Guilt ▻ The Originals [3]

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At the Mikaelson Compound, in the second-floor study, Freya sat at a desk, writing a letter to Rebekah about all that was occurring in New Orleans during her absence.

"My dear Rebekah, I hope this finds you well. I write to offer an update and ask for your advice. Our brothers remain at odds. Klaus will never apologize--not for the blood he's shed, nor the suffering Hayley continues to endure--and Elijah can never forgive him. Despite my efforts, we are a house divided. Which is not to say I have no good news...

Niklaus kept his word. Marcel controls the Quarter, with help from Ophelia, of course, who still remains 'Queen of the City'. There, the duo have founded a fight gym in the old St. Anne's Church where they test the mettle of those who wish to join Marcel's vampire community. Of course, Ophelia is only taking part to pass the time. Believe it or not, she is with child, but is stuck in a sort of a predicament regarding the pregnancy. Elijah has begun joining Marcel and Ophelia for sparring. I believe it helps him work through his anger...and he has much anger.

While Hope continues to flourish, it is clear she misses her mother. Though Niklaus remains the doting father, he has been of no help in finding a cure for Hayley's curse.

Despite mine and Ophelia's best efforts, we've yet to find the means to undo the spell placed on her and the Crescent wolves, and Hayley herself continues to struggle, unable to see her child except for one night a month during the full moon. And we're in no position to ask for outside help...

Davina's rage at our family has only grown. And, as Regent of all covens, she is far too formidable to be swayed.

Meanwhile, Niklaus has continued to try and win Ophelia over with his charms, despite the fact that she is married to one of the wolves he himself had cursed to be stuck in wolf form every night but the full moon. The two of them seem to be the only ones in our family who are truly on good terms, even though it is clear that deep down, Ophelia is still upset about our brother's actions regarding her pack.

As a way to use Niklaus' feelings for her to her advantage, Ophelia had insisted that he begin to see Camille for what she calls 'their little chats.' And since the orders left Ophelia's mouth and Nikalus is trying his hardest to win her over, our brother was quick to do as she said. He claims a desire to amend his ways. In truth, he seems utterly free of remorse...which only drives Elijah further away.

I wonder if you would write me with any advice you have on how to heal their fractured bond. Until then, I remain your loving sister, Freya."

Freya picked up the letter and examined it for a moment before crumpling it up and gripping it tightly in her hands. She muttered a spell under her breath for a moment until the letter finally disappeared, having been magically sent to Rebekah wherever she was, before she smiled.

She stood up, walking down the hallway and down the stairs. She raised a brow when she found Ophelia standing in the courtyard. She stood in front of a table, which had a grimoire and numerous candles on it.

"What are you doing?" She asked Ophelia, who was in the middle of chanting a spell, concerned.

Ophelia slowly opened her eyes and turned to Freya, a small smile on her face, "Well, Freya, I just placed a very powerful protection spell on myself," She informed the Mikaelson witch and with a wave of her hand, she had closed the spell book and blew out all of the candles, "I'm pregnant, living with the Mikaelson family. I need to protect my baby and myself from harm. Now, no physical harm will hurt my baby in anyway..." She trailed off, "Well, except for death, of course."

Freya looked uneasy, knowing about the fact that if Ophelia died, there was  a chance she'd survive. The same couldn't be said about the baby inside of her.