She submitted her latest assignment to her new thesis advisor and discussed for the last two hours. He was telling her not to get attached to the patients, that often psychiatrists and counselors pays the heavy price to get themselves involved in too deep. In order to satisfy the need to help anyone or everyone who comes their way. She thought that he was speaking from personal experience. She couldn't stop herself from asking.

"What happened with you?" She backpedalled "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pry."

"It's alright."

Taking a long breath "Long story short. My wife paid the price with her life because I was stubborn that I could help a troubled woman... And Here I am now" with a smile that didn't reach his eyes

"I'm sorry to hear that. How did you cope with that?"

"I have a son to raise, Ms O'Connell. I had to move on to give him normalcy"

If only he had chosen a better city to move in. No, this is why what she had decided needed to be done. Humans should get to have a chance of normal life. Her ancestors have ensured that. At least the ones who have nothing to do with the supernatural drama. This is why she needs to step up to protect these people. Her people

"I lost you there?"

"No. I want to say you're brave, Sir. I hope this city helps you and your son to heal".

"Thanks. Perhaps, with time, we will. Have a nice weekend."

After leaving, she called all the leading authorities who are the part of human faction to meet at St. Anne's church.

As soon as she entered, one of the older looking men says "Young lady, we are here just for the courtesy to the late Father Kieran. For his contribution and sacrifice to our community. It better be worth our time."

"Good evening gentlemen. I have come with the proposal that is worth your time" looking at all of them.

"What that might be?"

"I'm going to take place of my Uncle. I'm going to represent the human faction"

"We don't have time for this nonsense" they all stood up to leave

"From where I can see you people need me. It's my family legacy. If it weren't the case, the place wouldn't be vacant up until now. It's almost a year since my Uncle died."

"What can you possibly offer us, young lady?"

"I don't have anything to lose. And I'm not going anywhere. My Uncle lost his life fighting for the young girls who were going to be sacrificed in a crazy ritual. My brother was a collateral damage in the process. Since I have arrived, I have been blackmailed, compelled, threatened and almost lost my life countless times now at the hands of these supernaturals."

"We have a choice here. Making a difference for the community or just pretend that there are no evils present. We owe it to them and we owe it to ourselves. The choice is yours, gentlemen."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"We have lots of things to do. So shall we begin?"

What none of them were aware of, that this conversation was no longer private. Someone was witness to all of it.

In Mikaelson's compound , Freya was rocking baby Hope when she sensed Elijah's presence

"Sister, you promised me that you will reverse the wretched curse Hayley and her pack is in."

"No greetings for your elder sister, Elijah? This isn't like brother I've heard of from Rebekah."

Elijah was in all business. He had no animosity towards Freya; after all she had helped Rebekah and the young witches in this town, helped save his life too. But things needed to get done and perhaps then he can spend time with the sister he never got to know about.

"And I'm working on it, brother. I have to procure some items. If only this family hadn't screwed over witches of this town time and time again, things would've gotten faster."

"A mother shouldn't be away from her child. You know that more than anyone, sister." Hoping it would be a motivation for Freya and left before he could hear her reply.

Freya knew the things can't get better between her brothers until Hayley's situation is in control. She wasn't sure even then, things can get back to normal but she won't stop at nothing to make it happen. She has earned the right. She isn't going to let her idiot brothers to take this away from her. This family she has longer for is crazy but it's hers.

But Dahlia's curse isn't easy to break and she needed witches' help. Now that Davina is the Regent , it's an issue. And Kol. One thing at a time.

She was so lost in her thoughts she didn't sense him arriving apparently for Hope and she couldn't pinpoint but she felt scared

Him sensing her fear, he said "Carry on sister with your project of saving the wolves."

She was not expecting this, so he continued "This is my home. I'm aware of what goes around here big sister."

"I'm not hiding anything from you"

He shrugs it off"I have much more pressing matters at hand and I trust you can handle this" showing his dimples which usually isn't a good sign she has believed.

God knows she wouldn't want to be on Klaus Mikaelson's bad side. She can take him if she has to, but she doesn't want to be at odds with him. Now she knows how Rebekah has felt all this time.

Thanks for taking the time to read.
It was actually supposed to be one shot so that readers can have their own endings after the first chapter. But I'm trying to give a ending to this. Hopefully you like it. Thank you for the follows and reviews. I really appreciate that as a newbie writer.
And the hiatus is killing me.