Summary:As the second son of a Duke, Klaus Mikaelson has the means and all the time in the world to indulge in every manner of wild activity with very little respect for the regiment of polite society. That is until his brother decides he’s had enough of his vulgar ways and gives him an ultimatum. Caroline Forbes is a young debutante in search of true love and adventure. Except her aunt wishes for her to marry a somber Viscount who’s already buried three wives. When their paths cross, they realize they might yet strike a deal that could satisfy their relatives and benefit them both.
[AH Regency!AU inspired by Bridgerton and a dozen other period novels I have been reading lately.]
Chapter 4: Thin Ice ✨
“Good morning, Your Grace,” he greets his brother with a solemn nod, dripping sarcasm, before flopping down on the chair across from him. “To what do I owe the dishonor of being summoned to your illustrious presence?”
Usually, when Elijah wants to talk and meddle with his private business, he shows up at Klaus’ place uninvited and unannounced. A message to meet him at his gentlemen’s club is a rare occurrence, and all the more worrisome for it. His first instinct was to send the messenger back with a simple note saying No, thank you. But curiosity ate at him, even if he knows, for a fact, he’s bound to regret it. He always does.
Elijah folds his newspaper carefully, and then pushes a glass of sherry across the table towards Klaus. He looks from the glass to his brother, eyebrows arched.
“Elijah, I’m scandalized,” he marvels, sipping from the drink. At least they serve good liquor at this place. “Sherry at 10 in the morning. I should’ve worn my satin breeches for the occasion.”
“I’m merely adapting to my audience,” his brother delivers in a bored tune.
“Whatever happened to make you fun? Did someone die?”
His brother crosses his legs, brushing an invisible fleck of dust from his impeccable trousers. “Caroline Forbes.”
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