I walked around aimlessly, the hallways all kind of looking the same. I hadn't seen Klaus since earlier this morning when I was on the beach. It was dark now the lights that automatically turned on in the house were illuminating the place now. The many windows allowed me to see the sky change from blue to yellow orange and then to purple. The house was one of those with the typical white grey and black color scheme. Almost like the houses you see in futuristic movies. There was nothing homey about the place. People only bought it to show off in my opinion. Very Klaus-like, I looked in the many guest rooms to see nothing but then I came across something strange. It was a room full of coffins, 5 to be exact. I frowned getting closer to them whatever was in them I felt like I had a connection to. Why would Klaus have 5 dead bodies in this house? I hadn't even touched the coffin I stood in front of before a voice cleared their throat.

"What exactly are you doing Miss Elena" I turned to him my mouth hanging open. He didn't seem angry but he wasn't smiling he seemed to not like that I wandered in here but not to the point to get upset over it. He had moved from the doorway to now stand in between me and the coffin. It was times like this I hated his height. He loved standing over people making them feel small but I was trying not to let him do that to me. Obviously I'm failing. By now I was staring and beginning to look like a fish of water with my mouth just open. He raised an eyebrow at me expectantly and even though I wasn't truly sure of what to say I spoke "Who are they" I asked unsure of whether or not I truly wanted to know the answer. He smirked at me, enjoying the effect he had on me looked around the room and just ushered me out of the room "My past love... Trust me you'll want them to stay where they are" he said curiosity sparking in me. I wonder. He'd led me to this dining area where a woman sat eating the dinner spread out on the table. Klaus, in all his narcissism, sat at the head of the table. I sat on his left side and the woman to his right. The room was quiet for a long while before he spoke.

"This Elena is Sabine she's a witch and she'll be explaining to me why you're not dead and what I should do with you now that you're not. So if there's any part of the story you conveniently forgot to mention now's the time to come clean" I clenched my jaw and rolled my eyes "Why wouldn't I have told the truth Klaus? What reason would I have to lie to you" he shrugged "I ask myself that very question after someone lies to me. I still haven't figured it out so I suppose we'll never know" thoroughly irritated with the man in front of me I tore my eyes from him and turned to Sabine. I looked at her and she smiled sympathetically at me "Nice to meet you Elena Petrova" I frowned and shook my head "My name's Elena Gilbert" I said to which she only nodded, dinner was uneventful besides Klaus watching me eat occasionally. He did a lot of that I noticed, watching me. After dinner we were back in the living space where she had candles and a grimoire set up already. She asked me to sit in the salt circle and I sent a cautious look to Klaus who just nodded toward the circle.

I sighed realizing I truly had no choice and walked over to the circle slowly sitting down as she sat across from me. She grabbed my hands putting water on her fingers before placing them on my temples. She went into my mind seeing everything that has happened the past couple days through my memories. It was a strange and invasive type of spell,  I could see my memories passing in my mind like a train of thought but for her it was probably almost like a movie "Her father gave his life to her... The witches needed her alive and gladly implanted the idea of sacrifice in his mind" in the background I could hear Klaus ask a question. What I wasn't sure it was mostly just white noise "Since her return from dead your connection is stronger than anyone could have ever imagined. And her survival serves you very well as she is the key to your species. Yet you will find that this will make your task harder for she is much more than a source to you. If you fight it it will control you but give in and it will consume you" her voice rang out powerfully and her fingers were digging into my head as she pulled away letting go of me and the flames died down around us.

She stood and patted an angry looking Klaus on the shoulder before leaving us both to our thoughts. I knew very little of what she said, it sounded like a bunch of gibberish to be honest. I'm the key to his species but he'll find it difficult to use me because of this strange connection. What the hell does that even mean? Me and Klaus are about as connected as Alaska to America. I ignored the feeling I got hearing we were connected, it was the only I'd felt since I came back to him. I ran after her having one question I couldn't stand to have unanswered. I stopped her at the door looking back and gesturing for her to whisper before moving my shirt to show her my thigh. Her eyes widened and she was about to say something before I silenced her. She roughly grabbed me, opened the door, and pulled me out with her "This mark makes you his indefinitely you will not be able to love anyone let alone touch anyone without him corrupting those thoughts" I listened to her in disbelief. Indefinitely? His? What. The. Absolute. Fuck. I shook my head, I refuse to believe that, my heart aching a little. If that's true what would that mean for me and Stefan.

He can't just erase how I feel about him "Does he know of this" I shook my head fear coursing through me now. Seeing her panic raised my own what is this "Does he have one" the question gave me pause I wasn't sure but I'd find out "If he does then show him yours he will know what it means if he doesn't do not show him he will use you" she whispered quickly then looking behind me and rushing off. A body came up behind me making my heart race, I hoped he didn't hear anything. Klaus faced me then looked between her retreating figure and me. He tilted his head and narrowed his eyes at me before speaking "Care to share love" I relaxed and shrugged "A lot of babble about beware the big bad wolf nothing I hadn't heard already" he chuckled and sighed "My reputation is a long and dirty one love" I rolled my eyes at his innuendo, I don't know why I thought that night would be the last of his attempts to sway me into bed with him.

"I'm tired can you show me my room also do you have anything for me to wear I didn't get to pack" he smirked showing me back to the room I'd come out of. In the closet off to the side sat all of my clothes "I had one of my people pack your things while your family slept. She was very thorough I'm sure you'll find everything you need there however if she missed anything please don't hesitate to let me know" he said leaving me to look through it all. He was right when he said thorough she brought everything. Personal hygiene, my underwear, toothbrush, even my journal sat on the bed waiting for me to write in it. I knew not what to write of, my thoughts were clouded by him and I refused to give him the satisfaction of writing even a page on him. He'd no doubt read it later on. It was strange to think he'd have them bring so much. Why would he want me to be comfortable? It was times like this he confused me.

I was confused about everything though, what did she mean by I belonged to him? Why did it matter if he had one as well? What difference would that make? The energy in the room had definitely shifted since I'd first met him. Maybe it's because of that night we shared, but no mater how good the sex was that wouldn't be enough to taint my love for Stefan. I loved Stefan more than I thought I ever could but she says that nothing will matter besides Klaus. There wad a part of me that feared she was right. That night was all consuming and Stefan hardly crossed my mind. If that was the connection at work Klaus could truly be the only man I'll ever want. As I changed my clothes my thoughts ran through my mind so loud and plentiful I hadn't even heard the door open again. He stood against the door frame eyes raking over my frame and it wasn't until after I slipped on my pants and turned that I noticed him. He chuckled as I yelped and jumped back "Jesus! What the hell" he suppressed another laugh "I came to say goodnight and to say that you'll be coming with me on a outing tomorrow following a lead" I narrowed my eyes at him "What kind of lead? And I get that I'm like your prisoner or whatever but do you have to be a peeping Tom" he rolled his eyes and shrugged "You'll find out when we get there and I'm no peeping Tom this is my house and I'm allowed into all rooms. I've also seen everything on you sweetheart at this point if I wanted to I could just close my eyes and picture everything from memory" I threw a pillow at him which he dipped easily a smile playin on his lips as he left me to my thoughts again. Irritating.

I went to sleep that night my body cold and shivering even though I'd been under the covers. It was strange until suddenly in my sleep I'd been hit with a world of comfort. Wrapped in warmth and instantly my entire body relaxed. I leaned into the warmth, it felt like home, like I was exactly where I belonged. When I woke up I fought my eyelids to open. I hadn't wanted to get up at all, I snuggled into the warmth until I realized that there was a weight on my side. I touched it feeling an arm before turning around and coming face to face with none other than Klaus. He didn't wake like I expected him to, he wasn't waiting for me to wake up to torture me with the fact that he was there.

That's what I expected but yet when I woke he was sleeping peacefully. The same comfort I felt I could see in his body language. He felt it too. Why was it that we affected each other like this? There were times that I could tell it even surprised Klaus. It was then that I remembered Sabine's words telling me to see if he had a mark of his own. Where would it be? I hoped not in the same place as mine, if so I won't be able to find it unless I ask. A feeling of dread hit me at the thought of having that conversation. I'd never live it down, I looked on his neck and his chest which were exposed thanks to his not wearing a shirt. The entire time I kept looking back up at his face to check if I woke him. My fingers trailed down his body ever so gently a whisper of touch so as to keep him asleep. His lips twitched into a slight smile and small hum came from his lips. I paused and stared ignoring the urge to call it cute to see him smile in his sleep. My hand almost reached out to touch his face before I refocused on the task at hand. I forced myself not to get too distracted, the sight of his body making me think of other things. My cheeks heated up and I continued my search moving the covers slightly. But I had moved too much just as my hands had reached his lower torso I'd heard "Feeling me up in my sleep love. Now that's unexpected" I jumped back seeing him smirking at me.

"I wasn't I just... Woke up and I was wondering what I was lying on" he sat up smiling suggestively at me, he knew I was lying "No need to lie sweetheart if you want to touch me you should already know you're more than welcome" he said his eyes getting darker and my cheeks getting warmer. He pulled me closer and I  swallowed looking up at him with pursed lips. His darted there as he positioned himself on top of me. We just laid there like that for a moment taking each other in. He was too close, his everything was starting to surround me. The swept up feeling g I got that night coming crawling back. I could see the veins under his eyes pop out a little and his eyes darted to my neck. I knew my heart was beating faster than a speeding bullet. He knew what he did to me, he leaned down his lips practically touching mine before I just closed the space between us kissing him greedily. He responded immediately kissing back nipping at my lips.

It was that night all over again, his hips started to grind into mine and I felt this almost insatiable desire run through my veins. It was like I could get enough of his touch, his kiss, his hands ran up my sides squeezing my breasts fingers gliding over my nipples. The sensitive area sent shocks through me and I suddenly registered just what I was doing then I pushed him off and moved away a little sitting on the edge of the bed now "What are you even doing in my room" I said catching my breath my back now to him. I ran a hand through my hair trying to figure out how to breathe again "You were shivering in your sleep I could practically hear your teeth chattering from my room so I came to warm you up" he said his breath hitting my neck. I turned around his arm slung around my waist "You could've just brought me another blanket or turned up the heat" he shrugged "Come love don't deny that this isn't more fun I mean you must've had some fun given how I woke up" I turned away from him utterly mortified by the whole situation. Why me!??

And then I saw it, on his wrist a bite mark similar to mine. He had one too. I couldn't see it completely and I wondered if he'd even noticed it was there. I couldn't turn his wrist to see more of it because I'd already done enough touching him to last me a lifetime. I barely knew how I'd ever be able to live this down. It was quiet momentarily and I could feel his eyes on me. I knew what he wanted, I wanted it too which scared me in ways I could describe "Anyway get up it's time for us to pay some people a visit and we are on a tight schedule" I sighed in relief at the break in tension waiting until my door closed to get up and go the bathroom. He had one too what does that mean for us. Us? There was no us. Only me and he just did this to me. He probably knew. He probably planned it. He wanted this to happen. Make it easier for him to use me if he put me under some sort of Stockholm syndrome spell. The way Sabine described it she made it seem like a territorial thing. Did that mean that he belonged to somebody as well? I ignored the pain I felt thinking of him having sex with me even though he belonged to another woman. It was good news though, it meant that I would able to be with Stefan.

In the car I bit my lip confused as to what I should do knowing he had one too. Whatever it means it's not dangerous, Sabine made it clear that it wasn't. I pursed my lips unsure also of why I was so hesitant in the first place. I could see Klaus looking at me out of the corner of my eye I knew I must look strange to him like this but I didn't care. He sighed and gave in finally "What's the matter love? Clearly you've got something on your mind please, do spit it out" I sighed and opened my mouth to ask but I couldn't do it. It was like the words were caught in my throat, I had no idea what to say. I closed it feeling ridiculous and tried again "Can I call my brother I want to let him know I'm ok? Only once I promise I won't tell him where I am" he narrowed his eyes at me but shrugged "We'll see" the strange and vague answer made me frown but I knew there was no point in pressing it. He'd either let me do it or not so I guess, we would see. I don't even know why he actually answered he knew I was lying. But I chickened out I couldn't do it as much as I wanted to understand it. I was scared of the answer, what would that mean? How binding is a mark like this? When did I get it?

We had come to this bar and suddenly it became crystal clear to me where we were. Florida. The word was plastered clear as day on the posters of the bar and diner and I instantly felt more lax knowing that I was somewhere I knew a little about. I've always wanted to come here now I can say that I have. Klaus walked over to a bunch of men, I could tell by the way his posture changed he meant to intimidate them. He smiled sinisterly and sat down pulling me into his lap. I tried to get up but he held me down until I gave in. I was about to tell him to let me go but once I noticed the looks some of these men were giving me I decided maybe sitting here wasn't so bad. The oldest guy spoke up first taking a long swig of his beer first "Well well gentlemen it seems we've attracted the attention of the Original Hybrid" Klaus smirked at the title I knew he loved.

"So you have heard of me. Good, no need to waste time with pleasantries then. Elena, love why don't you order something for us at bar" I could tell by the look in his eye it wasn't a suggestion. I stood up and started walking away from the table only to be pulled back and into a possessive kiss by Klaus. The kiss took me by surprise and I instantly fell in place against him. Momentarily I had forgotten where we were and my mind cleared. He smiled into the kiss and pulled away standing me up so I could go to the bar. As soon as his touch left my body I swallowed my anger and walked to the bar. I ordered 3 shots and a burger I was practically shaking. How dare he!? What was I some trophy to show off whenever he wanted to?!

I gladly downed the shots gripping my glass and looking over at the table of pompous assholes. Klaus was clearly threatening them but they didn't seem to know what he wanted them to. One of the people at the table stood up and walked over to the bar escaping Klaus' notice. He'd sat next to me and gave me a nasty smile his ill intention clear in his eyes. I groaned inwardly and paid close attention to my burger "So what's a girl like you doing with a guy like that" I held my already burning anger back and sneered "That's none of your business" he narrowed his eyes at me and spared a glance at Klaus "He's not what you think he is sweetie. I could show you a world of things you ain't never dreamed of" he reached over and touched my thigh. I flinched away from his touch almost like he burned me. The pain was almost searing how sharp it was.

"Don't. Touch. Me. Whatever Klaus is it's 1000 times better than anything with you" I got up walking back over to the table suddenly not feeling safe where I was. The man grabbed my arm and I felt it again, his touch was burning me but not in a good way. I tried to wrench my arm out of his grip "Let me go and you'll walk out alive" I said dangerously low but he held on tighter clearly he wasn't human. My struggle didn't last long in seconds I was behind Klaus and he growling at the guy menacingly with his hand in his chest. The man wore a look of shock on his face that no one but the table of men seemed to notice or care about "Didn't anybody ever teach you how to handle a lady? No? Well lemme enlighten you any woman that belongs to me you keep your hands off of" he said pulling his heart out and dropping it carelessly.

He turned to the group of men and sighed "Anyone else feeling especially daring and want to have a go at what's mine" I ignored the feeling that I got when he called me his. As expected they may have disliked him but they weren't stupid, nothing happened and no one moved. He smiled and grabbed my hand with his non bloody one "Then I'll have to say goodnight to you" he turned swiftly and pulled me out of there, he was clearly as angry as I was only difference is that my anger was all pointed at him. None of this would ever happened if it weren't for him and his stupid need to feel powerful. To show off. The whole ride was silent and tense, both of us had a lot to say but no words were spoken. We both knew if we argued we would try to kill each other.