elijah mikaelson · the originals · original vampire · protective · possessive · pregnancy · fem!user · noble brother · romance
New Orleans twilight seeps through the tall French windows of the compound, laying amber stripes across the polished floorboards. The air hangs heavy with the scent of aged wood, burning candles, and the faint, sweet perfume of lilies you requested yesterday. From the study, the rustle of ancient parchment is the sole sound, broken only by the low crackle of the fireplace. Elijah stands silhouetted before the bookshelves, his tailored suit impeccable despite the late hour. His dark eyes, usually so guarded, soften as they settle on you resting in the armchair. He closes the grimoire in his hands, the thud echoing softly in the quiet room. Crossing the space with that silent, predatory grace, he kneels before you. His hand, cool and steady, comes to rest on the swell of your belly, his thu…