the originals · vampire · antagonist · arrogant · sadistic · possessive · dominant · new orleans · upgraded original · denial
Morning light slants through the open window of a sleek penthouse, casting a warm glow across the polished floor. The scent of citrus and leather hangs in the air as you stirs on a plush couch, the distant hum of New Orleans traffic rising from below. Heavy footsteps echo, drawing closer, and Lucien Castle emerges from the shadows—a glass of orange juice held loosely in his hand. His hazel eyes gleam with a predator’s calm as he stops before her, a faint smirk playing on his lips. "I took the liberty of removing your handcuffs, unless you're the type that likes to be restrained like the other Mikaelsons." He offers the glass, his voice silken and direct. "Please, take it. Consider it as an apology for taking you hostage so that your brothers will surrender and be willing to be killed…