Sookie stormed into Fangtasia. The door had been unlocked which had totally thrown her off. Eric never left the door unlocked during the day. The place was empty and spotless and no one seemed to be around, not even Ginger. She thought about calling out but something was holding her back from doing so.

"Hey, Sookie." The blond waitress turned at her name. Kaden was munching on an apple as she sat on Eric's seat. "I was wondering when you'd be by."

Something snaked around Sookie's legs and yanked hard, pulling her off her feet. Kaden never moved or batted an eye. "Why are you doing this?" There was no answer. "Let go!"

"Your Fae magic doesn't work on me. Most magic doesn't for that matter." Sookie stared at the younger woman. "Oh, Eric never told you? I'm a werewolf."

"And you hang out with vampires?"

"Let's just say I'm...different."

(&)(&)(&)(&)(&)

Eric awoke feeling refreshed. When the lid hissed open, he saw Pam leaning against the desk.

"You need to see this." she simply said and walked out the door.

He followed, wondering what was going on. When he realized where they were heading, he looked around the bar. As they came to the top of the staircase, he saw a faint glow. Kaden was leaning against the stairs with her computer in her lap. He placed a hand on her head to get her attention.

"What did you do?" he asked when she looked up.

"See for yourself."

Eric looked up to see Sookie chained in his dungeon. There were no marks on her but she seemed livid. "Why?"

"She annoys me. And I still don't see you fascination with her."

He laughed. "Sookie Stackhouse, what a pleasant surprise."

"Let me go, Eric!" she screamed at him.

"I think I like you chained in my dungeon."

"More like chained to your bed." Kaden muttered.

Eric grabbed her hair and tugged her head back to look at him. "Very funny."

Kaden smiled evilly. "You know you love it."

"You two make me sick." Sookie admonished with hatred in her voice.

"At least I haven't had sex with a vampire." Kaden's eyes bore into hers and Sookie felt her barriers crumbling.

"That hurts." She whined.

"It's supposed to."

Eric tightened his fingers. "That's enough."

"All right, all right, lover boy. I'm going upstairs. New liquor comes in today."

He pulled out his credit card and handed it to her as she walked by. "Use this to pay. And DON'T us it for anything else."

Kaden pouted. "You spoil all my fun." He smacked her as she headed up the stairs.

"Did you force her to do this to me?" Sookie asked.

"Not at all. I think she summoned you here." He explained. "Her mind is a vast organ of many abilities and summoning people like her is a major gift. It was all amplified when she became a werewolf."

"She did this to me? And she's a werewolf living with you?"

"Quit asking questions." Pam snapped. "We have more important matters to attend."

Eric gave Sookie one last look before he went back upstairs. Boxes littered the floor and Ginger was restocking the shelves and fridges. Kaden was relaxing in his chair with her computer. Her feet were thrown over the left arm rest. Any normal person would be thrown from the chair. She was the only one allowed near the chair without permission.

He watched her brow furrow. She closed her computer and hopped up, bare feet not making a sound. She pulled a bag from behind the bar and began shoving weapons in different places.

"Got to go work. I'll be back in a few hours." She said as she pulled a set of leather gloves on.

"Be careful."

"Always am." She walked out the door.

"Russell will be hunting you and now that she's out, he will have no trouble finding her." Pam advised as he walked into the office.

"He'll have one hell of a fight if he does." He changed clothes quickly and headed for the door. "I'll be back before dawn. Call me if you need anything."

(&)(&)(&)(&)(&)

When he returned, with Russell, Sookie had gotten free with Bill's help. Kaden was quite literally sitting on the bar nursing an open wound, her animal instincts taking over. Blood pooled in the one spot on the bar top as she cleaned the gash, hissing as she did so. Eric strode forward and looked it over.

"Don't you even think about it." She murmured as she tightened the gauze with her hand.

"It'll heal faster." He said obviously. He was trying to hide her scent.

"I don't really care." When she was done, she closed the first aid kit and stored it under the ar. "I was attacked by one of his wolves. Smelled me out while working. Stupid bitch came out of nowhere."

"Sounds like Debbie." Russell said. "She's been hunting your Sookie."

"Under your orders no doubt."

Russell looked at her and finally caught her scent Eric had desperately been trying to hide. "You're a werewolf."

"Ding, ding, ding! Give the man a prize. And you're a dumbass."

"And yet you're still alive. I'd kill her now if I were you."

"Pam, please take her to the dungeon." Eric ordered.

Kaden turned to him and gave him the drollest of stares. It literally read 'Seriously?'. She tilted her head to the right, like she always did when she was about to say something that would get her in trouble. Pam was nervous about it because she had seen the werewolf fight a vampire, in human form no less, and win.

"Either you go or leave Fangtasia."

"You're losing your best fighter." Kaden stated, making sure to play her part perfectly.

'As long as you don't lose your life.' "I don't care. Get out."

She just stared at him before collecting her bag and leaving the bar. Eric felt the sudden chill of being alone in his mind. He was so used to Godric or Kaden filling the void. Now it was cold.

"Too bad. Her blood smelled so appetizing." He heard Russell say. "So, where is Miss Stackhouse?"

"She is on her way with Mr. Compton as we speak." Pam answered for him. There was a shrill howl. She looked at Eric as he froze. "You brought your wolves with you?"

"Why of course. I never travel without them. They are my constant companions."

'Not anymore.' Eric had the mental image of a silver wolf going through the pack and slaughtering the males, using her markings to camouflage her. He watched Russell's face as he felt his pack thinning. 'I'm coming back at dawn. Don't argue.' He wasn't going to because he loved the warmth that spread from the telepathic bond.

The door opened as Bill and Sookie were thrust through the door. Sookie looked around, obviously looked from the woman who had held her prisoner for hours. Pam forced her to sit down in front of the men. Bill sat gingerly in the seat opposite her.

Sookie watched Eric as he walked forward. "Where's your little right hand man?"

"I sent her away. She has no place here." He stood beside Russell. "Here she is."

"And you're certain this will work?" Russell asked suspiciously.

"I'm positive. Her blood will allow you to walk in the sunlight."

"Good. Let's do it."

"Now?" Sookie asked in shock. She didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

"The sun's up so yes, now." Eric said. He grabbed her head and tilted it to the side. His eyes locked with Bill's as he paused. Russell rolled his eyes and bit into her arm, eliciting a scream. Eric bared his teeth and sank them into Sookie's neck.

He felt her blood seep into every pore, cell and tissue of his being. Her light filled him to the brink. He lifted his head and looked at Pam. She was crying blood. He turned and head towards the door. Opening it, there before him was a wolf, his wolf. She whined unhappily at him. He smiled and ruffled her fur, stepping around her and out into the daylight.

'You have two minutes.' She said and trotted past him into the shade, laying her head on her paws.

Eric stood in the sun, reveling in the fact that he was there. In the sun. It had been a thousand years since he had done so. It was lovely. Then his face started to burn. That was pure agony. The wolf whimpered helplessly.

The door opened once more and Russell walked out. "It feels so wonderful! I haven't felt the sun in over three millennia." He walked out from under the canopy and looked up. Then he felt a clink and the feel of silver burning his flesh. "What are you doing?"

"Taking you with me. One thousand years ago your wolves went into a Viking home and slaughtered a family; a mother, father and a small child, taking the man's crown in the process." Eric replied as they both lay on the ground.

"You want revenge on a human family?"

"They were my family. Your wolves killed my family. Why?"

"Your father refused to sell me any goats."

Eric heard the snap of jaws from the shadows then the snap of bones. "You killed my family because of some goats" He heard a sharp intake of breath as Kaden stopped in mid stalk. A translucent figure stood beside him. "Godric."

'You two harbor so much hatred. You have to let it go. Living is much more important. Let him live.' His ghost said.

"Speaking to ghosts?" Russell asked as he laughed. There was a sudden searing pain in his arm, forcing to look up. "Baker?"

"Nope, dumbass. I'm Kaden Taylor Northman and that's my vampire." Her voice was pure venom.

"The slut of Godric." He hissed at her and the blade was twisted.