Ch 7
Maggie looked at Embry who nodded.
"I guess there is a lot I don't know." He said as he began to walk slowly. "You having children doesn't change anything for me and age is just a number. Imprinting is serious...once you imprint that's it. If you ordered me away then I'd stay away but I would still feel for you. Like earlier I felt you were upset." Maggie looked down and stopped walking.
"This is going to sound really stupid considering I'm a fertility fairy but I gave up on love a long time ago. When I was 16 I was madly in love with Murray. He was a full blooded fairy who saved my life. He brought me back to Faery and I wanted to marry him. Of course since I'm a half blood that would never happen plus fairies choose a mate and often after a few hundred years they move on. It took me a good 20 years to see he wasn't going to choose me. Sure we had some good times together and he fathered my children. I've dated but it never felt right. I'm not immortal but I age extremely slowly so I could be 700 years old and look like I'm 30." Maggie was silently crying and Embry pulled her into a hug. "I just miss my children." She said as she broke down. Embry scooped her up and carried her back in the direction of the house. When they arrived Alice was standing outside holding a phone.
"It's Sookie. I noticed you forgot it and I figured it was important." Maggie took the phone.
"Hello?" She sniffled.
"Maggie, are you ok?"
"Yes, I'm ok."
"I'm going to go to the doctor like you asked but I haven't decided. Since I'm no longer blood bonded with Eric I don't know what he's feeling. What if he chooses her?" Sookie's voice quivered.
"Take a deep breath. I've done enough crying for both of us. Just think it over."
"I sent the letter to Niall. I told him everything you've done already and asked for him to bring your children back."
"Thanks Sookie."
"I used the cluviel dor to save Sam. It was today but Eric was there and he didn't look to happy." Maggie's mouth hung open.
"You used it on Sam? No wonder Eric is pissed. I bet he wanted you to use it on him. He's old enough to know how to break the contract on his own. Has Felipe left?"
"I don't know." Sookie said quietly.
"Do you want me to come? I'm already ticked off, if you want I'll get the truth out of Eric."
"No way, that's too dangerous. He could drain you."
"I can mask my sent just like Niall. Learned it from my father."
"I don't think so."
"Ok, you really need to think about this though. I'm getting close to figuring this out and-"
"I can't image how you feel without your children. Maybe Naill will change his mind."
"Good-bye Sookie."
"Bye Maggie." Maggie ended the call and began to pace. Embry and Alice looked at her confused.
"She had a piece of serious fae magic and she used it to save her boss's life. My father gave my mother the same thing and she used it to call for help...to save my life." Maggie said sadly. "I don't think she's ready. I want to call him right now and make a decision." Alice grabbed the phone.
"No, don't. I looked him up. No way if he came here mad he could do a lot of damage." Maggie let out a sigh and nodded.
"I can fight but I think a pissed of Viking would be too much." Alice smirked.
"He is attractive though." She disappeared back into the house as Embry took Maggie's hand.
"I would kill him if he ever tried to hurt you." He said seriously as Maggie smiled.
"That's very gallant of you but I can protect myself. I killed a few vampires in my day...self defense of course. My weapon of choice is a silver sword but I've used iron when trying to defend against fairies." Embry looked a bit surprised. "Fairies are good fighters. One of the things we're known for. As soon as I could pick up a sword my father wanted me to learn. My mother's husband was always shocked by my skill. He thought he was my father but I knew early on I was different from most of my slings. One of my older brothers and a younger brother were also half fairy. I never figured out why my mother kept going back to my father but it was his true face. When I went to Faery I saw what fairies actually look like I understood." Alice returned with the phone in her hand.
"It's him." Maggie's eyes widened. "I didn't call him." Alice said watching as Maggie snatched the phone.
"What?" She answered tiredly.
"Just wanted to make sure you were safe."
"I'm perfectly fine. Everyone has been amazing. Have you talked to Sookie?"
"Is that your business?" Eric snarled.
"Yes it's my business. Naill has my kids and I want them back. For some reason Naill thinks your good for his great-granddaughter."
"I don't have time for this conversation."
"Make time for it." Maggie said pacing as Alice looked worried. "I'm close to figuring this out and I need to know where both of you stand. Sookie wasn't answering me so you need to. So do you want this? If not I'm sure Bill Compton, Alcide Herveaux, or Quinn will swoop right in and scoop her up."
"Quinn isn't allowed in these parts, Alcide is with some were-bitch, and Compton..." Maggie kicked a rock.
"Well what is your answer?" All Maggie could hear was the dial tone. "Fuck!" She yelled throwing her phone on the ground. Before falling to her knees in tears.
