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Chapter 3

Sookie's POV

As soon as Bill walked in I was overwhelmed with his thoughts. She smells of Eric he's going to pay for this. This has ruined my mission for the Queen. She was to be mine. Yeah sure the Queen was going to turn her but she was to be my little sex slave. Eric will pay, the Queen will see to that.

After hearing all that my anger rose and I know Eric felt it because I could feel his hand grab mine. Eric he was to turn me over to this Queen and she was going to turn me against my will. Then Bill was going to use me as a sex slave. After sending Eric the message the anger I felt was replaced with pure rage. Which I could only guess was Eric's.

"Bill so nice to see you." Eric greeted him.

"Cut the crap Eric. Sookie is MINE! Like I said the last time I was here and yet you still stole her from me." I could tell Bill had venom coursing in his words and was out for blood.

"She came to me willingly and renounced your claim you had on her last night. Why is it that you came to my area again anyway Bill and don't lie because I can tell when you are?"

I was here 6 months before making my presence known to you by order of the Queen. "To claim my family's home again"

He's lieing he had been here 6 months watching me by order of the Queen.

"Lies, I had other vampires in that area making tribute to a maenad during that time and caught your scent I had just hoped you would've made you're self known."

Shit I hadn't thought about others in the area

I thought to Eric Good one my love. He sent me a wave of love through the bond. I simply smiled at Bill.

"Now tell me the real reasons you're here in my area Bill or do I need the Magistrate involved in this. Seeing as you are upsetting my soon to be bonded and mate. We have already signed a contract. He doesn't need to know that we still have to go over it. My only reply to this was a simple node.

"You seriously want to be his pet forever and do as he says when he says." That was to be my job. I didn't need to repeat that to Eric because he already knew Bill's intentions after giving me to the Queen.

"He defiantly treats me better than you ever have. As for the pet part he treats me as his Queen as an equal. I am his true mate. I gave myself to him willingly last night. I felt a connection to him. That I don't feel for you Bill Compton, Who do you think you are ordering me around like I'm your pet. Oh yeah I got your messages last night and all orders. You no longer have any hold over me because we are done Bill." I was so angry with him and just had to let it all out and was glad Eric let me.

This changes nothing the Queen will over ride this before the bond is complete and she will be MINE again. In his heated rage he actually let the cat out of the bag. "Oh yeah, well the Queen will step in before the bond is complete and you will be MINE!" Shit I fucked up she and Eric wasn't to know that part.

He just fucked up. It will only take one more exchange and then the bond will be complete. We can do this tonight after the bar closes if you're up to it that is. Eric thought to me. "Well Bill it seems you have lied about why you are in my area and as suck I have the authority to punish you as I see fit. Pam lock him in the basement with the silver chains so Sookie and I can complete the bond and I can inform the magistrate of these matters."

Oh I'm going to love this. "Come Bill, I'm much older than you so don't try to fight me on this one."

As they left I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding. "Pam really enjoys torturing someone doesn't she?"

"More than you know. Maybe someday she will tell you her story because it is not mine to tell. Do you feel better now my love?" he asked as he cupped my face. I leaned into his touch because it was so comfortable and that was what I needed right now was comfort.

"Make love to me tonight when we get home?"

"Whatever you need my darling love." He hugged me close to him for a while until there was a knock at the door. "Enter"

"Master, will you be entertaining the vermin tonight?" I hope so because it's getting rowdy out here.

"Yes, Pam we just have the contract to go over and we will be out."

I think I like this new side of him. I have never felt him so happy before.

"She likes this side of you and likes the fact that you are truly happy now."

"I'm glad she approves of you and our bond. I think the two of you will enjoy shopping together for your new clothes for the club." I grimaced at the thought of shopping.

"What's wrong my love?"

"I just hate shopping and on top of that the idea of spend your money."

"Hey enough of that don't worry and like I said what's mine is yours now. I have plenty of money so don't worry about making me broke." I laughed at that and gave him a passionate kiss before going over the contract.

As we went over the contract I noticed a few changes. The pay was $500 per night and if travel was needed all expenses would be paid plus an additional $10,000. The blood exchanges were an every night thing in the privacy of his house. I was to live with him as long as I kept it clean. I was also free to hire a cook during the day and Alcide was to be my bodyguard when I went out for the day. At night I was to join him at Fangtasia to read the minds of the customers. I was glad he left out the part of vampires. I would dress in appropriate attire for the club to go with the atmosphere. I can do that. Let no other vampire but himself feed from me and same goes for Eric he will feed from no one other than Me. All financial funds are now shared equally. No guest at the house without prior permission and limited to living room, pool, downstairs bathroom and kitchen only. Anything else we can talk about later and come to an agreement.

Wow, that was a lot to process in such a short time. I already knew a lot of it. "Why the bodyguard and cook?"

"I want to make sure you are protected at all times during my day rest. Especially now that we know the Queen is after you. The cook, you'll get to interview them and I want to make sure you don't skip any meals. The cook will stay in one of the guest rooms so they can be close by when you need them. I too will pay them well $300 per week since I'm providing a place to live and all."

"I might all ready have a cook in mind. He's really good and a great friend. Before you get all jealous he's gay. His name is Lafayette. He's been looking for a better job than Merlotte's for some time now and to be closer to his mother. He can visit her at nights when we are gone." I could tell Eric was thinking about this long and hard.

"Okay you go and talk to him about it and see what he says. If he agrees then he's got the job anything for my love."

"Then I agree with the rest of the contract and where do I sign?"

"Right there." He pointed to the line and I noticed he had already signed it and had it notarized. He really does have my best interest at heart. "Now my dear it's only a matter of filing a copy with the magistrate and finishing the bond and that is that. Let's go out to sit on our thrones shall we?"

I follow Eric to the main part of the club and put up my shields because I don't want to be overwhelmed. As we sit down the fangbangers start coming up to Eric. I don't have to read their thoughts to know what vile things they are thinking. All he did the whole time was kick them away. Try and read some of the vampires for me.

I start the process of lowering my shields and focus on just the vampires. It was easy because they had a blue glow to their mind. All it was about was feeding and sex. Two minds stuck out however, a female and a male. The female was thinking, I guess he won't be fucking me anymore. She was a striper on a pole. The male was behind the bar and was thinking, As long as Ginger keeps her mouth shut Eric will never know I'm taking money from the bar.

Who is the male behind the bar?

His name is Longshadow and hasn't been working here long and is new to my area. Why?

Because he said as long as Ginger keeps her mouth shut you'll never know he's taking money from the bar. Just then a new waitress comes up and introduces herself as Susan.

"Master and Mistress, I'm Susan your new personal waitress." I scan her mind and find no ill or vile thoughts toward us only sexual thoughts of Pam. "How may I serve you tonight?"

"I'll take a gin and tonic please." I respond politely.

As she walks away Eric asks, "Why so polite?"

"Because, she's in love with Pam and not you. Also, she has no vile thoughts of us and is completely loyal to Pam." Eric takes out his phone and tarts texting away.

ERIC: Pam thank you for the replacement Sookie is happy.

PAM: Your most welcome Master.

"Eric, do you mind if I text Lafayette about the job?" I hope he's okay with that. I can tell he's deep in thought about the new news I gave him.

"It's okay my love, go right ahead." I could feel his love for me in our bond and I sent love back to him. I get my phone out and start texting Lafayette.

SOOKIE: Hey Lafayette, I have a good job offer for you doing the same thing you're doing now.

LAFAYETTEE: AND just what will I have to do to get this job and what's it pay?

SOOKIE: Move to Shreveport and live in one of Eric's guests rooms. The pay is $300 per week and all you have to do is be my personal cook.

LAFAYETTE: You have got to be kidding me right?

SOOKIE: NOPE. What do you say? You'll have your nights off and there's a great pool to enjoy as well.

LAFAYETTE: Where do I sign up?

SOOKIE: Meet me at this little café called the Red Apple Grill at noon tomorrow. I know you have the day off. You'll have to tell Sam you're quitting, but give him a different reason from mine. Tell him you're moving to Shreveport to help your mother because she's getting worse. Besides, this job will give you more time with her as well.

LAFAYETTE: Thank you Sookie

With that done I put my phone away and smile at Eric. "I take it he agreed to take the job."

"Yes, but he's giving Sam a different excuse than mine. I'm meeting him tomorrow at the Red Apple Grill at noon. I'll call Alcide 30-45 minutes before hand to make sure we get there on time." He smiles and kisses the back of my hand.

"I'm glad you agreed to the contract it's for your protection."

"I know. Can I ask you a question and I want a straight answer."

"Go right ahead my love."

"What does it mean to be bonded to you? Because Bill said I would be your pet."

I can tell he's thinking about it for a moment. "I want you to get one thing straight I will never treat you like a pet or sex slave. That is how Bill would've treated you. Now, to answer your other question first no one can touch you without my permission. You become my mate for life. You will start aging slower than others will. You have already strengthened your telepathic ability it could get easier to control. I will feed from only you and have sex with only you. I've already told you about being able to feel each other's emotions. Sookie have you thought much about your heritage?" Do you know that your part fae?

"Wow that is a lot of protection and a lot to take in." What is this about being part fae? If he went through the trouble of thinking it then he must not want others to hear it.

I can taste it in your blood. You could develop more powers. I'll have to call an old friend to find out. He's name is Niall Brigant. He's the King of all the fairies and will know more on the subject.

Oh my I never knew. That would explain why I'm different. When can we meet Niall?

Maybe tonight before we finish the bond. Let's go back to the office so I can call him.

We stand and take our leave and head to the office. Once inside Eric gets his phone out and dials the number. "Niall old friend I have a matter that I need your assistance with right away. Can you come to my office?" There was a pause, "Thank you, and see you in a few."

There was a loud *POP* and then a man with long blond hair standing in front of us.

"Hello Niall, Thank you again for coming on such short notice."

"What seems to be so urgent?" Niall looked right at me as if just realizing I was in the room. His eyes went wide with shock. "I see the urgent matter."

"Do you know her sir?"

"Know her? Of course I know her, she is my great granddaughter and next in line for the crown. I have had her guardian Claudine watching her from her birth." Niall had this far away look in his eyes. "This is the first time I've made my presence known to her and have told her what she is."

"With your permission I would like to take her as my mate and bonded. We just wanted to know what this would do to her powers. She can now read vampire minds where she couldn't before."

"I do give my permission as I can see your love for her is genuine and she loves you the same way. You will also make a fine protector. I will still keep Claudine as her guardian during the day. As for her powers she will still come into them as she should but more quickly. You will both share these abilities as well. Hence this is why you both can now communicate telepathically. I suggest this bond be completed soon because I fear trouble is coming." Then just like that there was another loud *POP* and he was gone.

"That was a lot to take in at once." I sat there in shock for what seemed a long time. I felt Eric come and sit down beside me. I start feeling the shock wear off and simply say, "Can we go home?"

"Sure my love."

I was still trying to process everything on the way home and didn't even realize we had stopped until Eric was opening my door. "My love, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I just have all this new information about my family that I didn't even know and now things are starting to come together."

We walk upstairs to our bedroom and get undressed. I quickly tend to my human needs and decide that a hot shower would help with all the tension I have. I felt Eric coming up behind me and wrap his arms around me and we step into the shower. He slowly starts to massage soap into my hair and all over my body and then after that is washed off I do the same to him. He leans down and slowly starts kissing my neck I turn my head to capture his lips with mine. He slides one hand down my front where he finds my bundle of nerves. I could feel his arousal pressing against my back. "Take me Eric." He didn't need any further invite because before I knew it we were on bench seat in the shower with me on this lap and he was worshiping my whole body. As he grabbed my hips I felt him position himself at my entrance and in one motion he was all in my and I let out a sigh of relief, "Yes, Eric you feel so good inside me." We start moving in a slow rhythm. Thinking of nothing but bringing each other pleasure. I love how he makes love to me.

"Just think we get to have this forever. All you have to do is bite me and I bite you then it will be complete. Is this what you want my love?"

"Yes." I say as I bite down hard into his shoulder and I felt him bite into my neck and we both tumble over the edge as I feel him release inside me and I feel my own release as well.

As Eric turns off the water I get out and dry off and then walk out and crawl into bed. He quickly joins me. "I only have a phone call to make and then we can cuddle and then sleep for the day."

"Can you set me an alarm for 1030am? I'm meeting Lafayette tomorrow."

"Sure."

He grabs his phone to make the call, "Hello, is the Magistrate there?" "Magistrate I have a few matters that require your presence at my club tomorrow night." "Midnight sounds good to me. I will make sure the club is closed and I will have the required witnesses." With that he hangs up. He reaches over and sets the alarm on the night stand clock. "Now where were we my bonded?"

"You were going to hold me all night my loving mate."