Lone Came The Devil

Chapter Sixteen

"Ripper." Klaus acknowledged as he opened the door.

"I want to see Caroline." Stefan said nervously.

"I don't think you're in the position to demand anything from me." Klaus answered angrily.

"Listen, I didn't have anything to do with what happened last night. Damon worked with Katherine. We tried to stop him, actually." Stefan explained.

"And I'm supposed to believe that?" Klaus asked.

"I don't care what happens to you. But I do care about Caroline. We wouldn't sacrifice her like that."

"Not even in exchange for the doppelganger's safety?" Klaus challenged.

Stefan kept silent.

"I thought so. It's really hard to believe that you lot actually give a damn about what happens to Caroline. If I'm not mistaken, the last time you used her for your useless plan to kill me got her in quite the situation."

Stefan knew that they had messed up when it came to Caroline's safety. They should've never sent her to distract Klaus.

"We learned from our mistakes. We know that it's our fault she was linked to you. I'm just wondering why she's still here." Stefan said.

Last night, Damon had told him how the spell had been broken and Caroline was finally free from the original. But he had also told him that Caroline had been helping Klaus.

Klaus chuckled.

"Maybe she's done giving her best for people that don't appreciate her properly." Klaus mused. There was no need to tell the ripper that the spell was still perfectly intact. He had Davina working on a way to break it after all.

"And you do? How am I supposed to believe that?" Stefan asked.

"Frankly, I don't care what you believe or not." Klaus shrugged.

"Look, Klaus. I just want to see her, make sure she's fine." Stefan pleaded.

"Not happening, mate. I'm not trusting any of you near her." Klaus left no room for discussion. "If that's all, I'd advise you to take your leave. I'm in a bad mood after last night." Klaus said with an evil smirk.

"Please tell her I was here at least." Stefan asked before he flashed away from the hybrid.

Klaus closed the door and strolled back to his study.

Inside, he fixed himself a drink and contemplated his next move. He needed new hybrids. But he had to find a pack first. That included travelling.

For a few seconds he entertained the thought of showing Caroline the world while he looked for potential hybrids. He imagined showing her his favourite paintings, the one of his that hang in the hermitage.

But most importantly, he imagined her giving in to him completely. The way she had in New Orleans before they were disturbed by his only loyal hybrid. Had it been anyone else, the head would've left their body faster than they could utter an apology.

Klaus sighed. Taking Caroline with him would be a liability. She might be invincible, thanks to their link, but she could still be used against him.