Darkest Temptations

Chapter 12: Dangerous Games

Klaus Mikaelson

It was a little past nine the following morning when I found myself in the elevator with April on our way to breakfast. I let out a soft sound as our lips separated and her tongue slipped into my mouth, creating an instant of pure bliss that exceeded all anticipation. I had my arms wrapped around her slender frame, both hands moving back and forth between her hips and the small of her back. She embraced me tightly, standing on her tip toes to reach my lips. April's virgin status in her interactions with me was not an issue. Her allure intrigued me, sparking a unique connection that I had never felt with anyone else. Even at that moment, we found ourselves in an elevator, sharing a kiss in the corner while another guest, a stern elderly woman in a Chanel suit, stood across from us, clearly unimpressed by our display of affection. I picked April up at her suite at nine, she was eager to start the day together but happy to have breakfast with Caroline and Elena first. I initiated the kiss, and before I knew it, my back was pressed against the corner of the elevator, feeling the belt buckle on April's denim shorts against my torso. Our lips met, and as April's hand moved down to my forearm, she playfully traced the muscles she found, causing me to chuckle softly.

"April" I moaned against her lips causing her to push her entire body firmly against mine in response.

I wanted her to know that I was there in that moment and understand that she was my only focus. I wasn't going to act as if I knew everything about this girl. Up to this point, my knowledge was limited, but I found satisfaction in what I did know. However, I had a feeling that her role as my third wife would cause problems in the future. I didn't want her to think that I valued her less than Caroline and Elena just because she was the last person to join the circle in the forest that night. April felt like the person arriving late to the party given all of our shared history. Little did Caroline and Elena know that April and I shared a secret. It seemed like things were progressing faster than anticipated for April and me, but it turned out to be a blessing for us. April and I were beginning anew, with a clean slate, unlike my past relationships with Caroline and Elena. She was aware of my past and the difficult times I had gone through, but she made sure it didn't affect our fresh start in Utah. April clearly valued giving people a second chance, which I found admirable. In the past, I wasn't as understanding and tended to be more ruthless. There was a feeling within me that despite our differences in age and nature, April would be the one to show me how to be kind, both as a person and a hybrid.

I showed impressive self-control while spending time with April. Surviving a week without trying to take her virginity meant nothing to me. Events were unfolding swiftly with Caroline, that was the truth. I found the gradual development of my relationship with April to be quite satisfying. That evening in the woods, she awakened something inside me. She bravely held her position, determined to make her voice heard despite understanding my true nature. Unaware of the hidden truth inside me, she spoke with pure innocence in her eyes, as I found it hard to concentrate on her words. April's true potential started to emerge as she spent more time away from her hometown and her father's influence.

April didn't have to go without underwear beneath her clothes to provoke a reaction. Elena didn't have to either last night as both of them already had my full attention. It would become clear to them soon enough. I was well aware that women gossiped, and April was far from being naive. She noticed a shift in Caroline and my relationship at the airport. She didn't ask me any difficult questions to answer. After giving me a quick kiss on the cheek, she requested that I pick up Starbucks for everyone before the flight since they had all made an effort to dress nicely for me.

I pondered how my brothers would react if they could witness my current situation, engaging in a romantic moment with someone who was inexperienced. I quickly pushed those thoughts aside and concentrated on the present.

Upon the elevator door sliding open, the elderly woman stomped out and rudely wished us a 'Good day!' I couldn't resist any longer and quickly shifted my hands from April's hips to the back of her knees. I raised her and wrapped her legs around me, eliciting a surprised laugh from her. I kept my gaze fixed on her, offering a small smile as she composed herself. With her hair tucked behind her shoulders, she placed her trembling hands on the base of my neck, never breaking our gaze. I leaned in closer, matching her movements, softly running my tongue around her lower lip, causing a gentle moan of pleasure to escape her. April's hips lifted and graze my torso suddenly, causing her body to freeze in shock.

April shifted her face away from mine, and I could see her embarrassment clearly exhibited.

"It's okay." I reassured her.

"Oh no, that was so humiliating!" April said before swiftly moving out of my grasp and facing away from me shaking her head and asking hopelessly with her head sunk "What are you gonna do with me?"

As the elevator doors opened to the lobby, I followed April while pulling my phone out of my pocket. I was wearing salmon-toned shorts that matched my light pink short-sleeved shirt. April had requested that I upgrade my wardrobe during our time here. It wasn't about asserting dominance anymore. I found myself in the tropics with my wives, and as she put it, "It's not a big ask."

April swiftly left the elevator with me close behind, while I messaged Caroline and Elena to have breakfast together and enjoy the day. Informing them that April and I planned to skip breakfast and wouldn't be back until later that night.

After putting the phone back in my pocket, I quickly grabbed April's hand in the lobby. She seemed confused as I led us towards the front doors instead of the restaurant.

"Where are we headed?"

"Somewhere you can finally scream." I informed her while avoiding eye contact.

Elena Mikaelson

Last night Klaus and I had kissed.

It took both of us by surprise, and I must admit that neither of us seemed to desire or anticipate it more than the other. It was a mutual and unexpectedly intense experience that took both of us by surprise. I vividly recall the sensation of his stumble against my palms when our lips met. I was eager to experience the feeling of kissing him, and it was evident that he felt the same way. Klaus responded promptly to my kiss, his lips seizing control of the moment as desired. I longed for Klaus to step up, yearning for a passionate kiss that would shatter the constraints of my true self and reveal the person I aspired to become. Klaus was an amazing kisser, his lips were incredibly soft, yet his approach was forceful and forbidden, making it the most exhilarating experience of my life. I found myself embracing him tightly, drawing him closer, even with the bustling crowds nearby. Klaus was quick to react, biting my lower lip, causing my eyes to narrow and my lips to press firmly against his. He intensified our kiss by parting my lips and slipping his tongue into my mouth, unaware of my readiness. However, I didn't mind either way. The feeling of not wanting the moment to end was overwhelming. Remaining in his arms, with his powerful forearms pressed around my back, sent tickles all around my body. I just wasn't ready to come down to reality. He was the most dominant creature on the planet, and last night on the dance floor, everything else faded away. The kiss we shared made me find solace and forgiveness in a single moment.

I sensed that things would never be the same from that moment on. I couldn't continue to deceive myself any further. There was an undeniable connection between Klaus and me. I refused to remain oblivious any longer; his gaze had been fixed on me for quite a while. I wasn't going to dwell on things anymore. Also in that moment I did acknowledge the possibility that Klaus might have had feelings for me in Mystic Falls. His feelings for Caroline were in no way diminished by the situation. Yet, deep down, I couldn't shake the feeling that Klaus might have harbored a slight attraction for me, even during our days as adversaries when being in each other's presence was a challenge.

It was I who broke off the kiss, both of us breathless and unfazed by the onlookers. Klaus kept his gaze fixed on me, gently pushing my hair back and offering to escort me back to my room. As I stayed quiet and just looked at him, Klaus announced he would sleep in a different bedroom from mine, stating he wasn't anticipating anything further. His hand glided down my neck with a tender touch as he whispered, "We'll know when it's time for us."

He led me up to the room in silence. I had expected him to leave me at the room and go and say goodnight to Caroline and April but he remained by my side after using his key to let us into the room. It felt as if my heart was about to burst out of my chest, a mix of nerves and excitement coursing through me, threatening to consume me. I thought whether he would reconsider and kiss me once more. It was a relief to have other guests in the elevator with us, as I could feel Klaus's gaze on me throughout the entire ride up. There was a shift in his gaze, a silent understanding passing between us. His intent was clear, engaging in a risky game of cat and mouse. I made my way to my bedroom after exchanging a brief 'Goodnight' with him. I found it surprising since he usually kissed me goodnight every night back in Utah. His unexpected display of self-control tonight left me wondering if he was deliberately suppressing his inner turmoil to prevent any escalation. He was aware that I was naked under my dress, sensing it instantly as he pressed my body to his during our kiss, feeling my exposed breasts against his firm torso. His build surpassed my expectations, feeling more muscular than I had anticipated. It made me think of the wood work he must have done as a young man and how his muscles had only grown more toned over the centuries.

Upon entering my room, I leaned against the door and ran my hands through my hair, still feeling the remnants of sweat from kissing Klaus. It didn't cross my mind to consider Stefan or my friends' opinions. All that mattered was that after a sudden turn of events, Klaus and I would now face the future as a married couple, making crucial decisions for our future together. If he can show maturity as a polygamist, then I am willing to put in the same level of effort. It wasn't a competition to see which marriage would reach the finish line first. The reality was that I no longer cared about Caroline and April's opinions on Klaus and me going out for dinner tonight. I was determined to keep our kiss a secret from them because it was not their concern. I planned to inform Klaus the following day that I want our relationship to remain strictly our business. I wasn't planning on treating my new life as a sorority, nor was I going to rush to share every new experience Klaus and I had together. I intended to treat my marriage with the utmost respect. I'm not sure where I found the inner strength to think that way, but upon reflection, I realized I wasn't exactly transforming my personality. I simply decided to be more respectful in my future actions as an adult, definitely not like Elena Gilbert.

I was Elena Mikaelson now.

No scratch that, I was Mrs Elena Mikaelson now.

There was a moment when I wondered if I should lock my bedroom door that night after changing out of my dress and into my pajamas. No locked door could withstand Klaus's determination. I sat up in bed, staring at the door, and replaying every decision and question that had led to that kiss. I was concerned about not feeling regretful, as Klaus and I had just started this new relationship a week ago. I couldn't transform into a new person just because my name and home had changed. It seemed Klaus didn't anticipate any change from me. He wasn't explicitly requesting it. I believe he simply wished for me to retain the strength of the person he married that night. That's the person I aspired to become and have the opportunity to become now. It had been a week since Caroline and I disappeared from Mystic Falls. Our friends would soon come to realize that something terrible had happened to us, and that we were now gone. They weren't going to find us now, the shield around us was too strong. I could feel it even in bed, making me feel safe from my past. It wasn't about escaping Mystic Falls; it was about welcoming our polygamist lifestyle with the necessary maturity.

At one point last night I could have sworn I heard footsteps outside my bedroom door. But nothing came of it.

This morning I woke up to the sound of the hotel room door opening and closing. I immediately reached over my nightstand where my phone lay on charge, I switched on the screen to find it was five to nine.

April's day.

I had gotten showered and into a pair of dark blue jeans and a white cami top with the same wedges I wore on the flight here. I put on some make up and was about to leave the room when I stopped and decided to tuck my top into my jeans and go for a different look. I had to try a little bit harder each day to try something more daring and there was nothing wrong with this slight adjustment. I wrapped my handbag that was black with a slender golden chain handle, it contained my cash, new credit cards, lipstick and phone. Everything I could possibly need for the day ahead I figured.

On my way out there was a text from Caroline telling me she was down at the restaurant hungry for breakfast and that April and Klaus were on their way too. I was right, he'd gone to April's suite to pick her up, although it did sting slightly that he hadn't woken me up or offered to talk about last night before he left I knew things had to carry on as usual. There was some happiness to be found, Klaus didn't leave my room until he had to, he left at five minutes to nine, giving him five minutes to get to the elevators and go up to the highest floor to pick up April.

So…he stayed until he couldn't.

Caroline was wearing a gorgeous white sun dress with white bracelets and her hair freshly curled. We had just ordered ourselves some orange juice when a text came through both our phones from Klaus. I had been silently preparing myself for his arrival since I sat down and found my attention slipping back and forth from Caroline to the restaurant doors. They'd changed their minds about joining us for breakfast, they'd be gone all day and didn't give reason or tell us where they were heading together. Caroline and I merely looked up from our phones and exchanged a small smile between us.

"That's new I guess." Caroline said as we put our phones away "Should we talk about it? Make it awkward?"

"Nope you're already doing everything you can to stop yourself from asking about last night so. Let's not push it." I said before sending her smile afterwards which she appreciated.

Since they weren't joining us and we were out of sight of people in one of the back booths Caroline and I decided to enjoy a hardy breakfast together. We ordered sodas instead more fruit juice, and ordered something each that we promised not to judge the other for. We were completely stuffed by the time the wait staff cleared away the last of our dishes, there were four empty glasses of soda, dip dishes containing chocolate sauce, caramel, fudge and an assortment of jams. We used the cameras on our phones to check our teeth and re-apply our lipstick after we finished.

"I feel like I haven't eaten since we moved." I confessed.

"Hey…I cooked every night this week."

"…I stand by my original statement." I said as we clinked our glasses.

We didn't talk about my dinner with Klaus instead I listened to Caroline telling me about what the hotel had within it. She and April had gone down to the hotel pool last night before they booked themselves in for massages. It turns out the platinum package opened a lot more doors than we originally thought. Caroline told me how April was so shy over the idea of getting a massage, while Caroline booked in for the full body work up April instead opted for a simple shoulder massage, keeping her rope on the entire time.

"She's just the sweetest thing." I agreed.

"I just wish she'd come out of her shell a bit more. She's so positive I just wish she'd show it a bit more with her own decisions."

"Maybe we can help her with that?" I suggested.

"You think?"

"Who else but us?" I asked with a warm smile.

April Mikaelson

As Klaus eagerly took my breast into his mouth, my nipple became painfully erect. Klaus traced his tongue along my chest and neck before slipping it into my mouth. From the instant we left the hotel, he had captivated my thoughts. He had arranged for a hundred-foot yacht for us to enjoy and unwind while snorkeling. Instead of doing any of that, Klaus had kept me in the yaucht hot tub in the front of the ship where he hadn't been able to take his hands off me since. Both of us were in our underwear, and Klaus had promised that the ship crew would stay downstairs. We found ourselves in the center of the water with no other boats or people in view. We weren't moving, the only thing moving was our bodies below the bubbles. We were both in our underwear as there wasn't time to pick up anything else. Klaus seemed eager to get here and the truth was the more he touched me, the more I adjusted and loosened up.

Now, I lay with my back hanging over the edge of the tub as Klaus's mouth moved back to my chest. It was a new experience for me, as I had never been intimate with anyone in that way before Klaus. Being with Klaus made me realize how my body responded to his touch, solidifying my desire for him to be my first and only.

"NNNNNNhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaa" I let out a loud moan as he sucked on my right breast.

I couldn't bring myself to meet his gaze as he took control, avoiding eye contact as the moments passed by.

Klaus had shown remarkable patience with me. Inside the elevator, I felt embarrassed by how my body seemed to act on its own, moving closer to him. It was a surprising turn of events for both of us.

When we arrived here Klaus guided me up the steps to the yacht, I suddenly halted, prompting him to face me and gently embrace me.

"Are you going to make love to me?" I inquired of him.

Klaus leaned in to kiss me but pulled back before saying, "Not today."

Not having prepared my body for the physical pain of my first time, my body immediately relaxed. As Klaus carried out his necessary actions to keep the crew hidden, I felt more at ease. From the moment we entered the hot tub, I felt no shame about my underwear, knowing it was meant only for his eyes. We had kissed each other for an unknown length of time, with Klaus taking the lead and guiding my hands whenever I hesitated. He didn't pressure me into going beyond my comfort zone, and he respected my boundaries. As I sat in his lap, Klaus interrupted our kiss to skillfully unhook my bra with one hand.

He maintained eye contact, sensing my hesitation yet deciding to test the limits just a bit. As soon as he removed it, I felt a rush of excitement as my nipples hardened at the thought of his touch. Klaus avoided my chest for the next twenty minutes, seeming to understand my body so intimately that he knew exactly when to venture elsewhere.

"My sweet April." Klaus whispered before capturing my lips again.

"Is this yours?" I was taken aback as his lips moved down to my neck.

"You'll always be mine."

At that moment, my hands instinctively moved to my chest while he passionately kissed my neck.

I was so nervous I didn't know how to act or if I should act upon my desires for him. I was confident he wouldn't take my virginity. Today revolved around discovering each other's bodies, particularly his exploration of mine in a manner that put me at ease. Despite our brief familiarity and lack of deeper understanding, Klaus and I shared a connection that transcended spoken words. As I reassured myself while entwining my legs around him, he lifted me in the hot tub, holding me close as we shared a passionate kiss.

Elena Mikaelson

Caroline and I made the spontaneous decision to go shopping that day and splurge on a few new items. We decided not to go to wedding dress shops without April. It's a special group activity for us as sister wives.

Caroline and I decided to explore a mall and some local boutiques. Caroline found herself in a store, torn between indulging in a pair of extravagant heels. There was a strong intuition within me that she intended to wear them for Klaus in a particular manner. The way they appeared indicated they were designed for the bedroom, not for casual outings to the grocery store in Utah. It seemed that I felt a sense of pride in her willingness to embrace new experiences, like trying out different styles of clothing. Out in this setting, we embodied the Mikaelson spirit and had the freedom to dress as we pleased.

Strolling through the store, I leisurely selected a dress and requested a shop assistant to wrap it in tissue paper to prevent any wrinkles. We didn't collect new items and transfer them to other bags from various stores; instead, we acquired new bags from different boutiques and proudly showcased them as we walked side by side along the busy streets. It was a scorching day, I was relieved to have swapped my jeans for a light pink maxi dress that felt airy and comfortable as I moved around.

As Caroline browsed one side of the store, I discreetly slipped into the back area of some of the boutiques we had visited. I consulted the sales assistant about the lingerie I was considering. I was encouraged to step outside my comfort zone of wearing basic t-shirt bras and the occasional lace. While I was familiar with push up bras and their capabilities, I decided to delve deeper into finding the perfect bra for my specific measurements.

I acquired a range of items for what lies ahead for my future. Including five unique styles of push up bras, a sleek black lace bodycon dress, and a matching set of corset bra and thong. These items were quite pricey, exceeding my previous lingerie purchases. However, I preferred to purchase lingerie rather than underwear. I desired to exude attractiveness and embrace my femininity beyond my high school years.

I felt frustrated with myself for being curious about Klaus and April's activities while they were together. I needed to face the truth and be honest about our circumstances. It seemed that Klaus and April were likely enjoying their honeymoon together, and were having sex. It was unclear to me whether they had already been intimate or if it was just Klaus and Caroline who had progressed in their relationship. I felt certain that's what they were doing at that moment, which explained skipping breakfast to have more time together.

I found myself puzzled by my lack of jealousy despite sharing a passionate kiss with Klaus the previous night. It felt like this was my new reality, my time with Klaus was always shared among two different women. It seemed that even when he was with me, his thoughts could have been elsewhere, on Caroline or April. I bit my lower lip and glanced across the store at Caroline, recalling the moment I saw her with Klaus. He had her in a position where he couldn't see her face, when she was on her hands and knees, leaving room for imagination to wander. He could have been easily imaging me or April in that moment.

Don't go there. Don't be that type of girl.

Klaus Mikaelson

Following our time in the hot tub, April was completely drained and I discovered her resting below deck in the shade, sprawled out on one of the beds. After kissing her forehead, I gently placed a blanket around her and left her to sleep alone. I directed the Captain and his crew to return to the harbor, asked the chef to prepare a meal for April, and assigned one of the female staff to wake April up for her meal when the time arrived. As I made my way upstairs to the deck, I noticed crew members diligently cleaning up the area near the hot tub, which had been splashed with water.

I headed over to sunken seating area near the helm of the ship where I retrieve my phone from my shorts and began to make a few phone calls to ensure everything I had arranged the night before when I returned from dinner with Elena was being put into place. I had envisioned spending the day snorkeling with sharks with April, but we ended up not leaving the hot tub. Although I desired to go down on her and give her an orgasm, I refrained and instead savored the moment of embracing her and relishing the sensation of her soft yet firm breasts.

Her virginity was hers to give and not mine to claim despite her being my wife now. I would never want to rush the poor girl before she was ready. Of course I had been with virgins before, especially in my days when I was still just human. While most of my friends back then slept with their own sisters and cousins I ventured into the next villages in search of new girls, married or not it held no meaning for me what they were. I had even lost my own virtue to a young woman married to the town preacher, she was twenty years younger than the old timer and was carrying his baby when she found herself under me. I had given it to her right there in his church and had continued to do so right up until she was due to deliver. She was grateful that I had been there for her during that time, I didn't think any less of her when she skipped town that following year leaving her baby behind to be raised by him. She didn't have it within her to be a mother and I don't think she should have been ashamed of that. For I witnessed my mother birth child after child believing it would make our father love her more. She was deeply mistaken.

It was only two o clock in the afternoon and it would only take us a half hour to return to the harbor. I decided I would use the rest of my afternoon to take care of a few matters that required my attention for after we returned to Utah. I was about to call Caroline when I paused and hit my other speed dial for Elena before holding the phone up to my ear.

"Hello?" She answered surprised but keeping her quiet tone in check.

"Hello love."

"…Uh is everything okay?"

"Fine." I paused and smiled before standing up to look out at the water "Where are you?"

"We're em, we're shopping. Caroline and me I mean." She told me "Are you sure everything is okay?"

"Why do you ask?"

"…You don't normally call me." Elena whispered.

I smirked and shook my head "Maybe it's time we changed that."

"Did you want to speak to Caroline?"

"No I called you."

"…I know. I just…"

"What's wrong love?" I asked as I headed over to the railing keeping my eyes set on the horizon and the deep blue sky above it.

"I just didn't expect to hear from you guys. I mean come on it's not like you to call me. Let's not pretend."

"You're not hearing from us. Just me. Maybe I wanted to hear your voice."

"You're messing with me."

"Maybe. Maybe I just wanted to say hi."

"Hi?"

"Is that so bad?"

"I guess not. Uh, when are you guys heading back to the hotel?"

"Now. I think April wants to go dress shopping."

There was silence on the other end for a moment.

"Elena?"

"…Wedding dresses?"

"She mentioned it this morning when I picked her up. I thought you'd all want to be there together for it."

"Well…yeah we sort of figured the same."

"April and I should be back at the hotel within the next hour, I'll arrange a car to drive you."

"Back from where?"

"I'm sorry?"

"You said back, did you guys leave the town?"

I cleared my throat before admitting "I took April out onto the water. Chartered a yacht."

No response.

Thank you darling. That silence is telling me everything I need to know.

I smirked as I hung up the phone then. Knowing what I long suspected. Elena was going to have a problem with…JEALOUSLY.