Chapter 7:

Sookie:

After I fed Alex, who eats more than humanly possible, we spoke of the visit from Eric. Alex has always been such an amazing child. Addy never showed the extra senses that he revealed at such a young age. She is highly intelligent and possesses the beauty of an angel, but nothing supernatural. They both were potty trained and speaking quite well at nine months and I never, ever had to discipline them. Sam loved them very much, but as they grew and looked nothing like him, he distanced himself from them. While making Sam's funeral arrangements, I stumbled across a locked metal box that Sam kept in his safe at the restaurant. Since I was alone, I found the key, opened the box and found an envelope with my name on it. I reluctantly opened it and was completely surprised by what I found. Sam had taken it upon himself to do paternity tests on the children when they were in high school. Of course they were not aware he did it, they just thought they were going to the doctor for their yearly sports physicals. The results showed that he could not possibly be their biological father. He never said a word. I am sure that drove him to other women, but I wish he would have confronted me, because I never questioned his paternity. If I would have known then that he was not their father, I would have launched an investigation of my own. He was the only man I had sex with and it was only one time. Now I know the truth about my children, but at the time I would have wondered who on earth would have fathered these beautiful children?

With the tests Sam left me a note just as Gran had. It seems that secrets ran rampant in my family and I don't know why everyone thought that I should be protected. I need to make it perfectly clear to everyone close to me that lying will not be tolerated in the future. When I opened it I found:

My dear wife,

I am sorry that you were forced to marry me. After the doctor told me you were pregnant with twins, I would not take no for an answer from your Gran. She wanted to give you a chance to chose, but I said there was no choice. I love Alex and Addy more than you will ever know and I thank you for giving me the privilege of helping you raise them. I took it upon myself to do separate paternity tests when they were in high school because it became more and more evident they were nothing like me. I am sorry I kept the results from you. I feared that you would leave me. I thank you for forgiving my indiscretions, but I would have preferred making love to you. I never cared that you didn't want me that way, I just wanted to share a life with you and if that didn't include sex, so be it. Thank you for the joy that you brought into my life. I love you very much.

Sam

The note left me with mixed emotions. I was always pissed at Sam for screwing every waitress that worked for him, but on the other hand I was glad they kept him busy and away from me. Our marriage worked as long as we did not have to interact. Alex drew me out of my thoughts as he began our mother/son conversation.

"So this man, or should I say vampire, comes into your life and you are all lovey dovey and shit?" Alex teased.

"Stay out of my head and yes, there is more to this whole story that I don't want to get into with you right now. I warn you, it will change our lives, but I am hoping it will all be for the better. Mr. Northman revealed something to me at his bar and I don't want to tell you about it right now. Trust me, baby, we will get through this together just as we always have. You and Addy are adults and doing very well, I might add, so I find myself craving something I have never had. Since I am your mamma, boy, you better behave yourself and let me figure this all out." Sookie went from serious back to their usual mother/ son banter.

"Well you know me and my inquisitive mind. I took it upon myself to investigate vampires in general. At first it was for my interest in Pam, but I saw your interest in Northman, so I am looking out for you too. You know I will not stand by and allow some other man to rush right into our family and sweep you off your feet without finding out about his motives and his interest in you. Call me over protective, but you will just have to "get over it woman" because that is the way I am and you know you would have it no other way. I know the three of us are different and I will not rest until I find out why. After seeing your "love interest" I have a whole heap of questions. So if you will not answer them soon, I hope you won't wait too long, because I have no patience when I am on a quest for knowledge!" Alex was serious, but with Sookie he always added a little playfulness.

Alex began,"It seems that vampires are unable to sire children. Since they are dead, the women do not ovulate and the men's swimmers only swim, so the fact that Northman and I look very similar, I am much more handsome of course, has me very confused. That is my first question. They can also do something they call "glamour" on humans to make them do their will. It is mind control and I don't believe it works on Addy or I. Pam tried it on me and Addy said that some goth vampire was tickling her brain. Did Northman try that with you?"

"I guess I can tell you that much. Yes he did and thank you for letting me know what it is called. He thinks he told me something and then reluctantly made me forget it. I haven't told him yet that I cannot be glamoured, as you call it, so he now needs to tell me something and seems to feel bad about making me forget while we were at his bar. I really, really like him Alex, so don't get all protective on me. I always love you for it, but this time I don't want to be protected. It's important to me and to you and Addy, so can you be nice when we are on the house boat. You are going and I will not take no for an answer!" Sookie picked up Alex's dishes and took them to the sink to be washed.

"Of course we are all going. I look forward to it. Are you certain that you will be safe for the two days alone? I will be a constant worry wart if you don't say something right now to convince me you will be safe!" Alex stared deeply into his mother's eyes looking for assurance.

"Okay, damn it! I think I love him and he pretty much said he felt the same way about me before he made me forget. I will not get into the physical stuff, because I know it makes you ill thinking of me that way, but there is definitely a very strong attraction. I want to be alone with him and it needs to be before you and Addy come. Okay? Is that enough information for you?" Sookie took Alex's face in her hands and kissed his nose.

"Yuck! Do you realize how many men's minds that I have neutered because I could see exactly what they wanted to do to you? You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my 22 years on this earth. I know that you do not age and that makes it difficult for me when I can hear what your friends think. They are so jealous, so they make up lies about you. Because of our powers and you not aging, I know something supernatural is going on here, and mamma I really need to know. Before my friends realize that you are my mother, their minds are going crazy about what they want to do to you. Do you know how much restraint I have to exert to not kill them? When it comes to you, there is something deep inside of me that feels the need to physically hurt anyone that even looks at you the wrong way. Does that scare you mom? I don't want to scare you; I just want you to understand what I am going through here." Alex became more upset than Sookie had ever seen him. He was always so happy. This Alex did not scare her, it just made her concerned about his well being and she just wanted to figure out how to comfort him.

"Look at me Alex, right here eye to eye. Believe this; I love you and Addy more than anything on this earth. No man or vampire can take your place in my heart. You both come first and foremost. I too would kill for you. Does that scare you? Don't forget I can read minds and there are many times I have been close to revealing our secret, but my restraint had to prevail. I have never, I repeat, never had a love life. I don't age because of something that happened to me while I was in a coma. All your questions will be answered in two days. Please give me that time to sort out my feelings and those of Eric's. We will always have each other . . . You really neutered men's minds? You are so bad, baby. I wish I could have that power sometimes. Can we go on now and plan our vacation. I need to pack and be ready by Friday. Buddy has been at the kennel since Sam's funeral and I miss him. He would probably love to go to a lake and play, but I don't need distractions. He is so needy after he gets out of the kennel, so could you go and see him and let him know we miss him. He has his blanket and favorite toys, but German Shepherds are so possessive of their families, I know he is really missing us. Now go and tell Addy about the trip and I will see you both on Sunday. I know she has been busy at the hospital in Shreveport, but tell her she has to get ready, okay? Be here on Sunday and a man named Robert Burnham will take you both to the airport. You don't have to worry about anything but getting packed." I just hoped that Alex would be able to accept my feelings and not cause problems with Eric.

Alex once again picked up his mother and gave her a hug and kissed her cheek. "I am always here for you and Addy. We are a family and I will give you your two days, but after that, no secrets! If I even sense sadness or fear, I will be there before you can even blink your beautiful eyes. Do you want to try our mind communication again? If it could reach from Bon Temps to Palo Alto, I am quite sure Lake Shasta would be no problem. I have not been completely honest with you about my powers. But we can get into that in a couple of days." Alex put his mother down and started walking towards his truck.

"How can you just leave me with that? What do you mean you have not been completely honest? Get your ass back here and talk to me!" Sookie was in full mother mode.

Alex just turned around and stuck out his tongue. "You have your little secrets and I have mine. All will be revealed so let's leave it at that, I love you!" Alex wiggled his eyebrows. "Say it."

"Okay, you win. Two days, brat. I love you." Sookie watched as her beautiful son got in his truck and drove back to Shreveport.

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Before I knew it Friday was here and a limo, fuck me, a limo picked me up. The driver got out and introduced himself as Robert Burnham and grabbed my bags and opened the back door for me. He drove me to the airport and I thought I would be boarding a passenger plane, but no, he drove me to a private hanger and escorted me into a very lavish private jet. "I think I have bitten off more than I can chew. I don't know anything about Eric and I am madly in love with him. I have never been in love, so maybe this is just pure lust. This VIP treatment is scary. I am a simple girl from a backwater Louisiana town and maybe I am not good enough for this man. He seems to have a tremendous amount of power and money." My mind was going into worry mode. "Maybe Alex was right to worry. How could this powerful, rich and insanely beautiful man want me? Sure we have a history and share two children, but really. . . .me?"

I am very much afraid of heights and flying is not my favorite pass time. Looking out the windows has always been difficult for me, so I always miss the scenery. I was under the impression that we were going to Sacramento and from there to Eric's ranch. However, I heard the pilot announce over the loud speaker that we will be landing at the Redding airport and for me to fasten my seatbelt. Luckily Mr. Burnham was with me, so I didn't feel like I was going to have a "Home Alone II" experience and get mixed up at a strange airport.

Mr. Burnham gave me a few moments to go to the bathroom before we boarded what I assumed was Eric's private helicopter. Not just any helicopter. This thing was a Mercedes Benz EC-145 Luxury Helicopter. Wonders never cease. I am getting closer and closer to backing out of this little "vacation." I shouldn't worry so much. These are only material "things". Eric is 1,000 years old for God's Sake! He must have acquired a shitload of money during that time. Calm yourself. God I hope I am not projecting my fears to Alex. He might just be at the house boat before me. Calm yourself. .breathe. . Calm. . .breathe. . .Calm. Okay, I think I'm better. Give the man a chance. I hate it when my mind rambles and turns into j-e-l-l-o. I am a very mature and strong woman. I am woman, hear me roar! Okay, now I think I will be okay.

We landed the helicopter at a mountain top ranch. The heliport was right in front of a huge log house. Not a log cabin, more like a log mansion! Another limo was waiting for us and Mr. Burnham drove me to a place called Bridge Bay. Eric keeps his house boats there. The one that I was to board was already set up in a quiet cove. Mr. Burnham and I boarded a ski boat. We drove the ski boat for about 15 minutes and we finally could see a massive houseboat tied up to land. He docked the boat and helped me on board the floating mansion.

Mr. Burnham showed me around the three story floating house. The bottom floor was a combination living dining room. The kitchen was small but it had all stainless steel appliances with granite counter tops. The double door refrigerator was full of prepared meals. Thank God. I am a really good cook, but my idea of a vacation does not include cooking and cleaning. There was a huge flat screen TV with DirecTV. Hope it gets HBO, I don't want to miss my favorites! There was a bathroom and two full bedrooms on that floor and a spiral staircase going to the next level. The second level had a huge master bedroom with its own bathroom. The deck was beautiful and had a small kitchen and wet bar on that level. On the top level there was a huge hot tub so you could lay in it and watch the stars. Mr. Burnham gave me his number and said that if I needed anything just to give him a call. He left a menu in the kitchen and said to fill it out and he would pick it up tomorrow. I asked about Eric and he said that Mr. Northman would be there just after sunset.

After Mr. Burnham left, I turned on the satellite radio and decided to do some swimming and sun bathing. The cool water was so clear and felt so good I had a hard time getting out to lie in the sun. Before I knew it the clock in the kitchen reminded me that it was 5:00 p.m. That didn't give me much time to eat and get ready for Eric. My heart started pounding at just the thought of him. I guess I shouldn't have thought about him while I was eating, because I instantly lost my appetite. Strange. . . .I always eat more than most people my size, but everything about me has definitely changed since my encounter with a beautiful vampire. I wanted him to touch me again so bad that I started touching myself. "Save it. . . .Sookie. Eric will be here and we have a lot to discuss." I made myself just calm down again and get ready. This is all so weird. I never really got to date when I was in high school, so I never felt the anticipation a young girl feels while she waits for the boy to pick her up. I guess this is what I am experiencing. The stuff I missed and never knew existed. It kind of hurts to be so excited. I don't know if I could go through this every day, I just hope Eric and I get this relationship thing figured out.

Eric:

"Burnham, is Mrs. Merlotte all set up at the houseboat? I pray that she arrived and you did as you were instructed?" I asked Robert as I pulled up to my mountain top ranch.

"Yes sir, Mr. Northman, she seemed excited and asked about when you would be arriving. I told her you would be there after sunset." Robert answered.

"Very well you may retire for the day and I will be on the houseboat the next couple of nights. Do not call me unless it is an emergency. Make sure you deliver the meals on a daily basis and pick Mrs. Merlotte's children up on Sunday morning." I directed, as I hung up my cell phone and took to the air.

It was a full moon and I loved to fly over the lake. The moon hadn't shown itself yet and I hoped that Sookie and I could watch it rise together. As I circled the houseboat I could hear that the object of my attention was listening to music. . . .and singing. . . . . Sweet Home Alabama? The only other sounds that could be heard were a fishing boat in the distance and owls calling back and forth across the lake. A fish jumped and made a "plop" noise in the quiet water.

I looked down at the houseboat and not only heard the sweet voice, but also the heartbeat of the one who had captured my dead heart 22 years ago. At the time I forced myself to forget her and occupied my years with business and travel. When the vampires revealed themselves to the humans ten years ago, I immersed myself in setting up the bars that Pam and I established and became well known as a powerful businessman.

Pam and I attended many social events around the world as life for vampires slowly improved. I had willing donors on a nightly basis, but never fed from the same person twice and each instance only lasted long enough for me to feed and fuck. I had no feelings for the human females, except for one. I tried to forget Sookie, but to no avail. One taste, one look, one touch, that was all it took for me and after I saw her again and witnessed the miracle of my two children, I felt like a teenage boy.

I was becoming more and more excited about my alone time with Soookie, but speaking with her about our history had to be confronted first. If she decides to reject me, I'm not sure if I will be able to take it. The first denial 22 years ago from Niall caused more feelings than I thought possible.

I was a Viking warrior in my human life and after I was turned, fought for hundreds of years with a vampire army. I never felt sorry for the humans I killed and never felt attraction or need for a human woman. Sookie was the first human that touched my heart. I had a wife and children in my human life, but that was so very long ago and I truly did not love my wife. A Viking marriage was arranged and was actually more of a business endeavor than one of love. That could come after marriage and was not a necessary element. I loved my children and mourned the death of my wife who died during childbirth. We never really made love during sex, because it always felt like it was our duty to procreate. I spent so much time away from home that we hardly knew each other. She was beautiful, but I had no passion for her. I actually did not look forward to coming home after battles. My children were taken care of and when I was turned I actually did not have any urge to revisit them. My sons were too young for me to take to battle and my daughter barely spoke to me. So, the feelings of love and being a father that I am experiencing now are completely new to me.

I landed on the top deck and quickly made my way to the kitchen where my sweet Sookie was singing and. . .oh praise the Gods. . .dancing. Her ass was swaying back and forth and I wanted to rush behind her and hold her to my body. I wanted to touch her skin and smell her sweet fragrance. Her long, blond hair was swaying back and forth along with her ass and I wanted to touch its' silky strands and turn her around and fuck her. She sensed my presence, perhaps her telepathy, but she wasn't frightened by me standing there.

"Hello Eric, so glad you could make it." Sookie turned and greeted the most beautiful man. He looked like her beautiful baby boy, but he was so much more manly and larger.

He had the beauty that age sometimes shows on a man. He was probably not very old when was turned, but he had a handsome weathered look about him. He was very muscular and his blue eyes pierced through her. It took all of her power not to run to him and wrap her body around him. She felt her lower region begin to ache. Her clean thong was becoming wet just from the sight of him. God. . .he hadn't even touched her yet and she was a mess. Her heart started racing and Eric heard it.

"Why Sookie, what has gotten you so excited?" I asked as I wiggled my eyebrows.

"I have no idea, but I like it." Sookie wiggled her eyebrows back at the object of her excitement.

"How was your flight and did you enjoy your first afternoon on the lake?" I moved slowly toward Sookie and knew it wouldn't be long before my very erect manhood got what it wanted. She was a magnet and I was being slowly drawn to her.

"It was good, but we really need to talk. I realize that we have a lot of issues between us, but I am concerned about something. . . .Eric. . . why do you want to spend time with me? You obviously can have anyone you wish and you seem to have more money than you know what to do with. I am just a country girl from a back water town." Sookie started to panic when she saw Eric closing the distance between them. Before she knew it he grabbed her to him and embraced her without hurting her.

"Stop it. We do need to talk, but it is not about how I can have anyone I want, or how much money I have. You need to know about our past and my need for you. . . .look at me. . .my need for you, Sookie. I need you and want to be with you. I am sorry you lost your husband, but I am afraid that if he had not died, I would have had a fight on my hands for you. The only concern I have right now is the thought that you won't want me after I tell you the truth." I clung to her and kissed the top of her head.

"Eric, okay I believe you about wanting me. Just let me go, okay. I need to breathe and just process a few things. So you say you need to tell me the truth. I appreciate that, but I also need to be truthful with you. I truly believe you now and. . ." Sookie slowly pushed Eric away and the look on his face was slowly turning to hurt. Sookie was wearing a sundress with a built-in bra. She took a few steps away from Eric and put both of her hands down to the hem of her dress. She grabbed the bottom of the dress and slowly pulled it over her head and threw it at Eric. She stood there with nothing but a red thong which was currently being pulled down and when it touched her feet she stepped out with one foot and with the other foot she kicked it at Eric. Eric quickly caught it and put it to his nose. He breathed in Sookie's unique smell and he longed to taste her.

"So, Mr. Northman, I just wanted to let you know that. . ."Sookie turned and wiggled her beautiful ass as she walked toward the back of the house boat. She opened the sliding glass door as Eric followed still smelling her thong. "You know that bullshit you pulled on me 22 years ago and the other night in your office?" Eric was in shock, but he shook his head up and down, speechless.

"Well that is all it was, bullshit. I remember you 22 years ago. I thought you were the most beautiful man I had ever seen and it hurt me badly that you asked me to forget that I ever saw you. Then at your bar, you shared some very life changing information with me, gave me my very first orgasm and told me to once again forget about us. You silly, silly man. That bullshit obviously did not work on me because. . . .I remember everything!" Sookie ran out the door and quickly dove into the lake.

I could not believe what Sookie just revealed. Not only had my addiction gotten naked right in front of me, she confessed that my glamour had not worked on her. I wasn't sure if I should be happy or mad about that, but right now I am hornier than hell and I want to bury myself deep inside of this woman who makes me feel like a man again. Before I knew it I too was completely naked and found myself diving in right after my Lover.

A/N: Once again too many words and if I want to update sooner, I need to stop now because I want to do justice to the lemons. I read so many beautiful stories and the lemons are amazing, so bare with me. I appreciate your reviews and they definitely keep me writing.