Where Did You Sleep Last Night?

Pam slipped into Fangtasia as the first rays of morning light broke through the horizon; in her hand she carried her Jimmy Choo pumps, and in her heart she carried guilt. Sex with Alcide had seemed like such an enticingly delicious way to get even with Eric's transgressions with Sookie, but she hadn't been able to go through with it. They had only kissed before her heart pulled her back to her maker. Eric could hurt her and she would still love him unconditionally; she'd rather set fire to her wardrobe than ever betray him. Yet, here she was, doing the barefoot walk of shame after dawn. This would not help her case or her guilt any. Shreveport was a small town, and she was certain Eric knew who she had left Fangtasia with before she had even gotten to the first stop light. She could feel his anger through their bond. This was not going to be pretty.

My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep last night

In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm going where the cold wind blows

Eric paced back and forth in front of their coffins in the basement, seething with their rage. How DARE Pamela leave the bar when she was on duty… especially with a wolf? He had raised her better than that. She knew better than that. She'd be lucky if he let her live. Alcide wouldn't have that option when he got his hands on him.

He knew Pam was jealous, and he could understand why. He had cast her aside for Sookie as of late, and he had begun to realize what an idiot he had been. Sookie neither loved nor wanted him, and the one woman that always had and always would had betrayed him with a fucking werewolf. This was all his doing, but that didn't mean Pamela wouldn't suffer for her betrayal. He stuck his hand in his pocket and felt the small gift box. He had gone out to see Sookie that night, but after his and Pamela's argument before he left, he had begun to realize the mistakes he was making. He had stopped at the jewelry store and gotten her the ring as an "I'm sorry and I love you, please forgive me" present. He might as well go fling it in the bayou. He wasn't sure he'd ever be able to look Pam in the eye again, let alone forgive her. She was HIS. How could she run off with some other man? He felt her approaching and slammed his fist into the wall.

The closer she got to the basement, the more anxious Pam got. She could feel Eric's rage building with every step, and she knew she was in for it. She gulped and pushed open the door to the basement and slowly walked down the stairs. Panic ran through her as Eric turned around and vamp speeded over to her. She was going to be punished, and severely.

Eric grabbed her by the arm and flung her down on the stairs.

"SIT!" he bellowed. "You wanna tell me just where the fuck you were last night and just who the fuck you were with?"

"Eric, I think that's none of your business. Didn't you tell me earlier that not everything revolved around me? Well guess what, asshole? Not everything revolves around YOU either. Go fuck your fairy." She snapped back.

He grabbed her by the throat and stared into her icy blue eyes. "Don't lie to me, my girl. I'll give you one more fucking chance to tell the fucking truth."

"Or what? You'll command me? Go ahead. I don't' care." She replied insolently.

"Fine BRAT. Have it your way. As your maker, I command you to tell me where the fuck you were and who the fuck you were with." Eric seethed through clenched teeth.

Pam glared at him. "I went home with Alcide Herveaux."

"Just what in the fuck were you doing with him, Pamela?" Eric quietly raged.

"Just what the fuck were you doing with Sookie tonight, Eric?" Pam countered.

"I didn't see fucking Sookie tonight, Pamela, not that it's any of your business." Eric replied angrily.

"Yeah and I didn't suck Alcide's cock either." Pam snarked. "He's huge by the way."

Eric slapped her so hard across the face that she flew three steps backwards. "AS YOUR MAKER, I COMMAND YOU TO TELL ME WHAT THE FUCK YOU ACTUALLY DID WITH THAT SMELLY DOG!"

"I didn't do SHIT with him." Pam snapped. "We kissed, and then I felt so guilty about it that I couldn't do a goddamn thing. Obviously my loyalty to you was unwarranted."

Eric immediately softened. "Pamela… come here. I'm sorry I hit you."

"Don't bother, Eric. I'm just going to change and go to ground." She replied.

"Pamela, don't make me command you again." Eric said.

"FINE." She yelled as she walked over to him. "WHAT?"

"I'm sorry for the way I've been treating you lately." He said hanging his head. "I know I've made you feel unwanted and I've put Sookie before you, and that was the shittiest thing I think I've ever done. There has never been any woman that has ever loved me or will ever love me the way that you do, and there will never be another woman that I love like I love you. Forgive me… PLEASE." He said pressing the small box into her hand.

"Oh Eric… what's this?" she asked through her tears.

"Open it." He said with a grin.

Inside Pamela found a gorgeous white gold necklace with dangling pink diamonds.

"It's beautiful." She finally said. "Thank you, Eric."

"Here, let me put it on you." Eric said as he took the necklace and fastened it around Pamela's dainty neck. He reached down and kissed her softly on the shoulder and whispered. "Forgive me min alskling. This is all my fault."

"No it isn't." Pam sniffled. "I only left with Alcide to make you jealous. I'm so sorry I hurt you, too."

Eric wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close to him. "Don't apologize, my baby. This is all on me. I made you feel unwanted, and I vow to never do it again. Come, lay down with me. Let me show you what I really mean."

Pam grinned as he lifted her into his strong arms and laid her gently in his coffin. She quickly pulled him down to her. He had a lot to make up for.