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Chapter Seven:

If I thought that bedding the beautiful telepath would cure me of my obsession, I was wrong. After having her, I found I had an insatiable need for more. My thoughts were straying to her more and more often. I found myself wondering what she was doing, what she was thinking, and what she was wearing. 'Yum.'

Sookie and I had been spending quite a bit of time together in the past week. I was happy to find that she was as insatiable as I and we enjoyed many happy hours tangled in each others arms. I was determined to have her on every surface in my home, and had been working my way down the list. Tonight would be the first night we have been away from each other since our first time together. The Queen insisted I meet up with Andre while he was in the area. Apparently, Andre was making his monthly rounds through the state. It was the only time we could meet without arousing the suspicion of Sheriff Compton. I hoped this would not take to long, I wanted to make a late night drop in at Sookie's.

"Andre." I said bowing as I saw him approach. We had decided to meet up at a rest stop on the way back to New Orleans. Andre was making his way back down to the Queen.

"Northman. How is the mission going?" Andre said taking in my scent. His fangs ran out. "I can smell her all over you, so I take it is going quite well." He looked at me pointedly. I raised from my bow.

"Yes, I must say, I am making progress. " I knew I had to be careful with what I told him. I planned on making her all mine and I knew the Queen would not be happy. I wanted to complete our bond but I needed more time to figure out the best way to do that. I wanted her to bond willingly. "The girl shows very little of her gift. She seemingly only used it twice since I have met her and even then I am not sure it was said gift. If she is truly telepathic, she can not read Vampire minds."

"Interesting. Keep up your attentions and I will be contacting you again soon for an update." Andre paused for a second looking me over. "I suggest you move more quickly the Queen is not patient. She will want an answer. The marriage negations between the Queen and the King of Arkansas have not been going well. She fears if they can not come to an agreement soon he will attempt a takeover. Even if the girl can not read Vampires it could be advantageous for her to read his humans." I just nodded, the less said the better. "How are things with the Sheriff? Has he caught on to the fact that you are working directly for the Queen?"

"No, but he has met the girl and taken an... interest in her." Maybe they Queen would take Compton out for me.

"He has met her? How?" Andre looked extremely unhappy.

"He stopped by the house while the girl was over. He let himself in, seeing as the home belongs to him. It was unavoidable."

"Keep an eye on that. Let me know if it becomes a problem... I am sure you can handle it though. Compton is not the ladies man you are. I do not think he could pick up a woman without glamoring her first. He is a sniveling fool... but, he is forward thinking and the Queen has him working on a project for her. He is not to be harmed." Andre showed his distaste for the Sheriff openly. 'I will have to come up with another way to rid myself of his annoyance.' I thought.

"Now I must leave if I am to make it back to New Orleans tonight. We will be talking again soon, Northman. Make sure you have good news for me."

"Good Evening Andre." I said bowing once again. I was eager to get out of there and took to the sky immediately. I wanted to see Sookie.


When I got back to Bon Temps I went right to Sookie's house. It was only around 11:30 PM and I hoped she would be home. I landed in her woods and noticed a black Cadillac in the driveway. I knew who owned that car, and the anger rose in me. 'What is he doing here? Un-fucking-believable.' I levitated slightly so my steps would not be heard and I moved in closer to the house. I wanted to hear what was going on.

"Mrs. Stackhouse it has been so nice to meet you. I look forward to speaking at your meeting." Bill said sounding like a southern gentleman. 'The prick is using her grandmother to get close to her. He really is a loser.'

"Thank you Mr. Compton. I think they will be thrilled to hear all about the war from the perspective of someone who was actually there. There is so much I need to research before then. " Sookie's Gran sounded excited.

"Yes, thank you Bill, this is really nice of you." Sookie said sweetly. I wanted to tear the Sheriff's head off. The fucker was in her home, trying to work his way into her life. He was disrespecting me and I do not stand for that. Superior or not in the hierarchy of our society, it is unacceptable and he will be punished.

"Mrs. Stackhouse, I hope you do not mind if I take Sookie out for a walk before I retire for the night." Bill asked properly.

"No Mr. Compton I am sure that would be fine. Sookie?" Gran asked.

"Um, OK. Maybe for a few minutes ." Sookie responded reluctantly. Now I was seething. I saw red and was not sure if I could stop from killing the Sheriff. I needed to rein in my anger. Andre had just told me that Compton was not to be killed. 'Mother Fucker.' I moved back to the woods and hid in the branches of a nearby tree.

Sookie and Compton came out of the house and started walking down her driveway. She was wearing a pair of tight light blue, boot cut jeans with sandals and a tight red tee-shirt that said, "Bon Temps Football." She could make any outfit appealing. Bill was dressed in a tan polo with khaki dockers and had loafers on. 'Fucking tool.'

Her home was about a half mile from the road and from my position, I could see down to the end. I could also hear them clearly. I saw Bill discretely smell the air and he looked in my direction. I could tell he knew I was there. 'So he has a keen sense of smell. Interesting.' I decided to let things play out. I was curious to see how Sookie would react to him.

"Sookie, it was nice to meet your grandmother, I see where you get your charm." Bill said grinning at Sookie.

"Thank you Sheriff." Sookie said shyly.

"Sookie, please call me Bill. I do not like when you address me so formally. I would like to earn your friendship if you will let me." Bill moved closer to her. "I have not seen you at Lorena's since last week. I was hoping you would stop by."

"Oh, I have been busy with work." Her voice sounded tired.

"A woman such as yourself should not be working as a waitress in a bar. Your too good for that Sookie." Bill said disapprovingly.

"Bill, there is nothing wrong with being a waitress. I am good at what I do. It suits me." Sookie said indignantly.

"I meant no offense Sookie." Bill reached out his hand to cup her face and she pulled back. Lucky for him she did our I would remove that hand from his body.

"Bill, you know Eric is my boyfriend right?" Sookie said taking another step back from him. I was surprised to be called a boyfriend. I am a over a thousand years old, the thought of being anyone's "boyfriend" seemed strange, but the sentiment was there. I found I was pleased by the comment.

"Ah, and how are things going with Northman?" Bill had a sly smile on his face knowing I could hear every word. I want to wipe it off him...finally. I want it to be the last time he smiled like that.

"Things are fine." She said with a wistful smile on her face. Bill did not look so happy momentarily, then his cool mask returned.

"Just fine? If you are not satisfied with the Viking, I am more than happy to...see him out of my area." Bill said carefully. The balls on this asshole would be impressive if I had not realized what a fucking fool he was for not seeing my apparent threat to him. He seemed to enjoy getting me riled up and soon it would be to his own detriment.

"Bill, I am happy with Eric." Sookie's voice was more sternly. I could feel anxiety growing in her and I had heard enough. I lowered myself from the tree and then stepped out of the woods. "Good Evening Sheriff." I said stiffly with a simple nod of my head. 'Fuck him. I will not lose it in front of her. I do not wish her to see me that way.' I was not sure how she would react to seeing me give into my bloodlust.

"Northman." Bill said causally. His fingers twitched slightly and I could tell he was perfectly aware he was out of line. The look on my face was informing him loud and clear that I was not pleased.

"Eric!" Sookie looked relieved and she walked over to me. I wrapped her in my arms and kissed her forehead lightly. She leaned against me and the warmth of her body felt exquisite against my cool one. I stared at the Sheriff the whole time never taking my eyes off of him, and they were narrowed with my hate burning behind them. Sookie rested her hand on my chest and the movement pulled my eyes from him and I looked down at her. She had pulled away slightly to look up at me. She was glorious, and she was MINE.

"Dear one, I think you should go inside. I will follow you in a moment, after the Sheriff and I have a few words." Sookie looked up at me with a frightened expression and I just gave her a little squeeze and a reassuring smile. She nodded and I leaned down to give her a kiss. My hand snaked around her head, weaving my fingers in her hair as I pulled in covering her lips with my own. My tongue ran over her lips seeking entrance and she granted it and returned the kiss with as much passion as I was. Her heart pounded and I could smell her arousal. 'Mine.'

I released her and she looked dazed for a moment before saying, "Good night Bill. Thanks for helping my Gran out." She walked back down the driveway towards the house. I did not want her in hearing range of this conversation. When she made it inside. I turned to him and growled, getting right in his face.

"Compton, what are you doing here? Sookie is MINE, if you wish something of her, you come to me first. I know you are young but surely your Sire has taught you our ways." I said venomously. I knew I overstepped my bounds but at this point, I could careless about his station. At that moment I would tear him limb from limb, he is no match for me, bring on the Queen and Andre as well. I would be happy to see them all meet their final deaths to keep her.

Compton's face remained cold but I could see the anger in his eyes. 'Good, make a move Sheriff it will be your last.' I could not help the smirk that crossed my face at the thought and that seemed to make Compton more anxious than when I was sneering at him.

"You seem to forget Eric, that I am your Sheriff and you are in my retinue. You will not disrespect me or you will be punished." Bill voice remained smooth, but the tension was evident. "What is your intention with the girl anyway, Eric? I hear that you normally could give a fuck about bloodbags. Why are you bothering with this one, is it the telepathy? I do not see what your problem is. It can not be that you love the human, can it? Has the Viking finally been domesticated?" Bills cool face turned to a sly grin, the one I longed to wipe off his face, permanently.

"Do not let the way I treat Sookie fool you Bill. I simply protect what is mine. If you have heard of my reputation you would know that those who cross me seem to come to an unfortunate end. It would be wise for you to tread carefully. I would not want something to happen to you." The threat in my voice apparent.

"You can not touch me Northman. It would mean your final death. I am your Sheriff. Anyways, I am simply looking out for an asset in my area. I have not crossed any lines. I am doing nothing more, but should Sookie choose to come to me on her own, there is nothing you can do. All is fair..." Bill walked over to the Cadillac and got in. He barreled down the driveway.

I was fuming. I walked into the trees and punched the closest one as hard as I could. A loud crack rang through the silent night and the tree cracked in half. My knuckles where bloody and pieces of wood and bark were imbedded in them. Sookie must have heard the tree crack because she came running out of the house. "Eric? Eric? Are you ok?" She sounded worried, and as she got closer I could feel she was. I stepped out from the trees and made my way toward her.

"Everything is fine Lover." I was trying to calm my anger and as I walked toward her she looked down at my hand.

"Oh my god Eric what happened?" Sookie grabbed my injured hand and examined it. "Come inside, let me clean that up for you. How did this happen?" She grabbed my other hand and dragged me in behind her. We walked into her kitchen and she went over to the sink, bending over to pull a large bowl out. I stared at her not saying a word. I was still angry, not at her, but my instincts were to throw her down and prove her to be mine. I was fighting my urges and did not risk saying a word. She started to fill the bowl with water.

"Have a seat Eric, then I will see about getting the slivers out of your hand." Her voice was soothing. I sat down a little stiffly and waited. She set a bowl of warm water on the table and walked out of the room for a minute. When she can back she had a pair of tweezers and a couple of towels in her hands. She sat in front off me taking a small hand towel and soaking it in the bowl.. She used it to gently clean the skin around my wounds. She had such a tender look in her eyes, that my anger was subsiding rapidly.

She cleaned the area then started to pull out the shards of tree and bark. It was painful but not unbearable. She was being so gentle. I kept a completely blank expression fixed on my face. I watched her very closely. Her face looked so concerned. The wounds were nothing but she tended to them as if they were serious, as if I was human. My anger had totally dissipated and another feeling was creeping over me. I sat completely still trying to decipher it. I do not remember ever feeling anything like it. A flutter in my abdomen, a feeling close to excitement, and something else.

I watched her finish cleaning and clearing the wounds and they healed in no time at all. "Wow, you really heal fast Eric." She said breaking the silence.

"Yes..." I said. It was all I could manage right now. I pushed the bowl aside and reached for her. I wanted to feel her against me. I wanted her in my arms. She smiled sweetly when I pulled her into my lap. Her legs were across mine and she rested her head on my shoulder. I encased her in my arms and leaned over to take in her scent. It was so sweet, like cinnamon and apples. Just having her near me calmed me.

I knew that I had to get rid of the Sheriff. There had to be a way. I think it is time to call my child. Together, we could come up with something. My mind was flipping through scenarios until Sookie interrupted my scheming. "Eric, is everything OK?" She asked softly as she laid a kiss on my neck.

"Yes Lover, it is nothing you should concern yourself with." I lifted her chin so I could look at her endearing blue eyes. I kissed her lips, brushing them gently when her hand reached behind my head and pulled me closer to her, kissing me more deeply. I felt the lust in myself and in her rising. I scooped her up and took her to her bedroom, never releasing her lips from mine. 'More.' Was all I was thinking.

I finally released her when I laid her on the bed. I pulled off her tee-shirt and tossed it on the floor. She was wearing a lacy blue bra. It pushed her breasts together deliciously and I couldn't help but wonder if her panties matched. I pulled off her sandals and unbuttoned her jeans. I pulled them off slowly enjoying the revealing of her marvelous body. I was happy to see the panties did match and decided I would purchase many more for her to wear for me. I stripped off my own clothing quickly and slid into the bed next to her. Her small bed was not very accommodating but I would make it work. I pulled her on top of me with my back resting on the headboard as she straddled me. We continued assaulting each others lips and slipping my hand around her back to unfasten her bra. I removed it and tossed it aside.

When her breasts were free, I moved to take the one into my mouth. I nibbled, licked, and sucked the soft bud as grazed my fangs against her skin. My hands were busy, holding her close with one on her back and the other gently pinching and tugging her other nipple. Sookie was softly moaning my name and if I let my inner vampire have his way he would take her hard and fast. Her quiet moans driving me mad. I whispered to her, "Lover, you must be quiet or we might wake your grandmother." She shivered and nodded.

I slid my hands down her sides to her panties. I tore them off her body quickly so she would not have to move from her position to remove them. I wanted her to remain on top so I could watch her as I gave her pleasure. The look of desire on her face was exquisite. In this moment there was no Bill, no Queen, nothing but her and I.

I was hard with my own desire and I rested my hands on her hips. I directed her movements so her folds were rocking against my length, not penetrating just creating an intensely enjoyable friction and I continued to kiss her. I trailed kisses down her neck and I reached my hand down to run gentle circles around her clit. I could tell she was ready for me and I didn't think I could hold out much longer. I lifted her up and lowered her slowly onto my length. She gasped and as I penetrated her and my eyes rolled back into my head for a moment as I felt her warmth envelop me.

Sookie started to rock her hips in time with mine and my eyes went to hers before they moved downward to watch her perfect breasts move up and down as she rode me. She was flawless. "Sookie, my Sookie. I want you to come for me." I muttered softly. I knew it would not be long before we both went over the edge. I could feel my tension building as she rode me faster and faster. My hands where on her hips as I helped her keep up her speed. She was biting her lip so hard to keep from making a sound and she drew a little blood. I shifted quickly to capture her lips. The taste of her was almost enough to make me explode, but I wanted to take her with me. I began working her sensitive nub and within seconds her walls were contracting around me pulling my orgasm out of me. I sunk my teeth into her neck and sent us both over again. I drawing one last sip I licked the little wounds and she collapsed on top of me. Her chest was heaving and her breaths coming quick. I wrapped my arms around her and extracted myself from her. The loss of her, left me with a strange feeling in my chest and pulled her into my side, tucking her into me. I wanted to feel her skin against mine and she draped her arm and leg over me as her breathing calmed. I pulled the covers over us and she snuggled against me.

I was surprised how content I felt. It was something that I had not felt for a long, long time. I knew that there was no question in my mind now, that I would never let her go. She is mine and would always be mine. I could feel a shift in my feelings for her, not sure exactly what it was, having never felt anything like it before, and I was even more determined to come up with a plan to keep her safely with me.


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