*As always, The it's Charlaine's world. I'm just playing in it.*
Chapter 4
A primal growl came from the darkness as Eric's fang's distended much longer than I'm used to. If he wasn't my bonded lover, the leer he gave would have been terrifying. Instead, I felt another shot of want and need ripple through my body. I held his hungry gaze.
"What are you waiting for?" I asked seductively as I caressed my body. "Go on. Take what is yours."
I was on my back, in a great blonde blur, and Eric was balls deep inside me. He took me fast and hard. My limbs flailed as he pumped faster and faster switching between human and vampire speed. It felt like being ravaged by the Tasmanian Devil, but in a VERY good way. I latched my legs around my Viking tornado as I came with a violent scream. The bond tinged with panic and concern and Eric slowed down. He must have thought he'd hurt me.
"Don't stop!" I panted, my voice laced with desire. "Keep fucking me."
Eric hissed, grabbed my ankles and spread my legs farther apart pushing them over my head. He slammed himself over and over deep inside me and in between furious thrusts, he licked the back of my calves.
"That's it," I breathed in a sultry tone. "Claim me. All of me. I am yours."
I then began hollering a stream of obscenities that would make a sailor blush. Eric dropped my legs, pulled me into a sitting position and plunged his fangs deep into my shoulder. I came in an exquisite moment of pleasure and pain. Eric released his fangs, shouted what could only be described as a warrior's cry and I felt his climax.
My body was still twitching as he extricated himself from my core and I groaned in protest. His long, strong arms encased me in a cool embrace and my breathing slowed to normal.
"I hope I did not hurt you Lover," Eric said, concern in his eyes. "Your beauty overwhelmed me. I could hardly control myself."
"Are you kidding? That was AMAZING!" I smiled and hugged him.
"Mmmmm, you smell of fairy," he remarked as he healed my shoulder and sniffed my hair. "No wonder I was drunk with lust. Who has been here and where did you get those shoes?" He lifted his eyebrows in a sexy stare.
"My cousin Claudine was here earlier and Amelia lent me the shoes."
"I must thank the witch," Eric said as he pulled us both off the floor and we shuffled into the kitchen. I warmed a True Blood for him while I made myself a PB & J. We sat at the table like any other old married couple. I hadn't noticed we were still naked. I guess Eric's lack of modesty was rubbing off on me.
What did your cousin want?" Eric asked between sips.
I drank some milk and wiped my mouth. "She just popped in, saying she sensed I needed her."
"Did you? Were you in trouble?"
I blushed remembering how Claudine had found me.
"I didn't need her at the time but she turned out to be a great help."
Eric finished his blood and pulled me onto his lap. He softly stroked my arm and back. "And how did she help, Lover?"
"Well, supposedly she has the perfect costume for your party. Don't ask because I don't know myself. I guess we'll both be surprised tomorrow."
Eric frowned. "I do not trust fairies."
"She's my Fairy Godmother, Eric. It's in the job description. She won't do anything to embarrass or hurt me."
I thought about how to approach the next topic. Eric must have sensed my unease.
"If you are so positive, why do you fret Dear One?"
I sighed and decided to just get it over with.
"Claudine also elaborated on what it means to be pledged," I said softly, holding back the tears. I looked up into his eyes. "Why didn't you tell me?"
Eric looked away, realizing he'd been busted. He sat perfectly still. I thought he had gone into downtime when he finally spoke.
"What's done is done. There is no need to question the whys." There was a hint of pain in his voice.
"Bullshit!" I called. "You know damn well I would never have agreed to this if I had known what would become of you. Eric, I'm human. Compared to you, my life will be just a blip in the screen. I hate feeling like I'm your own personal Dr. Kavorkian."
"It is my fate," he answered directly. "I chose it willingly. Besides there are other factors to consider."
"You know I don't want to be a vampire," I cut in adamantly.
"I am aware of your wishes. I give you my word. I will never turn you and I will stake any other who tries." Eric held my hand and kissed it.
"I trust you to keep your promise Eric," I said meeting his eyes. "But what are these other factors?"
"Sookie, you are part Fae. Fairies live long lives."
"But I'm only a quarter fairy. My Aunt Linda was half fae and she died of cancer."
"She did not have access to my blood," Eric said resolutely. "Between your DNA and my blood, you could easily live 150 years or more."
I hadn't thought of that. Eric let me absorb this new twist. I took a deep cleansing breath.
"Eric, weather we have 50 or 150 years, I want you to promise me upon my death, you will not meet the sun."
"I can not do that Sookie."
"But Eric."
He silenced me by placing his lips on mine.
"I do not think you are fully informed, Dear One," he said gently. "I believe that by meeting the sun, I will be with you forever. You call it Heaven."
"But Eric," I reasoned. "I learned early on, the greatest sin is suicide. That's a one way ticket to Hell." I looked into his ancient blue eyes and pleaded with mine.
"Existing without you would be worse," he said softly and turned away. "Even if we are not reunited, I have grown weary of this world. So much death. So much deceit. So many plots."
I held very still, absorbing it all. I noticed for the first time since I'd met him, Eric looked old. What could I do? He was my Viking and he had made up his mind. I knew arguing would be wasted energy.
I turned his head and kissed him softly. I filled the bond with love, respect and acceptance. He returned my affection and the tension began to lift.
"Why don't we just enjoy the time we have," I smiled up at him.
"Indeed," Eric replied and then smirked. "I was just thinking of having dessert."
I lowered my voice and whispered huskily. "Would you like the house special?"
"Oh yes," he said, licking his lips.
He sat me on the table and disappeared between my legs.
*I know this was a short chapter. The next one should make up for it. Thank you all who review. I enjoy knowing other's are entertained by my imagination.
Peace & Love, Hippychik
