Author's babble: Thank you again as always for the support for this story :). How I wish I had more time to dedicate to it. But I'll get there. Evil Klaus is indeed back. I believe he can 'try' to be a gentleman and come across considerate, tender etc. But he's a seriously angry man. It's hard to keep that all under control! I LOVE his volatility. Probably more than is sensible :P. I belive he is capable of caring/love, he's too passionate an individual not to be. He's just exremely conflicted.
Thanks again, enjoy!
CHAP 48:
About two hours later I had my face on and hair curled. Greta had come in and helped despite my objections and I was letting her gather some of my hair from the front and pinning it at the back of my head. Only a few lengthy curls remained to dangle around my face, while the rest of my length fell down over the front of each shoulder and down my back with life due to the bouncy curls. Assuming it to be something like five o'clock I thought I was getting ready rather early. But Klaus had instructed, so I had had to follow. It was because of the early hour I'd not yet put on the dress. If Klaus had issue with it, it wouldn't take long at all to put it on. While I'd been anxious about this evening in general earlier. I was now more anxious about Klaus. It was obvious my abilities were not welcome. There was truth in how Klaus had referred to them undermining him. Unfortunately I couldn't do anything about it. If I could I'd like to think I would. Although this was a good turn of events to stop Klaus, I didn't like him like this. Really I should have known it was too good to last, even if things aren't all that good. I was back to feeling more afraid of Klaus than anything else. But I'd happily endure any physical punishments rather than Klaus directing his threats and anger on Jeremy and Jenna. There was anger within my fear, not for him but myself. I'd known Klaus wouldn't be nice to me all the time or even forever. But I was stupid to think that how he'd been with me lately would last. I never expected him to change his tune so quickly. My optimism had betrayed me and I fought to keep my mood from colouring any conversation that came up with Greta.
After all it wasn't her fault and she probably didn't want to be here. Right now I was thankful that she never seemed to want to talk to me. Any other time it had been kind of lonely. Not this afternoon.
"You'd better be just about ready." Klaus announced with some annoyance as he entered the room, then threw something on the bed. "Greta, out." Luckily she'd just finished securing the hair, because she immediately stepped out from behind me in the reflection of the wardrobe mirror and headed for the door. Turning my head I called a thank you and good bye to her despite receiving the usual lack of response. In my hand I'd fisted the earrings and a necklace that I'd picked out earlier . Looking back at my reflection I began adoring my ears while watching Klaus carefully as he approached from my view in the mirror, noting as I did that he wasn't yet dressed. It gave me comfort to think that my lack of dress wouldn't cause me trouble. Coming to stand close behind me he wrapped his arms around my middle. Stiffening I sighed with some annoyance and ignored him. I shifted my gaze to anywhere other than the mirror and concentrated on putting the earrings in. Once done and Klaus still held me I looked at him via the reflection.
"Can you give me some room so I can put the necklace on?" I asked stiffly.
"I'll do it," he offered.
"I can do it. You should probably get dressed." I replied, my voice flat.
"I said I'll do it." He repeated with some ice in his voice. So I held the necklace by it's chain between my thumb and forefinger and carelessly passed it back to him. "I'm sensing some attitude about you Elena. Can I hope that it's for my benefit alone, and not something you intend to continue when we're out amongst our company?" He asked as he hung the chain around my neck and brought the ends together at the back of my neck while I held my hair up.
"There's no attitude." He chuckled lowly as his fingers finished securing the necklace and he placed his hands on my shoulders, his thumbs and forefingers close to framing my neck. I dropped my hands to my sides.
"Oh there is." He pressed his framing fingers just slightly and my fear broke through the anger. Knees buckling from it's intensity for a millisecond before I caught myself I gulped for air.
"Please don't. Just don't." I begged desperately.
"You're a little skittish. I wasn't going to do anything."
"I wasn't to know that." I replied hollowly.
"No I suppose you weren't." Klaus' dropped his arms so my neck was free then quickly spun me to face him. Losing my balance I fell against his chest for a moment before righting myself. Klaus looked at me critically for a few moments."Lets perfect how I want you to behave this evening shall we?" We then spent close to an hour refreshing my memory on how he wanted me to behave. Which also included how I was to dance the two dances Elijah had taught me with him. While the steps were the same, Klaus held me closer than Elijah had when teaching me the dances. The way Klaus danced them seemed disrespectful. All his demands seemed very much the same as how I'd had to behave already, especially like when we went and saw the werewolves. The scariest part was that I was to dance with anyone who asked. I didn't need Klaus' permission or anything like that. Nor was I to deny anyone. If I was with him at the time I needed to ask of course, because we were a partnership as he put it. He expected me to be whisked around by many of his guests, and he was happy for them to do so. I was hot property and quite an exciting investment. To me it was just asking for trouble. That someone might feel inclined to kill or snatch me away. But then, that wasn't a bad possibility to consider. When Klaus addressed everyone at a point during the night I was to be by his side. Likened to the woman behind every successful man. While also being his celebratory item. Having become used to how Klaus wanted me to behave it all seemed rather straight forward, until he'd stepped away from me to begin dressing. What he'd thrown on the bed earlier turned out to be his tux. Dropping the pants he was wearing I turned away and went back to the wardrobe to retrieve my dress.
"As for the more bloody event this evening." I knew he was referring to the mass slaughter of harvested humans. "You have a very special role for me." Turning back to face him I stood holding my dress and frowned relieved that he was up to belting his slacks. "Don't frown at me. As if I would have you miss out on your own celebration," he continued smartly.
"What's my role?" I managed tentatively but with some agitation in my voice.
"You are going to restrain at least one of them for me to kill." Klaus' gaze was full of something akin to pride at what he was requesting. Like by doing what he'd said I would gain some sort of personal growth.
"What?" He smirked.
"You heard me. You're taking part."
"No." My tone quite sure that I objected, yet knowing I wouldn't have a choice overpowered it with despair.
"Yes." Klaus confirmed smugly sounding almost like he was carrying a tune. Staring at him horrified my arms didn't see the need to hold my dress up any longer and began to fall. "Don't you dare ruin that dress or you will attend this evening naked." He snarled in warning. Jumping my arms regained their purpose.
"I wasn't going to. I-." I trailed off as moisture sprung to my eyes. No way was I going to be able to do this. How could I restrain someone for him? It was disgusting. Every bone in my body objected to the thought. I didn't even have time to mentally prepare myself for it. He'd just thrust this on me now and expected me to comply without question. That in itself angered me. "Why would you spring this on me now?" I demanded. "If you'd have told me earlier I-. I don't know. But if you expect me to do this, look somewhat willing. You should have told me sooner. I can't just do this! Not right now. Not at the drop of a hat!" I'd begun to yell before I realised. Once I had I stopped abruptly and visibly trembled. Klaus looked arrogant in wake of my outburst. He tilted his head slightly and began to step towards me so I thrust the dress on the bed and squatted down to sit on my heels as I somewhat curled into a ball and hid the front of my head in my cupped hands.
"Elena," he began, almost sounding sympathetic. "It shouldn't matter when I tell you what I want of you. The consequence of you disobeying me is always the same." He wasn't incorrect in his statement.
"Please don't make me do this." I whispered while Klaus came to stop next to me. "I don't know that I'm going to be able to hold them. It's not just their physicality. If they put up a fight I don't think I can bring myself to, to hold them down or something. Their battle will be just as strong as my own. It'll be to hard for me to do what you want."
"Don't worry your pretty little head. I wouldn't make this that hard for you. You'll be restraining a child." Klaus explained heartily. Removing my head from my hands I looked up at him.
"What?"
"Do I have to repeat everything for you? You'll be restraining a child for me. She's about seven I believe." I stared mute up at him for a few lengthy moments before I rocked forward so my knees met the stone and wrapped my arms around both his legs and leaned against him. My face initially found itself half buried in the material covering his crotch before I realised and craned my neck to look upwards.
"Please. Klaus. I beg you. Don't make me do this." I rambled quickly as I panicked. My heart was in my throat, but I couldn't be sure that feeling wasn't just my last meal rising up. I wanted to cry, but my face was done and I didn't want to anger him any more. The frustration of not being able to, and convey how difficult this would be only made my response worse.
"Watch the pants!" He exclaimed in mild frustration before his voice became a growl. "Your make-up will leave marks." Klaus pushed at my shoulders to remove me but I only lowered my grasp. So I was hugging his calves in my folded up ball at his feet. "Don't make me hurt you." He warned but I took no heed so found myself gasping in pain when he kicked my left clavicle with his right foot. Then the tears broke free as he stepped out of my slackened hold. I had the good sense to roll over onto my back so I was facing the ceiling so my tears slid from the outer corners of my eyes. "Come on! I don't have time for this!
"Don't make me do this." I pleaded pathetically lolling my head from side to side as I tried to focus on him through my bleary vision. Pain ebbing away and tears slightly subsiding I noticed Klaus had left me to go put on his shirt.
"If you've quite finished get dressed and fix your face." He ordered offhand while tucking his shirt into his pants. Sitting up I looked to my dress, then back to him and down to the floor. Shaking my head softly I stayed right where I was.
"I can't do this." I repeated in whisper over and over.
"Are you denying me what I require of you?" Klaus flickered before me enraged.
"I-"
"I can organise a phone call to Mystic Falls right now if that be the case."
"No." I sobbed.
"Then what will it be?" Looking down at me sternly I fought to keep my gaze locked with his.
"I'll do it." I managed to whisper. While a chill seemed to settle within me. I had no choice but to do it. In my gut I had known I had no choice all along. But I wouldn't just accept it.
"That's the spirit." He praised before pulling me to my feet and gently embracing me.
Klaus held me for longer than necessary and rocked me slightly from side to side as though to comfort. Eventually he stood back and held me at arm's length then smiled. "You'll need to tidy your eyes before we head out, my love." He offered helpfully. Wordlessly I nodded then turned from him to assess the damage in the wardrobe mirror. It wasn't too bad. In my store of make up there were Q tips which I used to tidy the slight run of eye-liner at the corners of my eyes before re-applying for good measure. I also re adjusted my blusher before putting on the dress. By now Klaus was dressed and assessing himself in the same mirror I'd used and I noticed him brushing at his slacks a few times, so I must have left some make-up on them after all. Running through the motions of dressing I found I didn't care, not about anything. I was cold and detached. Even when Klaus chose to smirk playfully before moving around behind me, trailing his hand up and down my sensitive spine before zipping up my dress I remained unaffected.
As we left our room my arm in his, string music and some low chatter could be heard from the main hall. The approaching reality of this evening put me off. My fear seemed to outweigh the need to keep my family safe. While we walked I bumped against him a few times I was that unfocussed. Not that he seemed to have issue with it. Klaus practically grinned at me as we continued down the hall before it faltered and he did a double take of me. Slowing our pace slightly he narrowed his eyes.
"Get yourself together Elena." He hissed against my ear so close his lips brushed against it.
"I'm trying." I hissed back before I was shoved against the wall. " Don't!" I pleaded softly. "I'm scared of going out there and scared of not being good enough for you tonight. If you hurt me now, it'll only make it worse." His face an inch from mine was contorted with anger and frustration. I thought he was still going to do something physical, but he seemed to see reason he stepped back slightly then considered me. Reaching out Klaus gently stroked my upper arm and began to speak soothingly.
"You can do thisElena. You've done it before when we met with the werewolves."
"I didn't have to helpyou kill anyone then," I winged gently.
"You've to get through the first part of this evening before then. Focus on dancing and being social amongst my guests. You have no other option but to do as I've asked. So stop letting your morals get in the way of what you're capable of. I need you sexy, and I need it now." When I didn't immediately change my demeanour Klaus moved in a blur before me and I found his bleeding wrist against my open mouth. There was no opportunity to struggle before his blood forced arousal upon me. I writhed sensually between his body and the wall while lowering my right hand to stroke him through his trousers. Klaus groaned before the sound became one of frustration. "No!" He growled and pressed against me in effort to pin me and my hand's movement between us. "Not now. This is to help you. Not for my benefit." When he still couldn't stop my hand I found myself free of him as he stepped back and released me. Not for long, as the next moment his wrist was back as he stood next to me and I was so bent over that my head wasn't far from the floor. My bum against the wall supported me so I didn't fall, but I wasn't concerned as my focus was on Klaus' blood alone. Only when the blood in my mouth became victim to gravity and travelled up into my sinuses from the back of my throat did I find fault with the position Klaus had me in. I coughed and choked as he pinched my nostrils shut to stop the blood flowing out of my nose and resulted in my inhaling some in a suffocating breath as I removed my mouth from his wrist. Some blood spilled from my mouth and I thought it just by chance that none of it went on what I wore. Klaus then straightened me and stood so we were facing then had a handkerchief at my mouth. Dabbing away at he little bit of blood that must have spilled there. Next he tidied the edges of my nostrils though I could feel the blood coating their insides. I coughed a few times and swallowed the blood I brought up.
"Why'd you do that?" I asked with a huskiness to my voice which had nothing to do with the residual blood, but all to do with it's arousing affects. I made to take the handkerchief from him so I could clean out my nose.
"To help you." Klaus supplied simply then licked at my face where presumably there was blood. I forgot about any need for the handkerchief, then pouted at him when he removed his mouth.
"How?" My tone was still sexy.
"By arousing you with my blood and making sure it's affects last by having it in your sinuses and lungs."
"Mmm. That sounds so good."
"Right. Shall we proceed to our arriving guests?" He spoke like he required an answer, but without one Klaus grabbed and pulled me along until I kept pace. I was fine now, easily swaying my hips and practically moulding my body to Klaus' side. "That's better love." He murmured to me.
"I think so." I whispered against his closest ear and chuckled softly. Now about to leave the hallway, there were a number of vampires in sight and the golden glow of the lighting made what I could see of the main hall look positively majestic. "Wow, the hall looks stunning Klaus." I complimented.
"As do you, my love." He countered before pausing our movement and appraising my body with his eyes. My skin flushed at his attention and I licked my lips just as he locked his gaze with mine.
"Klaus!" Another voice greeted heartily. It was Blue. "You are going to share Elena around aren't you? That is part of the reason for this evening. For others to become acquainted with the catalyst to your success." Blue had been looking at both of us, but now he stared appreciatively at me alone. "You look absolutely delicious my dear. Though I must say your accessory here could use some work," he finished in jest. Laughing sexily I accepted his compliment.
"Blue, you old dog! If you want to steal Elena away from me you need only ask."
"Very well. Elena," he paused and looked to me. "Would you do me the honour of being the first of your no doubt numerous dance partners tonight?" Smiling graciously I turned my face to Klaus while rubbing my free hand on the arm of his I was curled against.
"I happen to think you look very handsome." I assured him in a sultry tone. "Do you mind?"
"Not at all." He replied then pecked my lips and I sexily latched myself onto Blue before he walked us to the end farthest the entry, closer to where the musicians were nestled beneath the upper story. Though there was plenty of room, Blue kept us in the very centre as he took my waist.
Blue and I danced for some time. Chatting away about different things and then intimate things. With Klaus' blood in my system I was well aware of how accepting, borderline encouraging my behaviour was when he slithered his hand down onto my bum. How comfortable I was with my personal space being taken up by him. I didn't really pay attention to the growing number of vampires until Blue stopped our current swaying then released me. I hoped my face didn't appear too much at a loss when I instantly felt rejected by him. Not that it would have lasted long when I caught sight of Elijah and smiled broadly at him. As I appreciatively took in his appearance I became aware of a number of eyes on me from the surrounding groups who were mingling. Even the male party of a couple dancing nearby kept looking at me. But with Elijah before me I immediately lost interest in who was watching. Instead all that seemed important was him, and Blue's hold on one of my hands.
"May I?" He enquired of Blue.
"Certainly." Blue responded. "Farewell lovely." Lifting my right hand to his mouth he kissed it before leaving me to Elijah. I smiled sexily at him as our hands parted and some anxiousness rose up within me. I wanted to practically jump on Elijah. Standing alone with no contact whatsoever was torture. Not so much as I was oblivious for a moment of the underlying awkwardness between us. But when Elijah took the hand Blue had kissed and twirled me before stepping into my turning body it faded instantly. Especially once I'd moulded myself against him.
"You look so handsome. Impossibly more so than usual." He chuckled.
"Why thank you. I only wish you'd have allowed me to find the justifying words to compliment your own appearance this evening, before you'd done so with mine. Which is breath-taking by the way." I smirked. "I don't enjoy following suit, as though returning your compliment with a you too."
"Thank you." I practically purred while my skin flushed again. "And you too, would be just as fine." My last words had sounded a bit offhand, but I'd become distracted by Elijah's mouth, and had begun watching it's movements wantonly. I licked my lips a few times as his mouth lifted in one corner when Elijah smirked, then as they pursed and I heard him clear his throat. Eyebrows raised he looked back at me inquisitively. "What?"
"You appear to be quite enthralled with my mouth."
"Do I?" I asked almost dreamy.
"Yes."
"Hmm. Well if someone hadn't teased me earlier I mightn't be so distracted by it." He looked slightly unsure for a moment. Probably curious as to why I would reveal what happened between us earlier when anyone could hear. Of course I wasn't referring to him. Rather Klaus.
"Is that so? Will anyone's mouth do? I can't help but point out that you were doing the same while dancing with Blue. In addition to dancing in an intimate embrace with him."
"Are you complaining?" I teased joyfully.
"No. I'm just curious regarding your suggestive behaviour. After all, we've been sparring of late. Yet you're extremely happy to be in my company." I knew we were supposed to be acting as though we weren't the team we were where others could see or hear. But I couldn't bring myself to act that way when I was so comfortable in his embrace.
"What can I say? I love the feel of another body close to mine." I replied smiling, then bit down on my lower lip.
"That may be," he began while looking at me warily. "But this suggestive behaviour may not be welcomed by all. Or it might be taken advantage of by some of Klaus' even less desirable guests. I understand Klaus has probably asked you to be a certain way. But I expect you might get into some trouble if you don't tone it down."
"If you're that concerned you'll have to keep dancing with me then." I pushed boldly in my sexual state. "Keep me all to yourself." Elijah was quick to frown then before closing the distance between our faces. His nose came closer and he angled his head, so that I was sure he was going to kiss me. Eagerly I extended my neck forwards to meet him but he withdrew as soon as our noses touched and regarded me with some concern. I noticed his nostrils flare with no concern as to why.
"What has Klaus done to you?"
"More than you have." I replied huskily and with cheek.
"Evidently." He replied unimpressed.
"Unfortunately," I trailed off, then smirked at him as though to challenge.
Elijah untangled myself from him and stepped back slightly before offering his left arm. I instantly wound my own around it and moved in as close as I could again to his left side as he volunteered to return me to Klaus. Our resulting walk taking barely a minute.
"Brother." Elijah greeted happily owing to the fact that Klaus was in a group.
"Elijah!" He responded before introducing us to his group and including us in the conversation while I took it upon myself to wind my free arm around one of his. Though Elijah had been irritated prior to joining Klaus he instantly lost the mood and was good humoured with the rest as we all talked. Of course the we was more like everyone else while I was ogled and discussed as though I wasn't there. But that didn't concern me. Not when I was comfortably wrapped around Elijah and Klaus' arms respectively as they flanked my sides. For close to fifteen minutes this continued until a male vampire butt in and grabbed Klaus' attention.
"Harrison." Klaus greeted. "Good to see you."
"And you." Harrison replied. "They're here."
"Ah, thank you very much. I'll be there momentarily." Klaus assured and Harrison nodded then left. Klaus excused him and myself from the group and Elijah followed suit so he could stick with us. I was then guided across the dance floor on which a few couples now danced, and over towards the base of the stairs that lead up to the second story.
"Klaus. Can we have a word?"
"If it's brief. I don't want to keep my VIPs waiting. They are most eager to meet Elena." Klaus turned his face to me and waggled his eyebrows while grinning proudly to which I smirked then licked my lips.
"I'm curious as to what you hope to achieve by influencing Elena with your blood. She's behaving rather inebriated, and not in an alcoholic sense. Rather that she's in a state where she cannot control herself sexually. With no concern with whom she's behaving so with. You and I both know if she had control of herself she wouldn't be as provocative with whomever she comes into contact with. Could you not have allowed her to act?"
"She was having some difficulty acting. I have simply helped her brother."
"Fair enough. In a twisted way I'm sure she might be appreciative of your help. However, she's now a danger to herself. Which means she a danger to your plans. If you don't care about her, surely you can see the need to protect yourself." Elijah spoke curtly and with some impatience. I found myself hoping he'd allow himself to show his anger. So much I half imagined how strong, fierce and sexy he would be if he had a go at Klaus right now. I was brought out of my daydream when Klaus whirled on Elijah and as a result I was spun around with him. The result was stumbling slightly and falling against Klaus and I sighed contently. As he righted me and pushed a curl back where it had fallen on my face I smiled. An emotive action he returned before snapping his head to face Elijah.
"I care about Elena," he hissed. "More than anyone will ever believe, I'm sure. I am telling you brother, she'll be fine. If you must be that concerned, you can be her chaperone Keep watch when she's away from me. But do so discretely. I will allow you that provided you don't continue to hassle me. I have Elena's best interests in mind regarding anything to do with her." Hearing these last words I rubbed Klaus' arm affectionately again. The two brothers settled into a mild stand off amidst the gentle music and chatter about us. "Was that all?"
"Yes. I will look out for her, since you can't be bothered." Elijah replied then moved away while Klaus directed us the few meters to the stairs. He let out a frustrated, near silent growl then picked me up bridal style before ascending the stairs in a blur. I giggled and held on tightly until our movement stopped and Klaus gently placed me down in front of him. We then faced the VIPs on the second story Klaus and I were met with Harrison, and seven other male vampires and well as three females.
"Down to business. You could say these are my investors. And you my dear, are about to undergo an evaluation." Klaus murmured in my ear as we walked forward.
I didn't know how long I was inspected by the VIPs. All I knew was that I couldn't get enough of them as they fixed me with serious and judging eyes before assessing my physique. Tasting my blood and checking my pulse. All were impressed by the time each and every curiosity had been fed. Three males, extremely so as they commented on the smell of my sex. For throughout each tasting I was aroused further as every sensation resonated with the aroma of blood I couldn't escape from. I found myself loving the dress I wore. From it's strapless corset top which moulded down over my hips before changing to softly flowing material with quite a slit from the top of my thigh down to where it nearly met the floor. As I would lean back against a drinker it would part and cool air would tickle the skin on my sensitive thighs. I was just so hot that everything about me was sensitised. As a result, far to moist between my thighs. One of them even dared to cup between my legs before Klaus put a stop to it. Much to my disappointment and I made it known with a disgruntled groan.
"You know this is mine alone love." Klaus pointed out before cupping me roughly and almost lifting me with upward force. I could only gasp and arch my back, but the sensation was gone as quickly as he'd applied it. Happily convinced that Klaus was onto something, the majority of VIPs left our company for the activity downstairs. Only the three males who commented on my sex stayed and sat with Klaus and I at a table. Their eyes were glued to me but my own were downcast as Klaus had requested of me. So instead I concentrated on Klaus' fingers stroking up and down the inside of my thighs.
"I'm impressed Klaus. She's extremely submissive and extremely responsive. Do tell your secret. My submissive is nothing compared to this stunning creature."
"Gentlemen. My secret won't help you any in your lifestyles. Elena's a special case. Two words, Blood Bound." Silence fell at the table.
"That's a fallacy. No one's ever actually been blood bound." Countered another of them.
"Yet we are," he referred to us.
"That's not true Gerald," the so far, quietest one of them offered. "I recall at least two vampire partnerships in my existence to be blood bound. It is an ancient and rare occurrence in this world. Though it's rarity is due only to how many people one must go through to find such a connection. Everyone is sure to envy you. More so, that is." He finished, chuckling.
"So what's it like?" The first spoke again.
"Being blood bound?" The one who'd asked the question nodded. "It's a power trip. She can't control herself. And her blood. Like a drug. You're all well aware of how I thrive on control. Well. I can lose it with her. Lose it and love it. In no other instance would I happily give my control over to my particular submissive. I'm not as invested in the lifestyle as you gentlemen. But if I were, I don't doubt being blood bound would change the way I execute my dominance. As for her responsiveness this evening. Well. We indulged in each other earlier and she's still influenced by my blood in her system. Anyone who deals with her at the moment will find her somewhat as responsive as I do."
"Would you allow us to play?" The quietest one spoke up again to which Klaus laughed heartily. Faintly I registered some concern I had with that possibility. From the sound of it these men were into BDSM. That scared me. To think that my sexual experience with Klaus might be nothing compared to what he liked to indulge in. That I was in for a whole new level of torture in the future. At least he said he wasn't that invested in the lifestyle.
"You know how possessive I am. I couldn't allow anyone else to have her despite how much I love to show her off." Klaus answered while laughing. Phew. My faint concern abated.
The four of them talked for some time while I sat with my eyes downcast. Finally I was permitted to look up and Klaus offered his hand so I stood. He and I then walked over to the balustrade where I could look down on all Klaus' guests. There had to be around eighty of them intimately filling up the hall. The three gents we'd been in the company of made their way down the stairs as I watched everyone socialising and dancing. I spotted Elijah easily enough, for he was watching us with measured interest. Though from his and Klaus' conversation earlier I had to assume he was watching out for me.
"Can I have everyone's attention." Klaus began. Speaking to the crowd without the need for yelling. The chatter and music died away and all paused to turn their faces up towards us. I blushed at being looked at by so many and shifted myself closer so I could wrap my arms around his middle. In return he snaked an arm around my back. Our pose a picture of the proposed partnership Klaus wanted to convey. "As you can see from this gorgeous woman by my side. I have the key to breaking the curse of the Sun and then Moon. In the hands of myself, an Original. You can trust that in the near future, once the other elements fall into place you will no longer be confined to the night." He paused, then changed his tune. "Who am I kidding?" Laughter resonated below. "Friends. All here are privileged to know the truth behind that tale. Very soon, I can offer you strengths from the werewolves without any of their weaknesses. We will be, the ultimate race, and I am excited to embark on this venture with you."
Klaus continued to deliver his speech while I stood silent and faithful by his side. I didn't know what I was expecting. But I had been surprised when Klaus cast aside the Curse of the Sun and the Moon introduction. It seemed this evening's guests were well aware of the truth. Though I'd been told it was a well kept secret, realistically, the vampires here were only a handful of who was in the world. It wasn't long before Klaus was finished with his speech and his guests resounded their approval. After escorting me back down the stairs Klaus and I partook in one of the two dances along with everyone else. Upon it's conclusion everyone applauded so I followed suit before Klaus relinquished me to whomever the gentleman was that danced me away and amongst other couples. Again and again I was intercepted from each dance partner to another. Elijah popped in repeatedly much to my delight. Although as a dancer I preferred some of the other's who's hands wandered with a mind of their own. With that encouragement I was happy to rub, stroke and press against them whenever I could. I was called Katarina quite frequently. But no matter how much I corrected them. The only alternate reference was Katherine. I knew this was the previous doppleganger and due to Klaus not enlightening his guests that I was human, there for not her. Most assumed he'd just caught up with me and had me on a short leash. Or so the comments went. Once, one of my partners lead me from the floor and in the general direction of the hallway that Klaus had set aside for more intimate activities should his guests so desire. Again, Elijah intercepted.
"Hello again." Elijah greeted after commandeering me once again from another of my partners.
"You just can't get enough of me can you?" I asked smirking
"No. It appears I cannot. May I suggest a break from dancing Elena?"
"Alright." I agreed and we stopped. "Provided you steal me away somewhere so I can get out of this dress." I added suggestively as I took Elijah's offered arm. I had been so riled up for so long by now I needed some sort of release.
"Judging by those words a break is crucial. If you've been talking to your other partners this way, it's truly amazing you've remained unharmed." He murmured under his breath. "My brother, knows nothing of what he puts you through."
As we neared the entrance to the hall Klaus and I had entered from we were stopped by a male vampire every bit the word slimy. His medium length of hair was tied low at the back of his neck and his nearly black eyes glittered with something akin to evil. His gaze sent shivers down my spine. The sensation unsettling but my body interpreted it as purely sexual.
"I have watched you, Sir. Hogging the doppleganger to yourself this evening. I think it time that someone steered her away from you. You've surely had enough opportunity for inspection. I don't believe Klaus would approve of what you've been doing. Nor what you might intend to do judging by where you're headed." He spoke lowly and I felt Elijah stiffen beside me. "Madame." Now he was talking to me. "Please allow me to rid you of this pest."
"She does not require relief of me," Elijah spoke before I'd had the chance. "Kindly allow us passage."
"You'd do well to mind your place." The stranger's voice became somewhat severe. The tension between the two was increasing and I for one was thoroughly enjoying it.
"I had hoped one's place would not need such brash pronouncing. We've not been introduced, but I am Elijah. Klaus' brother, and fellow Original." At this our opposition stood taller.
"I see," he acknowledged. "I apologise for my insubordination."
"Forgiven already. Do excuse us." No longer blocked Elijah and I entered the hall and moved away from everyone else.
"Wow."
"Wow?"
"Yes, wow. That was so intense. So sexy." I clarified.
"That's enough," Elijah said through a weary sigh with some finality as he directed me into the bathroom and released me.
"What? What is-?" I asked and turned back to him wearing a frown and biting on my lower lip as he closed the door behind him.
"You. Behaving as you are. I consented to stop interfering between you and Klaus. But I will not allow you to continue on this evening with his blood influencing you so dreadfully." Passing me Elijah moved further into the bathroom looking around for something. Annoyed he walked back to me and placed his hands on my shoulders while looking me in the eyes. "Stay here. I won't be long. I don't want you leaving the bathroom while I'm gone. Do you understand?"
"Yes I understand." As soon as the words had left my mouth he was gone.
Barely a minute had passed and he was taking too long. Sitting down on the edge of the bath the skirt of my dress parted and I closed my eyes when the cool air washed across my skin. I'd just rested my hands on my legs for a moment before they were sliding up and down my thighs. Sighing contently I slid sideways all the way along the edge of the tub to where it met with the wall. Twisting sideways then so that one leg was in the bath the other out I leaned back against the wall as one of my hands began rubbing over my panty-covered mound. I had to do something about all the desire within me. Everyone had been such a tease and now I could turn things up a notch so I wouldn't go insane. Fingers sliding beneath the material covering my privates I slowly began to pleasure myself. Fingers slick with my arousal, it wasn't long before well practised strokes and circles had me arching my back and moaning softly. I was in heaven. Why I would feel the need to leave the bathroom now was beyond me. As I continued to work slowly towards my orgasm Elijah's imminent return was far from my mind. So far that I hardly noticed that when he opened the door while talking to someone outside. Nor when he quickly shut it again before he re-opening and shutting it with his vampire speed.
"Elena." I heard his voice and my weighted eyelids rose so I looked up at him from beneath my eyelashes. He looked both mesmerised and concerned in the same instance. "Elena, please stop. I have Jonas outside. He's going to help you." I just gazed up at him as rode through a jolting wave of pleasure. When I followed up with a moan Elijah hissed.
