Chapter 7

Klara's POV

I woke up in Kol's bed alone.

I heard water running so I guessed he was taking a shower.

I laid on the bed looking up to the ceiling.

Why did my life get so screwed up?

Why did I have to be a doppelganger?

The bathroom door opened and I sat up.

Kol came out with a towel wrapped around his waist.

Water shined on his chest and I couldn't help but look at his perfect abs.

He ran a hand through his wet hair and I bit my lip.

He smirked at me. "Did you sleep well, darling?"

I rolled my eyes as I laid back.

I heard Kol sighing after a moment of silence. "You're still mad at me because I bit you?"

"Yes."

"Klara, look at me," he ordered gently.

I sat up and noticed that Kol was now fully dressed.

He sat down in front of me and took my hand in his. "I'm sorry."

I looked straight into his eyes, and saw guilt.

"I mean it, Klara. I'm really sorry. I don't know what happened."

"I forgive you, Kol. Just… don't do it again."

He shook his head. "Never again."

He kissed my knuckles and I giggled.

"I have to go take care of something," he said as he stood up, "I'll be back soon. Do NOT leave the house, okay?"

I nodded, but he didn't look convinced. "Promise me."

I rolled my eyes. "I promise."

He smiled and left.

I was in Kol's living room reading one of his books when my phone rang.

"Hello?" I answered as I put the book down.

"Klara, I have news." Katerina replied.

She sounded concerned.

"What's wrong?"

"Klaus knows that there's another doppelganger," she informed me, and my eyes widened, "The day of the sacrifice is almost coming. He only needs one of the doppelgangers, but two is better so I think he's gonna try to find you."

"But does he know where I am? Did you tell him anything?"

"I didn't tell him anything," she hissed, "He knows you're in the east side of the country, but he doesn't know the exact location. I think you're safe, but I thought I'd just warn you."

"Yeah, thanks for warning me." I replied shakily as I ran a hand through my hair.

"I have to go. We'll talk later."

Before I could say anything, she hung up.

I put the phone down and started pacing around the living room.

I'm doomed.

Katerina told me about Klaus.

She said that he always gets what he wants.

He has people working for him all over the country.

I'm sure he'll find me soon.

Oh god, what a nightmare!

The front door opened and Kol came inside.

Once he saw me, his smile faded.

"Are you okay, love?", he asked softly as he came to me, "You look nervous."

"Katerina called."

He raised an eyebrow. "What did she want?"

"She told me that Klaus knows about me, and he's trying to find me."

Kol's eyes widened. "What?"

"Kol, I'm scared. What if Klaus finds me soon? The sacrifice is in a couple of days."

Kol's eyes softened as he wrapped his arms around me tightly.

He kissed my shoulder gently.

"I promise that I won't let anyone hurt you, darling. Especially my brother."

I nodded wrapping my arms around his torso and leaning my head on his chest.