Fate is sometimes unfortunate.

But it was also fortunate for some. Just not everybody.

It seemed that way for Niklaus Mikaelson. The Original Hybrid and self-proclaimed king of New Orleans. The man had stopped actively looking for his fated companion many years ago, giving up that he'd ever find the one who was destined to be with him.

Klaus had been hurt many times, by friends, lovers, and even family. He knew hed break if he ever got hurt by his fated lover. It would kill him inside, and Klaus knew he'd never return from that dark path of violence and agony, especially if the one person the universe had chosen for him happened to leave him behind.