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Chapter 20

Till death do us part

"You are vey kind but I really don't need…" Zora tried to say but the maids didn't listen.

"We must get you ready, miss", one of them said firmly. "Those were our orders."

Zora sighed. It was useless to argue. Tonight would be full moon. She felt very nervous. Klaus had refused to tell her much about this ceremony. She only knew that it wouldn't happen here. Zora hated this fear she was feeling. It would be easier to know what to expect. She held still and let the maids bustle around her. They were doing something to her hair, nails, eyes and lips. She felt uncomfortable. Finally they handed her the dress Klaus had insisted her to wear. It was a simple white dress made from silk. It fit her perfectly. Zora stood in front of a mirror.

"You look beautiful, miss", one of the maids said.

"Thank you."

Zota didn't feel like herself at all. Her hair looked soft and shiny and thanks to the discreet make-up she looked quite elegant. They had only highlighted her eyes and lips. Zora took a deep breath before she headed downstairs. When she was on the stairs she saw Klaus, Elijah and Nathan. They were all staring at her. That made her felt very uncomfortable.

"You look amazing, love", Klaus said smiling and kissed her cheek.

Zora didn't say anything. She just wanted to get this over with. She looked at Elijah.

"Are you coming too?"

Elijah shook his head.

"I will stay here with Nathan."

Zora had somehow hoped that he would come with them. She would have felt more comfortable if she wouldn't have to be alone with Klaus and Garret. That guy was really creeping her out. Elijah touched her shoulder reassuringly. Nathan seemed tense. Before Zora could control herself she hugged him tightly. He didn't let her go before Klaus cleared his throat. Nathan looked at him angrily.

"If you hurt her…"

"Relax daddy", Klaus interrupted him. "Of course I won't hurt her, before this night is over, she will be my wife."

"It's ok Nathan", Zora said quietly. "I'll be fine."

There was despair in Nathans eyes but he managed to nod.

"Time to go, love", Klaus said and held out his hand.

Zora forced herself to took it and allow him to led her outside. The car was waiting in front of the door. Garret was sitting next to the driver. Zora got to the backseat.

"Ma'am", Garret greeted her emotionlessly.

"Hi", Zora said trying to sound polite. That guy really was creepy.

Klaus was smiling when he sat next to her and took her hand.

"Let's go then."

Zora didn't feel like chatting. Surprisingly Klaus was quiet as well. He seemed thoughtful.

"Could you at least tell me where we are going?" Zora finally asked.

"To Mojave Desert", Klaus replied.

Zora's eyes widened.

"Why there?"

Klaus turned to her.

"Because my sweet, you were born there."

"Yes I know, but why…"

"It's part of the ceremony", Klaus interrupted her.

Zora hesitated before her next question.

"Could you please tell me about the ceremony?"

Klaus rolled his eyes.

"You will see it soon enough. No more questions."

Zora turned her head away. Why did he have to be such a jerk? She was scared and just wanted to know what was going to happen. Was that really too much to ask? Klaus took her hand and stroked her wrist with his thumb. That was probably supposed to be a soothing gesture. Zora didn't look at him. She closed her eyes and tried to think something else. It was quiet until they arrived to their destination. Sun had already set.

"Wait here", Klaus said when he and Garret went out.

Zora suppressed her urge to run. She knew she wouldn't get far. She had never been so nervous before. Finally Klaus opened the door.

"It's time", he said.

Zora tried to look calm. It was dark but there were torches burning. Garret was standing in the middle of this circle. It was drawn with something red. That probably wasn't paint. Zora was shivering. Klaus wrapped his arm around her and led her to the circle. Garret started to chant. His voice was strong and clear. Zora could recognize some part of this ceremony. Garret took dirt from the ground, poured water on it, blew and then there was fire. Then he took a knife. Zora tried to back away but Klaus held her still.

"It's ok", he whispered into her ear.

Garret cut her hand but it wasn't a deep cut. Few drops spilled to the ground. Then he did same to Klaus. Before Zora could said anything Klaus pressed their hands together. It was the most amazing sensation she had ever felt. There was so much energy in her, like she was about to explode. Then Klaus was kissing her. It was like her insides were on fire. At some point she was lying on the ground. Earth was shaking beneath her. She barely noticed that Garret wasn't there anymore. Klaus was caressing her breasts and lifting her dress. Suddenly she was scared. He probably noticed that because he touched her face and kissed her gently. Then he slid his hand under her dress and started to caress her inner thigh. The burning inside her grew and she couldn't control it anymore. She felt wind and raindrops. Moon was behind the dark clouds. She felt some pain when he entered her. His kisses were getting rougher.

"Zora", he groaned and his fangs came out.

Zora thought for a moment that he was going to bite her but he didn't. She touched his fangs and pulled him closer. All those new sensations were mixed together. She felt fire, wind, rain, shaking Earth and finally her own climax. Her whole body was shaking. Klaus hold her close to him.

"That was… incredible", he said.

Zora managed to nod. It took too much effort to speak.

"Can you feel it?" Klaus asked excited. "All that power… finally."

Zora didn't know what he was talking about. She was exhausted. It was still raining. Klaus kissed her forehead and lifted her up. He carried her to the car and wrapped a blanket around her. She couldn't keep her eyes open and fell asleep leaning to Klaus' shoulder.