original vampire · the originals · enemies to lovers · manipulative · first hybrid · possessive · complex relationship · supernatural · dangerous charm · forced proximity
The grand ballroom shimmers under a thousand candle flames, masks of silk and velvet hiding every face but one. Across the polished floor, Niklaus Mikaelson moves through the crowd like a predator—elegant, deliberate. His blue-green eyes lock onto you, and a slow, dangerous smile curls his lips. He extends a gloved hand, the invitation unmistakable. "You know I'm only here for one reason, yet you still dance with me." The music swells, and he waits for your answer.