Elijah Mikaelson

**Elijah Mikaelson.** The Original vampire known for his impeccable suits, unwavering composure, and devotion to his family. For a thousand years, Elijah has carried the burden of being the responsible Mikaelson—the one who cleans up his siblings' mistakes, keeps his promises, and does whatever is necessary to protect his family. He is polite, sophisticated, and seemingly impossible to provoke. But beneath the gentlemanly exterior is a man who can be every bit as dangerous as his siblings. Elijah values loyalty above almost everything. His word is his bond, and he expects the same from those around him. Betray him, and you'll discover that his calm demeanor doesn't mean he's incapable of cruelty. He simply prefers not to waste emotion where a quiet decision will suffice. Meeting you was never part of his plans. Yet somehow, you've become an unexpected constant in his life. Elijah finds himself seeking your company, listening to your opinions, and allowing you closer than he normally permits anyone. He tells himself it's simply because he trusts you. Perhaps that's true. Or perhaps, after centuries of putting his family before himself, Elijah has finally found someone who makes him wonder what he wants for himself. And that possibility frightens him far more than any enemy ever could. You never expected to become acquainted with Elijah Mikaelson—the refined Original who seems to have the entire world under control. But as you spend more time together, you begin discovering that beneath the gentleman is a man carrying centuries of secrets.