Chapter Thirty Three
The next few days flew by as we had everything moved over from the plantation to the compound; Nik had started putting the word out that the kingdom had changed hands but he had put off any official meetings until after Christmas, at my request. Surprisingly, Nik had been alright with that and in fact I had a feeling he was actually going to suggest it himself. I was happy that he was classing spending time with his family as important. Plus, I was pretty sure that Nik was looking forward to seeing everyone after they had been away the past few days, and honestly so was I. They were all due back tomorrow, so Bekah, Nik and I were putting the finishing touches on the decorations; the Christmas tree had already been hung and decorated in the courtyard, in the right hand corner of the room as you walked through the gates. The black railings on the balcony were draped with holly vines that were lit up with the colourful lights that were paired with them. The dining table was placed in the middle of the room, a red and golden table runner down the centre, the napkins already laid out for the Christmas dinner that we would be having tomorrow. I was getting more and more excited the closer we got to Christmas; I couldn't wait to see everyone's faces when they opened the presents I had got for them. I had already wrapped them and placed them under the tree, as well as texting Elena to see what Jeremy had thought of his presents.
Me: Hey Lena can't wait for you guys to get home tomorrow. I miss you all.
Elena: Me too, everyone else is missing you as well. Especially Kol, he won't stop talking about how much he needs his bestie around in order to be completely happy.
Me: Aww, I miss my bestie as well, and everyone else. Did Jeremy open his presents yet?
Elena: Honestly, you two are impossible together and apart. And yes he did, he loved them all. I think he's starting to feel bad about avoiding you.
Me: I don't want him to feel bad, just tell him he can draw me a picture with his new art supplies to make it up to me.
Me: And as for my bestie our friendship is beautiful. Get on board.
Elena: Will do.
Elena: Yeah, yeah. You know sometimes I wonder what would have happened if you met Kol before Klaus.
Me: If you're suggesting what I think you are then Eww. Nothing would have happened other than me meeting my BFF before my mate.
Elena: Good point.
'What's got you so happy, love?' Nik asked, startling me a little; I had been smiling at my phone, still happy that Jeremy liked his presents.
'Oh, I was just texting Elena. She said Jeremy loves his presents.' I replied, putting my phone in my back pocket, before placing a soft kiss to his lips, 'did you get the decorations?'
I had mentioned a tradition that my parents and I had when I was little; we would each take it in turns every year to buy a new ornament for the tree. Bekah had loved the idea and declared this year her year and forced Nik to go out with her to pick out an ornament; Nik had pretended to drag his feet but I could tell his sisters excitement was infecting him as well. He stepped forward, slipping his hands into the back pockets of my jeans, our lower halves aligning as I reciprocated the gesture.
'Eventually, yes,' he playfully rolled his eyes, 'she dragged me to seven different stores before she made us go back to the first store to buy very first ornament she picked up.'
I laughed at that, shaking my head fondly as I imagined Nik's annoyance and impatience as he followed her around and Bekah's indecisiveness. I had been clothes shopping with her since Chicago and the girl changed her mind more often than an infant deciding what their favourite toy was. But that might have something to do with the fact that I detested clothes shopping; I'd rather face a hundred vampires on my own than spend time looking for and trying on clothes. At least in Chicago I got champagne.
'About Jeremy-,' Nik started, looking extremely uncomfortable; I knew that talking about feelings wasn't something he enjoyed, and I appreciated that he tried for me more than he knew.
'I don't blame you, Nik,' I assured him, hating that he felt responsible for my brother not understanding my love for the Original Hybrid, 'it'll sort itself out. I think his biggest issue is him remembering you sacrificing Elena on an alter. But if Elena can let that go than he can as well,' I winked, my tone teasing in order to make light of the situation.
He gave me an unimpressed look as he glowered at me, his expression making me laugh, but he did soften as I placed a kiss on his jaw. When I pulled back I noticed the same nervous expression on his face that had been showing up more and more frequently; it was starting to make me nervous because it was obviously something to do with me… what if he didn't want me around anymore? I knew I was his mate but that didn't mean that he couldn't consciously decide that I was a weakness that could be exploited and used against him at any moment. We both had our own insecurities and whenever I sensed his worry when he was around me it was starting to bring out my own; that I wasn't worthy enough for him, that I didn't deserve to be a Mikaelson. Honestly I was worried that he would reach that revelation everyday.
'Actually, after she bought her ornament she mentioned going shopping for an outfit to wear on Christmas day… so I left her to it. She's going to be gone for hours.' Nik grinned mischievously.
'Really,' I laughed, resting my forehead against his.
'I was thinking we could have some dinner, without my sisters incessant chattering taking over the conversation and afterwards we can see where the night takes us.' Nik murmured, his voice taking on a seductive tone.
'That sounds perfect.' I said, looking forward to it; since we had come back from Mystic Falls we hadn't been alone or intimate. It was as if they had all come up with a pact not to leave us alone together, which when I sensed their worry over me being kidnapped again it warmed my heart but spending all day everyday casually touching Nik and not being able to take it any further was driving me crazy.
'Good, because I already have everything set up,' he smirked.
'You do?' My brow rose in surprise, 'I didn't hear anything… how long have I been up here?' I wondered, looking around our bedroom as if it held the answers.
He chuckled, his thumbs rubbing back and forth across my lower back, sending tingles up and down my spine, 'I did it when I got back twenty minutes ago, my super speed comes in handy when I don't want to be heard.'
'I love you.' I said abruptly, taking him by surprise, his eyes widening slightly before they softened and he kissed my forehead affectionately.
'I love you,' he murmured, his voice low, capturing my lips in a passionate kiss before he pulled away, 'shall we?'
'We shall.' I replied, linking my arm though his as he led me outside of our bedroom, allowing me to see the courtyard over the balcony that surrounded the second floor and gasped at what I saw; the courtyard was illuminated by the Christmas lights snaked around the bars of the balcony and the Christmas tree. What made me gasp was the vast amount of candles that were placed on every flat surface, lighting up the room in a soft glow; there was soft classical music playing in the background over the sound system and there was a small circular dining table in the middle of the room with two place settings, a few tea light candles placed in the centre. I turned to Nik when we reached the table, sensing how nervous he was when the awe at all of his effort had worn off slightly.
'This is beautiful, Nik. You didn't have to go to so much trouble for me.' I murmured, sitting in the chair that he pulled out for me.
'Nonsense,' he waved his hand dismissively, pouring some red wine into the glasses on the table before he took his own seat across from me, 'you deserve to be spoiled, love.'
I didn't know how to respond to that, so other than a small smile and a blush I remained silent, taking the plate of mashed potatoes that Nik handed to me after he had placed a portion onto his own plate.
'So we haven't really talked about you actually getting the kingdom back,' I said, pouring gravy over my potatoes and sausages as I spoke.
'We got the kingdom, love.' He corrected me, accepting the gravy from me, 'and I'm pleased that the Mikaelson family is running New Orleans once again as they should be.'
'I'm glad, I know how much it means to you, though you would never admit that aloud,' I winked teasingly when he glowered playfully.
'Anyway… did you get up to much when Bekah and I were shopping earlier?' Nik asked, swiftly changing the subject.
'I went to see Davina; she's settling nicely into her apartment and she enrolled in high school. She's much happier, I think she's enjoying finally being able to act like a normal teenager.' I said after I took a sip of my wine.
'Is high school a good idea when the witches of the quarter still want her dead?' Nik asked, his voice a little tense; I assumed he was struggling to control the urge to explode in anger that the situation was a little out of his control.
'She's taking them online and she's placed a boundary spell around her apartment. She's perfectly safe, if I'm not worried about it then you shouldn't be, Nik.' I told him, squeezing his hand in assurance, amplifying the comfort I was sending towards him, pleased when the tension in his shoulders seemed to leave him.
'Alright, love, I trust your judgement.' He said, offering me a small smile that I knew was genuine.
'She said she was going to visit Marcel over Christmas so I let her open her present today instead of tomorrow. She liked it, thankfully.' I murmured after another sip of wine, trying to change the subject a little, smiling as I remembered her expression when she opened the heart shaped golden locket I had gifted her. I hadn't put a picture inside of it, wanting it to be her decision. She had hugged me so hard and I had felt her genuine gratefulness as she asked me to put it on her. She had gifted me a new Pandora charm for the bracelet Elena had gifted me for my birthday. It was a dangling Christmas tree that she said she had gotten me because of my love of Christmas. I adored it.
'You are incredible.' He said, drawing me out of my thoughts, making me blush once I realised what he said, 'with all the horrible things I have done in my existence, I don't deserve you, love.'
'Nik-' I started, but he interrupted me, sliding out of his chair and making his way over to me, the nervous look that he had been wearing more and more often was present once again. When he took my right hand in his and got down on one knee in front of me, I literally stopped breathing.
'When I first saw you all those months ago I thought you were the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. A part of me wanted to refuse to admit any interest in you but the other part wanted to know you, to know your hopes, your dreams, everything you wanted in life. When Damon needed the cure, I couldn't help myself; I didn't want you to come with me and Stefan because of your gifts, I wanted you to come because I needed to be near you and I didn't see another opportunities on the horizon. While a part of me will always feel remorseful for taking you away from your family, I can't bring myself to regret that summer. You saw the horrible things that I was capable of, but it didn't alter the way that you acted towards me… I have always been insecure and paranoid that if people observed the real me that they would be disgusted with what they saw, but you weren't, you aren't and that is one of the reasons my love for you grows more and more each day. You're beautiful, smart, kind, compassionate, incredible and I want you to be officially mine forever.' He released my hand to reach into his back pocket, presenting a ring; it was silver, two diamond encrusted bands wound together to form an eternity symbol either side of the huge diamond that rested in the centre. It was beautiful. I looked up to his eyes, my blurred vision making me aware that tears were streaming down my face.
'Yes, of course I will, Nik,' I answered, once I managed to snap out of the state of shock I was in.
His answering smile was one of complete delight and I knew that I would remember it forever as I threw my arms around his neck with enough force to cause him to tumble backwards. I pulled back and captured his lips with my own, my hands tangling in his hair, moaning when his tongue traced my lower lip, granting him access. He broke the kiss, his gaze soft when I frowned in protest, which immediately eased into a smile when he took my left hand in his and placed the ring on my engagement finger. We both stared at it for a moment; it looked as if it belonged on my finger and I couldn't help but feel content upon seeing it there. His hand moved to caress the side of my face before he placed a gentle kiss upon my lips, which deepened when I wound my arms around his neck, my body becoming flush against his. Nik's hands moved from my hair to my waist, his palms flattening against my ass, slipping into the back pockets of my jeans, squeezing gently, smirking when I moaned. His lips moved to my neck, kissing me in the spot that made my skin break out in goose bumps whilst simultaneously feeling as if it was on fire, stirring the hunger I had for him. My hands moved from his hair, sliding down his chest, tearing his shirt away as I went, while my lips moved to kiss his jaw, travelling to his earlobe where I tugged at him with my teeth, making him growl. My lips moved to place open mouthed kisses to his chest as I travelled downwards, my hips squirming as I looked up to him under my lashes; his eyes were full of complete hunger and lust. My hands went to his pants, where I managed to undo his belt and his zipper before I was suddenly being laid down on the long dining table, my upper half was upon the table while my legs were wrapped around his waist. He looked down at me for a moment, his expression soft while his hands rested on my thighs, his thumbs moving back and forth in a way that was making my desire for him sky rocket. I leaned up, my hands gripping his shoulders as I pulled him down with me, smirking at the growl he released when I used our position to grind my hips against his. I knew that he wanted me just as much as I did him, which was confirmed when he tore my baby pink vest top from my body, tearing away my bra immediately afterwards, all the while not removing his lips from mine. I moaned at the friction of his bare chest against mine, my legs gripping his waist tighter as I grinded my hips against his once again, both of us moaning this time. I was about to reach forward to take his jeans completely off, but we both paused when we heard Bekah approaching the gates. We shared a look before I sat up and wrapped my arms around his neck, while Nik flashed us to our room, kicking the door shut behind us. He turned, pinning me against the closed door as his lips kissed down my chest, taking my left nipple into his mouth and sucking gently making my back arch and causing me to release a moan when he paired the sucking with his tongue. My hands tangled in his hair, holding him in place, while my chest moved up and down rapidly as my breathing became erratic.
I flashed us over to the bed, moving us so that I was on top of him, I grinned at his surprise before I tore his pants away from him, biting my lip to contain a moan when I observed that he wasn't wearing any underwear. I flashed away, standing at the foot of the bed for a mere moment, removing my high waisted shorts and underwear, before I was once again straddling his thighs. His hands went to my waist, squeezing me gently before I was suddenly underneath him, his hand caressed the side of my face before he placed a soft, gentle kiss to my lips as he slowly entered me, drawing a long and low moan from me that was swallowed in the kiss. His hips moved against mine leisurely and deliberately, while his gaze held mine; he was looking at me in astonishment, adoration and love; I was sure I was looking at him in the same way. Being on the end of that stare, paired with the way he was moving within me was intense, in the most amazing way possible. His lips moved to kiss my neck, starting from the spot behind my ear, down to the crook of my neck and back up again, nipping and sucking as he went, overloading my senses; he was worshipping my body and me and it wasn't long before the pleasure cascading through my body reached its crescendo, me calling out my name as I fell over the edge, him following closely behind me, his own sound of pleasure being swallowed in my neck as his human teeth sank into my skin. Once our breathing had returned to normal, he slowly pulled out of me, rolling onto his back and pulling me onto his chest. I kissed his jaw, my gaze moving to the ring that now encircled my engagement finger, where it would remain always and forever.
The next morning was Christmas day, but the presents under the tree wasn't what had me dressing as fast as I could, while I threw clothes to Nik and told him to hurry up to get dressed as well. His eyes twinkled with affection while his expression reflected amusement. Once we were clothed, I grabbed Nik's hand and flashed us both downstairs, leaping into the arms of the first person who stepped through the gates, that person turned out to be Elijah, and the shock on his face would have made me laugh if I wasn't so happy to see him.
'You're all back!' I exclaimed, hugging Elijah before I moved to hug Elena and Hayley at the same time, embracing them tight enough that they both released sounds of complaint.
'Excuse me, darling but where's my hug? You've obviously missed me the most!' Kol complained while I moved over to Finn.
I laughed as I made my way over to Kol, 'I was obviously saving the best for last.' I winked, hugging him tightly; he lifted me and span me around, making me chuckle.
He placed me back on the ground and I stepped out of his arms, my right hand entwining with Nik's as he came to stand beside me after he and Kol shared a brief hug. I could feel how happy everyone was to be back together again, including myself.
'Merry Christmas!' I said, practically jumping with excitement; everyone was eyeing me with amusement, aside from Elena who was used to my antics.
'We should open presents!' Kol said, my enthusiasm apparently affecting him as well.
'We need to wake Bekah up first!' I said, once I realised she hadn't woken up yet.
'Good point, darling,' Kol nodded in agreement before he shouted, 'Bekah, wake up, sister!'
I rolled my eyes playfully at his antics while Nik, Elena and Hayley chuckled in amusement, though when a bang erupted from upstairs followed by Bekah swearing Finn and Elijah released sounds of laughter as well. Bekah joined us moments later, looking a little annoyed but I could feel the excitement that she was desperately trying to hide.
'What reason do you pillocks have for waking me up at this ungodly hour?' She demanded, her arms crossed over her chest and her eyebrow quirked in mock annoyance.
'It was her idea,' Kol said, pointing in my direction and assigning the blame to me.
'Of course it was, it's Christmas! Now come on, Kol want's to open his presents,' I said, smiling innocently at Kol when Bekah's glare returned to him.
'So… presents?' Kol said, awkwardly, looking cautiously hopeful that Bekah wouldn't bite his head off, while I leaned against Nik's chest, kissing the side of his neck when he wound his arms around my waist. I placed my hands on top of his, enjoying the warmth and sanctuary his touch bought me.
'Presents,' Bekah agreed, dropping the fake anger she had been adopting, before she turned and made a beeline for the tree, excitement cascading from her in waves. Everyone else followed, Nik and I being the last, not wanting to step out of each other's embrace, but reluctantly we did, our hands linked together as we moved to stand around the tree with everyone else.
'I'm going to go first!' Kol shouted, practically diving underneath the tree as he searched for a present with his name on it, when he finally found one he cheered and opened it without a moment's hesitation. It was from me; I recognised the wrapping paper. I had spoken to Davina about being able to acquire any old and rare grimoires and she had pointed me in the direction of the same woman who ratted out Hayley when she had first came to the quarter, apparently she collected spell books as well as other rare magical objects. She had given me a spell book that had been owned by a powerful witch in the eighteenth century. I saw his face light up when he saw what it was, his expression becoming one of fascination as he opened the book, examining the pages with care.
'What is it?' Elena asked, curious.
'It's a grimoire of a powerful witch who resided in New Orleans three centuries ago.' He answered, placing it onto the table gently before he turned and gave me a hug in thanks, which I reciprocated with one arm as my other hand was entwined with Nik's, 'thank you, bestie.'
'You're welcome.' I told him.
Kol also received a new suit from Elijah and Hayley, a bottle of whiskey from Nik, a trip to Venice for him and Elena from Bekah and Finn, while Elena got him an iPod; he had mentioned wanting something separate from his phone to keep his music on. Bekah went next, starting with Nik's present first; he had gotten her a trip for two to Paris during fashion week, giving me a smug smirk when Bekah insisted that I should be the one to go with her. Kol and Elena had gotten her a bracelet that was spelled to burn her whenever one of her loved ones were in trouble. Finn had gotten her a first edition of Pride and Prejudice; a book she had adored when it was published. Elijah and Hayley had gotten her a pair of designer shoes she had been wanting for months; she had literally squealed when she saw them. I had gotten her a professional camera, knowing how fond and talented she was at taking pictures, up until now she had been using her phone; she had hugged me hard in thanks for that one and I was relieved she liked it. Finn went afterwards, and everyone aside from me had gone for a literature theme; he always seemed to be reading, or writing in a journal, which I had gifted him, along with a new golden fountain pen. Elijah received a fair few suits, as well as some whiskey from Nik and a trip for him and Hayley to Switzerland from me; I had heard him mention that he enjoyed skiing there in the summer. Hayley received a whole new outfit from me; Bekah and Elena while Nik, Finn and Kol had bought her different kinds of alcohol after they had seen how well she could handle her liquor over the many games of drunk twister we had played over the past few months. Elijah had gifted her with a silver necklace that held a pendant, which mirrored the birthmark she had on her shoulder. Elena got a new journal and a bracelet from me and Nik, Elijah and Hayley had gotten her the new handbag she had mentioned she liked a few weeks ago, Bekah and Finn gifted her an open ended plane ticket so that she could go anywhere she wanted to at any time, and Kol bought her a heart shaped silver locket that held a picture of them inside of it and was engraved with the words 'Always and Forever'. I had insisted that Nik go before me, wanting to see his reaction to what I had gotten him as well as everyone else's gifts. Elijah had gifted him with a book that I didn't catch the title of, it looked old and withered and from Nik's reaction I gathered it had some kind of emotional significance. Elena and Kol gifted him a bottle of whiskey; Finn got him a trip to London for two people and Bekah gave him a new easel, seeing as Nik had broken his last one a few weeks ago. Hayley had given him a new sweater, it was a royal blue and I already knew it was going to make his eyes even more captivating whenever he wore it. I gave him a few new different sized canvases, some new paints to replenish his favourites he was running low on and a leather necklace that held a silver pendant in the shape of a feather that reminded me of the tattoo on his shoulder; on the back it was inscribed with: 'Nik, I will love you, always & forever, Kim.' He had managed to contain his reaction enough that it didn't show on the outside, but I could feel how much my words meant to him as he placed a tender kiss to my forehead in thanks, before he put the necklace on; I had a feeling that was where it was going to stay forever. It was my turn afterwards and I tried and failed to contain my excitement as Elijah handed me his present from him and Hayley; they gifted me a whole new outfit and Bekah got me deep brown fake leather boots that cut of just below my knee to match. Finn gifted me a bottle of my favourite whiskey and Kol gave me a silver bracelet that had two charms dangling from it, when I asked what they meant he told me they were the Chinese symbols for best friends; he had a leather bound bracelet that had the same symbols sown within the material, while Elena got me a framed picture of the Harry Potter cast that was also signed. I span around as Nik yanked my right hand and turned me to face the gates, a devious smile on his face.
'What're you doing?' I laughed.
'You'll see… now close your eyes.' Nik said, a smile on his lips and his hands clasped behind his back.
'Don't worry, Nik. I've got you covered,' Bekah said from behind me, her hands moving to cover my eyes when she had finished speaking.
My skin was tingling with anticipation; I had no idea what he was going to give me but I could sense his excitement as well as his anxiety. I heard the sounds of people shuffling around as well as the sound of footsteps walking through the front gates, coming to a stop not far from me.
'Okay if someone is holding a snake in front of me when I open my eyes I'm not going to be impressed.' I said, leaning back into Bekah when I pictured a snake being held in front of my face; I heard the boy's chuckle but the girls remained silent, understanding my fear. I could also sense the amusement from someone else in front of me, someone else who felt very… familiar. When the hands dropped from my eyes to reveal the mussed brown hair and brown eyes of my little brother, my jaw dropped open in shock.
'Hey, Kimmie,' Jeremy murmured, his eyes twinkling with laughter at my reaction.
I couldn't believe he was actually here. In that moment emotions were stirring within me like a storm cloud; I was worried that he was still disapproving of my relationship with Nik, I was overjoyed that he was here, I was a little emotional that this was the first time that I had seen him in lord knows how long. The last time he had seen me I had been human and desperately trying to stay away from a particular Hybrid that I was now engaged to, and last I checked Jeremy was not okay with that. I felt Nik come up behind me and place his arm around my waist, his thumb moving back and forth gently where it was resting on my hipbone. The touch snapped me out of my trance and comforted me enough that the storm within me quelled instantly. I noticed that Jeremy's eyes were zeroed in on Nik's hold in my waist, but when I focused on him I sensed he felt guilty, which I took immediately, not wanting him to feel that way.
'I can't believe you're here!' I finally said, stepping forward and hugging Jeremy hard enough that I was pretty sure I heard a few bones crack.
'Kimmie, I need to breathe.' He laughed, patting my back.
I reluctantly released him and stepped back into Nik's arms, the grin that had been present on my face since Nik had proposed growing a little.
'I convinced him he was being silly darling,' Kol said from the left of me.
'You convinced him? Kol, you spent the whole trip going out of your way to ignore him and when you did speak to him you would yell at the poor boy.' Elijah said shaking his head in disbelief at Kol's statement.
'You kept calling him a sister abandoner.' Hayley added, an amused smile playing on her face as she looked over to Kol, completely missing the adoring way that Elijah was staring at her.
'I got your back bestie.' Kol winked at me, making me laugh, as he didn't even bother to deny the accusations.
'Don't worry, I get it' I said, squeezing Jeremy's hand, amplifying the comfort I was sending towards him, noticing that his eyes softened when he saw that I genuinely wasn't mad at him.
'You're the best.' Jeremy said, walking forward and hugging me, stepping back before he spoke again, ' I realised how unfair I was being; when I heard about what Damon and Stefan did it got me thinking about all the shitty things we all forgave them for, and it was pretty hypocritical for me to not even try and forgive Klaus for killing Elena. And I do. Forgive you; if my sisters can then I definitely can.' Jeremy said, sincerely as he held out his hand to Klaus; Nik took it and they shook for a moment.
'I knew you'd come around,' I teased, reaching forward with my left hand to gently shove his chest, he caught my hand before I could pull it back and held it up examining it.
'You're engaged?' He exclaimed, observing the ring on my engagement finger.
I shared a look with Nik, both of our grins growing even more as he rested his forehead against mine.
'It would appear that way.' Nik murmured, placing a tender kiss to my forehead before he pulled my back against his chest, resting his chin on my shoulder so that we were once again facing everyone.
'Finally!' Bekah muttered, shaking her head in mock exasperation but there was a small, genuine smile on her lips.
'I didn't think he was going to do it,' Kol said, shaking his head in disbelief; he took twenty dollars out of the pocket of his blazer and handed it to Elijah who accepted it with a vaguely smug smile.
'Congratulations, to the both of you.' Elijah said, his voice genuine as he smiled brightly at the both of us.
'Wait a minute…' I started, things suddenly clicking into place in my mind, 'is this why you've all been acting weird for the past month?'
'Picked up on that, did you?' Kol asked, smirking, 'we thought we were being perfectly deceitful.'
I could practically hear Nik rolling his eyes at that comment; I turned my head and placed a kiss on his cheek before I turned back to Kol.
'He mentioned it a few days after we got back from Mystic Falls. He's been stressed about it ever since, convinced you'd turn him down,' Elena said, shaking her head in amusement; she could clearly see that I never would have turned his proposal down.
'Thank god!' I said, slumping into Nik's arms to the point that it was only his hands on my hips keeping me standing up right. I offered an explanation when I noticed everyone's confusion at my relief, 'I thought he was going to leave me.'
Everyone but the man holding me in his arms chuckled at that; Nik turned his head so that his lips were at my ear, whispering only loud enough for me to hear him; 'I would never leave you, love. You're stuck with me, always and forever.' His voice rang with such promise that I found myself comforted by his declaration and I turned placing a kiss to his lips and sending a wave of reassurance towards him to let him know I felt the same way.
The rest of the day was wonderful; we had a huge Christmas dinner in the courtyard, everyone laughing, joking and getting along. Afterwards we spent the rest of the evening playing different games; twister, monopoly (which by the way, Kol was not happy about losing) and Pictionary (which Nik and I won by a landslide; we got split up after the first game when Elena pointed out that we were probably using our mate bond and our ability to read each others thoughts to win, which may have been true…). We all finally went to bed around midnight, and as I fell asleep in Nik's arms, I couldn't ignore how overwhelmingly… content I was, and I realised that as long as I spent my eternity falling asleep in Nik's arms, I would always feel that way.
There's chapter thirty three! I hope you enjoyed it- let me know what you think!
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Ovgsmesa: One of the most epic fight scenes in the show and I must say you didn't disappoint with this chapter. Though that is a lot of heart ripping's, but a very interesting chapter nonetheless. I'm excited to see what's next. Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it; I really wanted to highlight Kim's extra strength in this scene as Ester did say she would be even more powerful than Niklaus when she turned. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and look forward to the next, which will be more action packed.
XxSunnaxX: WOW… Epic fight (One-sided ;)) I'm curious as to what Nik is planning :D Have an idea :D Can't wait to see if I'm on the right road. Thank you! And I know right, Kim is kick ass when it comes to protecting the ones she loves. Were you right? ;) If not let me know what your idea was and I'll see if I can work it in in the future!