Caroline watched the siblings bicker back and forth, before settling the argument and turning their attention towards her. Rebekah had a forced smile upon her face, clearly trying to appease her brother.
"Caroline, why don't you come with me and we shall…" Rebekah glanced down Caroline's body as her lip curled up. Caroline was becoming extremely self-conscious, when Rebekah continued, "Clean you up." Caroline nodded her head, and turned to Klaus.
"I shall speak to you later?" Caroline had wanted to question him about Rebekah's remark but didn't want to do so in front of the critical blonde woman. Klaus stepped out-of-the-way as Rebekah walked past him without uttering a word.
"Yes, with my whole family." Klaus mumbled before he took off. Caroline scoffed and pulled at the breeches to catch up with Rebekah. "You must have had quite a little adventure with my brother. He's quite taken with you, and frankly… he doesn't do that with many people."
They entered the mansion and Caroline could tell my Rebekah's tone that she seemed envious. 'Taken with me? She must be out of her mind.' "Well madam, I don't know why. I'm no one special…" Rebekah titled her head at Caroline and gave her a small smirk.
"You have some manners. That I can respect... Just a warning, stay clear of that one. I love my brother, and I will do whatever necessary to protect him. Do you understand, Caroline?" Caroline didn't say anything, but she understood her very clearly.
They rounded a corner and Caroline followed her until they reached a set of stairs. "Go up the stairs and go to the second door on the right, there will be a maid in there. She will make you more appropriate to be introduced to my family."
Caroline opened her mouth to thank Rebekah, but she had already turned on her heel and was walking away. 'What a rude woman.' Caroline began to ascend the stairs, when someone slamming a door made her freeze.
She realized that someone was quickly heading her way, and she had nowhere to hide. Caroline had no choice she waited for the person to approach her. A man came to the top of the staircase and began moving down them with such confidence.
Caroline didn't move an inch as the man made his way towards her. The man had a sinister smile on his face and his eyes raked over her body. "Why hello… What do we have here?" Caroline backed up against the wall as the man inched closer towards her.
"You look like a tasty little thing. What's your name, doll?" Caroline coldly stared at him before answering. "My name is Caroline Forbes, and I guess I should be so humbled to meet you?" she sarcastically answered.
"Oh Miss. Forbes! It's an honor to meet you. Pardon me, my name is Kol Mikaelson and if you need anything…" He eyed up her body once more. "Anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm at your beck and call." She stared at him with a straight face, refusing to let his words bother her.
Caroline's lips turned down in disgust as she watched him glide back down the stairs. 'What have I gotten myself into…' Caroline sucked in a deep breath and slowly exhaled before climbing the stairs once more until she found the door.
She opened it and stepped inside the most beautiful bedroom she had ever seen. There was a four-poster canopy bed, with beautiful dark blue linen, it had flowers embroider in a beautiful light blue along the sides. Caroline smiled and then lifted her head as a girl tried to capture her attention.
The girl jumped in fright as she took in Caroline's appearance, but quickly shook it off. "Well, we've been expecting you! My name is Anna and I will be your servant. How do you do, Lady Caroline." She watched as Anna curtsied her.
Caroline wanted to burst out laughing, she was no higher status than this poor servant girl and for her to address her as such was amusing. "Please, no need to call me Lady… Caroline is acceptable, please. I could be better, I suppose. How do you do Anna?"
"I'm wonderful, we've waited for this day for a long time!" Caroline's eyebrows lowered in confusion, but she couldn't help but immediately like Anna. "So… Caroline, I'm here to get you cleaned you. Does a soak sound nice to you?"
'Yes…. Please.' Caroline could hardly contain her excitement. She let Anna led her into the bathing room and then began to strip out of the man's clothing. She unwrapped her dressings and hissed in pain as the deep cut came into contact with the cool air. "Don't worry miss, I will take care of that." Anna smiled at her.
Caroline flashed her a warm look and then lowered herself into the washing bin. The water was warm when she entered in, and Caroline sighed at the sensation. She had never had a warm bath before all of the servants had to bathe out in the river behind the stables of her Lord's home. She quickly shook the thoughts out of her head as Anna helped her bathe.
The bath ended too quickly for her and as she got out, she flushed when Anna dried her. She was distressed about the thought of another woman seeing her naked, especially one she did not know. Anna disappeared and then returned with a Chemise and gown to cover her body. She pulled the Chemise over her head after placing herbs and redressing the wound on her arm.
Anna then placed a beautiful light blue gown over her, and smiled in approval. "My lady, come sit and I shall braid your hair." Caroline sat down on the comfortable bed as Anna sat behind her. She could feel Anna twisting and pulling at her hair, but Caroline enjoyed every moment. She had never had this type of treatment before, and it was very refreshing after everything she had been through.
After Anna had deemed herself satisfied with Caroline's hair she left her alone to collect her thoughts. Caroline twirled around in her gown, she had never worn something so delicate or exquisite. "It is a beautiful gown, for a beautiful lady…"
Caroline's attention was drawn to the voice of an older man, stepping into her door. She quickly looked away, ashamed at being caught doing something so childish. "I'm sorry, Milord." Caroline curtsied and kept her head down, waiting to be addressed.
"You can look at me, child." Caroline lifted her eyes up to meet the man. He was attractive, but there was something about him that put her on edge. "Lady Caroline, what a pleasure to finally be in your presence. You do not know how long I have waited for this moment…"
The way he was implying the words, Caroline couldn't help but feel there was a second meaning behind them. She gave him a shy smile, still unable to process any words. He walked towards her and held his arm out for her to take.
She unwilling took it, and let him walk her out into the hallway. Caroline didn't even know who this man was. "My Lord, if I may ask… your name?" He chuckled and slowly walked towards a set of double doors, "I apologize you may call me Lord Mikaelson. But… you may call me Mikael in private, if you wish." Caroline slightly relaxed and held tighter to his arm.
"Mikael… please do tell me why I am I here, and where are we going?" Caroline spoke in a soft whisper, but with determination. Still her eyes refused to meet his as she waited impatiently for his response. "My beautiful Caroline, you will find out everything you need to know in due time. As for where we are going now…."
Caroline's head raised at his pause when she saw a frightening smile on his face. Her stomach twisted in knots as he continued his answer. "To have dinner."