No, this all did just not add up. Compton was hiding something and I felt sure it was more than knowing Sookie's identity. Compton was a huge irritation but this evening has
given me some insight to the magnitude of my pretty fairy's powers. She is immensely
gifted. I am pleased to have her but even more amazed that she has not attempted to free herself of me. I did not enjoy the way Herveaux and Compton eyed her. I anticipate having to kill at least one male to show the others what awaits them if they get near her. I decide to call Catatliades to secure my claim further.
"My pretty fairy, I have to make one phone call and then we will retrieve your belongings." She nods but does not move from her place tucked into my side on my lap.
I call the demon lawyer and the line is answered on the third ring. "Cataliades and Associates how may I help you?"
"King Northman for . I consider the matter rather urgent."
"Just a moment majesty."
I waited for only a few seconds before I heard the lawyer's deep voice. "King Northman, how can I be of assistance?"
"How soon can you be in New Orleans tomorrow night?"
"Before dark. What is the matter concerning?"
"I have bonded to a fairy. There are many issues surrounding this to be dealt with and your assistance will be invaluable."
"I will be there."
"Good, I will see you at dusk tomorrow."
Sookie sat in my lap very still, looking at me. "Dear one, it is important that I cover my ass legally. I will file a pledging contract with the Council and send dowry tribute to Niall. I will have you added to my will, assets, and accounts. It will only take a few days to get cards with your name, and then you will have access to our funds."
"Will? Assets and accounts? Our funds? I have my own wealth. It is not necessary for you to go to such measures?"
She seemed indignant and that was irritating. "In the supernatural world a vampire has responsibilities to his bonded. To fail or veer from these expectations will only court trouble. To have you providing for yourself would make me look weak and cheap, less than the gentleman I am. While I do not doubt that you are perfectly capable of providing for yourself, I will not change my decision regarding OUR wealth. Now let us discuss what your punishment should be for speaking to Mr. Langley earlier. I specifically told you to ask permission to speak or only when spoken to."
"But lover, he was speaking to me in my mind. He was terrified of you and he was begging me to help him, to save him."
"Oh, my sweet fairy, you have me. I will have to be more specific in the future." I purred with a wicked grin. "I should punish you but I will allow this slip to be your reward for doing so well reading everyone. Let us go now to your house and get your belongings. Then we must be on our way to New Orleans. I have already called ahead and my suite has been updated to accommodate all your needs."
She slid from my lap and we were on our way in short order. She allowed me into her home. Again, I was very pleased. This would have been her chance to separate from me but she chose not to. She kept grinning at me letting me know she felt my smugness and victory. It only took her about 20 minutes to gather what she wished to take with her. I decided to have a look through Compton's home before we left the area. Sookie joined me and I was astounded by what we found.
Compton had a file filled with notes about hundreds of vampires. He had a separate file going for all sorts of supernatural species, including fairies and the star in that folder was none other than my pretty fairy. I have no idea what he would be doing with this but no good could come of it. I gathered up all the files and was loading them into the Escalade when Sookie came out of the house with Compton's computer.
"I bet he was transferring his notes to a database. Have you ever heard of a supernatural phonebook? It seems like there is enough information here for someone to be able to locate anyone in the database."
I froze. What she said made perfect sense. The pieces fit together. Russell would not be suspicious of Compton traveling around if he thought Compton was working on something this sinister and profitable. Moving around would have given Compton the opportunity to be around De Castro. His notes proved he knew Sookie's identity. Why would Compton want to deliver Sookie to Nevada though; unless his true loyalties lay there. Oh Compton, what kind of web have you woven?
The drive to New Orleans was uneventful but the palace was alive with activity when we arrived. There are always many supes in the palace at once for various functions and duties. They all seemed to be in the foyer when we arrived anxious to catch a glimpse at the newly bonded mate of their king. My pretty fairy seemed a bit shy and quite frightened. She remained close to me with her side tucked to mine and her body angled against me. I should have just carried her but it was not very dignified for Queen's to be carried around.
"Well since everyone seems to be here I will go ahead and introduce you to your new mistress. This is my pretty fairy Sookie. We have bonded and I intend to have our pledging ceremony soon. She will be queen of Louisiana. I expect you to pledge fealty to her or remove yourself from our state. I realize she is a fairy but she is as cunning and powerful as any vampire and I shall be honored to share my monarchy with her."
All members of my staff were instantly taken with her and bowed in submission to her will. The rest followed. Sookie blushed fiercely and spoke quietly "You may all rise. Thank you for such a kind welcome. I look forward to getting to know the new members of my family and I can't wait to make wonderful memories with you."
Odin's eye! Her sweet little innocent self had just wooed my entire staff and palace retinue. She had charmed them with her manners and tenderness. Did she know that most supes never experienced a traditional family setting and it is therefore something we all longed for deep down? She shared with them her desire to experience this also as well as her intention to approach her relationships like family.
I escorted her to my suit and sent for dinner for her. I cannot begin to understand how I got so lucky. "I am curious why you have not tried to flee or resist me."
"Well, there are several reasons. I sense that your intentions are not harmful to me, you are the first person to have listened to me when you came to my house and it was just what I needed right then, you are silent to me and it is very comforting as is your touch, you were brutally honest in your assessment of my ability to keep myself safe, I believe that in my current predicament I really can have no better protector than a Viking vampire king, and I have found several reasons since meeting you to want to remain with you."
"Let me show you several more." I had myself wrapped around her in only a moment. She gasped in surprise and in pleasure. "I am going to remove your dress. Then I am going to slowly explore every inch of your body with my touch and tongue. I want you to scream my name. I want everyone in this whole city to hear you. I want them to know that it is only I that can bring you such pleasure." Then I descended on her.
