A/N: Well here's the next chapter. Sorry about the wait, but I had very little time the breathe this weekend. I'm so happy about all the positive reviews I'm getting from everyone. Thank you so much. I'll try to have the next chapter out ASAP.

These Characters belong to Charlaine Harris. I do not own them in any way.

SPOV

I had no clue what to do. I didn't even know what I did. The only thing I could come up with was me being at Bill's, but he wouldn't react that way about that. At least I didn't think he would. I wanted to chase after him, but I had no idea where he went. I tried to call him, but he must have turned his phone off. I gathered my things to leave, but Bill stopped me.

"Where are you going?"

"I have to find him. I guess I'll start with Fangtasia."

"Sookie you don't know where he could be. Chasing after him could put you in danger. That's not a really smart plan."

"Thank you Bill," I said full of sarcasm. "What would the Great Compton do in this situation." I knew he was just trying to help, but now wasn't the time for his condescending shit.

"I didn't mean to anger you Sookie. I just want you to be safe. In my condition, I could not help you if you were in trouble."

I hadn't really thought about that. He had almost died(for good) saving my life, and two weeks later here I was risking it again.

"Just let him calm down Sookie. He will see that he jumped to conclusions and come find you. Don't put yourself in danger over this Sookie, please."

He almost looked scared. I felt so bad for him, and I knew the things he said were true. I smiled and nodded in agreement. It was stupid to chase after a vampire. As if I could ever catch him.

The walk through the cemetery was a long one. All I could think about was Eric. I couldn't stop the tears from falling when I pictured his face and what he had said. I still had no idea what had set him off, but I would find out. Eric would come find me.

I really thought Bill was right, but boy was he wrong. Three days and no Eric. I couldn't do this anymore. I wouldn't cry myself to sleep over this anymore. I had no idea what his problem was, but I wasn't going to sit around and wait for him to tell me. This needed to be resolved and soon. I was going to Fangtasia tonight whether he liked it or not.

EPOV

I had just left Compton's when my phone went off. I knew it was her so I threw it against a tree. Honestly I just wanted to break something, but knowing it was her who was calling made it better. I didn't know where I was going, and I didn't really care. As long as it was away from Her. I had never let a woman get to me like this in my entire existence. It has never hurt to think of some one's name like it did now. She had made me soft. She made me feel things that I didn't want to feel and for what? To throw them in my face with Compton? Even if it was not I that she wanted, how could she go back to Compton? He had done one good deed for her, and that was because I had sent him. It didn't matter. She had chosen, and it was done.

I hadn't even realized where I was going until I walked through the employee entrance. I would find a fangbanger, and I would fuck and feed like I had for so many years.

"Pam."

"Yes Master?" She knew what kind of mood I was in.

"Bring me a fresh meal."

"Blonde?"

"Anything but." I knew she was confused, but she did not ask. Only nodded and left. A few minutes later she was back with a brunette and quickly left. It didn't got he way I had hoped.

I fed from her, but it was not even close to what I wanted it to taste like. I couldn't bring myself to do anything more than feed from her. I glamoured her and sent her on her way.

She had stripped me from my nature. She had ruined me. How had such a simple human woman changed me so much?

"She's not so simple Master." I hadn't realized I was saying these things aloud.

"No. She's not."

"Eric, what happened?"

As I told her the story her disbelief grew. Then she was angry. She was almost as angry as I was.

"So she is back with Compton then?"

"Yes, I do believe she made it clear that she loved him."

"Stupid human."

We left it at that. I wasn't in the mood to talk right now. I was in the mood to kill something. That wasn't a very good mood to be in right now. I was in a building full of people who wanted to die. I told Pam I was leaving and to close up.

The next few days were the same. People were more frightened to approach me than usual. I could tell Pam was unsure of what to say to me. I knew my mood was bad for business, but right now I didn't really care.

I was in my office when the phone rang.

"Northman."

"Ah, Sheriff Northman. I'm so glad you decided to answer this time."

"What do you want Madden?'' His tone changed quickly.

"You and your bonded are needed in Las Vegas. Pack your things, and be here in two days."

SPOV

I was nervous about seeing Eric. I didn't know if he would even talk to me. When I pulled into the parking lot I almost turned around and went right back home, but I had to do this. No running. Pam was at the door tonight so I relaxed a little. But not for too long.

"Hi Pam." I smiled at her, but she was less than happy to see me. She almost looked shocked to see me.

"Ms. Stackhouse. I was not expecting to see you here. Where is Mr. Compton?"

"Is he suppose to be here?"

She gave me a strange look and said, " Bill let you come here, to Eric's bar, without him? He must be very sure of himself."

"I have come here without Bill before Pam. Wait. Why would Bill care about what I'm doing here any how?"

" That's different. You were not Bill's the last time you came here Sookie."

What was she talking about? Had she taken a blow to the head? " I'm not Bill's now Pam and-" Then it hit me. "Is that what he thinks!?! That I'm with Bill! Why would he think that?"

"You don't love Bill?"

"Not like that."

"Come Sookie," she said taking me by the arm. " You must talk to Eric."

I didn't know what was going on, but I was about to find out. She didn't even knock on his office door. She just flung us both in there. Eric looked shocked. Shocked and angry. This was not going to be good.

"Master. There has been a mis-" Eric cut her off.

"Leave us!" He practically growled. Pam gave me a reassuring look and then left.

"Eric I-"

"The King has summoned us. Go home and pack your things. We leave tomorrow."

"What? Wait Eric there's something I need to tell you."

"There is nothing to say. Go home and pack. I will send a car for you tomorrow evening."

"Eric listen to me! I-" Dammit I was sick of him cutting me off.

"Pam!" Before I could blink she was in the office. " Please escort Ms. Stackhouse to her car."

She grabbed me by the elbow and brought me out of the office. There was a crash from inside, and we both stopped. I had to tell him. He was jsut so stubborn. Sometimes it felt like we were fighting fate just trying to be together. Well gloves on then. I wasn't going down without a fight.

"Pam he has to know. If I thought Eric loved some else it would kill me. I have to tell him. Even if it doesn't change anything, he has to know."

"This isn't going to end well for me." She wasn't happy about it, but she let me go. I walked back into his office and saw his computer in pieces by the wall. I guess that was the crash we heard.

"Eric."

His voice was low and calm, but I could hear the anger and torment behind it. " What are you still doing here Sookie." It hurt me to hear my name come out of his mouth like acid, but I stood straight. I was not running away.

"I love you."

A/N: There it was. What did you think? And yes, I'm predicting some(substitute- a lot of) ESN in the next chapter. :) Thanks for reading.