Protecting Them (Only His Series: Book 3) *NEW VERSION*

Chapter 4

Alex's P.O.V

The Mikaelson men and I were sitting in our spots for dinner. Klaus was at the head of the table, with me on his right. Elijah sat across from me with Kol beside him, since Klaus doesn't want him anywhere near me. Although Elijah was standing behind his chair facing Victor, Daniel, and Hayley as they updated us.

"Marcel's witch is being held captive in the Quarter," Daniel announced. Ok, I didn't even know Marcel had a witch.

"Wonderful! Mother's a step ahead, as usual," Kol groaned.

"Oliver's with her," Hayley adds on.

"So, go and get them," I said.

"No!" Victor exclaimed. "You're not putting her in danger for your own gain, Alex." This caused Elijah and Kol to look at me. Klaus and I kept our eyes on Victor. "Hayley isn't like us. She isn't a hybrid."

"And if you go what'll happen?" I asked him. "Esther knows who you are and what you look like. Meaning she'll have people that will report back saying you talked to Oliver. Hayley is our best option." Everyone looked at me and Hayley nodded in agreement.

"I'll go. I'll get her to do the spell, but I need the necklace," Hayley said and I turned to Klaus. What necklace? Klaus sighed and pulled out a necklace from his pocket before walking it over to her. Why does he have this necklace? What did I miss?

Hayley took it from him, "Thank you," She said and turned to me. "Keep your phone on. If you get and S.O.S-"

"I'll come over," I said in reassurance.

"So will I," Victor added on immediately. I rolled my eyes and leaned back in my seat as Hayley nodded, then turned to leave.

"Wait!" Elijah called out, causing Hayley to turn around. "There's something else. A disciple of Marcel's was instructed to fetch another ingredient. Ask for Gia," Elijah told her and she hesitated. OH! So the witch needs the necklace for the spell. Ok, that makes sense...kind of.

"Okay," She said and left. Victor looked at me in anger, while Daniel had his head bowed as he leaned against the doorframe behind his friend.

"If she gets hurt-"

"She won't!" I cut Victor's threat off. "Hayley has survived on her own since she was thirteen years old, Victor. Stop making her out to be your damsel in distress." Victor was fuming, while everyone else was shocked by my words. Again, raising your voice equals emotions in their heads.

"She's going up against Esther, Alex," Daniel stated. "He has a right to be worried."

"He also has the right to trust Hayley can protect herself," I snapped back. "She's a grown-ass woman, and if Esther goes after her I'll protect her."

"You don't feel anything, Alex!" Victor exclaimed. So much for keeping Elijah and Kol in the dark. Actually, Kol would've worked it out by the end of the night. "You really think I trust you?!"

"She's my family. Emotions or not, I protect my family." I stated possessively. "Now, shoo. I'm sure the rest of the Mikaelsons will be arriving soon."

Victor stood up, his shoulders square before storming out of the room. Daniel looked at me for a couple of seconds before following his friend. I looked to Kol, Klaus, and Elijah. Elijah looked shocked, Kol was surprised, and Klaus had an amused smile on his face. Of course, you would find this amusing. I rolled my eyes at them before standing up and walking out. I didn't need to be here for another hour anyway.

~An Hour Later~

Elijah and Klaus are both wearing fancy suits. Kol was wearing a button-down shirt, obviously not caring how he looked. They were adding last minute things, like opening the wine. Once it was open, Kol took it from Elijah's hands and poured some into his glass. He then looked at me and walked over to pour some in mine. Kol's surprise wore off by now and he was as amused as Klaus when it came to my nonexistent emotions. Klaus was leaning against the back of his chair, staring at the table with a scowl on his face.