Chapter Four:

Bella's POV

"...I'm starting a new one." His words rang through my head. He was completely different than the man that Stefan and Damon told me about when I was in Mystic Falls.

I don't know what, but I always get this warm, calming feeling whenever I'm near him or thinking about him. He makes me feel cared for, protected, alive, and wanted. I've felt this when I was with Mason, but never with Edward.

Could it be that I'm falling in love with Klaus? No I can't be. But… Am I? I'll have to talk to Rebekah, Hayley, Davina, and Sophie about this. I text the four of them to come over to my room tonight so I could talk to them, and for Davina and Sophie to bring sage.

Night time comes quickly and us five girls are in my room. Davina and Sophie burn the sage and say the chant so that no one else can hear what we're saying.

"Okay, we're safe from outside ears. Now, what brought this on?" Rebekah asks.

"Yeah, you were pretty vague in your text." Hayley says, concerned for me. I sit down on my bed and sigh, grabbing a pillow, putting it on my lap and dropping my face on it. I sit up again and look at each of them.

"I think I'm falling in love with Klaus…." I said softly. I hear Rebekah and Hayley squeal while Sophie and Davina are smiling.

"Wow, if you end up with Klaus and Sage comes back for Finn, all the Mikaelson children will have someone." Davina says.

"Don't worry Sophie, we'll find you someone." Rebekah reassures the witch, who starts to blush.

"But anyway, how long have you realised that you're falling in love with Klaus?" Hayley asks.

"When Klaus said he's starting a new family." I tell them.

"Aww, that's so sweet." Sophie gushes.

"I know. It's nice to see this side of him. He reconciled with his brother, split the lordship over New Orleans with Marcel, vowed to keep me and the babies safe if Mikael ever shows up, and is smiling more. I kinda like it." I presume.

"Ooh, you got it bad.." Davina says. "But at least you found someone."

"Yeah, I just hope I don't regret it." I tell them. Rebekah gives me a sympathetic look and pats my hand.

"Don't worry, Bella. You won't. I can promise you that." I nodded with a small smile. I tried to suppress a yawn, but Davina saw it.

"You should get some rest. It's been a long day." She told me. I decided not to argue. She and Sophie took down the spell. The girls left my room after a goodnight hug and closed the door behind me.

I soon fell asleep dreaming of a certain blue eyes, blond haired hybrid. The next morning I woke up to the sun streaming through my window. I sat up and gave a peaceful sigh. But that peace didn't last long.

I got out of bed and ran to the bathroom, puking up all of yesterday's meals into the toilet. I felt my hair being pulled away from me while I puked, and that person rubbed my back. I stopped puking, and sat up a bit, flushing the toilet.

I pushed myself against the bathtub to relax myself. I saw that the person with me was Kol.

"Better?" He asks. I nod, not trusting my words afraid I might puke again. Kol stood up and grabbed a cloth, wetting it under the faucet and kneeling next to me again. He pressed it against my forehead, cheeks, and neck.

"I fucking hate morning sickness." I whisper. He chuckles and gives me a sympathetic look.

"I would hate it too if I was a woman." He told me, making me laugh lightly. "So about Klaus…"

"What about Klaus?" I ask. He gives me a 'really?' look.

"Bella, Davina and Sophie aren't the only witches in this house." He tells me. Oh shit, he heard what I said to the others.

"Tell anyone and I swear, you're gonna wish you had vampire speed once again." I threaten. He just puts his hands up in surrender. "Now help me up, I need to get rid of this god awful taste in my mouth mixed with morning breath."

Kol helps me to stand and leaves the bathroom. I quickly brush my teeth and head back into my room. I change into black leggings, a grey knee length long sleeved knitted sweater, and black vans.

I left my room and headed down to the villa where I sat on the couch. Closing my eyes, I just sat and relaxed. I heard a ringing and reached over on the small table by the couch I was on. I picked up the phone and answered it.

"Mikaelson residence." I greeted.

"Bella?" I sat up immediately and my eyes almost popped at who was on the phone.

"Jake?"

"Yeah, it's me."

"How did you get this number?"

"I called Tyler. Why the hell are you in New Orleans?"

"I'm here with Hayley. Why are you calling?"

"Bella… Charlie's been killed." He said, sounding broke. I dropped the phone to the floor and felt a hole growing where my heart was.

"No…" I whispered, tears forming and falling. "NO!" I scream, putting my hands on my stomach and heart. Loud, pounding footsteps were coming my way and I felt someone wrap their arms around me.

"Bella, what's wrong?" I heard Klaus ask.

"Charlie…. He's been killed." I mutter. I see Hayley pick up the phone and put it to her ear.

"Jacob?" Pause. "What? Who killed him?" Another pause. "Are you fucking serious?" Pause. "Okay, I'll tell them. You better get your furry asses over here." She hung up and put the phone down.

"What is it, Hayley?" Elijah asked.

"That was Jacob, Bella's best friend. He's a Quileute shape shifter living in La Push, Washington. Charlie's was killed in his own home. The police didn't get a lead, but the pack did. They found a Cold Ones scent. They mentioned flaming red hair, pale skin, and blood red eyes." My heart stopped and I looked up at my sister with saucer wide eyes. "What is it? Do you know who it is?"

I nodded and whispered in a fearful voice, "Victoria…"