A/N: i was so feral over detective harkness i wrote a quick lil smut fic (thanx to the rings anon who gave me an idea for this lol <3)
also I KNOW SHES TECHNICALLY AGNES HERE SHHHH JUST GO WITH IT
Warnings: SMUT, oral, Agatha receiving, hair pulling, degradation and praise. Dom! Agatha as per usual. Sub! Reader as per usual.
WC: 2.1k
Carefully, you push the door to Agatha’s office closed behind you and twist the lock. She doesn’t even notice that you entered, hunched over her desk with papers and files sprawled out beneath her, pen clenched in her left hand as she bends over the mess. Strands of hair had slipped out of her ponytail, hanging along the sides of her face.
Once in a while you’ll surprise her at work like this. She’s been so stressed lately that she hasn’t been sleeping through the night. That's not abnormal for your wife, she is a bit of a workaholic afterall, but sometimes she just needs you to drag her back into reality. And that's been hard to do with your conflicting work schedules and her long days lately.
Slowly, so you don't startle her, you walk over to Agatha’s desk. Her eyes glance up to you but don’t seem to process you right away as the flick back down to her work, before landing back on you again. As the realization finally sinks in, a smile grows on her features.
“Hey, hot stuff.”
Your heart leaps into your throat at the way she shoots you a wide grin, legs spreading as she leans back in her office chair to look up at you.
“Hey, even hotter stuff.”
She snorts at your flirting, throwing her pen down onto her desk. It makes you feel a little too smug that it's so easy for her to forget her work when you're around.
“You don’t look in the mirror as much as you should. You’re obviously the hotter stuff.”
She argues lightheartedly as you turn and lean against the desk next to her, the plush of your ass digging into the edge of the tabletop as you smile down at her.
“Well I could say the same thing to you.”
Again, she snorts.
“I’ve barely slept the last few days, my eye bags are huge, my hair is a mess and I’ve got stains all down the front of my frumpy flannel. I’m not hot right now.”
Agatha's eyes are tired and her words make your heart ache in your chest. She's always the most beautiful thing in the world, the details don't matter. She's just always stunning.
You lean in towards her and take her face in your hands, her eyes fluttering closed as she leans into your touch.
“You’re always hot, baby.. It doesn’t matter the circumstances.”
You coo at her, a little laugh escaping her lips as you lean in and press a kiss to her forehead. You decide to speak up before she can continue arguing you, knowing her stubbornness wouldn't let this go unless you changed the subject.
“You look stressed, my love..”
Agatha groans at your words, frustrated.
“There’s just a lot going on right now.. Yknow?”
You nod your head in understanding. When you married her, you knew this is what you were signing up for. She’s obsessed with her job, gone for long periods of time and unable to take her mind off of her work. And that dedication is something you love about her regardless. You’re okay with being her anchor, tethering her and bringing her back to reality. She always floats back to you when you pull her back down to Earth, and that’s all you could ever ask for.
You’ll happily keep doing this for the rest of your life.
Leaning down, you press your lips against her cheek in a lingering kiss, lips ghosting against her skin as you speak.
“Why don’t you let me help you take your mind off of things for a bit..”
You whisper against her soft skin, and she lets out an amused noise as you continue to kiss her, your lips moving to trace along her jawline as you guide her head to tilt to the side.
“Baby… Fuck.. We can’t-”
As she says that her hands are reaching for you, grabbing you and pulling you closer. You smile against her skin.
“Are you sure you want me to stop? I will if you really want me to..”
She doesn't answer, torn between doing what she wants and the responsible thing.
You pull back, admiring her beautiful, tired features for a moment. She looks up at you with love pooling in her eyes as you trace your thumb affectionately along her cheek, under the deep purple bags creasing under her pretty bright eyes before placing a lingering kiss on her lips.
Then, you quickly glance behind you at the door you locked on the way in, ensuring it’s still secure before you drop to your knees in front of her, right below her desk and between her spread legs. The firm carpet is rough on your knees but you don't care, the woman before you is more important. She groans and lets out a louder curse at the sight of you before her.
“You have no idea how many times I’ve imagined this..”
She breathes the words out and you smile up at her, leaning forward and running your hands up her clothed thighs.
“Then let me make your fantasy come true, baby.. Please?”
You beg sweetly, batting your eyelashes up at her. She digs her teeth into her bottom lip, eyes flickering greedily over you as she contemplates what to do.
“Fuck, you’re worth getting fired over.”
You’re grinning ear to ear as you lean forward, running your hands from her knees all the way up her thighs and to the waist of her pants. She watches you with eager eyes, greedy smile etched into her pretty pink lips as she raises her hips off the chair.
Quickly, your hands scramble to undo her pants before grabbing the hem and pulling them down and off her legs, underwear and all, leaving her bare for you as more and more of her soft, pale skin is exposed.
She laughs softly at your eagerness, raising a hand to card sweetly through your locks.
“You begged for this, sweet girl.. Now, you better do a good job if you’re willing to risk my career over it.”
She teases and you lean in, holding her gaze as you press a lingering, open mouth kiss to the inside of her knee. You’re a bit insulted by her words.
“I would never leave you unsatisfied..”
You mumble against her plush skin, taking your time as you softly, firmly press your open mouth against her thigh over and over again as you trail kisses further up her legs.
Here and there you bite softly, dragging your teeth across the sensitive flesh. You feel yourself turning into putty beneath her at every soft gasp that slips past her lips, one of her hands mindlessly toying with your hair.
You start to repeat the actions on her other thigh, wanting to lavish her with sweet kisses and worship her when she lets out a frustrated sigh. Agatha winds her fingers into your hair, slumping down even further and spreading her legs wider as she pushes your mouth against her waiting cunt. You groan, immediately parting your lips as you breathe her in eagerly.
“No teasing, sweetheart… You’re gonna be a good girl and give me exactly what I want, aren’t you?”
She coos down at you, soothingly rubbing her fingers against your scalp. Immediately you let out a needy noise against her and nod your head, desperate to please.
“Good fuckin girl.”
Her voice is low as you drag your tongue through her wet folds. She lets out a controlled, quiet noise, only loud enough for you to hear as you lick up her sweetness. Your eyes roll into the back of your head at the taste of her heavy on your tongue.
You begin toying with her clit, first using your tongue to ghost over it in experimental patterns as you try to wind her up. Her chair creaks as she shifts a bit, hand tightening in your hair.
You can’t get enough of the taste of her. Heavy and metallic and so good, you don't think it could ever be enough. You’d live between her thighs, eating and surviving off of nothing but her pussy for the rest of your life if you could. You make out to kiss the little bud, puckering your lips as you drag them over it before opening your mouth and sucking it between your lips.
She groans at that, throwing her head back against the back of her seat as you flick your tongue along her clit in quick passes, groaning against her wet cunt as you do. You feel her arousal soaking your lips, and you want to lick up every sweet drop.
“Fuck, baby..”
Agatha curses, heavy breaths dropping from her lips as she looks down at you with lidded eyes. You look back up at her, squirming desperately from your place between her legs.
“You’re such a slut, just for me, hm? So desperate for me to fuck your mouth that you had to crawl under my desk and beg for it, hm?”
Agatha's voice is breathy and erratic as she rests one arm against her chair, canting her hips up against your waiting mouth, her hand buried in your hair and forcing you down and against her with each thrust. You groan against her cunt, breathing heavily as she grinds herself against your tongue.
You just hold your tongue out for her, letting her guide you however she needs as she fucks herself against your mouth.
“Say it, say you’re my slut with your mouth full of my pussy..”
You groan at her words, nails biting into her calves as you gargle out the words that are muffled by her cunt. She laughs softly, dropping her hips back down onto the chair for a moment and pulling your head back. You heave for air, a stupid smile on your lips as you feel her wetness soaking your lips and chin.
“Say it again.”
Agatha demands, a sadistic grin on her features as she sharply pulls your head back by the fistfull of your hair. You can’t control the moan that bursts past your lips as the delicious sting settles across your scalp.
“I’m your slut, Agatha.. Just yours.. I belong to you..”
You manage to heave the words between breaths and she grins down at you with a satisfied smile on her lips.
“Good girl. Now, get back to work, slut..”
She demands, leaning back into her chair once again and you’re eagerly diving back between her soft thighs, warm and dewey with a thin layer of sweat. Her moans are more frequent now, soft and quiet and deep as they escape her lips. You suck her clit between your teeth gently, flicking your tongue over the nub as quickly as you can.
“Ooooh.. Yes..”
Agatha breathes out, jolting a bit as she raises her hips off of her seat, pressing your needy mouth harder against her wet cunt as she begins to rut against your tongue desperately. You moan into her, meeting each thrust, making sure each movement of your tongue on her clit is calculated and precise.
She gasps sharply, freezing and desperately smushing your face harder against her. You know she’s close, and with that you harshly suck on her clit, hands desperately pawing at her soft thighs as they squeeze around your head, her mouth hung open in a silent moan as she curls in on you, curses dropping from her lips.
Your whole world stops and she’s the only thing that exists as she seizes up, sharp gasps escaping her lips as her eyes pinch shut, body tensing all around you as she cums against your waiting mouth. You watch her with wide eyes, drinking in every little reaction.
A strand of her lovely brown hair sticks to the side of her face, her long, pale neck exposed. You just want to pepper kisses along every inch of her skin. The way her fingers are tightly gripping your hair burns your scalp, but you revel in the sting because it’s just an expression of her pleasure as she cums for you.
With one last relieved gasp her grip on your head loosens and she collapses into her chair, the wheels clanking as she throws her weight back down onto it. She starts breathily laughing, raising one hand to push her stray hairs behind her ears while she rubs soothing circles against your scalp with the other.
“Ahh.. You’re right.. You never leave me unsatisfied. You’re so good for me, sweet girl..”
She coos, smiling lazily down at you before she leans forward, pressing a loving kiss to your forehead. You hum happily, a lovesick grin on your lips.
“I’m always happy to be good for you.."
You smile up at her, resting a cheek on her soft, warm thigh. But the sweet moment is short lived, because your features drop and panic sets in when a firm knocking sounds from her office door.
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A gem was gardener part 1 wait ing for other parts desperately...
Also a tiny request plz make it a nice smutty happy ending cuz my heart broke after rules
Thanku love (in klaus voice:))))
The Gardener {Part Two}
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Part Two
Your mission to seduce Elijah continues, and it's becoming harder and harder to separate your feelings for him from your duty. Your ancestors call out to you, warning of death and destruction, and tensions within the coven are high. Your time is running out, and you have to find the white oak ash, and soon.
♡♡ ...Hiii anon, don't worry about it darling! ... the end will be the end and I promise it won't hurt {a lot} ~xoxo.♡♡
4.2k words - Warnings: smuuuuut, oral sex {f!receiving}, interrogation with a side of breakfast, visions, angst, deception, lies, a stupid self referencing joke, blurred lines, Klaus ruining the moment and lots of tension...
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The following week had been filled with work, keeping up the appearance of an innocent gardener. It was easy enough, the herb beds were finished and now all you needed to do was keep them maintained and watered. It was a pleasant task, especially compared to the tasks ahead of you.
You had been avoiding Elijah, Agnes told you not to use him unless absolutely necessary, and so far, he had left you alone. He had been polite, friendly, but his presence had been a constant shadow. Stolen glances and flirty smiles, he was clearly interested.
You had tried to ignore him, but every time you saw him, you felt a rush of excitement and dread. He was the enemy, and yet, his presence made your heart flutter and your stomach churn. It was foolish, reckless, dangerous, and yet, there was no denying the pull.
It was early morning when you arrived at the compound, the air was cold and misty, the sun had just started to peek above the horizon. The courtyard was empty, and the whole compound was quiet, almost eerily so.
"Gardner! Just who I was looking for," Klaus' voice rang out, making you jump.
You spun around to find him leaning against the railing on the second floor, a grin on his face.
"Good morning, Mr. Mikaelson," you greeted, trying to keep the fear from your voice. "What can I do for you?"
He strolled down the stairs and approached you, a cocky smile on his lips.
"I was wondering if you would care to join me for breakfast?" He asked, stopping a few feet away from you.
You looked up at him, your stomach twisting with anxiety. You had hoped to avoid him as long as possible.
"Come now," he said, his voice smooth and seductive, "don't be shy."
You nodded, giving him a forced smile. He led you to the dining room, holding out a chair for you.
"Please," he said, gesturing to the seat. "Surely, you're hungry, and we have some things to discuss,"
You sat down, and he sat at the head of the table, looking pleased with himself. A number of servants came and went, bringing plates and glasses. One stopped and slit their wrist, pouring blood into a glass for Klaus, their expression empty.
You looked away, your stomach churning, you hated the sight of blood. The smell of the food made you nauseous, and the thought of eating was unbearable.
"So, my brother tells me you are a witch, I don't recall seeing that on your resume," he said, picking up his wine glass and swirling the blood inside.
"I didn't think it was necessary," you replied, trying to keep your voice even.
"Yes, well," he paused, taking a sip, "I'm sure you are aware of the current...situation,"
You nodded, avoiding his gaze, trying to quell your nausea. Klaus chuckled at your unease.
"Eggs?" He offered, holding up a plate.
"No, thank you," you said, forcing a smile.
He shrugged, setting the plate down and digging into the pile of food in front of him.
"The witches have been rather troublesome, plotting against my family," he said, taking a bite of sausage. "Do you know anything about that?"
"I'm afraid not," you lied, looking at him.
"Hmm," he mused, chewing slowly, his eyes narrowed.
"Why do you think I would be involved in any sort of plots?" You asked, taking a bite of toast. "Awfully presumptuous to lump all witches together, like we are some sort of monolithic entity."
"You are a witch, and I am a vampire, and our relationship is...contentious at best," he said, his blue eyes sparkling. "Besides, I have heard rumblings, whispers, of a new faction, a new coven-"
"Brother," Elijah's voice interrupted.
You looked over to see him enter the room, his expression stern. He gave Klaus a disapproving look before sitting down next to you at the table.
"Y/n," he said, smiling at you. "How are the herb beds coming along?"
"Very well, thank you," you replied, relieved by the interruption.
"Eggs?" Klaus offered, holding up the plate again.
"No, thank you," Elijah said, a hint of annoyance in his tone.
"You love eggs," Klaus teased, shoveling a forkful of egg into his mouth.
"Yes, but I am not in the mood," Elijah said, his voice sharp.
Klaus raised an eyebrow, and Elijah shook his head.
"Are you planning on interrogating her the entire meal?" Elijah said, looking over at his brother.
Klaus shrugged, shoveling another forkful of eggs into his mouth. "Whatever do you mean Elijah? This is simply a friendly breakfast,"
"It doesn't seem friendly," Elijah retorted, "and I think the poor girl is uncomfortable,"
"You worry too much, brother," Klaus said, grinning. "She's perfectly fine, aren't you?" He looked over at you.
"Yes, I'm fine," you said, trying to hide the unease in your voice.
"See?" Klaus said, giving Elijah a smug look. "There's nothing to worry about."
Elijah sighed and poured you a cup of coffee, pushing it towards you.
"Please, drink," he said, offering a sympathetic smile. "I'm sorry, my brother can be a bit...difficult,"
"Hey," Klaus interjected, his expression indignant. "I'm sitting right here."
Elijah ignored him and continued, "how are the herbs? Do you need any help with anything?"
"Everything is fine, thank you," you replied, taking a sip of the coffee. "I... Do have a question though,"
"Anything," Elijah said, looking at you, his hand resting on the table next to yours. You could feel the heat from his body, the tension between the two of you.
"Your choice of herbs, was that intentional?" You asked, looking up at him.
Klaus' eyebrows shot up, his gaze curious. "What do you mean?"
"The herbs in the greenhouse," you clarified, "you chose them for their magical properties, didn't you?"
"We did," Elijah admitted, his gaze thoughtful.
"What did you hope to accomplish with them?" You pressed, wanting more information.
Elijah was silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on the table, then he looked at Klaus, an unreadable expression on his face.
"Call it a precaution," Klaus said, leaning back in his chair, his arms folded across his chest.
"A precaution?" You asked, confused.
Neither of them answered, but you could feel the tension in the room. There was an unspoken conversation going on between the brothers, and you were missing something.
"You worry about the wrong things," Klaus finally said, his gaze locked on Elijah. "Just get the job done and you will be well compensated,"
Elijah gave his brother a hard look, and then turned his attention back to you, a polite smile on his face.
"I can walk you back to the greenhouse," he offered, standing up.
"And leave all this food for me to eat?" Klaus exclaimed, his tone teasing.
Elijah ignored him and took your arm, helping you stand up.
"It was lovely having breakfast with you," Elijah said softly as he walked you to the door. "Perhaps we can do it again sometime."
"Sure," you said, not sure how else to respond.
The greenhouse was quiet when you returned, the sun streaming through the windows. You could smell the herbs, their fragrance filling the air. Elijah stood beside you, his hands in his pockets.
"Can we talk?" he asked, his tone gentle.
"Of course," you replied, looking up at him.
He smiled, and reached out, taking your hand in his. Your heart was pounding, your stomach churning. You had to keep reminding yourself that he was a killer, not the handsome and charming man he was portraying himself to be.
"I was hoping we could continue where we left off the other night," he said, his eyes dark with desire.
You swallowed, trying to push down the feelings that were threatening to overtake you.
"Elijah," you began, but he cut you off, pressing his lips to yours. You melted into the kiss, his hand resting on the small of your back, pulling you in close.
"I've been thinking about you," he murmured against your lips, "about that kiss,."
He stepped forward, moving you backwards until you hit the workbench. His hands rested on your hips, lifting you up and setting you down on the counter.
You couldn't deny how hot he was, or how much you enjoyed him taking control. You didn't have to pretend, not right now. The constant whispering of the ancestors fell silent, the stress and pressure you were under was lifted, if only for a moment.
You smiled against his lips, running your hands up his chest.
"I can't get you out of my mind," he whispered, his hand running through your hair.
You laughed softly, "Have I cast a spell on you?"
"If you did, I wouldn't mind," he said, his eyes dancing with amusement.
His hands moved slowly up your thighs, searching for the buttons of your pants. You giggled as he struggled, his fingers fumbling. He pulled back and looked down, frowning in confusion.
"You have to start up here," you smiled, biting your lip, pointing to the buckles of your overalls. "You probably don't hook up with a lot of women wearing these."
He smiled, mildly flustered. "I've taken off much more complicated garments than this," he said, flipping the buckles and tugging your pants down.
It was a bit of an awkward struggle to get them off, the two of you giggling and fumbling around. Finally, he was able to tug them past your hips, pulling them off and tossing them to the side.
He leaned forward, pressing his lips to yours, his tongue exploring your mouth. You wrapped your legs around him, pulling him closer. He chuckled against your lips and slid his hands under your shirt, caressing your breasts. You moaned softly, arching your back, pressing into his touch.
His hands moved down your sides, sliding over your hips and thighs, pulling you closer. You could feel his arousal, hard and insistent, pressing against you.
"Am I moving too fast?" He asked, his eyes searching yours.
"Not at all," you whispered, kissing him.
He grinned, his thumb gently grazing over the swollen nub peeking through your panties ,a little wet patch had formed, the cotton clinging to you. You grabbed his shoulders, pulling him closer. He chuckled and kissed you, his fingers moving slowly, exploring, teasing.
"Oh, you're so sensitive," he said, his voice low and seductive. "And beautiful."
Your fingers curled into his shirt, your eyes locked with his. He smiled, watching you react, enjoying the effect he was having on you.
"You like that?" He asked, his voice a deep purr.
"Yes," you whispered, your cheeks flushed.
"Good," he said, his finger slipping into you, making you gasp.
He hummed, his fingers moving in and out of you in a firm, steady rhythm. You were so wet, the filthy sounds were audible in the quiet of the greenhouse. He pressed his lips to yours, his fingers continuing their pace, driving you crazy. Your hands slid down, unbuckling his belt and fumbling with his zipper.
"In a hurry?" He teased, his breath warm on your skin.
"A little," you moaned, your eyes squeezed shut.
He chuckled, pulling his fingers from you, causing you to whine in protest. He knelt down, his hands sliding up your thighs, gripping the edge of your panties.
"Let me," he said, tugging the wet garment down and off.
You bit your lip, watching him, your heart pounding. He grinned, his hands pushing your knees apart. His tongue ran along the inside of your thigh, making you shudder. He paused, his gaze moving up, meeting yours.
"Is this alright?" He asked, his fingers tracing circles on the smooth skin.
"Yes," you whispered, your eyes fixed on him.
He smirked and then buried his face between your thighs, his tongue lapping at your swollen, slick cunt. You let out a moan, your hand grabbing onto his hair, pulling him closer.
He was good, infuriatingly so, his tongue licking and swirling, driving you wild. You could feel your climax building, the tension rising, his hands gripping your thighs, his tongue working its magic.
You were close, so close, your toes curling, your body trembling. You couldn't believe how good it felt, how amazing his mouth felt against your skin.
The silence in your mind was intoxicating, the freedom addictive. The only things that mattered were the waves of pleasure coursing through your body and the feeling of his fingers digging into your hips.
The pressure built, and you writhed, bucking your hips, grinding against his mouth. Reaching, reaching, reaching for the edge, desperate for release.
And then, you fell.
The world exploded in a blinding light, stars dancing behind your eyes. Your body shook, a tingling sensation spreading from your core, to the tips of your toes. The voices came rushing back, and with them visions of the past, of a life lived, of a future yet to be written.
You could see plants wilting, rotting in their pots, a tree splitting, its roots exposed, a forest fire, a raging inferno, consuming everything in its path. Ashes like rain, falling, blanketing the earth. You could hear screams of children, of a mother crying, a woman wailing. You saw blood, so much blood, the air thick with its coppery scent.
You screamed, your eyes wide, your body shaking, the images flooding your mind. It was too much, it was all too much. You couldn't breathe, the weight of it crushing you, suffocating you.
You felt two warm hands on your shoulders, shaking you, a soft, muffled voice calling to you.
"Are you okay? Come back to me, come back,"
Slowly, the images faded, the voices silenced, the pressure eased. Your heart was pounding, sweat covering your skin. You looked up, Elijah's worried expression coming into focus.
"Y/n?" He said, his voice laced with concern.
"I'm... I'm okay," you managed, your voice hoarse.
His hand cupped your cheek, his thumb stroking your skin.
"What happened? You went away for a moment," He asked, his eyes scanning yours, searching for an answer.
"Y-you are just really good at that," you said, giving him a small smile, your voice shaking.
He wasn't convinced, his expression concerned. He was about to say something when Klaus' voice echoed through the greenhouse.
"Brother! Are you still here?"
You and Elijah looked at each other, his hands quickly fixing his pants, before he moved away.You forced a smile, the visions still lingering, the voices of your ancestors had returned, the blissful silence gone. He helped you stand, his hands lingering on your waist, his eyes full of questions. You tried to give him a reassuring smile, but he could see through it.
"Do you need anything? Water, or..." He trailed off, searching for an excuse to stay, to make sure you were okay. "Did I upset you? I... I didn't mean to push."
You shook your head, trying to put him at ease. "No, it's not you, it's... I'm sorry, I can't,"
You were embarrassed, confused. You needed space, time to sort through the images and figure out what they meant.
"You're sure?" He asked, his voice gentle.
"Yeah, I'm fine, really," you said, trying to sound convincing. "Thank you, but I... I have work to do, I should go,"
"Okay," he said, reluctantly letting go of your waist.
You hurried to find your clothes, putting them on, ignoring the way the fabric stuck to your damp skin. He watched you, his expression thoughtful, his arms folded across his chest.
"Have dinner with me tomorrow?" He asked, his eyes hopeful.
You hesitated. "I'm not sure that's such a good-"
"Please," he said, his voice soft. "Let me take you out. We can have a nice, normal date."
You smiled, your heart fluttering. "Okay,"
He grinned, his eyes sparkling. "Great, I'll pick you up,"
You nodded, mustering your best smile. You couldn't shake the unease, the fear, the dread that was starting to creep in. There was a storm coming, you could feel it, and you weren't sure what to do.
Agnes lit the last candle, the soft glow filling the room. She closed her eyes and whispered an incantation, the air thick with the scent of herbs.
Maeve wandered in and sat down beside you, watching Agnes.
"Is she trying to commune with the ancestors again?" Maeve asked, her voice laced with irritation.
"She is," you replied, keeping your tone neutral.
"It won't work," Maeve said, her voice harsh.
"I had a vision," you whispered, not wanting to distract Agnes.
"Of course you did," Maeve scoffed, her gaze fixed on Agnes. "They're always visions. Never anything helpful."
"Maeve," you warned, not wanting to argue.
You heard the sound of the latch being pulled and the other coven members entered, filling the room. Agnes signaled for the members to gather around the altar.
"Welcome," she said, her voice low and calm. "I have called this meeting to discuss an urgent matter,"
The coven murmured, exchanging glances, a sense of unease filling the room. Agnes looked over at you, gesturing for you to speak.
"We have a problem," you began, your voice shaking.
"What's going on?" A member named Ava asked, her voice concerned.
"I think I know what they want with the herbs," you said, your eyes scanning the group.
"Spit it out, girl," Maeve said, her tone sharp.
"We know they have been escalating this war, first with suppression, then an outright ban on magic. They have executed some of our families, and now they are planning to use the last thing we have against us," you said, taking a breath, steeling yourself.
"Which is?" Another member named Liza asked, her gaze focused on you.
"They're taking complete control of the vervain supply," you replied, "They're growing it, cultivating it, with the aim of controlling it,"
"That would explain why they were in need of a gardener," Beatrice said, her brow furrowed in thought.
"But why would they need complete control?" Liza asked, her voice full of concern.
"To take the last thread of control away from us," Agnes replied, her eyes full of worry. "They will keep it out of our water supply, and be able to compel any person they please,"
"And they will kill any competitors," you said softly, remembering the vision.
"Including you, with your little shop" Maeve said, her lips curled in a cruel smile. "So, you might want to focus on getting us the ash before they cut your pretty head off,"
"Any progress with getting the ash?" Beatrice asked, placing her hand on your shoulder, her gaze sympathetic.
"Not yet," you replied, shaking your head. "It's a delicate process."
Agnes nodded, looking around at the seven young women. "We must prepare, we need to find another way to protect ourselves. Our coven, our legacy is all that matters,"
The witches nodded, their expressions somber.
"Our ancestors are looking out for us, guiding us. We will survive, we will persevere," Agnes said, her voice resolute. "Y/n has seen it,"
"Oh yes, the vision," Maeve said, her eyes filled with sarcasm. "What have you seen?"
"I... I saw death and destruction," you said, your voice shaking.
"You can't be serious," Maeve scoffed, rolling her eyes. "You have had those visions hundreds of times,"
"Maeve," Agnes warned.
"No, this is ridiculous," Maeve shot back, her eyes narrowed. "We need the ash, and y/n isn't getting it. So, we need to find someone else who can."
"I'm doing my best," you said, trying to remain calm. "I have earned Elijah's trust, he will-"
"When and how did you have this vision?" Maeve demanded, cutting you off.
"This morning," you admitted, knowing there was no point in hiding it.
"Please dear, tell us how, perhaps it can add clarity to what is to come," Agnes said, her voice soothing.
You felt yourself blushing, your cheeks growing hot. "I... I was with Elijah, in the greenhouse," you began, avoiding their eyes.
"Your visions are usually caused by stress," Beatrice chimed in, her brow furrowed. "Was he threatening you in some way? Was it an argument?"
"No, no, nothing like that," you assured them, a blush creeping onto your cheeks. "It was... I... It was after,"
"After what?" Liza asked, her interest piqued.
You cleared your throat, shifting uncomfortably. Everyone here knew you were trying to seduce him, that his blindspot was always with his lovers. But admitting that he had touched you, that you had let him, that was different.
"It was after he was intimate with her," Agnes said, her voice soft and understanding.
You could feel the judgment, the disapproval, the tension in the room. Beatrice took your hand and gave it a squeeze, trying to offer you comfort.
"How many times has that happened?" Maeve asked, her tone accusatory.
"Maeve," Beatrice warned, "she's making a great sacrifice for us,"
"Whoring herself out to an abomination," Maeve scoffed, shaking her head.
"That's enough," Agnes said, her tone sharp, cutting the argument short.
"It's fine, I understand her concerns," you said, trying to keep the bitterness from your voice. "I've been with him every day, I'm gaining his trust, it's only a matter of time before I find the ash."
The other members nodded, their faces grim.
"Y/n's way is the safest, they cannot know when we take it, or they will stop us with violence," Agnes said, her expression solemn.
"How long will it take?" Maeve asked, her frustration evident.
"I can't be sure," you admitted, shaking your head.
Maeve let out a frustrated groan and stood up, storming out of the room.
"I'm sorry," you said, looking around at the others.
"Don't apologize, it's a difficult task," Liza said, offering you a reassuring smile. "I could never have the will or strength to lay with a demon, much less one of the old ones."
You swallowed, forcing a smile, trying not to let the comment hurt. It wasn't exactly a burden to be with him, you couldn't deny that it had felt good. That there had been moments where the lines between what was an act and what was real blurred.
"He is a very handsome man," Beatrice added, trying to lighten the mood.
"That he is," Ava agreed, her eyes twinkling. "It's a shame he's so evil."
"Yes," you said, forcing a smile.
"I think that's all for tonight," Agnes said, giving you a kind smile. "As always, prepare, purify, for tomorrow could be the day we possess the ash."
You watched as the coven departed, their expressions somber, their shoulders hunched, each carrying the burden of your coven. You felt a wave of guilt wash over you, wondering if there was something more you could have done. If you should have tried harder, found a quicker solution.
"Are you okay, child?" Agnes asked, placing a hand on your shoulder.
"I'm fine," you assured her, mustering a small smile. "I'll get the ash, I promise,"
Agnes smiled, giving your shoulder a gentle squeeze..
"Do whatever it takes, sweet girl, and stay safe, we need you for the ritual," Agnes said, patting your shoulder before leaving the room.
You looked over at the altar, the candles casting flickering shadows across the walls, the vines, and leaves twisting and twining around each other. It was beautiful, and it filled you with a sense of peace.
You had made a commitment, a promise to your coven, and you were going to do everything you could to keep it.
It was an odd feeling, to walk around town on the arm of a man that everyone hated and feared. People's heads turned as you passed, and whispers filled the air. You wanted to tell them that you were on their side, that you would fight for them, for their freedom. But you knew it would only cause more trouble.
Days had turned to weeks, turned to months. Each one the same, each night spent in his arms. And yet, every time he held you, kissed you, whispered words of love, it felt like the first time.
You felt like two people.
There was the you that he knew. The one who smiled, and laughed with him. The one who melted into his strong arms. Who listened to his stories, his plans, his dreams. The one who woke up beside him, hair tousled and with eyes full of sleep. The one who loved him, even if you weren't supposed to.
And then, there was the other you. The one who had a duty. The one who had a purpose, a mission, a destiny to wipe out his family. The one who had to lie, deceive, betray him.
Neither of them felt like you. Neither of them felt right. Both felt like an act. Like a betrayal.
The worst part was the way he looked at you. Like you were the only thing that mattered, the only thing he cared about. You were raised to hate him, to expect cruelty, violence, abuse. And yet, here he was, always so gentle, kind and affectionate. It made it hard to believe the things your coven had told you.
He was charming, witty, and intelligent. He made you laugh, he made you feel safe, and cherished. He was nothing like the monster you had expected, nothing like the one the others spoke of. If he wasn't an abomination, you could see yourself falling in love with him.
You couldn't.
You shouldn't.
But you did.
And it would only make what you were about to do, that much harder.
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