Chapter Eight

Alex stood by the large window that overlooked the garden that was essentially the backyard of the Mikaelson Mansion. The garden quickly reminded her of the garden she once called home. Alex recalled how peaceful those days were.

1921…

"Open your eyes," Christian said as he held Alexandra's hand.

Alexandra opened her eyes and was instantly shocked to find a massive mansion standing before her. Technically it wasn't that big since her uncle's mansion was bigger but it was perfect. Alexandra couldn't have dreamed of anything better. She instantly smiled and it was this reaction that received a comment from her husband.

"I love that smile," Christian said.

"And I love your smile," Alexandra replied as she turned to find a smile on Christian's face. "How did you…" she started to ask.

"That is not something you should worry about," Christian replied. "As long as you are happy with it none of that matters," he added. "Are you happy?" he asked.

"I am very happy, may we go inside," Alexandra asked.

"Of course, my dear," her husband replied.

Christian looped his arm around hers and guided her inside their new home. Although technically Christian owned the mansion and the land surrounding it he would always say that they owned it together. This led Alexandra to believe that Christian got the money for the grand mansion from her uncle, Franklin Jackson.

Alexandra didn't like this fact, not because she hated her uncle, it was more like she was worried about what her uncle had asked Christian to do for the money or what he would ask of him in the future. Alexandra quickly pushed all of these worries down and focused on the good things.

Christian took her on a tour of the entire house but it was their final stop that surprised her the most. The garden that sat behind the mansion was more beautiful than anything Alexandra had ever seen. It was clear where the most part of the money in construction of the mansion went. Alexandra couldn't stop herself from smiling.

Alexandra turned to face Christian and found the smile she loved. Although when Alexandra and Christian first met they had no plans to fall in love but over time they became the best of friends and eventually they found love in each other's arms. They never wanted to be separated and despite their young age they quickly swore to stay together for as long as they shall live.

Present Day…

Christian's smile faded away and Alex found herself staring at the empty space to her right. Alex sighed as she recalled Christian. They had sworn as best friends to stay together forever but Alex broken that promise. She had left.

Alex quickly shook her head and stepped away from the window. Her thoughts on the past reminded her of something very important. Alex quickly searched through her bags for the most important thing she owned. An outsider would see a simple ring but that simple ring held great meaning to Alex.

Her wedding ring was more important than it seemed. Alex tore open her bags and searched for her wedding ring since her very future depended on. Alex quickly cursed when she realised it was not here. Alex was unsure where the ring could be until she realised that she had left in her SUV and now her SUV was gone.

Many years ago Alex had a witch place a cloaking spell on the ring. As long as she wore the ring her location would be hidden if anyone tried to use magic to find her but without the ring 'he' would be able to find her. The best option for her now would be to run but she couldn't. She had spent most of her life searching for her brother and now that she finally had the means to find him she couldn't just leave.

Alex quickly realised she had no choice but to stay. But despite making her decision on the matter she still became worried which lead to stress which in turn led to her fangs extending down into her bottom lip. Alex tried to shake it off but decided the only way to distract herself would be to feed so she left her bedroom and headed downstairs in search of a kitchen.

Alex was slowly walking down the grand staircase when she remembered the past once again. The more she thought about her wedding ring and 'him' the easier the past came flooding back.

1926…

Alexandra was halfway down the stairs when there was a loud knock on the front door. Alexandra paused and watched as one of the housemaids approached the door. She opened the door and greeted whoever was standing on the other side. Shortly after opening the door the housemaid opened the door wider to reveal their guest.

The person Alexandra found was not someone she knew but he looked very familiar. His dark hair and dark eyes were very familiar but despite all this it still took Alexandra a few moments to place his features. Both her brother and herself had blonde hair and grey-blue eyes while their uncle had brown hair and grey-blue eyes. The only person Alexandra knew that had both dark hair and dark eyes was Christian but the man that stood before her was older than Christian.

"Shall I invite him in, my lady," the housemaid asked Alexandra.

"Yes," Alexandra replied. "Is it not obvious he is family," Alexandra said as the unnamed man nodded. "Please come in…" she paused unsure if she should say Mr Winchester or not.

"Roderick Winchester, my lady," he finished as he stepped inside her home. "As you probably noticed I am Christian's brother, his elder brother," Roderick explained as bowed to Alexandra. "I was informed that he would be here," he said.

"I am sorry, my husband is away for the day," Alexandra replied as she continued down the stairs so she might greet her husband's brother.

"Husband…" Roderick asked. "I was not aware that my little brother got married. But I am glad he found a beautiful woman to stand by his side," Roderick added.

Alexandra smiled and thanked Roderick for his kind words. Alexandra quickly invited Roderick to afternoon tea in her garden. Although they had only met Roderick and Alexandra seemed to get along well. Alexandra couldn't help but admit Roderick carried the same handsome features that made Christian appealing.

"Mother!" a young voice yelled through the garden. "Mother!" he yelled again.

Alexandra sighed and excused herself from the table so she could search the gardens for her eldest child and only son, William Winchester. According to her brother the name William was a family tradition so when she gave birth to her first child she decided to give him the name William only because her brother had made it clear he never intended to marry or have children.

Alexandra wasn't quite sure why that was but she respected her brother's decision and when William discovered Alexandra had decided to continue their family tradition he was glad.

"William," Alexandra called in an attempt to gain her son's attention.

"Mother," William cried as he ran towards her.

Alexandra slowly kneeled and pulled her son into her arms. Although William had just turned four he was still small. Despite the fact he grew older with every passing year he would forever remain her little boy.

"What have you done now, my sweet boy," Alexandra asked.

"It was not me," William replied. "I went to visit the horses and one came at me and…" he paused as he started to cry.

Alexandra slowly nodded and picked William up into her arms. She stood up and ran her hand down William's back in an attempt to calm him. A few moments later he stopped crying only so he could talk once more. But when he finally spoke he asked a question Alexandra had not been expecting.

"Who is that man?" William asked.

Alexandra turned to face the man in question only to find Roderick standing halfway across the garden. From this distance Roderick's resemblance to Christian was even harder to fault. It was more than obvious they were brothers, Alexandra had no doubt. She slowly started to make her way towards Roderick while William watched him in silence.

Once she stood before Roderick she introduced her son to his uncle. William smiled once he learned this news. Alexandra wondered if it was her relationship with her own uncle that caused William to be so happy. Did he want the same sort of relationship with his uncle? Or was it the fact William now had two uncles to give him presents. Alexandra assumed it was the latter.

Alexandra smiled and together they returned to the small table where she had been enjoying her afternoon tea with Roderick earlier.

Present Day…

The past once again faded away and Alex once again found herself staring into middle space. She shook her head and continued down the stairs. She entered the kitchen and started to search the room for blood. Although it would have been easier for her to find someone and drain them dry Alex suddenly wanted to keep a real low profile. She couldn't afford Roderick finding her. There was a history between them she never wanted to revisit.

Although in the beginning Roderick had been nothing but a gentleman and a loving uncle to her son he quickly changed. What Alex now knew was that this was his whole plan. He got into her head and her heart before revealing his true nature.

Alex shook her head and opened the fridge only to find a single blood bag. She grabbed the blood bag and quickly drank it without remorse. She cared not if it belonged to someone else or if someone had placed it here for a special reason. Alex found it was filled with nothing special aside from normal blood.

Once the blood bag was empty she threw it away and set about finding something else to eat in order to distract her mind. After a few minutes Alex had collected everything she could find and piled it up on the breakfast bench. She then climbed up onto the breakfast bench and sat there as she stuffed her face full.

Alex had been at peace until Rebekah found her. It was not that Alex didn't like Rebekah she just didn't like her peace being interrupted but in the end it was a good thing. It distracted Alex's mind from her Roderick problems.

"There you are," Rebekah said as she entered the kitchen.

"Yes," Alex sighed. "How can I help you?" she asked.

"If you want to live here than you have to make your keep," Rebekah said.

"Okay," Alex replied. "What is it you want me to do?" Alex asked believing a task would keep both her mind and body busy.

"Nik wants to know where the remains of the white oak tree are, you are going to help me find them, tomorrow," Rebekah ordered.

"Okay," Alex slowly said before she returned to her food.

Rebekah nodded before turning and leaving the kitchen behind. Alex finished off her chips and cleaned up the mess she had made before she headed upstairs and decided to get some sleep in before tomorrow.