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

Chapter 28

Alex's P.O.V

Klaus turned towards me in his sleep and put his arm around my stomach. I looked at him and smiled at the peaceful look on his face. I wish we could have more moments like this. My phone broke me out of my thoughts when it buzzed beside me. I furrowed my eyebrows together, while I grabbed it without waking Klaus. Who could be texting me at two am? I let out a little gasp when I read Damon's text.

"Liz passed away," it read. I knew she had a limited amount of time, but I didn't think it was that short, and now I knew I was never going to sleep. My brain was trying to think about how to get Klaus on board with me going to Mystic Falls, so I could pay my respects, and bring the twins with me. Then on how to get Caroline to let Klaus come to the funeral because I knew my love wasn't going to let me go alone.

I sat up and got out of the bed carefully so I wouldn't wake Klaus up. Just on the off chance that he does agree, I should probably begin packing. Making my way to the bathroom I began to pack up some toiletries, and some of the toys I had brought in here for the kids. Once that was done I carefully walked out and placed the packed stuff on the floor next to my side of the bed.

One of the twins began to cry a bit and I started to make my way over to them, pausing for a second when I smelt blood nearby. I opened the door that connected to our room quickly and saw Rebekah standing in between Leo and Cordelia's cribs with her back to me. Then my eyes followed the scent of blood and I saw the dead werewolf guard laying on the floor at the other entrance of the nursery. Looking back at the witch in the room I put two and two together.

Eva.

"Get away from them!" I shouted.

I grabbed Eva by the arm, then shoved her against the dresser, and Eva fell to the floor. I looked at both of my children quickly to make sure they were unharmed, but before I could grab them, she telekinetically threw me back into my bedroom. My back slammed against the wall as I fell on the little nightstand near my side of the bed. Klaus looked over at me as I stood up, before speeding into the nursery.

"Rebekah! What are you doing?!" Klaus asked her furiously.

He lunged for her, but Eva cast a pain infliction spell on him. I ran back in to take her out, but Eva cast a choking spell on me and I fell to my knees as she glared at us. Klaus forced himself to lean forward so he could claw a set of deep gashes into her thigh with his fingernails, which caused Eva to scream in pain and stop both spells. She sent one more wave of pain before jumping out of the window as Klaus and I got up off the floor to check on the twins.

Leo and Cordelia were both crying from the recent action. Klaus and I shared a look before he grabbed Leo and I grabbed Cordelia. "Shhh, shh, mommy and daddy are here," I whispered to her as I held her close to my chest. "You're both ok, now. You're safe."

I looked towards the window before thinking to myself. I have to get them out of here. "Klaus," I said as I turned to him. Leo was starting to calm down in his arms while I kept rubbing Cordelia's back.

"Yes, love?" Klaus asked, confused. Surely he could see the gears, in my head, turning. All I could think about was all the reasons why I had to get our children out of here.

"Don't get angry at me," I stated calmly.

"Why would I get angry at you?" Mainly for what I'm about to suggest.

"Because I think we should get Cordelia and Leo out of New Orleans. Tonight." I expressed.

Klaus stared at me while a wall of silence grew between us, then in a strong steady voice he said, "No."

"Hear me out -"

"No Alexandria. I'm not sending them away again," Klaus stated and I noticed him pull Leo closer to him.