Chapter 22

Nocturnal poetry

"Please stop", Tom said desperately. "I've told you everything I know."

Kol smiled.

"Oh, I know. I'm just doing this for fun."

He broke another one of Tom's fingers. He screamed.

"What ever I have done to upset you I'm sorry!"

"Do you want to know why I'm doing this?"

"Yes!"

"Hmm, first of all, Selene is mine so I'm the only one who can mess with her. Second of all, and this is the most important one, I wanted to have sex with her tonight but you just had to make sure that she would probably cry the whole time and since crying women are not my thing, I have to wait until tomorrow. I hate waiting! And third…well, I just don't like you."

Tom seemed confused.

"But if it makes you feel any better, this is nothing comparing what I will do to the dear uncle when I find him. Too bad he doesn't live in Philadelphia anymore."

"Listen, I can help you find him…"

"You already gave me his address, thanks for that."

"But he could have moved or something, I can help you…"

"Thank you Tom but I think I manage."

Tom looked desperate.

"I know I haven't been a good father and I'm sorry but Selene wouldn't want this. Please just think about her. She's such a sweet girl…"

"I know how sweet she is. But unfortunately I'm not."

Kol moved in front of him and ripped his heart out. Tom's body fell to the floor. Kol hadn't tied him up to the chair; he had just compelled him not to move. And elderly woman came to the room carrying a tray.

"I thought you and your friend would like some tea", she said smiling.

Kol smiled at her charmingly.

"Thank you ma'am, how kind of you. And thank you for inviting us in to your home."

The woman looked at Tom's body.

"Is your friend alright?"

"Yes ma'am, he's fine. We won't bother you for much longer."

"You are not bothering me young man; it's always nice to have some company. Please, have some tea before you go."

"Sure", Kol said and sat on the couch. The woman poured some tea for him. "What a lovely home you have ma'am."

"Thank you and please call me Norma."

"Sure."

Kol drank his tea and thanked politely.

"I am afraid we must go now, good night Norma."

"Thank you; it was a pleasure to meet such a polite young man."

"Yes well, unfortunately you won't remember anything about it."

After compelling her again Kol took Tom's body and buried it under Norma's cellar. It was time to go back to the hospital. He wanted to get Selene and leave. Uncle Bobby was next on his list. Even though Kol was a monster he would have never done something like that. And the thought that this man had done it to Selene…He would definitely regret it. No one touched what was his. When Kol got back to the hospital he ran into Derek in front of Jason's room.

"How is your brother?" he asked politely.

Derek seemed happy.

"He's fine, he woke up. The doctors can't explain what happened but he's fine. It's like a miracle."

Kol smiled.

"How nice. Is Selene with him?"

Derek's expression changed.

"Yes. What do you want with her?"

Kol raised an eyebrow.

"Excuse me?"

Derek seemed tense.

"My sister deserves someone who threats her properly, if you are just playing with her…"

"Oh, no need to worry, everything is fine. You don't have to worry about her."

"I'm her brother, of course I worry…"

Kol looked into his eyes.

"Selene belongs to me. You understand that and are happy for her."

"Yes, I'm happy for her", Derek repeated.

Kol tapped his shoulder.

"That's what I thought."

Kol opened the door to Jason's room. Both he and Selene were sleeping. Selene was sitting on an uncomfortable looking chair. She must have been exhausted if she had fallen asleep there. Kol touched her cheek.

"Selene?"

She opened her eyes.

"What…what time it is?"

Kol smiled.

"It's late. And it's time to go."

Selene nodded and stood up. She kissed Jason's forehead before following Kol to the door. She hugged Derek tightly.

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye Selene. I'm happy for you."

Selene looked surprised.

"Thank you. About Jason's hospital bill…"

"It's already been taking care of", Kol interrupted her. "Come darling."

He took Selene's hand and led her to the elevator. For some very strange reason he felt some kind of jealousy. He didn't want to share her with anyone not even with her brothers. He couldn't understand it himself.

"Is everything alright?" he asked when they got to the car.

"Yes, Jason is alright and he seemed…better. Mentally I mean."

"That's nice."

"Yes." Selene hesitated. "Did you…did you happen to see my father before you left?"

"Yes, I think I saw him leaving too. Why?"

"No reason, he just disappeared. Not that I mind…"

"He certainly didn't seem like a nice person."

"He's not", Selene said quietly.

Kol touched her cheek.

"Don't worry darling, I won't let him bother you again."

Selene looked at him.

"So he didn't say anything to you before he left?"

"No, nothing. Should he have said something?"

"No! I mean…no, I… We should go."

Selene started the car. She seemed relieved. Obviously she didn't want him to know. She looked sad and exhausted.

"So, I'm sure you want me to do my part now. Is there some specific place where you want to go or will any hotel do?"

Kol smirked.

"What I want right now, is you to get some sleep darling. Trust me; you are going to need your strength tomorrow night."

Selene seemed tense but she nodded gratefully.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. I'm not completely heartless you know."

Selene smiled.

"I don't know about that but I truly am grateful for what you did today. No matter what your reason was. Thank you."

"Oh, you can thank me properly tomorrow."

Selene's smile vanished. For a short moment Kol thought that maybe he should have said something else. Not that it mattered; he didn't have to seduce her anymore. He would get what he wanted either way.

...

Selene was standing in front of a mirror. The day had gone by too quickly. She had never been so nervous. She knew that she couldn't hide in the bathroom for much longer. She could do this. She had to. One night… Kol had wanted her to wear that white satin nightgown he had bought for her. She was brushing her hair much longer than was necessary. She just didn't want to go out. She was afraid. She really tried not to be but it was impossible. She couldn't even ask him to go easy on her. He could do what ever he wanted. That was their deal.

Selene was sure that it would hurt. She was a virgin so it would hurt either way but she also didn't think that he would be particularly gentle with her. Why would he be? Selene shivered. She couldn't have let anyone too close after what Uncle Bobby had done to her. She had thought that maybe she could someday find a kind and gentle man who would be patient with her. She had tried dating few times but those men certainly weren't patient.

She thought about Jason. What ever would happen, at least he has had another chance. And he had actually seemed happy about it. Still Selene was disgusted with herself. She had sold her body to a monster. It didn't really matter that he had agreed to just one night. Why would he want more anyway? He would probably get bored and kill her after tonight.

"Selene?" Kol's voice was impatient.

Selene took a deep breath and opened the door. Kol had actually got them a honeymoon suite. There were roses, champagne and satin sheets on the bed. Selene looked at him insecurely. He smiled and stepped in front of her. He touched her hair and face before he pulled her closer and kissed her hungrily. His hands were sliding down her back. Thankfully he remembered that she needed to breathe so he started to kiss her neck. Selene was nervous.

Suddenly she heard a ripping sound and before she noticed, she was naked. Kol took a step back and stared at her. Selene couldn't really understand why. He had seen her naked before. He licked his lips before he lifted her up and carried her to the bed bridal style. He was still looking at her very strangely. Selene tried not to shake. Her heart was beating like a drum. Kol smiled when he leaned towards her.

"Relax."

It was easy for him to say. He kissed her neck and started to caress her breasts. That didn't feel so bad. Selene let out a quiet moan when he sucked her breasts. He seemed pleased by that. She flinched when she suddenly felt his hand between her legs. He smirked.

"Relax darling."

Selene closed her eyes.

"Hmm…" She was breathing faster. Suddenly she gasped when he sank his fangs into her inner thigh. It was the strangest sensation she had ever felt. He didn't stop caressing her feminine center at the same time. Her body tensed before she reached the most powerful climax in her life. Her whole body was shaking. Kol raised his head.

"God, you taste amazing", he murmured.

That was probably a compliment, although it could have sounded creepy when there was blood on his face. In that moment Selene really didn't care. She barely noticed him unbuckle his belt. Then he thrust into her. The pain made her cry out. It really hurt. Selene tried not to cry. He was moving in and out of her causing her more pain with every thrust.

"God!" he groaned.

Selene was only hoping it would be over soon before the pain would make her cry. Finally he pulled out and lied down beside her. Selene was relieved. She was just about to ask if she could go to her own bedroom now when Kol suddenly bit his wrist.

"Here, drink", he said.

Selene was stunned.

"Why?"

Kol smirked.

"We are not nearly finished. I know you are hurting after the first time but this will help."

"No I don't…"

"It wasn't a request darling."

Selene looked at him. He definitely wasn't kidding. She really didn't feel comfortable but she took his wrist and started to suck. He seemed to like that. His blood actually made her feel better. It didn't hurt on second time. Or third. Or forth. He didn't seem to get enough. Finally Selene felt her body collapsing for exhaustion. She didn't have a strength left to even lift her finger. She barely noticed when Kol wrapped his arms around her possessively. He whispered something into her ear.

"You are mine."