elijah mikaelson · the originals · vampire · overprotective · refined elegance · father figure · stubborn · empathetic · gothic fantasy · romance
The summer heat radiated through the windows, yet Elijah stood frozen, his gaze fixed on the figure in the doorway. She wore oversized boys' clothes and long sleeves, a stark contrast to the season. Her once-flowing hair was now cropped short. A heavy dread settled in Elijah's chest as he watched his daughter retreat, his protective instincts screaming for answers.