"You're a natural" Kol tells Henrik. The two of them were walking through New Orleans. While Henrik felt an instinctual desire to rip out everyone's throat he kept himself in control.

"Do you miss it?" Henrik asks Kol. "The magic?"

"All the time" Kol answers honestly. "I still feel as if there's a piece missing from me, that feeling won't ever go away" Henrik frowns slightly but nods. "Hey, at least you're not stuck on the Other Side again" Kol says patting his back.

"I'll always be happy about that" Henrik nods before coming to a stop. "I've had enough with testing my self control, I want to go home"

"Let's get you some blood first" Kol suggests not wanting him to come to his breaking point at home. Kol knows exactly how tempting Claire's blood is and none of them wanted Henrik to loose control around her.

It had taken an entire day for Elijah's blood to turn Henrik into a vampire. There wasn't much in his system but just enough to save the youngest Mikaelson. When he awoke, Henrik didn't hesitate to complete the transition. He needed more time with his siblings, with Madelyn, and especially with Claire.

While Henrik adapted fairly easily to the new life style, Claire was having a harder time. She thanked her lucky stars that Henrik wasn't taken from her, that she had another chance with him. However, the trauma was almost too much.

Watching Henrik die, not knowing if he had enough of Elijah's blood in his system, brought her nightmares. She dreamt of when she thought Elijah had died by Damon's hand when they first met. She dreamt of Kol's death. She dreamt of the death of her children. She dreamt of the death of Henrik. She even dreamt of when she almost lost Caroline during their time in college.

So much death, so much trauma and it all haunted her. Even when she is awake she couldn't cast away the thoughts. Her protective instincts flared, especially around Madelyn. She hardly let the little girl out of her sight. She had to be convinced to let the little girl continue attending school. She relented but only if she was guarded at all times. She had at least a dozen hybrids surrounding the school and even Bonnie stepped up.

Bonnie managed to get a job inside the school as a secretary. She was able to keep an eye on Madelyn from the inside. Claire felt much more relieved when Bonnie was able to get into the school. Of course, where Bonnie went Jamie followed. The two of them kept a close eye on Madelyn.

Even though the main reason Bonnie and Jamie went to get jobs at the school to protect Madelyn, it wasn't the only reason. Working in a regular job around normal people gave them a break from the supernatural drama.

"Here," Finn says placing a small sandwich in front of his mate. Claire glances at it tiredly and picks it up.

"Thank you" She whispers. Finn sits beside her and she curls into him with the sandwich in hand. "Will you read to me?" She asks quietly.

"Are you sure?" Finn asks knowing that reading isn't exactly her favorite thing to do. "We can do something else if you wish"

"I don't want to do anything, I don't want to think, I just... want to listen" She mutters snuggling deeper into his embrace. He tightens his hold around her, his lips pressing on her temple.

"Whatever you want" He whispers before reaching towards the side table where a book rests. He opens it and begins to read to her quietly. She follows along, soaking in every word he speaks. Whenever he reached an end of a page she would turn it for him and he would kiss her head in gratitude.

Silently, Klaus joins them. He sits in a chair near Claire with a notebook in his lap. Claire could sense him but keeps her attention on Finn. However, Finn could feel her relax even more once Klaus entered the room.

The little bit of time Finn read to her Claire finally felt at piece. She let her mind wonder to the fantasy world he read about. She let her body practically mold into Finn's embrace.

Once Henrik returned Claire instantly gravitated to him.

"How'd it go?" Claire asks hugging his waist tightly. It brought her as much pain as it did pleasure to hold him. While holding him, she could feel that he is real but at the same time it brought back memories of him dying in her arms.

"I didn't slip up, I'm doing good" Henrik assures her. He kisses her head. 

Henrik could finally understand his brothers. While he felt the bond with her it wasn't nearly as strong as it is now. Now, the bond is amplified by his vampiric side along with his love for her. He never thought he would love her more than he did and now he felt like the love he held before was mere child's play.

"How was your day?" Kol asks bringing Claire's attention to him. She smiles and pulls him into a hug. Kol wraps his arms around her tightly.

"Nothing special" Claire tells them simply. "I'm glad you two are home" She mutters. Kol smiles and tightens his grip on her.

"Elskan, Dr. Snow is ready for you upstairs" Elijah says approaching his two brothers and mate. Claire nods and reluctantly releases Kol. Elijah places a gentle hand on her back, following her into the room.

"Hey, Claire" Caitlin greets as she enters. A rare, effortless smile appears on Claire's face. She didn't realize how nice it would be to see Caitlin. A friendly face, a face that had nothing to do with the supernatural. It was refreshing.

"Hey, Caitlin" The two women hug each other before Caitlin begins her examination on Claire. Caitlin told Claire all about her family in Mystic Falls. Apparently, Caitlin has been promoted and that she was moving her family into a larger house. Claire felt happy that Caitlin's simply life was going so well.

"So, you're around the 26 week mark which means you're done with your second trimester and into your third down. Make sure you keep your skin moisturized as your stomach continues to grow. Braxton Hicks will potentially become more frequent and stronger, so you have that to look forward too"

"Yay" Claire says sarcastically.

"The things we do to have children" Caitlin comments with a smile.

"Tell me about it" Claire mutters rubbing her stomach.

"Make sure you're taking it easy, ok?" Caitlin tells her. "You might start feeling pains in your lower back, ribs, knees, legs, it's normal as your body weight increases. Make sure you stay hydrated as well"

"We'll keep an eye on her doc" Elijah promises from his position by the door. Claire gives him a small smile.

"Good, I'll come check up on you next month, make sure everything's going well" Caitlin says and Claire nods giving her another hug.

"Sweetheart, can I talk to you?" Klaus says as Claire leaves the room. Claire nods and takes his outstretched hand. He leads her down the hall and towards a closed door.

"What is it?" Claire asks.

"Go in and find out" Klaus smiles at her. She reaches out and opens it slowly. She enters the nursery and smiles widely.

"Klaus" She whispers looking around. "It's adorable" She says all too easily getting emotional. She sniffles and turns to Klaus with misty eyes. "I love it"

"Good" He says relaxing. She grins and pulls him into a hug. "I did the sketches myself"

"They're beautiful, Klaus" She says walking up to them to have a closer look. They were so well done and in detail, she absolutely adored them. (Got that off of Pinterest)

The entire room was wolf themed. There was a small wolf stuffed animal sitting atop of the dresser. The sheet covering the crib had pups all over it. Then she took a look at the wallpaper and saw it was witch themed making her smile even more.

"It's perfect, Klaus... I love it" She tells him. "And I'm sure this little one's going to love it just as much" She whispers rubbing her stomach. Klaus smiles and moves in front of her. He places his hands over hers and presses his head against hers.

"I love you" He whispers kissing her forehead. She smiles and leans against him whispering her love for him as well. "I know it doesn't seem like it right now with what just happened but we will be happy" Klaus assures her.

"I know we will," She says looking into his eyes. "We just need time" He smiles and nods against her head. "Thank you for doing this, you did an amazing job" She whispers to him.

"You're welcome" He mutters nuzzling his head into the crook of her neck.

"Claire" Caroline says hesitantly as she knocks on the door to gain their attention. Klaus almost whines as he grips his mate towards him. "There's a Kaleb Westphall here"

"Kaleb Westphall?" Claire asks pulling away from Klaus. "Who's that?"

"A witch from the French Quarter" Caroline tells her with an unsure shrug. Claire nods and follows her sister into the main room with Klaus behind her.

"Kaleb, is it?" Claire asks entering the main room. He instantly stands up and holds his hand out for her to shake.

"Not so fast, hot shot" Kol says gripping the boys wrist tightly. "You don't get to go near her" He squeezes his wrist to the point of almost breaking it.

"Alright, Kol, he gets it" Claire says. Kol reluctantly lets the boy go. "You're apart of the French Quarter Coven, yes?" She asks and Kaleb nods. "What can I do for you?" Kaleb rubs his hands together glancing at all the vampires nervously.

"I've come to ask for a favor" He says. She raises an eyebrow at him. This is the first time she's meeting him and he's already asking or a favor. 

"A favor?" Kol scoffs. "As if you French Quarter witches have any right to ask favors" He growls.

"What is it?" Claire questions willing to listen. 

"We have no elders, thanks to you killing Agnes" Kaleb blurts without meaning too. He hadn't meant to bring up Agnes but it left his lips before he could stop himself.

"You should be lucky a quick death is all she got" Elijah tells her in a warning tone. 

"Right" Kaleb mutters shifting uncomfortably. "Well, now that she's dead we're out of elders. We need an elder to produce the magic needed to complete the harvest"

"Complete the harvest?" Claire asks frowning her eyebrows. "You want to kill Davina?"

"I want to finish the ritual, Davina won't stay dead. Once we finish the other girls will come back as well" Kaleb explains frantically. "If we don't then we will lose our magic for good. If its not completed soon, all that power will destroy Davina.

"No, I don't believe that" Claire shakes her head. "I won't let you kill an innocent girl for some barbaric tradition" 

"It's necessary" Kaleb stressed. "I don't want to kill Davina but she won't stay dead" He assures them.

"How would you even become an elder?" Henrik questions. Kaleb glances at him. "That's not something you can just call yourself"

"That's the favor I need" Kaleb says glancing at Elijah. Claire frowns her eyebrows noticing the glance. "I need to consecrate the remains of a powerful witch so I can absorb their magic." He explains.

"Who?" Claire asks.

"Celeste DuBois" Kaleb says looking at Elijah. Claire looks towards her mate as well. "I know her body was never found"

"She didn't want it too" Elijah says. "I promised to bury her where no one would find her and I will not give you her location" He says sternly.

"Claire, please..." Kaleb pleads but Claire shakes her head.

"You heard him, he won't give you the location of her remains and I will not ask him too" Claire tells him. "You may go" 

"Fine but can I at least use your bathroom first?" Kaleb questions. Claire sighs but nods before leaving the room. Elijah follows after her. 

"Claire" Elijah calls out. She turns to him and gives him a small smile. "Take a walk with me?" He holds his arm out.

"Of course" She says taking his arm. He leads her out of the house and towards the stables.

"I feel as though I owe you an explanation about Celeste" He tells her.

"You don't owe me anything" She shakes her head. "If you wish to talk about her, then I'll listen, but you don't have to"

"I want too" He assures her. Claire nods giving him her full attention. "I met Celeste in the 1800's. We were involved with each other romantically. I loved her at the time. She was killed for being a witch and I could not protect her"

"I'm sorry that happened" Claire says sincerely. Elijah smiles and faces her.

"It's alright, I have you now" He says caressing her face gently. "And I promise you, you will never share the same fate as Celeste" He kisses her gently.

"I trust you, Elijah" She whispers to him.

"You're everything I could ever want" He whispers to her.

*So, how's the book going so far? It's not getting boring is it? It's still keeping your attention and you're still wanting to read more right?

I love writing about Claire and her story and as long as you guys love reading it then I'll keep writing!*