Claudia Lockwood-Mikaelson

Chapter 32 - An Unannounced Visitor

Nik and I have spent all day in bed making love and saying how much we love each other over and over again. He's wonderful and I'm pleased we haven't been disturbed at all yet, especially by his brother.

Elijah always seems to pop up at the most inopportune times but it seems he has steered clear of us since walking in last night when Nik had me against the wall with his hands down my jeans. I don't think any of us want a repeat of that. Even Nik's not an exhibitionist.

When it reaches three, Nik reminds me that we need to leave the room at some point soon because I haven't eaten anything yet today. We start to argue but as if on cue Elijah knocks on our door and waits patiently for us to invite him in. He's clearly learnt his lesson.

"Come in Elijah," Nik throws the covers over us so I am completely covered up. Normally he would be irritated at his brother for disturbing us but right now he just prevented a huge argument.

"Kol has arrived, we are having a family dinner tonight. Join us at six," he instructs.

My head whips towards Nik in fear. Dinner? All together? I can't do that. I see Nik saying something to Elijah that I don't hear through the fuzz in my ears. Surely Nik won't ask me to go.

Anxiety rises up bubbling in my chest like hot lava. Elijah is clear that he expects me to join and not sit out. How could he ask me that knowing my situation? I feel so anxious now because of him. Why did he have to ruin such a perfect day?

Elijah leaves and closes the door quietly behind him.

"It's okay love, it will be okay," Nik strokes my cheek with the pad of his thumb softly.

"Don't make me go, not in front of everyone," I beg him desperately. His beautiful face swims in my vision as tears collect in my eyes, blurring him. One drops onto my cheek and he wipes it away slowly.

"It's just our family my love, let's give it a go at least?"

He looks at me so hopefully that I can't refuse him. I suppose there's nothing wrong with dressing up and attending the dinner. I can simply deny myself the food later on.

"Okay," I breathe and his shoulders relax visibly. He seems relieved at how easily I gave in.

"Thank you Claudia, I love you so much."

"I know, you just told me five minutes ago," I say cheekily and he laughs.

"Well I can show you again if you'd like?"

Heat pools again in my lower belly. I'm amazed at how I never seem to stop wanting this man. I am tired yes, but my body reacts instinctually to him. I want him all the time even when we should rest.

I wiggle my legs to test the soreness between them and wince. He notices immediately.

"Shit Claudia, was I too rough with you? Fuck I knew it. I knew I shouldn't have taken you so hard. Why didn't you say something?"

"You were gentle, it wasn't too hard. I am just a bit tired," I reassure him that I am completely fine. "And if that's what you call rough I'm going to be mightily disappointed when-"

His low growl cuts me off. He stares me down for a second, reaffirming that I am truly fine before a smirk gradually lights up his face.

"Oh you won't be disappointed love. Trust me I can give you all you need and more. You won't be complaining I'm too gentle after I tie you up and take you in ways you've never even dreamed of before. You'll be begging me not to stop."

I gulp and don't respond. What can I say to that? Please do? I can't wait? Beg him to take me again even with how sore I am?

He grins cheekily at me. "Let's get some sleep before this evening. I daresay you're a bit tired from last night?"