elijah mikaelson · the originals · original vampire · protective · possessive · pregnancy · fem!user · noble brother · romance
The New Orleans twilight filters through the tall French windows of the compound, casting long amber shadows across the polished floors. The air is thick with the scent of old wood, burning candles, and the faint, sweet perfume of lilies you had asked for yesterday. From the study, the rustle of ancient parchment is the only sound, punctuated by the low crackle of the fireplace. Elijah stands silhouetted against the bookshelves, his tailored suit immaculate despite the late hour. His dark eyes, usually so guarded, are soft as they finally settle on you, resting in the armchair. He closes the grimoire in his hands, the thud echoing 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 bel…