Lone Came The Devil

Chapter Six

"He was seen with a brunette last night before he left town." Brady told Klaus.

"A brunette? Could it be that he left town with the doppelgänger?" Klaus inquired.

"No, sir. The doppelgänger, witch and the younger Salvatore are still in Mystic Falls. The others are still observing them." Klaus gave a nod and dismissed his hybrid with a simple wave of his hand.

Brady bowed his head before leaving the room.

"Was this a hybrid?" Klaus turned around to find Caroline walking in the room.

She was dressed in a black jeans and a red shirt that complimented her body just fine. He licked his lips and took a few steps in her direction.

Immediately, Caroline came to a halt, probably wanting to keep a distance to him. He smirked. Caroline had surprised him last night and he was pleased to know that she didn't lock herself up in her room to avoid him for as long as she was here.

"I don't see how that would be any of your business, love. But I might be persuaded to tell you more about Brady while we sit down for breakfast." Klaus gestured at a table that was already set for a meal.

Caroline nodded in agreement and sat down.

"So, when will you give me vervain?"

She was in no mood to be all friendly with the man that sat down in front of her. She had barely slept that night, afraid he might take advantage of her while she was most vulnerable.

"It's right in front of you, sweetheart." Klaus answered calmly.

She looked down and saw a shot glass next to her plate. Caroline reached out and took the glass, taking a deep breath before drinking it in one go.

Her mouth burned due to the acid like taste, but she ignored it. Drinking poison was the preferable alternative to being compelled by the devil.

"So, now you see that I stay true to my word. I'll expect the same from you." Klaus said in a warning tone.

"Right. I'll behave. Whatever that means." Caroline said rolling her eyes.

Now that she had vervain in her body she felt confident again. Klaus on the other hand released a low growl.

Caroline raised her eyebrows at him.

"Caroline, I will forgive you for your attitude once since we didn't get to talk about my expectations yesterday. But be warned: roll your eyes at me one more time and I will make you watch while I drain the quarterback." Caroline's eyes widened in shock, fear claiming her body once again.

She should have known that vervain alone would not be enough.

"All right. No eye rolling. What else do you want?" Caroline asked annoyed.

"I want you to obey me. Do as I say. Because, as you have rightfully pointed out before, there are hybrids in and out of the building. I am their alpha, which means they respect me." Klaus was about to say something else when Caroline interrupted him.

"Sorry if I cut in, but I'm not one of your hybrids, Klaus. I'm not sired to you. And I straight up refuse to be your little puppet!" Klaus took a deep breath to calm himself.

He had just told that woman to obey him, not defy him. Still, the first thing she does is just that.

Luckily, he had been expecting it. He wasn't even mad at her. No, their little fights only made talking to her so much more interesting.

"Caroline, love. As much as I like our little spats I will not tolerate them in front of my hybrids. So, if one of them is present, you'll either shut that pretty little mouth of yours, or you will have to deal with the consequences." Klaus paused for a moment to observe her reaction to his words.