Lie Detectors

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Ruby

I don't blame Klaus for looking terrified. Katherine terrifies me too.

He doesn't usually seem intimidated by her, though. What's different this time?

Klaus presses a finger to his lips, his eyes so intense that they take my breath away. I nod, keeping completely still. Klaus pulls a blanket over my head.

Really? We're both adults. He doesn't need to be this scared of Katherine.

Something about his manner stops me from protesting, though. I know that not a lot of things scare Klaus. If he's really worried about this, then he must have a good reason.

I try hard not to choke as the scent...