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The plot thickens..........dun, dun, dun, dun!

Chapter 4

EPOV

I stumbled out of my coffin an hour before sunrise. I am to make my way to New Orleans tonight for a week's stay at Sophie-Anne's compound. Pam arrived last night around midnight. She has not yet had the opportunity to ride in my jet and asked if she could come along with me. I of course gave her a hard time and asked if the deceased DeCastro's airplane was not suitable for her, giving her new Queen status.

She shouted "NO! I have had that monstrosity cleaned three times and still cannot get that fuckers scent out!"

When I think of Pam she is truly my most wonderful creation. She is loyal, fearless, conniving, a ruthless bitch, all the while sporting khaki pants a silk blouse with pearls.

Sandy arrives at my chamber doors as I begin dressing for the evening. As I make her wait, I stare in the mirror and think, I am KING and I am wearing a Disturbed t-shirt from their most recent tour, black jeans and black steel toed boots.

I went to their concert in New York earlier this year. I love their music but I will say that if people think vampires are disturbing, go to one of those fucking concerts and you will find out quickly that we are not nearly as sick as some of Disturbed's followers. I fed and fucked on at least 15 women before one even asked my name. I did not have to glamour any of them and needless to say I am going to another concert next year in Prague.

I walk out of my chambers and begin walking towards my office. Sandy follows behind me confirming all of my bags are packed and in the limousine. She goes over the calls scheduled for the next two hours before my departure. As we walk into my office she stops and begins thumbing through her calendar.

"Your Majesty?"

I turn around the corner of my desk and sit in my chair. I eye her for a moment and then respond.

"Yes."

"Your Majesty, Queen Sophie's secretary contacted me earlier today wanting to know if I would also come along during your stay. I told her that I had not received an invitation and you had not requested that I attend. She insisted that Sophie assumed I was going to come with you and well, sir.....do you want me to attend?"

I am staring at her because I had just assumed she knew she was to come along.

She was, after all, my secretary!

"Yes, you are coming. Please tell me you packed the proper items to stay at the compound for a week?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I packed after the call, just in case."

"Very well Sandy. We are leaving in an hour and 30 minutes. I need to get started on my phone calls. Go to your office and begin our usual routine."

I had three calls to complete which I was able to do in about 45 minutes. King Charles Nottingburn from England called about a business venture I'd agreed to.

We agreed on opening a string of lounges in England where vampires and humans were served alike. I had opened several in North America and it had become quite profitable, thanks to fangbangers and tourists.

I made two other phone calls, one to my attorney about some business dealings and another to the King in South America about a visit in a few months. I had made my phone calls with plenty of time to spare so I played with the Rubik's cube to pass the time. The multi colored square has been truly puzzling to me since its invention. I insist that it is an impossible game and was only invented to fuck with people. After a half an hour of complete frustration, it was time to make my way to Shreveport.

Sandy and I made our way to the limousine. I slide in to see Pam sitting across the seat from me.

She looks at me with a wide grin, "King of North America and you still dress like a fucking teenager!"

I glance in her direction and give a wicked smile.

"Pamela, is that anyway to speak to your Master? With you running Nevada I get to do some of my own shopping and I think I look, how do humans say it?"

"Like the shit."

She eyes me for a moment, "The saying should be more along the lines of "You look like shit."

I chuckle for a moment thinking of my next retort. "I look fine, I blend well."

"Ha, since when are you concerned about blending? You are 6'5, blonde and a former Viking. No matter what you wear you, will never blend in."

"Touché Pamela, and where exactly do you fit in with your attire? Lingerie department employee at Neiman Marcus?"

"Ha, those blood bags would not know what to do with a creature of my stature! Besides, that place only carries full figure and good girl shit. I might appear girlie girl on the outside by my undergarments express my inner animal. Lace and leather are my two personal favorites."

"Indeed Pam, so beside your questioning my attire and how fucking cool I look, how are things in your area?"

"All is well, although my Master did not teach me how to dress; he did a wonderful job in teaching me the ways of firm but fair ruler."

Pam and I stare out the window as the silence grows. I move my eyes over to her and think what a perfect creature I had made. She is my identical match in every way other than the fact that she was a woman; which has its own perks. If I leave this world tomorrow she would carry on my legacy and make a great ruler. I chose her. I was proud to call her my child.

We made it to the jet in no time, and Sandy, along with Estelle, Pam's secretary, made their way to the visitor section of the plane along with the other guards.

My closest guard Alcide came with Pam and I to the top level of the plane. We were all seated as the pilot came over the loud speaker. "King Northman, we will be arriving in New Orleans in an hour and 30 minutes. Please make yourself comfortable and have a pleasant flight."

As we make it into the air I begin to feel something stir in the air. Then it hits me, the smell. I quickly become aroused, my nostrils flare, my eyes begin to glaze over in a deep haze, my fangs descend in all of their glory, I immediately turn to Pam and Alcide. They too smell that smell. Pamela's fangs draw from her mouth and we all three crouch into position. Fucking, sweet beautiful, Fairies. I see HIM in the corner of the plane.

"Retract your fangs Northman, and your child's too!"

"I will do no such thing. You have some fucking silver balls showing your face here, Fairy."

"Northman, I have come to speak with you about urgent matters. As much as it pains me to say, you are my only option. Believe me when I say that I explored all other options before coming to you."

I look over to Pamela and Alcide. They are strong warriors and are ready to die for me. Amazing creatures!

"Pamela, Alcide, please go to Sandy and Estelle."

They both begin walking backwards clearly waiting for an attack and make their way to the stairs. Pam looks to me one more time and I give a final nod.

I turn to Niall, keeping my fangs intact in the downward position. He will not make decisions for me and demand me to do anything.

"Niall, sit."

Niall makes his way to a chair in the corner, he knows me well. He wants to be far enough away to make an escape if needed. He takes in a deep breath and begins.

"The Council has provided you with The Ancient Writings, have they not?"

I nod in agreement.

"Have you taken the time to educate yourself with The Writings?"

I nod again in agreement.

"You have read about The Fae Child?" He turns his head in my direction. His eyes full of sorrow.

"I have."

"She is my Granddaughter. She is in grave danger and needs your help."

I am intrigued. Although The Ancient Writings have been incorrect in the past they are usually correct and accurate in every way.

"She has been taken by Queen Sophie-Anne. She has been there for a month now under the Queen's employment. I have had her watched since she was a small child. She began dating a young vampire several months ago. William Compton. She had an innocent relationship with William and I chose not to step in. I figured it would fade in time. He picked her up from her place of employment and we tracked them until a spell allowed us to go no farther. She was headed towards Sophie Anne's compound. After much debate I spoke with her employer, a shifter. He confirmed, after some persuasion, that she was indeed at Sophie Anne's compound. I believe she has employed witches to keep us out. I am not sure if she knows my granddaughter is part Fae or if she is simply using her for her gift."

I absorb every word. Niall coming to me? To save a human?

"William Compton. I remember him, well."

I trail off into my memories. Bill was always trying to hang on to his humanity. I never figured out why he was given such a gift and treated it as a curse. I met him about 100 years ago in Louisiana. I fucked his maker Lorena several times.

She asked if Bill could join us one night and I agreed. To say, he was a pathetic creature was an understatement. He was clearly jealous of my sexuality and the ability to fuck Lorena several times within a few hours. He attempted to overpower me while I was fucking her, after he had come too quickly, so I tied him to a chair, wrapped him in silver and made him watch as I drained that bitch dry. As I came out of my thoughts I think about Niall's story.

I am intrigued. A Royal Fae and his half human-half Fae granddaughter with a gift.

"Gift?"

"She is telepathic."

"The Ancient Writings do not speak of telepathy in The Fae Child."

"Indeed they do not. We believe it is an added gift given to her by the Gods. We believe it was not put in The Ancient Writings because too many would seek her out and destroy her."

This makes sense. I would certainly have sought her out and had her chained up in my dungeon as soon as I found this out. I have heard that Telepaths can be valuable creatures.

"What do you want of me, Fairy?"

"I have received word this William Compton sold information to Dumah, Commander of the Demons. Dumah is going to wage war during the gathering this week and murder my granddaughter. This is where you come in. Tell me what you know of The Fae Child?"

"I know that she is part human, part Fae. She is fated to an unknown according to The Book. Once she is bound to this creature, they will be an unstoppable force. Her fated will teach her the ways of the world and once they are bonded, they will share all of each other's strengths but none of their weaknesses. Combined they become the most powerful beings in all worlds and she will live off of his life-force requiring no other nourishment. They will bring the supernatural beings together to fight against all enemies near and abroad. Those who do not bow to her fated's feet will meet their final death."

Niall sits in silence for several minutes.

"Have you ever considered yourself "The Fated" in these writings?"

"I have not. I am not capable of love. I do not believe in fate, nor do I believe in fairy tales."

The idea of two people being so powerful is something I never considered a reality. We all must work to get where we are. I do not feel that this is something given.

Niall stands and begins walking towards me. I stand readying myself to attack if necessary. Niall stops three steps in front of me and begins chanting. A very familiar book is floating mid air in front of me.

I know this book. The Ancient Writings.

Niall holds out his hand and extends his pointer finger. The book opens and pages begin flipping. He finds a section of the book and looks up at me.

"Read here."

I take the book and begin reading.

It speaks of The Fae Child's Fated. He was born of a Mother and Father that were both vampires, the only of our kind with the purest blood. The Pure One. I thought no one knew of this but me. I had not even told my most trusted, Pam. I was not turned. I was born a Vampire. I did not age past 32 and have been alive for over a 1,000 years. When I was born, my Father, former King of Sweden went into hiding with my Mother.

During my adolescent years, my parents hid me from the world. My parents taught me how to fight, protect myself, feed and the ways of the world. They told me that they were given a blessing from Freya herself, me. They told me Freya told a story that I would become a great leader and rule all Supernaturals.

My parents disappeared after I reached maturity. I then had to survive alone. I had not seen my Father in over 950 years until that night 2 years ago. I have no maker; I answer to no call. I have always been alone.

I looked up to Niall.

"How did you know of this? Why is this passage not in my book?"

"I do not know. Is it possible the book you have belonged to your father? He may have removed the passage to assist you with finding your OWN path. He may have not liked the idea of your path being written for you. He was a great King before he went into hiding."

The book begins flipping pages again as I hold it practically in awe at this information. Niall looks at me with suspicion.

"Eric, it took me some time, too. I enjoy seeing you disturbed. I assure you I looked and felt as you do now when I discovered this information."

The page stops flipping. I look to read again.

The Royal Family. It is also an unknown family. No one knows of its members past or present or if they even exist. Another fucking fairytale. They will rule over Supernaturals but remain in a secret realm. The family consists of all races. Vampire, Human, Fae, Ware's, Demon's and too many other races to mention.

"What does The Royal Family have to do with your granddaughter and I?"

Niall waits a moment contemplating his next words. "In time. It is too much for now."

My mind begins to race.

Why? Am I truly this woman's fated? What does she look like? If she was made for me she must be perfect for me in every way. I assume all of this because I never considered it was me. When I first read the book two years ago, I skimmed the The Fae Child writings, racing to find something about me. Why was this page not in my book? Is Niall fucking with me just to save his granddaughter? I must think this out before I agree to help the, Fairy.

I look to Niall. "How did you know?"

"Your Father met with me 612 years ago. He knew The Fae Child would be in my bloodline. He asked me to watch her closely, but to never interfere. I agreed but given this new information, we can no longer wait."

"How did Bill know of The Writings? He is not a Royal."

"That I have not figured out, yet. I think that he has a relationship with one who has access to this information. There is a traitor within our midst."

"If you say this is true then how would anyone know I am The Pure One? Other than yourself, My Father, My Mother and I are the only one who knows of my heritage. Not even my Child knows of this. I have worked diligently at making people believe I was a Viking at the time I was turned."

My mind was spinning, not a clear thought amongst them. Confusion, this was a new emotion for me. I did not even believe this fairytale myself.

"I am still working to find out this information. I believe that when the time comes, all the pieces will fall into place."

I am running through the information given to me by Niall at warp speed.

"I will review the material, sift through the information and give you answer before the sun rises."

Niall looks disappointed but knows he cannot argue the point. He stands in front of me and touches my right shoulder.

"Eric, I know this is all a lot to absorb and honestly I wish it were not true. You and I have never seen eye to eye but I believe this passage to be true. I believe you are the one that will make my granddaughter come full circle. You were meant to be with her. Please know that your secret is safe with me and has been since I discovered it over 600 years ago. I believe you will be with my granddaughter and I know you will know it when you first lay your eyes on her. I will not give your her name or tell you what she looks like.

I want to prove to you that once you see her, it will all make sense to you. I will give you a warning, though. She is pure and her scent was made for you. She will consume you at first sight. You will have to fight the internal battle with yourself to kill her and gorge yourself with her blood, or to savor her throughout your lifetime. I will also tell you this will not be easy.

You two are alike in many ways and these characteristics are going to be your greatest strengths but can serve as your greatest weaknesses if permitted to. Considering this gathering is in your honor, there will be hundreds of human donors there. If The Writings are not true, you may not even see her or it may not be the appropriate time. You cannot be tricked by me or my magic, this is fate. It was written in the stars before you and I were ever created."

Niall was gone as quickly as he arrived. I sat in my chair absorbing all of the information he gave to me.

Dumah, William Compton, Niall's Granddaughter, The Ancient Writings, and The Royal Family.

I would do as he said. I will not seek out the Telepath once at the Queens castle.

I will go on normally and if she is truly what Niall claims her to be, then when I see her I will know.

Three weeks ago I was bored to death and within a 30 minute conversation, my life had turned upside down. I cannot imagine being fated to a human.

Of all creatures, they are weak, vulnerable and most of all scared to death of my kind. Will she even let me close to her considering I am the Vampire High King of North America?

Will she find herself attracted to me as I do her and as quickly? I am beginning to sound like a human school girl! I let all of these things take me deep into thought. I have 45 minutes left on this flight. Once I arrive, my destiny, as I see it, might change forever.

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