very pronounced mix of Elijah and Klaus. He was certainly attractive. Even sexy. But the fact that even Milana seemed to fear the worst at the prospect of seeing the youngest brother in vampire was enough to keep my distance.

"I'm giving up. I wouldn't go to this ball. I don't even have a dress."

A night of problems solved with drawing instead of insane, supernatural messes was definitely what I needed. I was late to catch up anyway. I was halfway through a pastel color reproduction when the doorbell rang.

Huffing in annoyance, I set aside my sketchbook and went downstairs to answer the door. For the second time that day there was no one there but something was left behind, this time a large white box with a big red ribbon.

Despite the fact that I didn't want to think about it, part of me already knew who it was coming from. I put the box down with a wary look on my face as I watched the object of my attention for a moment in hesitation.

Finally releasing a long sigh, I tugged off the ribbon and lifted the lid. Handling like a used tissue I picked up a long, blue cobalt dress with a plunging neckline with a flower ornamentation made of precious stones on the front. The floor length bottom was moderately poofy and the base layer of satin was cover by sever more layers of tulles.

As if that weren't enough, an envelope almost identical to the one I received this morning fell from the box. I put the dress back, fighting a little with all those damn layers of fabric before picking up the parchment. I broke the seal of wax just to feel my heart stop at the sight of the note inside.

"He's bloody joking! "

There, written in all cursive letters, was Klaus' personal invitation.

Wear this dress at tonight's ball and maybe I will let my most disappointing minion live a little longer.

This guy's gal!

Didn't he know that I was probably as in danger as he was at that damn ball?

Still after daring to threaten me to bring me in, I doubted that he really cared about my well-being at this point.

Unfortunately that only left me with a solution. He left me no choice.

Again Klaus was going to get what he wanted.

When I arrived at the Mikaelson's mansion, it was filled with full of people which made me even more anxious. I had always hated the founder's evenings for one thing and it was crowds of people. My only goal from now on was to find Félix and make sure he was okay. Or at least someone I really liked ... like Caroline or Bonnie for example.

I really couldn't believe I had been taken in by Klaus. Worse, I had to wear that damn bulky dress. I couldn't feel more awkward right now. I could barely walk around normally and I wasn't even talking about the place that dress took. I literally had a security perimeter installed around me. If it had not already been established that the women of the time were to remain pure and innocent, those damn dresses would make sure of that for them.

I walked through the double doors ignoring the doormen creeping me out and shook my shoulders slightly as I stopped in the great hall looking for one person and one person only. Not surprisingly, it was not long before I spotted Carol Lockwood letting me roll my eyes before resuming my journey among the horde of people. At least it was before a voice so distinctive that it could not be forgotten called out to me."Hello Mila."

"Elijah."

I slowly spun on my heels just to swallow at the sight of the Original taking delightfully in my appearance with a look that I had often seen in my dreams.

"You look astonishing tonight, Mila. I'm very glad that you were able to make it tonight, especially since we missed you at dinner with the Salvatore brothers."

I instantly winced at his tone."Well for starter I must return the compliment. As always you look as dashing as ever. So, I'm really sorry for not honoring my share of the deal but I couldn't attend this dinner. Please understand me Lijah."

I was hoping that using Milana's nickname for the hybrid would somehow coax him. A fact that seemed to work rather well until a new voice just as distinctive as that of his brother became known behind us.

"Now it's a scene I haven't seen in a while." Still looking very much like a mini Elijah except for his much more mischievous look, Kol joined us without ever taking his eyes off me. He even walked past Elijah without even giving him one glance."We didn't have the pleasure to officially meet, I am the brother who will save you from total boredom. Kol Mikaelson."

"Mila Gilbert, and not your childhood magic partner." I immediately replied in a placid tone as I could feel the agitation coming from Milana.

"Really? I could have been fooled."

He made Milana nervous and somewhat distraught. Ergo I was a mess of nerves.

A fact that he seemed fully aware yet he was quick to catch me short as he grabbed my hand in his own and placed a gentle kiss on it. It felt weird and strangely intense as he made sure to keep eye contact during the entire process.

"Kol. Behave yourself." Warns Elijah.

I didn't know why but I was also pivoting towards the elder."It's fine, Elijah. I'm sure Kol will quickly lose interest once he realizes I'm not Milana."

To my surprise Elijah suddenly seemed to sport an expression of pessimism letting me frown slightly.

However this was short lived as Kol made sure to grab my attention again with a sly smile directing to his older brother."See Lijah? The beautiful Mila wishes to enjoy my company. So if you will excuse us."

"If our brother Niklaus sees you ..."

"I don't give a damn about what our brother thinks or do." Kol replied immediately in a mocking sneer.

I couldn't help but swallow as Elijah immediately frowned visibly offended before laying his eyes on me in a silent question. I nodded in spite of myself knowing that Kol probably wouldn't do anything to me with everyone around us.

Kol hastened to offer me his arm like a gentleman from another era with this famous cheeky looking smile. I looked at him for a moment in hesitation before I tied my arm to hers anyway. Being so close to the Original I suddenly found myself inundated with a peculiar smell of sandalwood and aromatic herbs. Kind of like the ones Bonnie used in her little potions. I assumed that even being a vampire Kol had retained some appeal from his former wizarding life.

I remembered that he liked being a little being of nature. A fact which had the gift of worrying Milana greatly now that he was a vampire.

"I understand you have a little part of my past inside of you." Kol said suddenly, staring at me with a slight transfixed look and arrogance."I bet you were longing to meet me."

Whoa, so he was really a narcissistic little trickster.

However, I couldn't help but leave a little sneer at his ignorance."Quite the opposite actually. I tend to despise little bloodsuckers like you."

"The stakes are all the more exciting in this case." Suddenly whispered the Original against the shell of my ear making me shiver in the process.

I stopped abruptly at his obvious flirtation before taking a step back, straightening my chin with confidence. The brown-eyed brown stood before me with that sly smile again.

"Let me be clear, I'm not Milana. I have no intention of reproducing the love quartet of over a thousand years ago, Kol." I warn coldly despite the slight feeling of anguish seeping through my veins before looking away at the sight of Felix over the shoulder of the Original."Now if you will excuse me."

I passed the vampire on my way clearly oblivious to his piqued curiosity before rushing to the only ally I had.

"Thank God, you're here." I gasped, clinging to Felix before stealing his champagne flute from his hands. "Give me that. I need it more than you."

I swallowed the sparkling drink in one go under the dumbfounded eyes of the hybrid before returning the flute to him."You know that this frequent drinking is starting to worry me."

"It's your fault if I become an alcoholic." I add immediately.

"My fault ? You're the one who came."

"Only to protect you."

Felix paused incredulously before arching an eyebrow arrogantly."Remind me who's the hybrid at super speed and inhuman strength?"

"Don't be a dick." I growled, rolling my eyes before pausing at the sight of Finn.

It was not particularly his sight that caused my pause but more the fact that he was in full discussion with my sister. From what I had gathered on the Original Elder, he was not really the type to approach a woman of his own free will. Even less Tatia's double.

"Uh, everyone could gather, please." The sound of Elijah voice said from the top of the staircase and everyone congregated to where the Originals were all standing on the staircase as Elijah addressed the guests and there was older blond woman at the top of the stairs. The mere sight of Esther was enough to freeze my blood. And as if that wasn't enough, the blonde seemed to be looking straight at me. My mind screamed coincidence but my instinct made me want to run away."Welcome, thank you for joining us. You know, whenever my mother brings our family together like this, it's tradition for us to begin the evening with a dance. Tonight, pick is a century-old waltz, so if all of you could please find yourselves a partner, please join us in the ballroom."

Desiring more than anything to escape from this very old-fashioned scene, I turned to Félix simply for the misfortune of finding Kol in his place."The fuck?"

"Hello partner."

"Yeah, no." I objected, taking a step forward with the intention of leaving the vampire on his end only, he hastened to grab my wrist with somewhat disturbing firmness."What the hell, Kol?"

The vampire finally displayed his real face as he leaned in to find himself face to face with me before reviving in the sound of my accelerating heartbeat."I can see my dear brother Niklaus looking for you there, give me this sweet revenge."

"I'm not interested in your little brotherly feud."

"It's funny. You think you have a choice."

"I'm not a fucking prize." I grumbled in indignation as Kol took my hand again before leading me into the ballroom. Yeah, a fucking real ballroom.

Unfortunately it was the least of my worries.

Number 1 on the list: I absolutely didn't know how to dance.

Number 2: Well Kol.

Number 3: I was quick to find a number 3 once the music started around us.

It seems that number 3 wasn't long in presenting itself by the manifestation of a heavy weight on my shoulders. I literally felt like I was suffocating.

It wasn't long before I found the author of my dismay as Kol took the lead in the dance."You should see my brother's face. He's probably about to implode."

To tell the truth, Kol was not lying when he said that Klaus was about to implode. I had barely looked over the shoulder of the youngest Mikaelson when I suddenly met the coldest look I could imagine. If looks could kill, Kol would be out of this world.

However, my expression soon changed at the sight of the rider in the arms of the Original Hybrid.

Caroline.

She was sublime in this blue dress. It divinely brought out her crystal blue eyes. I had no doubt that I must have looked pathetic next to her. For some unknown reason, I suddenly found myself frowning. A sudden burst of anger joined with my frustration invades my chest making me for the first time want to despise my blonde friend.

An anger that I soon transferred to my partner.

"You really haven't changed." I scoffed as we danced."You still like getting under the skin of those around you. But I know more than most of them. I may know you better than anyone. Milana made sure of that."

"Really? So what I am? Handsome? Smart? An utter delight?" Suggested the brown.

I rolled my eyes before suddenly holding my gasp as he suddenly spun me around before bringing me back to him. I tried to follow as best I could before looking up sharply as he put his hand under my chin to force me to look at him.

"Tsik, tsik, darling. You need to look at me."

"You love attention, don't you?" I quipped in frustration.

I didn't know why but Kol was provoking me in a way that I've never been challenged before. It was both disconcerting and extremely annoying.

"I thought we were playing to guess who I really was?" Kol asked, feigning innocence.

Fortunately or unfortunately for me, Kol spun me around again before walking away to another girl while I was greeted by a Damon looking pissed beyond words.

"What the hell you're doing here, little Gilbert?"

"I had no choice but to come." I immediately defended, looking in spite of myself Niklaus simply to see him waltz with another girl. He seemed to glance at me every turn or two. I puckered my lips in a grin before giving a look at Damon in frustration."And you ? What are you doing here ?"

"I'm trying to keep your sister safe." Damon grumbled, glancing over my shoulder looking for my sister.

Not surprisingly, I found myself completely impassive when I saw Damon's weak, hurt look. So, he really hadn't moved on from my sister. I assumed my distance was enough to prove what I already knew. Damon had never moved on from Elena.

"Where is she by the way?"

The vampire stopped short our dance leaving me back off somewhat offended by his act before shaking my head as I watched him run away at full speed.

I assumed it was better like that.

I grabbed my dress so that I could walk without stepping on it before joining the crowd of guests waiting for the waltz to end. I took the opportunity to have a drink on one of the trays of a server before deciding that such a house at least deserved to be explored.

Unfortunately I certainly did not expect to find Stefan in the library. Even less an unconscious Damon lying on the ground. I stopped in the hall, taking in the scene in front of me before refocusing my gaze on Stefan."Elena."

"She needed to speak to Esther."

I nodded placidly my head, disgusted at the sight of what my own sister was causing before I gave a sad look at Stefan."When you wanted revenge on Klaus, I supported you. But I realize it was a mistake. You're out of control Stefan."

"It's wrong. And you know it. You know me." Stefan immediately objected, looking strangely disturbed by my words."You know it was the only solution. He was preventing Elena from…"

"Meeting Esther, I know." I interrupted him curtly before shaking my head in indignation this time. "It's sick. You're so obsessed with my sister and Klaus that you can't even see that I could be just as in danger as the Mikaelson. Yeah, Stefan! Did you forget that Esther was a part of the sacrifice that locked Milana in a stone? Because I don't. If only you had taken even a tiny amount of time to concern me."

"Mila ..."

"No!" I stopped, raising my hand sharply to keep him from approaching."It wasn't your constant failures that kept me away. I was just tired of going after Elena."

I gave one last scathing look at the vampire who was once my best friend before finally turning on my heels. From now on they were alone. Maybe it was time to give Milana's allies a chance rather than mine.

"Mila!"

Speaking of an ally. "Elijah? "

"A word, please?" He asked as he followed me looking somewhat anxious."I think my mom asked to have an interview with your sister."

I paused clearly still indecisive before nodding my head somewhat on my guard anyway."Stefan just took it out on Damon to make it happen."

"Really?" Exclaimed Elijah.

"Yup. Crazy Stefan." I nodded with a sardonic grimace.

The vampire in front of me suddenly seemed to change of posture at the sight of my expression."You seem troubled."

"Maybe it has to do with the fact that Esther is alive and well." I replied honestly.

This drew Elijah's attention more as he nodded."I guess it doesn't have to be easy for Milana."

"She had a lot of respect for her."

"What do you think of her offer of peace?"

I couldn't really ignore the feeling of surprise and conflict seeping into my chest. I had just told Stefan how much I could no longer bear this lack of consideration and now Elijah asked me for my opinion. What I was experiencing right now could not be explained in words.

Dropping in the hope of erasing the slight surprise from my face, I resumed with seriousness and gravity."I think you shouldn't trust her. I'm sure as hell that I don't."

"Thank you for your honest answer."

"First Mikael and now Esther ... I am sincerely sorry, Elijah."

The vampire left a small grin visibly touched and amused by my words before he took my hand to reproduce the same action of Kol earlier."You never cease to surprise me, Mila."

Feeling the red rising on my cheeks I tried to avoid the situation and embarrassment as best as possible."Well, I try?"

"You should go back to dancing. Maybe you could save a waltz for me."

I let a slight smile curl my lips before nodding my head affectionately. I retraced my steps with the intention of finding Félix.

Unfortunately it turned out that it would be just another vain wish as another of the Original brothers was not long in interposing in my path. And it was probably the last one I wanted to meet face to face with.

"Niklaus."

"Hello love." Greeted the hybrid with a tight smile showing how pissed off he was after Kol stunt. "It looks like my brothers took you away from me all the evening. I think it's my turn."

So which one are your favorite ? Klaus ? Elijah or Kol ?