Chapter 17 - Chapter 17 : Wicked Revelry II

Kol exited the room with his usual dramatic flair, only to return a few minutes later, freshly changed. His siblings were engrossed in conversation about his earlier antics. Caroline, still amused, couldn't resist a smile. "See? I told you, he's always like that."Kol sauntered back in, holding two small, ornate boxes, his sardonic smile directed at Stefan. "What's a nobody like you doing here?" he sneered. Caroline shot him a look, trying to reprimand him, but Kol merely raised an eyebrow, silencing her with ease.Stefan, choosing to ignore Kol's jabs, turned to Klaus. "Where's Damon? I need to know what happened."Kol, ever the instigator, chimed in with mock surprise. "Oh, I saw him leave town. Didn't you know?"Stefan's skepticism was palpable. "Whose blood is that on you?"Without missing a beat, Kol swiftly closed the distance between them, his tone dark as he pressed a finger into Stefan's side. "A rabid dog's blood. Care to join?"Caroline stepped in, urging Kol to back off as Stefan shook his head, unwilling to engage further. Kol relented, but not without a final warning. "Next time you disrespect me, there won't be anyone to save you." He wiped his hands casually on Stefan's shoulders before turning his attention to the boxes he had brought. With a smirk, he set one in front of Caroline and Rebekah."Darling, Rebekah here will mentor you in all things vampire," Kol said, his voice dripping with mock formality. "But you're free to visit me whenever you like."Both Rebekah and Caroline immediately voiced their objections. Rebekah's protest was particularly vehement. "I am *not* mentoring her!" she snapped.Kol, unbothered, directed his attention to Rebekah first. "You're the oldest female vampire here, sister. It's only fitting."He turned to Caroline with a grin. "So, learn from the best."Rebekah's frustration reached its peak as she hurled a glass at Kol, who dodged it with a laugh and made a hasty escape, disappearing down the hall with Rebekah hot on his heels.A few minutes later, Kol returned to find Klaus flirting with Caroline, his charm in full effect. Kol gave his brother a mischievous glance and said, "Same courting rules as we had for Rebekah's suitors, yes?"Klaus, caught off guard, raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And what might those be, Kol?"With a grin, Kol replied, "Just remember, brother, she's not easy to win over."Klaus chuckled. "Oh, I'm well aware. But I do love a good challenge."Kol handed Klaus a card and instructed him to give it to Rebekah. "Let the ladies go shopping based on the gifts they're about to receive," he said, gesturing toward the unopened box in front of Caroline. Despite Caroline's protests, Kol insisted, flashing her a knowing smile. "Trust me, love. You'll understand once you open it."Before she could argue further, Rebekah grabbed Caroline's arm and dragged her out of the room, eager to see what the mysterious gift contained. As the women left, the men settled back into the parlour, the soft hum of music playing in the background as they continued drinking.Kol leaned back, watching his siblings with a satisfied smirk, chaos always seeming to swirl around him wherever he went.I am always available for conversations about the storyIf you like the story please do support me on Pat