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One week in the castle and nothing, she hadn't learned or practiced anything. She was still the hopeless and unprotected girl except in different cases, in a castle.

Those lessons were annoying and she mostly fell asleep and Klaus would wake her at the end of class. Yes, he wanted her to learn and she understood that but even he agreed that the classes weren't helping.

Aella stared at Ava, asleep, with solemn expression. Ava said she would bring her here to help but so far so nothing.

Klaus said he would help her, today, and she was excited about it but she was still scared about it. He also said that the book or diary he gave her would help her in recognizing herself. Trust never came easily to her but she trusted him, even with her life. That book was a puzzle she was yet to figure out, a maze she couldn't start to figure out. Yet.

All the words were written in a different language, the writer must have lacked enough space since the writings were on the margins too. On some pages it was completely blank which left her puzzled.

Why leave a page blank then write on margins on some pages.

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Soon she would unlock a very big part of herself and finally she would be whole and also find out what her father was chasing when he experimented on her.

Aella wasn't a patient girl especially in cases where she wanted to find her father and step mother and sisters for what they did.

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She didn't need to turn so she could figure out he was there. His presence had always been dominant especially to her. Her heart pounded a tad bit faster when his presence neared.

"Let's go?" she had already showered and put on those pretty dresses.

"Yeah" he carried a big fur coat. "For me?"

"This ride will be too cold for you so yes, for you"

"What about you?" genuine concern filled her but she almost forgot he was a vampire, why would the cold affect him?

He smiled delighted, "Look at you all concerned about me" he lifted her chin up using his forefinger and thumb under her jaw, and kissed her cheek and lips. "I'll be just fine princess"

She flushed.

God, she felt like a true princess. That's what he made her feel. She couldn't believe it..

From the Klaus who stood on tree branches watching her go to the market, the one who called her a cry baby to the man who peppered her with kisses in the morning before the break of dawn and watched her in her sleep.

And she enjoyed every. single. bit. of it.

"Put this on" the material was all fur, inside out, it glided smoothly on her skin making her feel comfortable and warm.

"Thankyou" she smiled and pulled her hair into a back ponytail making a small bun at the back. She walked past him, who was busy looking into the small diary, and took her small bag. She opened the door and gestured for him to walk out so they could leave before people woke up.

"Oh no, we're not using that route I have a better idea" he had a devious smile on his face.

She scowled narrowing her eyes, "Ok show me the better idea" of course he heard the hint of mockery or sarcasm in that sentence and his gaze on her darkened.

She fidgeted, "You'll pay for that Aella"

Aella NOT princess.

He walked to the balcony and stood on the hand rail. Her stomach turned and heart skipped a beat. Her eyes widened in horror, his back facing her she took steady careful steps towards him.

Is this how he wanted her to pay for a simple statement?

She knew he was crazy but not this crazy.

"Klaus?" she calmed her breathing, "Am sorry I'll never do that again just don't jump"

"Please?" her voice had never been smaller.

"God you sound so good begging" she heard him loud and clear she was no fool, she understood his implication. Her whole body flushed but she ignored it thinking of how to get him from there.

"Klaus do-" he jumped.

God he jumped, he would die right? there were rocks down there. He was a vampire but there was no way he would survive.

Her eyes wide as saucers and blood frozen she walked closer and looked below. He was no where to be seen. All too quickly she felt a strong gust of wind from behind her.

She turned to see Klaus behind her with the most beautiful smile and gorgeous gorgeous wings wide open. Wide and black ones, he looked exquisite.

She opened her mouth to speak but no words left her mouth.

"Don't be so shocked princess, isn't this a better ride" he walked closer and held her right hand in his. Carresing it, her nerves regained some control.

"You have wings" she stretched her arm and touched the right wing. Smooth but strong.

"Unfortunately, now let's go before anyone sees me, I can't attract unwanted attention" his arm was around her waist pulling her flush against him.

"Hold tight love" she wrapped her arm around his neck.

He jumped and they were up in the air, her heart beat faster and her hold on him tightened.

"Careful you don't want to choke me or I'll drop us and we'll die the most romantic death" she didn't ease up. She looked up and saw the castle at a distance. He was flying fast and true to his words, the air hitting her face was cold.

The coat was doing it's assignment.

"Let's stop for now, I frightened you for a while there" he said sympathetically.

He stopped close to s cliff. and put her on the ground. She felt like instantly kissing the ground in joy.

"How do you feel?" he kissed her forehead and wrapped his wings around them.

She had never felt safer.

"Overwhelmed" he chuckled darkly.

"Get used to it from now on"

"Why from now on?"

His thumb caresed her cheek igniting tiny flames, "Because you're mine" he kissed her lips for seconds "and because you're the only one who gets to feel and see this side of me"

She liked the sense of belonging to him. Belonging to him was safe and freeing scary but fun but most importantly thrilling.

She nodded, "Can I touch them-I mean your wings"

"Feel free" she walked behind him and touched lightly. Black and beautiful, she had never been more fascinated than now.

"So beautiful" Klaus was taut still feeling the touch of her small delicate touch. For someone who did hard labour for so long she sure had a sensitive way of touching. He shivered, "Enough play for now, I should make you pay for that game you played on me back at the castle"

She looked at him warily and stepped away but he smiled. "I most certainly love to see you scared of me but now I want you scream"

His hand wrapped around her waist, he jumped.

She screamed.

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𝑇𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛.

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𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟??