Pairings: Eric Northman x Pamela Swynford de Beaufort / Bill Compton x Lorena / Jessica x Hoyt / Russell Edgington x Talbot / Godric x Nora Gainsborough.

Rating: M for language & adult scenarios

Disclaimer: I don't own any character from True Blood or SVM, all characters belong to HBO and Charlaine Harris. I seek only to borrow them for my selfish indulgences :)

(Sookie-less universe.)

Summary: Eric decides that four decades is enough time apart from his first and only progeny, Pamela. He calls her back to him to help in running a nightclub in Northern Louisiana.

~The River of Blood~

Chapter One

Pam had been tending to her injured human Bedelia before the irritating beat of an unfamiliar pop song blasted from the mobile phone she had purchased many months ago. It startled her enough for her fangs to protrude, an unfortunate instinctual reaction that she had to work on to perfect.

And even though Bedelia was undoubtedly unconscious, Pam couldn't help but wince at the embarrassment that flooded her stomach from the tiny malfunction. If her body was still capable of blushing her pale face would have turned a shade of pink, how glad she was that nobody was around to witness such an atrocity.

Sliding her hand into her purse which was of a designer brand, the blond vampire grabbed the phone and frowned down at the blocked number which stared back at her. It was rare occurrence when somebody called her and as she thought about it in more detail she realised that only a handful of select individuals new which number to contact her with.

It was extremely important for Pam to keep herself hidden in a world where vampires were still a myth in the minds of billions of humans, so she made sure to cover her tracks and move silently with the wind. Never staying in one location for too long, knowing that humans tended to grow suspicious and far too curious for their own good.

Bedelia had become a pet for several weeks, and Pam enjoyed her company very much but their time together was coming to an end. She had been glamoured too many times now and although Pam liked to play with her mind she didn't want to destroy it, the blonde waitress was a good girl and deserved a happy life as a wife and mother like she dreamt of.

Stroking her dark blond hair, Pam sighed and stood from her kneeling position by the leather couch and swiftly headed to the bedroom of her human's house to answer the call.

"Who is this?" she spoke with authority, allowing whoever was on the other end of the line know she was in no mood for conversation. But a change vibrated through her body, confusing her for a second before she found the reason why.

"Hello, Pamela"

Her muscles stiffened instantly as the hairs on her body stood on end, blinking her steel blue eyes closed the beautiful vampire took in the cool gravelled voice of her maker with complete disbelief. It had been forty years since they had last come in contact with each other, and as her memories flooded back to the forefront of her mind she remembered him ordering her to leave.

He hadn't released her but the experience had been painful and unexpected leaving an open wound in her heart that had never been able to heal with time. His explanation had been brief, she needed to learn to survive on her own without him even if she was content surviving by his side. It had felt like he had rejected her, finally had enough and wanted rid of her.

There was no hesitancy on his part and no loving goodbye, a simple order and nothing more. She truly thought that it would have been the last time she heard from him, so standing in a human's house clutching a phone to her ear with Eric on the line seemed very surreal. It reminded her of dreaming, when she was capable of such things as a human girl. Gulping back the tightness within her throat, Pam sighed

"What do you want?" the authority in her tone shrivelled away as the softness returned, the hurt and love conveyed in barely a whisper.

"I was hoping you'd be willing to return to me, I know it's such short notice and you probably have began a new life somewhere exotic but I need help in running a small business I've opened in Louisiana." His voice remained cool and Pam wondered if he was even affected by her voice the way she was with his, being with him for many years provided her with the knowledge that he was excellent at hiding his emotions. If he felt anything at all, that is.

"I'm guessing this is a command rather than a simple offer?" she replied with a shrug of her shoulders, pacing the small bedroom in an attempt to mask the excitement that began to build in her blood.

"Your guess is correct." He added

Arching a brow Pam quickly exited the bedroom to check on Bedelia for a moment before returning to sit on the mattress

"And how long do you plan to keep me?" she quizzed, laying back to gaze at the ceiling.

"Permanently, I will text you directions to the location and we can talk more face to face" he replied "I will expect you here tomorrow night, if that's possible?"

She smirked

"I'm in Florida, I'll manage it"

A small chuckle escaped his throat causing a flutter to form in her stomach and she was positively sure that he not only was able to sense her location but tune into her feelings too. Their bond had been silent for the past four decades but it was beginning to sing once again with feral emotion, and it was yet another adjustment she would have to deal with.

"Good girl, remember to erase all traces of yourself before coming to me... and Pamela?"

She rolled her eyes, didn't he realise she had been alone for many years to perfect her skills in becoming a shadow?

"Yes?"

"I look forward to seeing you again" the suggestiveness in his voice caused a surge of warmth to pool between her slender legs. "Goodnight." He purred.

And then he was gone.

Keeping the phone against her ear Pam felt her lips become dry as she dealt with the reality of becoming Eric's again, she felt like she had let herself down by feeling excited. She wanted to be angry and upset with him but found herself an aroused mess, it was in her blood to want to obey him. She wanted to be connected with him again and her insides shuddered at the thought.

Jumping from the mattress with a grin the blonde vampire elegantly made her way to the human she had grown to like, tonight would be her last with Bedelia before she glamoured her into forgetting. Because tomorrow night she would be travelling to Louisiana.