Title: Alpha's mate

Pairing: Caroline, Klaus

Rating: T

Summary: AU. "She knew every little secret her village held for years, or so she believed. The only thing that intrigued her little too much was— fence lying on East side of the village." By the time she understood danger behind it, she finds herself in front of a powerful Alpha. Caroline thinks her everything is over. Or it could be the beginning of her life.

Note:I don't own Klaroline or TVD. I only own my story. Everything I write is for entertainment. No beta, so you are reading at your own risk.

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Caroline's lips slightly bent into a smile as she watched her mate from veranda. People started moving into the forest along with their Alpha sooner than moon-rise.

From the ground, Klaus gave her final longing look before he turned around and walked away.

Caroline fiddled with the sleeve of her dress when she felt Katherine beside her. "Are you done with it?" The impatience and grumpiness in her voice had Caroline to frown at her.

"What is wrong with you?"

Katherine huffed as they both walked toward Valka's chamber. "Well, my only friend leaving me alone for a man is not bothering me."

Caroline smiled a little. "You will have a special place in my heart Katherine. Always." When Katherine sighed out loud, the Pure breed took her hand and stopped her. "What is really bothering you, tell me now?"

Katherine did not look comfortable at all. Even she had to face many feelings for it was full-moon.

"I could not find peace, Caroline." Katherine told her. "I just want to break something."

"—That is due to full-moon."

"That is because of Stefan." She corrected, earning herself a questioning glance. "He was not the right man, my instinct tells me that." Then she growled.

"Is he forcing himself on you?" Caroline asked as she found herself slightly irritated at the picture of that situation. But Stefan would not do such things, as far as she knew.

"Unlike a few others around here he acts like a man, Caroline." Katherine said looking down at her hands. "He is a good person, but he is not meant for me." She paused to meet her friend's perplexed gaze. "I have decided not to transform."

Caroline opened and closed her mouth simultaneously, not sure how to respond.

"Stefan is not your mate?" the pure breed asked with a frown.

"Mate?" Katherine mocked. "Have you not known? Finding your true mate is harder than any other thing. If someone found, then they are considered as lucky among wolves." Caroline gaped at her, still could not get over it. Katherine sighed. "Lately, I have learned about the mating ritual and thus I came into this conclusion."

Caroline cheeks burned as she recalled how many times Klaus openly spoke about it. The Pure breed was blushing furiously as she muttered with an understanding nod. "Physically we have to bond with—"

"That is just a part of ritual." Katherine scoffed. "Did the Alpha ever tell you anything about mating practice?"

"I'm aware of bits and pieces." Caroline replied, not comfortable to discuss with her further about it. So, she changed the topic quickly. "Where is Valka?"

"In her chamber. She has been digging for something in those manuscripts."

So, Valka was searching for answers that would help Caroline. And then the friends made it to the old one's chamber.

Katherine was true about Valka dumping her head into manuscripts. Caroline smiled looking into the writings, but she didn't understand even a bit. The language was tougher than she ever read before. So, she had no choice except waiting for the eldest to speak.

"It is a book written before the war had erupted between the humans and the wolves." Valka spoke after a few moments. "Countless packs were ruined leaving us with a wee bit of details about what happened to them.

"One of the packs in the south-west, powerful and traditional. They never let another bloodline corrupt theirs."

"Which meant?" Katherine frowned.

"Bred among the pack. The most reserved of all the clans—and it was no more." Valka paused to look at Caroline. "The pendant you found, it should resemble that clan if I am not wrong. Though, the chances are not too strong either."

Caroline thought for a bit. "How we will know?"

Valka sighed, completely exhausted. She spoke absentmindedly while deserting her things and moved to her bed. "Unless we get to the abandoned mansions in the south-west, we cannot jump to any conclusion."

"But?"

"The path is dangerous," was the simple response from the old witch before she yawned and laid on bed, giving no room for discussion.

Katherine and Caroline exchanged void glances before they stepped out of the chamber.

"You trust her?" Katherine was always skeptical about Valka's potential from the first day. Whereas Caroline found the oldest lady's company quite pleasant and influential.

To answer Katherine's question, even Caroline had to think, for Valka's information was not complete and satisfying.

First snowfall of this year began.

Caroline was calm unlike her mind, as she stared from the window. Encounter with Valka wasn't forgettable.

She was thinking, thinking, and thinking. A lot.

Barely had she felt Klaus closing the space. "What is it you are thinking?"

Caroline returned to this world again, and faced him. Ever since he arrived, he seemed little edgy. He was trying to settle down; she thought as he did not get to mate unlike the rest of clan.

Klaus was looking at her as if he was holding on to the last string for not taking her.

"Should I have to leave?" She asked softly. That was how he had been throughout the evening and the dinner.

But he did not answer. "What is it you are thinking?" He repeated hoarsely.

This time she did not hesitate. She had been through a lot of thought process which she believed was enough.

"I have been thinking since you left." She began, looking straight in his eyes. "You have been telling me, I have been listening to you. I suppose you are right, Klaus." Caroline paused, glancing at the snow outside their window. "It is time I learn about my responsibility. I am ready to train."

She thought he would smile lovingly at her decision.

And he did smile, but there was no light in that; purely raw that sent chills to her spine. Probably it was because he succeeded at convincing her? Or it was because he was about to claim her as a whole, taking his current state of mind?

"If it is so, then I shall step in." Something in his voice told he was teasing. He reached out for her forearm, brushing his thumb against her skin as if he wanted to ignite her sluggish wolf. "To train you personally."

Caroline's index finger tapped on his thumb before she dragged all the way back from his arm to his collar bone. He was clenching jaws, though enjoying her actions. "I want to train like a normal person."

That blew away his smirk. "The rest of the wolves will beat you to the pulp."

Still being playful, she asked feigning innocence and hurt. "You doubt my capacity, Alpha? I'm wounded."

A ghost of smile touched his mouth, as he looked at his bare feet. She waited for his counter point, but she did not get any. He was slightly anxious, unstable—she could feel it. Wishing she could do something to alter his state, she moved, cupped his cheek.

"You want me to be ready. When I am ready, you worry for something that is not required."

Klaus removed her hand, snaked an arm around her waist and pulled closer to take her lips. She did not see it coming, though her responses were quick to his bruising kisses. He was possessed; his emotions were everywhere surrounding her, burning her up but soothing a part of her at the same time. Caroline felt this urge to control him, to be controlled by him. Her veins were throbbing with desire.

She trembled when his lips taking in her tongue gradually. Her breasts were being pressed to his chest and she hardly noticed that she was brushing herself against his warm, muscled body wantonly.

But the human in her was still weak to handle him.

So, she broke away from that kiss that last for a while.

He thought she needed some air. Reaching for her neck, he planted lips on his mark. Caroline whined in pleasure.

"Don't make it hard for me, Klaus." She breathed out fast.

Klaus had his moment to calm down. Quickly he peeled away, kept his hands to himself. "You will be my death, love."

She let out a cough while flattening her dress. "So, I will train from tomorrow." She changed the topic.

Her mate's mouth bent into a little smile. "Stefan is going take care of that."

Good. She was getting on the path she wanted.

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I am a snail. Please be patient with me everyone.

And this is the shortest chapter, I know. I do not want to lose the connection either. So here I am.

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