SPOV
Pam, Amelia, and I are making our way through our third boutique of the night, followed closely by Rasul, my permanent bodyguard. As much as I hate being babysat, it really could be worse, Rasul is actually a pretty nice guy and he's been nothing but polite to me since the first night I met him. I guess I can't really complain since he's just here to keep me and my unborn daughters safe.
It's hard for me to believe anyone would attack a pregnant woman, but we're all on high alert, watching out for fae assassins as I keep careful attention to strange minds around us. When did my life become so crazy? I just want to be able to enjoy my mates and start our family in peace. Is that too much to ask?
These rivals are messing with a hormonal, Valkyrie warrior, protecting her young; they don't stand a freaking chance. I will train hard and defeat them, just as I did the queen's witches. I have to; failure is simply not an option.
"Sook? Earth to Sook!" calls Amelia, bringing me from my musings. I sigh.
"Sorry, Ames, what did you say?" I ask apologetically.
"What did you think of this one?" she asks as her and Pam hold up a sleeveless, scarlet gown, trimmed in shining, silver trim with a beaded bodice. It's gorgeous and I flash them a genuine smile.
"Try it on, Sweetness," purrs Pam with a grin as she proceeds to guide me into the dressing room. I undress and sigh at my reflection. I already miss my waistline. Pam helps me slip the dress over my head and ties up the back for me. The dress has a flowing skirt, and with the high empire waist, my belly is completely hidden. I feel beautiful in it.
I exit the dressing room and Amelia beams. I turn before the mirrors, taking in the dress from every angle. "It's perfect," says Pam as she eyes me appreciatively. I'll have to trust her opinion as I've never attended a vampire coronation ball before.
"Your Majesty, you will be the Belle of the ball," says Rasul with a wink as I flush slightly and nod to him.
"Then I'll take it," I tell them as Amelia claps excitedly and Pam rolls her eyes at the witch's enthusiasm. How did those two ever date? I have to chuckle as I enter the dressing room and change back into my sundress. We pay for the dress and make our way from the shop after Rasul gives us the all clear. We pile into Pam's minivan when my stomach rumbles loudly. Pam raises a brow at me.
"I suppose we need to feed you now," she says as we pull from the space.
"I am eating for three now, Pam," I tell her with a smirk, seeing her lips raise slightly in a tiny smile.
"Oh, good! I'm starving," calls Amelia from the backseat. Pam drives us to a restaurant and Rasul does a perimeter check before he opens my door for me, taking my arm and leading us inside. We are seated immediately and put in our order right away.
"So," starts Amelia with a wide grin as she lays her hand out before us. She has a diamond ring on her left ring finger, and as I stare, I feel mesmerized by the shining jewel. I can't seem to be able to look away. Weird. Pam picks up her hand, studying the ring as I shake off my stupor. What the hell was that?
"Oh my God! Tray proposed?" I ask excitedly after I'm back to myself once more. I can't believe I didn't notice the ring before. I've just been so distracted by everything else going on, I feel awful as Amelia nods excitedly.
"He popped the question last night at the biker bar where we first met," she tells us excitedly.
"How romantic," Pam sneers as I shoot her a pointed look; she smirks at me with a dismissive shrug.
"So, have you guys set a date yet?" I ask her with a genuine smile. I really like Tray; they make such a cute couple. I'm glad to see my friend so happy.
"Actually, we were thinking of just doing a little backyard wedding. We're planning the ceremony for two weeks from today," she says hesitantly as Pam and I look to her in shock.
"Only two weeks to plan a wedding?" I ask curiously as she flushes.
"Well, I didn't want to say anything until we were sure, but we're pregnant," she gushes as I lean across the table, pulling her into a tight hug as Pam sighs.
"Great, now there are two of you," Pam says with an eye roll making Amelia and I giggle. We talk excitedly about our pregnancy as the waiter brings out our dinner for us. We eat together as Pam and Rasul drink their bottled blood and I'm in a much better mood once we are leaving the restaurant together. We begin making our way back to the van when a loud "pop" sounds and Rasul, Pam and I are instantly on alert.
Maniacal laughter sounds through the night air as a man suddenly appears before us and I push Amelia behind me on instinct. "Princess Brigant, I'm going to enjoy this," purrs out the beautiful blond man with a mad glint in his eyes. Pam and Rasul are both hissing and flashing fang as they step before me. I glance over and see Pam in the throes of bloodlust. Shit.
Pam leaps onto our would-be attacker at vamp speed and strikes his throat viciously, beginning to drain him as we look on in shock. Rasul is shakes his head, trying to overcome his own beginnings of bloodlust as he turns to me. "Are you okay, your Majesty?" he asks with concern etched over his handsome face. I nod as I take in Pam's stumbling form before us.
"Um, is she alright?" I ask Rasul in concern. "She looks drunk," I say as Pam starts giggling and twirling around across the pavement. What the hell? Rasul sighs loudly as he walks to Pam and steadies her.
"She's is drunk, on fae blood," he explains. Well, that's interesting. "We must go, I don't want to be exposed if our buddy here has any friends," he says as the body before us disintegrates into a pile of shimmering glitter. Wow, that's weird! We quickly enter the minivan and I take the wheel as Rasul takes a still giggling Pam into the backseat and Amelia sits up front with me.
We start driving back to the palace as Pam crawls over the middle seat toward us. She leans her head between Amelia and I with a wide grin and I can't help but giggle upon seeing her like this. She wraps her arms around us both. "I love you breathers," she says with a sigh, making Amelia and I giggle.
"We love you too, Pam," I tell her with a grin. Then she starts petting my stomach and I raise a brow at her as Rasul is chuckling from the backseat.
"Hello, little Sookie babies," Pam calls merrily, talking to my baby bump. "Auntie Pammy is here, can you hear me?" she calls, laying her head against my stomach as the rest of us break out into a fit of giggles. I think I like Pam drunk. Pam sits back up with a glazed over look in her eyes as a wide grin crosses her face.
"You're always such fun to be around, my Valkyrie friend. Did I tell you I slept with your idiotic brother?" she asks and I shake my head as Amelia doubles over with laughter. Pam giggles at her as she continues, "I had to glamour him to keep his big mouth shut just so I could climax," she says as I am desperately trying to keep the minivan on the road between my roaring laughter.
We finally pull up to the palace and both my husbands are standing at the front entrance with concerned looks on their faces. I'm sure they felt my distress earlier. We climb out of the van still giggling and Rasul takes Pam by the arm, helping to steady her stumbling form. "Mmm," purrs Pam, looking up at Rasul with a wicked grin, "You can stay in my chambers tonight," she tells him as she nips his ear and pinches his ass. Rasul just shakes his head, chuckling.
Eric and Godric are taking this all in with a look of amusement as Rasul straightens, clearing his throat, "I'll see Mistress Pam to her chambers safely and shall return to fill you in on the events of the evening," he tell my husbands with a bow of his head before leading Pam into the palace.
Eric and Godric rush to me, looking me over for any injuries with solemn expressions. "I'm fine, Pam took care of the faerie before he could touch me," I tell them as they nod gravely and proceed to lead Amelia and I into the palace.
EPOV
Shit. I had not expected the fae to descend this quickly upon us. Godric and I knew as soon as we felt Sookie's distress through the bond that Breadan had begun his attack. Thankfully, no one was hurt and it seems my child has defended our mate proficiently, even if it left her drunk on fae blood. We need to act quickly to ensure the palace is as safe as possible from these faeries who seek to destroy us. I look to the witch as a thought occurs to me.
"Amelia, do you think you could put wards up around the palace to keep out Water Fae?" I ask the witch and she nods solemnly.
"Of course. I'll put them up now before I head back home," she says as she hugs Sookie and makes her way to the exit. I let out a sigh of relief, hopefully this will be enough. Rasul returns to us with lipstick smudges covering his face and I hold back a snigger as Sookie giggles and begins wiping the red stains from his face.
"What happened this night?" asks Godric as he tries to hide his smirk, watching the show. Rasul thanks Sookie and straightens before us.
"We were leaving the restaurant together when a single fae appeared. While he gloated, Pam drained him quickly and we rushed from the area before more could descend upon us," he tells us gravely. Godric and I nod.
"Thank you for protecting me," Sookie tells him with a small smile and he bows his head to her.
"Always, your Majesty," he tells her with a small smile. We dismiss him for the evening before we make our way to our bedchambers together.
"I had no idea vampires could get drunk on faerie blood," Sookie tells us as she slips off her dress and walks towards the bed.
"The blood of full-blooded fae is indeed quite intoxicating, Lover," I explain and Sookie looks to us with concern.
"But I'm to be trained by faeries here at the palace, will they be safe from the vampires?" she asks with worry etched on her face.
"It is possible for some fae to mask their scent, My Love. I can only assume your grandfather would plan for this accordingly," Godric tells her as he strokes her hair from her face. "I'm glad to see you unharmed," he tells her softly as he kisses her and I feel Sookie's lust ignite through the bond. It seems her pregnancy hormones are at work once more I think to myself with a smirk.
Godric lifts her into his arms and proceeds to carry her into the bath as I follow behind, my own lust rising as I snatch away Sookie's undergarments to expose her beautiful, naked form to us. I turn on the water and strip my own clothes to join my loves in the steaming stall. Godric lowers Sookie to the shower bench, sinking to his knees before her and I make my way to sit behind her, molding myself to her back as she leans against me and turns her face to mine.
I kiss her soft lips as she begins to moan at Godric's attentions upon her center. I cup her breasts into my hands, that have become even larger in these last months, running my thumbs across her sensitive flesh and watch as her nipples harden under my gentle caress. Sookie rolls her hips against my Maker as her lust builds at our continued ministrations to her eager body and soon, she's crying out with her release around us.
I lift her hips above me and slowly lower her over my length, groaning with the feel of her slick walls hugging me so tightly. I sheath myself fully inside her as she leans forward to take Godric into her mouth, making him purr in contentment. I pump Sookie's hips over me gently as Godric and I find our practiced, matching rhythm with our mate between us.
Godric leans down, capturing my mouth with his, kissing me deeply as we continue our erotic dance with our golden Valkyrie. He grips my hair and soon, I feel him shuddering with his release as he pulls away from our kiss. Sookie leans back against me and I wrap my arms around her tightly as I thrust against her harder.
She grips my arm and brings my wrist to her mouth, sinking her dainty fangs into me, causing me to release deep within her. Godric leans over us and we each strike her delicate throat in unison, taking shallow swallows of her sweet blood together. We pull away, sealing the wounds as she gasps against us. We stay like this for a time, coming back from our shared release before we stand together.
We proceed to wash one another before returning to our bed together. Sookie lifts the covers and Godric and I fold ourselves against her, wrapping her between us in a loving embrace. "Do you think Amelia's wards will keep us safe?" she asks us tentatively. I place a kiss to the back of her neck.
"I hope so, Lover," I answer cautiously. I don't know a lot about the fae or their powers and I am only hoping the witch's magics are strong enough to hold against them.
"Ask your fae instructors about the wards when they arrive for your training, My Love," Godric tells her with a soft smile.
"Will Pam be okay?" she asks us and Godric and I chuckle softly.
"The effects will wear off by tomorrow night, Lover, she is not permanently damaged," I answer with a grin, remembering my child's earlier behavior. "Rest well, My Wife, I love you," I tell her, placing a kiss atop her golden head.
"Sleep well and fret not, My Love," Godric tells her, placing a kiss to her head.
"I love you both," Sookie whispers to us as sleep takes her under.
"Can we trust Niall and his allies to help in keeping her safe?" I ask Godric. Vampires and faeries have centuries of bloodshed between us and I'm having a hard time being fully trusting of them. Godric nods solemnly.
"I believe so, my child, if it was their intention to take her from us, they could have easily done so by now," he says as he looks down to Sookie with concern. My anxiety rises; I had not thought of her own fae family trying to take her from us. "I believe as her kin, they will work to keep her protected," he tells me with a weak smile. I nod my agreement, but still feel uneasy about this whole situation and I only wish to resolve this quickly. I kiss my Maker and lie back, letting thoughts of draining our fae aggressors take me to my rest.