Sookie's Choice Part Two

As promised I will carry on this story a little longer. Sorry it's taken me a while to post these new chapters If you think its starting to lose its vitality, please let me know!

All characters are the property of Charlaine Harris

SPOV

I awoke in the light tight bedroom, with no idea of the time. I took a few minutes to replay the events of the previous evening in my mind. Well maybe more that a few minutes. I was a little sore of course, but definitely in a good way.

I'd had years to prepare for my first lover. I'd formed an idea of what to expect, from movies, my romantic novels, things I'd overheard from the other girls at Merlottes: both spoken and unspoken. None of it had prepared me for the real thing. Then again, maybe the real thing with Eric was different than with anyone else. I hadn't thought that my body could be capable of so much pleasure. I hadn't expected the joy I would feel giving pleasure to someone else.

He was lying on the bed next to me, on his back, with a look of complete peace on his face. I wasn't sure of the etiquette of being in bed with your lover, afterwards, let alone if your lover was a Vampire. I reached out and trailed a finger down his cheek, barely touching him. No response. I stroked my whole hand over his chest, admiring the physical perfection. I guess it was true what I had read in the magazines, he really was dead. I bent to kiss his nipple, lightly flicking my tongue. I thought about going lower but decided that would just be rude.

I eased myself out of the room, worried about letting in any light. I knew sunlight was fatal to Vampires but I had no idea how much or how little they could stand. I needn't have worried though as all the glass windows in the living area appeared to be shaded. It was gloomy but once my eyes had grown accustomed to the low light levels I could see.

I hadn't really had time to find out about the facilities last night, but I knew there was a large deck outside and I thought it would be nice to top up my tan. I found a towelling robe in the bathroom, picked up my sun cream and went outside, It was a beautiful day, from the angle of the sun I reckoned it was probably around three in the afternoon so the heat was reflecting off the buildings. Our cabin appeared to be completely secluded, so letting caution to the winds I took off the robe and lay down on one of the loungers. I had never sunbathed nude before so I felt just a little bit naughty. I was careful to put plenty of cream on the vulnerable areas – I imagined that sunburn there could be very painful indeed.

I must have fallen asleep as I was awoken by the soft and cool touch of Eric kissing his way up my body. I was lying on my stomach, and he had just reached the top of my right leg. I let out a little moan "don't stop honey, that feels so good" He added his hand teasing my inner thighs. Eventually I couldn't stand it any longer, I turned and reached up to pull him into a kiss.

"Mmm, greedy, I love it" his voice just oozed sex, I could feel myself getting warm all over, and it wasn't from the residual heat of the sun.

We made love right there on the sunbed, until it collapsed under our combined weight and we were sent crashing into the pool.

"Sookie, you know I would like nothing more than to stay naked with you all evening, but I have a meeting arranged with the business advisor. Would you accompany me?"

I grumbled a little, but he promised to make it up to me later. Luckily I had packed a sun dress that wasn't completely indecent. Eric changed into his trademark jeans and vest.

There was a little golf cart outside the cabin and we drove through the woods to what was obviously the main complex. It was single-storey, very modern in design with lots of glass. As we walked through the lobby even I could tell that no expense had been spared on the décor. I wondered for a moment how much a stay here would cost. Way out of my league.

We were ushered into a formal room, set up for meetings. There were two Vampires in there, I could tell by the faint glow of their skin and the lack of brainwaves. Also two humans, who were introduced as their lawyer and accountant. Immediately I knew that Eric had brought me here to read their minds. I shot him a look which he completely ignored. I felt a little sick, all my insecurities rising up to the surface. He didn't really want me, he just wanted to use me, use my skills for his own advantage. I was really tempted to storm out in a huff, but that would just humiliate me as well as him. Plus I did suspect that making a Vampire angry was not a good move if you valued your life, or at the very least wanted to keep all your limbs.

So I did it. I focussed on the two humans while the meeting swirled around me. Naturally they had a few dirty thoughts about me – I was pretty much used to that.

"We'll she's a pretty fine piece of ass, I wonder where Northman found her. She's not as sophisticated as the ones he normally goes for, but I've heard these country girls can be real hot"

I fixed up my crazy Sookie grin.

"Still, if he's a bit distracted, it will be good for us. It's not a bad deal we are offering him, but with the economy as it is, if we don't get his investment now, the whole project could collapse"

Of course the public message was the complete opposite, there were very few investment opportunities left, he needed to move quickly. They were slick salesmen, but Eric was an ice cool negotiator and he refused to let himself be pressured into accepting their offer.

I could be pretty cool myself and I maintained a frosty silence all the way back to the Cabin. Once we were inside though, I let rip.

"Eric Northman, how dare you, you were just using me. You didn't even have the grace to warn me"

"I'm sorry, I didn't really plan for that to happen, but when I knew there were going to be humans at the meeting, I just couldn't resist. I thought if I told you, you might refuse to come"

"Damn right I would have refused, I thought you brought me here for a vacation, not as one of your business assets"

"That is not entirely fair, I believe I did mention in my invitation that this was a business opportunity"

He was right of course, but I was in full flow now, and anyway whenever did facts get in the way of a good argument.

I felt a little sorry for Eric. I guessed that whatever correspondence course he had been taking on 'how to seduce a human' hadn't reached the module on what to do when they are angry, frightened and confused all at the same time.

I stormed into the bedroom and threw myself onto the bed, sobbing my heart out. It was the first time I'd really allowed myself to cry since Gran had dies. I'd been so busy holding it all together, maintaining my dignity. Now the floodgates were open and there was nothing I could do to close them. It was just emotional overload.

Eric entered the room so silently that I didn't realise he was there until I felt his cool strong fingers stroking my hair and my face. He bent down to kiss the tears from my face. "I'm sorry, my darling, I didn't intend to upset you" I allowed him to take me into his arms and he held me gently, kissing my neck, my throat, my shoulders.

"Its just….it's just" I couldn't form the words.

"Don't say anything. It really doesn't matter. Just let me love you" He began to unzip my dress and gently peel it down.

"Just a minute, don't you want to know what they were thinking?"

"I imagine they were wondering whether I would fall for their lies and exaggerations. This is an excellent investment opportunity but only at half the price they are asking"

I slapped his arm – it made no impact at all. "So why did you need me, if you can read minds yourself."

"I cannot, dear one, but I have had a very long time to study human behaviour and body language. It was obvious they were lying and quite easy to guess the reason. However I do greatly value that you were able to confirm it for me.

"Now that is quite enough business We have one more night together and I intend to devote it entirely to your pleasure"

I sighed, as the newly familiar sensation of pure lust washed all over me. When Eric decides to devote himself to pleasure, he really means it. I guessed I would have to forgive him. I pushed that little hint of doubt to the back of my mind.

"Eric, when we get back home, will you tell me about the Vampire world. I'd like to know what I'm getting myself into."

"If you wish, but there will be a lot of things you won't like, things I would rather shield you from"

"Please don't. Promise me you won't. I really would rather know, no matter how bad"

It was only after we got back to Bon Temps that I had cause to reconsider my request. There were some things I really didn't want to know.