Chapter 26

Humanity

What the hell was this? Why did he feel like this? No, he didn't feel. That was for those who were weak. Kol was angry. Angry at himself for losing control, angry at that man who had dared to interrupt him, angry at her for doing this to him… He didn't feel. It was that simple.

He dragged Selene back to their hotel room not caring that he was probably bruising her arm. If he was hurting her, she didn't show it in any way. Her face was completely blank. He should just kill her right there like she had asked. It was probably the only way to make this stop. She didn't move when he pushed her in to their suite and slammed the door shut.

"You are going to pay for that little stunt you pulled", he said coldly. "No one disobeys me."

She looked at him emotionlessly. There was nothing in her eyes. No fear, no sadness, nothing.

"It doesn't matter", she said.

Her voice was so hollow that it made Kol look at her.

"You won. There's nothing left. Just do what ever you want."

"If you think that I'm going to pity you…"

She shook her head.

"I know you won't. You are going to use my body until you get bored and kill me but that's ok. None of it matters anymore."

Kol grabbed her chin and made her to look at him.

"Don't play games with me sweetheart; we both know you enjoyed that night."

"Yes, I did", she said calmly.

That surprised Kol.

"That's what I thought. So you are finally ready to accept the truth?"

"Yes. The truth is that I'm nothing but a whore who enjoyed sleeping with a monster. I'm filthy, just like he said."

"What?"

"Go ahead, do what ever you want. I'm not going to fight."

Kol stared at her. She looked so…empty. All the light in her was gone. But he could have what he wanted now. And she would enjoy it as well. He wouldn't be forcing her. He touched her cheek. She didn't react on any way. He kissed her and caressed her neck. This was what they both wanted.

Then why couldn't he continue? Kol pushed her on the couch and looked at her. Dammit. What the hell was wrong with him? So what if he had broken her, she was just a human. Her life meant nothing. And yet…dammit! He sat next to her and grabbed her chin making an eye contact.

"Selene, you will forget everything what happened today", he said calmly. "You only remember that we went to the mall and everything went well. Do you understand?"

She nodded and Kol released her from the compulsion. She blinked couple of times and looked at him. She seemed confused.

"I'm sorry, what were we talking about?"

Kol rolled his eyes.

"So I took you shopping and this is the thanks I get? You don't even bother to listen to me."

"I'm sorry… Could you say that again?"

"I said that I'm going out. I don't know what time I'm coming back."

"Oh, ok. And I'll just…well, I'll stay here."

Kol took some money from his wallet.

"Here, if you want to have a cup of coffee or something."

She looked at him confused.

"But…the room service adds it to the room's bill, right?"

"No, I meant if you want to go downstairs to the restaurant."

Selene's eyes widened.

"Are you serious?"

Kol sighed annoyed.

"Sure, why not, but you won't leave this hotel."

Selene seemed excited but suddenly she was cautious.

"What do you want in return?"

Kol grinned.

"Hmm, let me think…how about a massage?"

Selene scowled him.

"What kind of massage?"

"Just a massage, my neck feels tense. But of course you can decline…"

"No, no, a massage is fine."

"Good, I'll see you later then and you better be in this room when I come back. And we'll be leaving tomorrow; I just remembered that I have some…unfinished business to take care of."

"Business?"

"Yes, there's this old friend I must find. I bet he is just dying to see me."

"Right… I'll see you later."

Kol turned to the door thinking about dear old Uncle Bobby who he was planning to meet soon.

"Thank you", Selene said quietly.

Kol turned to her and grinned.

"Oh, please feel free to thank me properly when ever you want."

Selene didn't say anything. Kol walked out of the door. Funny, that was the most humane thing he had done since…well, since he had been a human. Not that it mattered, no one would ever know about it.

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I know this has been dark but I wanted to make Kol feel a little compassion. What do you think, is it good or not?