Disclaimer: I own nothing, I am simply taking these characters out to play.
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Chapter Eleven
When Sookie finally broke the kiss she asked in a breathy voice, "Eric, would you like to stay for a while?" I could see the lust in her eyes matched my own. The scent of her arousal was calling to me. I wanted her with every fiber of my being.
"Oh, yes." I said leaning down and stealing another kiss. All that I could think of now was divesting her of her clothes and worshiping every inch of her.
My hands roamed her body freely, tugging and pulling at her clothing so I could touch her silky skin. I ran my hands up her shirt pulling and kneading her breasts. She moaned and I released her mouth, nipping and sucking the satin skin of her neck. My fangs throbbed with the need to sink them into her flesh and I had the overwhelming urge to mark her. 'Not yet.' I chanted in my mind as I dragged my fangs across her skin drawing just a little blood, then I languorously ran my tongue over the small wounds sealing them as I tasted her sweet ambrosia. Sookie was writhing against me, one of her small hands ran up my shirt and she pinched and tugged at my nipples. Her other hand was gripped tightly on my bottom as she pulled me closer to her. The next coherent thought I had that didn't consist of 'MORE! MORE! or YES! YES!' was that there was way too much clothing between us.
I pushed back slightly from her and literally ripped her shirt and bra from her body. This was becoming a habit, and one that I would happily feed. I popped the button off her jeans and pulled the zipper apart. I had Sookie naked and lying on the bed before she could blink and she gasped as she hit the bed then giggled giving me the most wickedly sexy look I have ever seen, I almost came right there. 'My, oh, my.' I had my clothes off in another second and I was gripping my painfully hard cock in my hand stroking it a few times as I watched Sookie run her hand slowly up her body careful to not touch her most intimate parts. Her eyes were locked on mine and I was about ready to burst . I growled and was on her in an instant, taking both her wrists into my left hand and pulling them up over her head, pinning them to the bed. I wanted to be the one to touch her, she was driving me mad. I laid on my side, levitating slightly over her. Sookie was stretched out before me and she arched her back, as my hand hovered over the soft skin of her breasts, she was trying to make contact. The power I had over her was as intoxicating as her blood, and I took my time, relishing the moment. I moved my hand down her body just barely touching her, not giving her what she wanted yet. Sookie was panting and whimpering and I gripped the supple skin on her hip, then lightly drug my fingertips upward. She moaned deeply and writhed under my touch.
"Please...oh Eric, please. " She begged. I closed my eyes for a moment, stopping my movement, and committing the moment to memory. I would be playing that back many times in the future, I assure you.
"Tell me what you want lover." I said and my voice came out deep and husky, laden with lust. I felt like I would burst into flames.
"Touch me...please..." she groaned and tugged her arms lightly against my grasp on her wrists.
"Where Sookie?" I rumbled and gripped her breast firmly, then rubbed her nipple between my fingertips. "Here?" I whispered.
"Yesssss..." she said throwing her head back.
I moved my hand downward ever so slowly and cupped her soft mound. "Or here?" I asked again. She was dripping wet, all for me. 'Mine. Mine. Mine.'
"Oh Eric yes...yes...please." she said as I plunged two fingers deep inside her. She pushed down against my hand seeking deeper penetration. I twisted my hand slightly and curled my fingers upward seeking to hit the place deep inside her that would set her off. I ran my thumb over her clit and it wasn't long before her soft inner walls fluttered against my fingers as she called out my name and came. Her whole body shook as I watched the pleasure roll over her. I brought my fingers to my lips and tasted her sweet honey. 'Divine.' There was never a woman more breathtaking as this woman was at that moment.
I repositioned us quickly. I needed to be inside her now and I was sure I could not hold out much longer. I pulled Sookie up off the bed and I laid back. I slowly lowered her onto my now throbbing cock and we both sighed as she slid down taking all of me inside. I leaned up and held her to me. I kissed her sweet lips as she began to roll her hips, grinding herself against me. I leaned back then and gripped her hips tightly. I wanted to dictate the pace. She felt so good that if she picked up her speed I was sure she would send me over the edge quickly. Sookie gave herself over me to and I lifted her up and down slowly, watching where our bodies were connected. I began to take deep unnecessary breaths in an attempt to hold back my inevitable orgasm.
"Bite me." I said and it came out more like a whimper. She leaned down and nipped at my neck.
"No, please." I moaned, "Bite me...take my blood... I want to be inside you...in every way." I gasped, as she bit down on my neck and I felt her pull on the wound. I roared as I exploded inside her. It was then I could feel her pleasure as if it was my own, I leaned forward, licked her neck, then I struck. As soon as I felt Sookie come around me, it set me off again. 'HOLY SHIT! What the hell was that?' I felt the bond between us strengthen and I have never felt anything so incredible. I took one last pull of her blood and sealed the wound. We held tightly to one another, for several minutes before I lifted her off me and laid her down beside me, wrapping her in my arms. 'It was fucking perfect. She was fucking perfect.'
I could feel Sookie's emotions so clearly and it was so intense that I wondered if she could feel me too. I have never bonded with a human before, so I have no idea what it is supposed to feel like, but this seemed to be too deep of a connection to be just the second time we had exchanged blood. When we exchanged blood the first time, it was like my blood was whispering her emotions to me when I was near. Now it was as if her emotions were my own. I could not imagine what it would be like to be fully bonded to her.
Sookie had her head on my chest and her fingers were tracing small circles across my skin there. I just laid there as warmth that I have never felt rolled over me as I stroked her hair. I could only describe the feel as bliss. 'Is there anything better than this?'
"Eric..." Sookie said in a hushed tone after we lounged for a few minutes.
"Yes my Sookie?" I replied equally as soft, as to not disturb the relaxed atmosphere.
"Is it always like that?" she asked and I could feel a twinge of embarrassment coming from her. I didn't understand it. I did not like that she was embarrassed to say things to me. I wanted her to feel comfortable talking to me.
"What?" I inquired. A small smile crept onto my lips.
"Ummm...is making love always like that?" The way she said "making love" instead of "having sex" or "fucking" gave me a flutter in my abdomen.
"No beloved, it is not." I ran my fingertips across her cheek and rested my hand on the side of her face. "What we have is..." I struggled for the right word, 'Incomparable? Unparalleled?' "extraordinary." As I said this, a delicate blush crept over her body and the strong scent of her blood made me shiver, renewing my intense lust.
"Thank you for everything you did tonight. It was the best date I ever had." I could feel she was being genuine.
"It was the best for me as well." I assured her. The whole night was even better than I had imagined.
Sookie giggled, taking me by surprise. "Eric...wasn't this your first real date? Like ever?"
"Yes." I said, a little unsure where this was going.
"Well then of course it was the best...it's your only one." She looked up at me and grinned shaking her head.
"I suppose." I laughed, "You will have to let me take you out again, so I have something to compare it to." She gave me a beatific smile, that reminded me of the picture I had of her on my nightstand. I leaned down and gave her a light kiss on her forehead and she snuggled into me. The bond between us was humming with happiness and contentment.
Before long, Sookie's breathing evened out, her fingers stopped their movement, and I knew she had fallen asleep. I looked down at my angel's face and thanked the Gods for bringing her to me. In all my years, I don't think there was anything or anyone I wanted to possess more than Sookie. I did not just want her body, which in itself was a work of art, I wanted her to love me, to give me her soul. I want all that she was, but more than that, I thought, and I can not believe I am even saying this, but I thought I wanted to belong to her. To be hers as she would be mine. I ran my fingertips over Sookie's cheek and she sighed, snuggling closer to me. My body and blood seemed to call for her, begging me to keep her close, so I held her just a bit tighter and inhaled her scent. Her scent was mixed with mine and the Vampire in me rejoiced at my claiming. There was no turning back now. I was sure I would complete the bond with her. I knew I would have to tell her what the next exchange would do to us. How it would forever bind us, but I was reluctant. 'How would she react? Would she want to be bound to me? I don't know how I would react if she rejected me. I know things between us are growing quickly, is it too quickly to be prudent?'
My musings were soon interrupted by a rustling sound coming from outside Sookie's open window. I held stock still for a moment, not wanting to alert whoever was walking outside that I had heard them. I gently moved Sookie over and pulled the covers over her, before I slid out of bed. I grabbed my jeans and pulled them on, checking my pockets for my cell. Then I silently moved over to the dresser, crouching beside it so I could see out the window just enough to catch the top of someone's head. I reached up to the dresser and felt around for anything I could use as a weapon. I grabbed a perfume bottle, it was all there was besides stuffed toys and I popped up hurling it through the window at the trespasser's head. I heard the crack of the glass and launched myself out the window.
I landed on top of the asshole and punched him square in the face. I pulled back to hit him again and he grabbed my fist and flung me from him. I landed on my feet and went for him again
"Sheriff wait!" the fucker said as landed on him and delivered several more blows to his face. Seconds later, large arms went around me and pulled me away from my enemy. 'What the FUCK!'
I gripped one of the restraining arms and flipped the idiot over my shoulder. I didn't release his arm as I twisted it and I turned pressing my foot into his throat. I looked down at my attacker and through my blood lust I recognized him. It was Ethan, the bodyguard Pam was going to hire. He was dressed in what looked like swat gear. I released him and took a step back.
"What the hell are you two doing here? Explain!" I said barely able to rein in my anger. I looked over to Evan and he was rising to his feet, I noticed he was dressed the same as his brother, in black swat gear. They were almost indistinguishable. The only way to tell them apart was their eye color. Evan had blue eyes and Ethan's were brown. Other than that, they both looked exactly alike from their long curly brown hair, to their sharp Roman features. Add in their trim but muscled physiques, and they were quite an impressive pair.
Ethan and Evan knelt before me. Evan was covered in perfume and had a gash on his forehead that was beginning to close up and the bruise on Ethan's neck from where I crushed it, was almost gone. They lowered their heads, the action clearly pointed out that they had spent a lot of time around Royalty. Their submission calmed me some. Evan spoke first, "Sheriff, our apologies. After our meeting with your brother and child we thought it best to check out the area we will be guarding. We had no idea that you would be here."
I looked down at them for a moment, processing what Evan had said. After a long minute, I said, "You may rise." and they rose to their feet. They were shorter than I, but not by much. I felt a little smug at the fact that I could kick both their asses, but also a small flare of worry. 'Sookie would be much safer if I was the one to protect her.' I thought, but I knew that would be impossible. I could not be with her during the day and I do have obligations to my area. I didn't think I could convince Sookie to leave her home and her job to stay with me.
"I suppose it is fortuitous that you are here so I can speak to you." I said dully, my thoughts were bringing me down. I was sure Pam and Nikolai had given them the run down, but I wanted to make sure. "You have accepted my offer then?"
"Yes, Sheriff. "they said in unison.
"You have no objection then to guarding my human?" I wanted to know for sure that this would not be a problem. Some vampires would resent having to guard a human.
"No, Sheriff. We would be honored to be in your service." Ethan said solemnly.
"Good, because it will mean your lives if you let anything happen to her. She will be my bonded." I paused letting that sink in, and then continued, "Where she goes you will go, but I wish you to remain unseen. She is not to know of your presence unless you must interfere to protect her. Do you understand?"
Their eyes went wide for a second before they schooled their features. I am sure the news of me bonding to a human was surprising, but I thought it was prudent to let them know she was more than merely a pet. "We understand." they said in unison. 'The whole talking in unison thing is a little creepy.'
"Pam and Nikolai informed you of the reasons you are guarding my human?" I wanted to know if they had been told about the possibility of the Fae showing up in Sookie's woods.
"Yes. Nikolai explained that there were unusual scents found on her land and that you lost a tracker. We are aware of the situation and will contact you at the first sign of any trouble." Evan said and just then there was a snap in the woods behind where Ethan and Evan were standing.
The three of us looked to the direction of the sound and the twins took off like a shot through the woods. I decided to hang back to see how they would handle the situation. Not two minutes later Ethan and Evan were dragging someone towards me. They each had an arm and the trespasser's legs dragged behind him. His head was down and I could not see his face but as they drew closer, I knew from the scent it was Compton.
I felt my rage bubbling up once again and I balled my hands into fists. 'Fucking Compton. Pain in my ass. Cocksucker.' I thought but kept my face clear of emotion. The twins dropped Compton at my feet and he slumped to his knees. I nudged his knee with my foot and said, "The similar circumstances of this meeting to our last encounter trouble me, Compton. I guess you did not take my orders seriously. I told you to stay the fuck away from Sookie's, did I not?" My voice came out even, despite my anger. Compton raised his head to look me in the eyes, but said nothing. I snapped.
"Tell me. Why you are so interested in my lover? Why are you out her skulking through her woods? Tell me your purpose here. Who are you working for?" My anger was ratcheting up as I spoke. This time it came out clearly in my voice.
"Sheriff..." Bill huffed, "I was just..."
"Lie to me Compton and you will be sorry." I interrupted. I figured he was going to give me the old "a walk in the woods" bit and I was in no mood to listen to his lame ass excuses. My original plan was to coax the information out of him, but now I was just too pissed off.
Compton stayed silent looking up at me defiantly. I looked over to Ethan and commanded, "Tear off his arms."
Ethan took one arm and Evan the other and dragged Bill back a few feet. They planted his face into the ground each of them placing a knee on Bill's back and yanked his arms behind him. Bill shrieked and gasped, "I swear..."
"What was that Compton? Speak up. I couldn't hear you over the shrieking." I taunted.
"You're...you're...making a mistake." Bill moaned as the twins pulled his arms out of their sockets, dislocating them, but not removing them yet. They were following my lead well and taking their time with him.
I laughed throwing my head back dramatically. ""I " am making a mistake? Now that is truly funny Bill, seeing as you are the one who is on the ground having his arms slowly removed from his body. The mistake is yours. You underestimated me." I looked down at him. 'Pathetic.'
"She will kill me if I tell you." Bill's fear was written clearly on his face.
"Do you doubt that I will kill you if you don't." I growled.
"I'll tell you...please..." Compton begged and I nodded to the twins and they lifted him back to a kneeling position and released him, taking one step back. 'Pussy. He broke too quickly. What was that like thirty seconds? Completely worthless.'
"Well then...?" I asked impatiently.
"I am here on the Queen's orders." Compton said as he looked up at Ethan and Evan. Then his gaze shifted back to me.
"Really? And what orders would those be?" 'What the fuck is the Queen up to? She knows better than to get in my way. What was with her sending this pathetic vampire? The Queen may be a lot of things, but she is not stupid.' I was puzzled why she would send someone like Compton. Although Sophie-Anne was in some financial trouble as of late, it did not mean that she was in any way incompetent. As far as monarchs go, she is fairly descent, which is part of the reason why I decided to accept her offer of a Sheriff position in her kingdom. Apart from that, she is very forward thinking, and was a big supporter of the Great Revelation. She took a big risk making herself the face of the Louisiana Vampires, but she bravely did it, and not without personal cost.
"She has me tracking the Fae." The words came out lower than a whisper, his eyes were fixed on the ground.
"To what end?" 'Why is she tracking the Fae?'
"I don't...know." Bill huffed.
"Bullshit. Tell me what is your mission is exactly." He had to know something. Not even the Queen would interfere in Fae affairs without good reason.
"I was told there was a known portal to Fairy in these woods. Since my ancestral home is backed up to the woods, I was sent to keep an eye out and report any Fae movement. I was given strict orders not to interfere, but I am trying to find out who is passing through this area and who they are associating with. That is all I know." His words spilled out quickly. The twins looked at each other with raised eyebrows, then looked at me. I just shook my head. 'What the fuck is going on?'
"And what have you found?" I needed to know what was going on in my area.
"Two Fae passed through these woods not two weeks ago. A male and a female. I was unable to see who they were, and since I was told not to interfere and just gather intel, I stayed back and observed. All would be lost if they had discovered me." Bill's voice became petulant as he continued as if he was defending his actions. 'He is a cowardly little shit.' "I told the Queen what I witnessed and it was then that she ordered me to investigate further to try and find out who they were."
"What were they doing?" I felt like I was speaking to a child. 'Dumbass.'
"Looking at your human's home from the woods. They were speaking in a language I did not understand, but it seemed as if they were discussing something intensely."
"That is why you were spying on my lover? You think they are connected to her in some way?" As I asked this, I wished I could have taken it back. This was not something that should be discussed in front of underlings and I realized I should put this Bill fucker to death to keep this secret. 'What the fuck have I gotten myself into?' My mind raced at the implications.
"We are not sure. The pair of Fairies could have been simply standing and talking. It could possibly have nothing to do with your human. It could be coincidence...but the Queen wanted to be certain."
I turned to Evan and Ethan and said, "Take Mr Compton back to the club. You will formally start your duties tomorrow night." They nodded and hoisted Compton up from the ground and began to dragging him towards the woods.
"Wait! I told you everything. Why are you taking me to Fangtasia?" Bill looked panicked.
I was no where near done with Compton. "Did you honestly believe you would get off so easily?" I inquired and walked off toward the house. I pulled my cell phone out of my pocket and called Pam.
"Yes." she answered, and she sounded annoyed.
"Pamela, Evan and Ethan are bringing you a package. Make sure it is secured for my arrival."
"Oh Eric, a gift for me? Is this your way of making up for last night?" Pam feigned excitement, her sarcasm was thick.
"Yes. Now what time will the wolves be here?" I said shortly.
"Two hours before dawn."
"Good. I will see you soon." I said and hung up.
I flew up to Sookie's window, and when I entered I saw she was not there. 'Where is she?' I probed the bond, and I felt her worry, but it was overshadowed by her anger. I cursed myself. If I had not been so absorbed with my own anger, I would have felt Sookie's.
Sookie walked in from the hallway at that moment and stood in the doorway. She was fully dressed in a pair of jeans and an old Louisiana Tech tee-shirt. "I think you owe me an explanation."
'Oh fuck.' I thought, 'She must have woken and heard us. How much did she hear?' My mind scrambled for something to say, but without knowing what she knew, I did not know what to say. So I stood there like a fucking buffoon.
"Well...?" She put her hand on her hip and gave me a not so happy look. I could feel anger, but also an underlying hurt and worry. It made me uncomfortable.
"I heard something rustling outside your window and I went to investigate." I said carefully. I hoped that if I gave her a little, she would spill what she had heard, and then I would know how much I was going to have to tell her. I wanted this conversation to wait until I had more information because I did not want to have to lie to her. I briefly wondered why that was so important to me, but brushed it off. I needed to deal with this first.
"My spy of a neighbor came back didn't he?" she asked, but it came out more like a statement.
"Yes." I stated simply.
"Who were the other two vampires?" Sookie asked scowling.
'Shit.' "Underlings of mine. They are taking your neighbor for some additional questioning."
"So you're leaving to go question this guy?" Sookie asked calmly, but her bottom lip poked out in a slight pout, despite her efforts to hide her disappointment. 'She looks so enchanting.'
"I was planning on slipping back in bed with you, but eventually I will need to leave to question him." I felt like I was navigating a mine field. I was monitoring her emotions closely.
"I'm going with you." She stated it as if it was fact.
"What?" I was taken aback. 'Did she just say she is going with me?'
"I'm going with you." Sookie said again even more firmly. 'Yes, she did.' I felt her resolve, but the less contact she has with Compton, the better. 'I will protect her.'
"Sookie, let me deal with this. I do not want you near this cretin. You have nothing to worry about. You are mine. I will protect you." I said sternly. I felt her fury flare.
"This is my life, Eric, and I have a right to know what is going on." she said indignantly.
"Yes, it is your life Sookie, and I am attempting to protect that life." I retorted.
"You know, you have said that several times now, that I am "yours". What does that even mean to you? " she asked, crossing her hands over her chest.
I moved across the room quickly so I was standing before her. "It means I will protect and care for you and that you are my human and no other vampire can have you. Your safety is my responsibility." I towered over her but she did not waiver. She stood her ground, looking up at me without an ounce of fear.
"Your...responsibility?" She sneered and I knew I had said the wrong thing. "I am not your responsibility, Eric Northman." She spat my name and I almost cringed.
"You are taking this the wrong way Sookie." I hoped she would listen to logic, but I feared she was too upset.
"Oh? So you did not just speak of me like I was your pet, your responsibility?" Her voice was a little shrill as she tried to keep herself composed. She was taking this totally out of context. I focused on her words. She had said "pet" which sent off warning bells in my mind. Sookie did not know much about Vampires. 'How could she know some Vampires keep pets?'
"You are not my pet and I do not treat you as one. You are much more than that to me, isn't that apparent." I said offended. "Where did you even hear that term?" I was sure she did not come up with that on her own.
Sookie's anger began to diminish as she stared at me and I felt her creeping guilt. "I'm sorry. I did not mean to offend you. It's just that Sam said..."
"What did that Shifter say?" I spat venomously. 'Fucking Shifter. How fucking dare he talk shit about me to Sookie. I will have to pay him a visit.' Merlotte was a sly bastard, using Sookie's pride against me. Maybe I had underestimated him. He obviously has Sookie's ear, and is more to her than just a boss. 'That really pisses me off.'
"Well..." she said weakly. Her fear at my anger was coming through our recent bond loud and clear. I knew I had to calm myself. I took her in my arms and held her to me. She stood stiffly in my arms for a moment, but then relaxed against me. 'Calm Northman, calm.' I chanted to myself.
"Dear One, I am not cross with you." I spoke slowly and evenly. "Please, DO NOT call yourself a "pet" ever again. You are no pet, and will never be a pet, ever to anyone." I paused for a moment, inhaling her scent. "Now, tell me what the Shifter said so I may correct his misinformation. Then we will discuss our other issues." 'Calm Northman. Calm'
"Eric..." she murmured, "please don't get mad at Sam. He is just looking out for me."
I huffed. 'Bullshit.'
"Please...Eric?" she pleaded and how could I have refused her? I felt what she was feeling. I wanted to make her feel safe and wonderful again. I did not like what I was getting from her now. Being so connected to her was proving to be difficult.
"I will not harm the Shifter." I said after a moment. 'I may not harm him, this time, but we would have words.'
She looked up at me and searched my face for a moment before she said, "When Sam asked what I was doing tonight, I told him I was going out with you." Sookie took a deep breath. "He wasn't too happy about it and he said a lot of things. One being that you would never see me as an equal, that Vampires do not date humans, and the most I would ever be to you was a pet...like a kept whore and that you would control my life."
"And you believed him?" I growled. 'Is this what she thinks of me?' My chest painfully tightened and I loosened my grip on her, pulling back to see her face.
"No. I told him he was wrong about you and that what I do and with whom is none of his business. I have known Sam for a long time. He has always looked out for me. At the time I just blew it off as such, but then I woke up hearing a shriek, and you were not in bed. I looked out the window. I thought maybe something happened to you. I felt your anger and then I saw you. You had two guys with you and another guy with his face in the dirt. I figured he was my neighbor, the Spy. Then when you came back through the window, I heard you ask someone on the phone when the wolves would be here. It made me think you're keeping things from me."
'Fuck. Wait, did she just say she could feel my anger?' "Sookie, you felt my anger?" I asked and her face went pale as a sheet.
"I...I...I swear Eric I have never been able to do that before." she said nervously, and I reached out to stroke her face. I did not understand it. 'How can she feel me. That is not supposed to happen until the third exchange. Maybe it has to do with her gift?'
"I think it is because you took my blood, lover. I can feel you as well." I blurted out, without thinking it through.
"Did you know this would happen?" Sookie pulled away from me. She was upset again.
"Yes and no. It is not supposed to happen this quickly. It should have taken three exchanges to have this effect. I planned on talking to you before taking that next step. Had I known it would only take two exchanges, I would not have had you take my blood tonight."
She nodded slowly to me. "I can tell you're not lying to me. I can...feel it."
I was not sure I liked that. I hoped with time I could block the bond. "I will not lie to you. I may not tell you everything, but what I say will be the truth. Vampires are very secretive and I cannot disclose everything for your safety and my own."
"So tell me what going on. Are you having me watched?"
I tried to steer the conversation elsewhere and it worked for a while, but she had come back to this. 'Shit.' I thought but before I could even figure out what I was going to say, I heard the front door burst open downstairs. I pushed Sookie behind me as I heard the stomping of the intruder's feet against the floor, getting closer by the second.
I was shocked when Sookie's brother Jason appeared in the doorway. He looked like a mess. His hair was disheveled and he looked and smelled like he had not changed his clothes in several days. I normally would have been pissed off at this interruption, but his timing was perfect. I was off the hook for the moment.
"Sookie, you have to help me." Jason shouted with utter fear plastered on his face.
Sookie moved from behind me and rushed to her brother. "What's wrong?" I could feel how frantic she was. She cared for her brother deeply.
"Can we talk in private?" Jason said looked over to me.
Sookie looked over to me and said, "It's the middle of the night Jason. You can say what you have to say in front of Eric."
"I need you to take a look at something." Jason was shifting uncomfortably, while adjusting himself.
"What is it?" Sookie asked looking concerned.
"You have to promise not to tell anyone about this. Swear it!" he pleaded.
"Okay, we promise." Sookie said looking from Jason to me and then back again.
In a million years I could not have predicted what happened next. Jason dropped his pants exposing himself to us. Sookie gasped covering her eyes, "Jason! Put that away!"
"What did you do to it?" I asked as he stood there completely exposed. His member looked like it had been put through a meat grinder, all red and swollen. If I didn't know better, I would have said he was tortured. I couldn't take my eyes off of it, it was like a train wreck. When I had Pam glamour Jason, I had never expected this to happen. I didn't know whether to laugh or be appalled.
Jason pulled his pants back up and said, "Well, it started when I was with this chick last night. We were...you know...getting it on, and for some reason I couldn't...you know...perform. Since then I have tried everything I can think of, but I just can't get it up. I even bought one of those pump things, but I think I overdid it. I think I broke it!"
"Jason! Why didn't you go see a doctor? Why would you do that to yourself?" Sookie said sounding horrified.
"I was embarrassed. I thought if I could just get it up again, everything would be okay, but nothing worked." Jason sobbed.
"You should go to the emergency room and let a doctor look at that. You don't want it to fall off, do you?" Sookie said. I was pretty sure it wouldn't fall off, but he did need to see a professional.
"You think it might fall off!" Jason shrieked, tears ran down his face. I think I would cry too if my cock looked like his, but I had just about had enough of him.
"Jason," I interjected, "it is not going to fall off. I will send a physician to you at your home tomorrow. And for God's sake, leave it alone! You have done enough damage." I said sternly. 'This man is a complete imbecile.'
A rush of warmth came from Sookie and she smiled at me, mouthing the words, "Thank you." I gave her a slight nod and reached for her hand, taking it in my own.
"Really?" Jason perked up, wiping his tears. "What do you want in return."
"First off, I want you to go home. Second, stop barging into Sookie's in the middle of the night. I grow tired of your interruptions." I said, irritated.
"I won't...I mean I will...stop. Thank you Eric. Thanks!" Jason said uncomfortably. "Sookie, I'll see you later sis." he said as he finally left.
As soon as he was gone Sookie looked up at me, "Thank you." she said giving my hand a tight squeeze. "You didn't have to do that."
"Anything for you, lover." I replied leaning down to brush her luscious lips.. Normally I would not have bothered to help Jason, but since I was partially at fault, I felt it was my duty to lend him some assistance.
"Eric, I want to go with you when you talk to that spy." she stated, and I wished she had forgotten about that.
I thought about it for a moment, then decided that maybe I could work this to my advantage. "If I agree to let you come with me, then you must agree to a couple of stipulations." I carefully chose my words so I would not offend her and rouse her anger once again.
"What kind of stipulations?" Sookie asked evenly, but my blood told me she was quite nervous.
"If I take you with me tonight, you must agree to stay with me until this is resolved." Sookie looked as if she was going to protest and I held up one finger. "In addition to that you must allow me to do the talking when we are interrogating him. I have many, many years experience in matters such as these. I cannot appear to be weak in front of other Vampires and Supernaturals. You must defer to me, and before you get upset, let me tell you that this in no way reflects on how I see you. You are special Sookie, and it is a point I would like to keep others from knowing, at least for now."
Sookie's emotions flickered from one emotion to the next, I could barely keep up with them. Finally after a few moments she asked, "Will it always be this way? Will I always been seen as your lowly human?"
"Sookie, you are in no way a lowly human, but most vampires do not feel that humans are our equals. That is something that not even the Great Revelation can change overnight." I paused as I saw the perfect opportunity to bring up her becoming my bonded. "Although if you were to become my bonded, things would be different." I just threw it out there, even though I was tingling with excitement at the thought. 'No one could dare take her from me then, unless they wished for final death.'
"What's a "bonded"?" she inquired, her expression was speculative. I pulled her over to the bed and sat her in my lap. Sookie wrapped her arms loosely around my neck and looked at me expectantly.
"Well...when a vampire exchanges blood with a human three times, it creates a bond between the vampire and the human. This bond makes it possible for the vampire to track that human, to feel what the human is feeling, and on the third exchange it allows the human to feel the vampires emotions as well. It allows for the human to track that vampire. " I paused for a second. 'How can I put it so she will understand?' "I suppose it is much like a human marriage in some aspects. The vampire provides for and protects their bonded. They belong to one another, and are as one. Although it much more of a commitment since it is a deep connection that cannot be severed until death. There is no divorce and it is not something that is taken lightly." I decided to leave out the part about how most Vampires do this to control a human, since that was not my intention with Sookie. I may want to possess her, but I do not want to subjugate her unwillingly.
Sookie looked as if she wanted to ask something but then changed the subject abruptly. I did not protest, time was growing short and if I was to take her with me, we needed to be on our way shortly. "If I stay with you..." she swallowed hard, I could feel a bit of...excitement? I could not help but feel a bit pleased. "how long would it be for? And what would I do for money? I mean I it would be a hassle to run from Shreveport to Bon Temps for work." She scowled a bit when she said this, but I had already thought this through.
"I am sure the Shifter would survive loosing a waitress for a bit, and if it is a problem, I can send one from my bar to cover your shifts. As far as what you will do for money, I can take care of it," I felt a flash of irritation from Sookie and I added quickly, "or I can pay you to scan my patrons. Money would not be an issue." I felt Sookie's emotions calm some.
She looked me right in the eyes for a moment then said, "Okay."
"Okay?" 'What part was okay?'
"I will stay with you until this is resolved, but you will not be just giving me money. I will work for you, scanning your bar and such," she said smiling, then added quickly, "until this is resolved."
I could not stop the happiness from bursting through me, and her smile widened. 'Yes! Yes! I will have her in my bed tonight, and for the foreseeable future! By the time this is over, she will not want to leave. I will make sure of it.' I stood up with her in my arms and twirled her around, making her laugh.
"Okay...okay...let me get some stuff together so we can go." she said as I put her back down on the floor.
Sookie flitted around the room filling a duffel bag with some clothing and toiletries and before long, we were off to Fangtasia to deal with Compton.
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A/N: Well there you have it Chapter 11. Please review and let me know if you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.