Eric's suite was large and open, full of modern furniture and sleek lines. "Do you live here? " I asked.

"I bring important clients here and pretty girls," Eric answered with a grin. "I had it decorated as one would expect a casino owner to live. Would you like a tour?" The tour was surprisingly brief and unsurprisingly led directly to Eric's bedroom. A huge bed dominated the room. Eric sat on the end of it and patted the spot next to him. Slowly, I joined him.

Eric looked a little nervous. How was that possible? "Before we do this, I need to tell you what I am."

"I thought you were a super hero," I responded with a sly smile.

"I am a vampire," he said seriously. Vampire!

"Are you going to bite me?" I asked.

"I will only take a little blood. You won't be harmed." I guess this was the do as I say/don't tell anyone part of the evening. Could vampires even have sex?

"Will it hurt?"

"You will enjoy it," he purred, his fangs showing.

"Can I touch your fangs?" I asked. I really am crazy. Eric leaned closer to me. I ran my finger down Eric's left fang. He moaned. Or was it a growl? "Is this how I cut my tongue the other night?"

"Yes. Our fangs run down when we are hungry or aroused. I usually have very good control over mine."

"Now what?" I asked.

Eric looked directly into my eyes. "If you want to leave, you can. You helped me with a casino problem, we are even."

"Do you want me to leave?" I asked.

"No, I very much want you to stay," he answered and covered my mouth with his. Eventually we paused for me to breathe. "The rules still apply," Eric whispered in my ear. I narrowed my eyes at him.

"What do you want me to do?" I asked, my voice surprisingly sultry. Eric grinned.

"Stand up and take three steps back." I did as I was told. "Take off your dress." I intended to pull it up over my head with a flourish, but somehow got a little tangled up. I struggled for a moment, then tossed the offending garment on the back of a nearby chair. I was afraid I had ruined the moment, but I still had Eric's full attention. "You are beautiful," he whispered, a bit of awe in his voice.

Eric toed off his shoes and stood up. "Undress me." He didn't have to ask me twice. Jacket, shirt – no problem. I fumbled a bit with his belt and the pants button and zipper – I may have squeezed my eyes shut. Then he was standing in a tiny pair of red underwear. Oh my! "Go on," Eric urged. Yikes. Yahoo. Yum.

Eric lay back on the bed with his hands behind his head. Some drool may have run out of my mouth. "Explore my body Sookie. Touch, stroke, lick, suck, bite a little…" What the hell. I started with his face and worked my way down. I didn't really know what I was doing, but I'd seen a lot of sex in other people's minds. From the noises Eric was making, I seemed to be doing ok. I grasped him in my hand and stroked once, twice "Sookie, stop," Eric gasped out. I let go immediately and got up off the bed.

"Did I do something wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing," Eric answered, his eyes glowing. "Even I can only last so long. Take off the rest of your clothes and lie next to me. It's my turn now." I did as I was told. "You have the most beautiful breasts I have ever seen," Eric said, taking one nipple into his mouth. He proceeded to explore every inch of my breasts with his lips and tongue. I felt a tension building deep inside me. Then he sank his fangs into my right breast and I came screaming Eric's name.

"Sookie, watch me," Eric said as he kissed his way down my body. He laid each of my legs over his shoulders and soon had me screaming again. "Sweet, sweet Sookie." Eric rested above me on one elbow and slid his hand down between my legs. "So wet. Are you ready?" I nodded. "It will only hurt a little." He slid inside of me slowly. I winced, then took a deep breath and relaxed. When he was finally inside, Eric began moving slowly, so slowly. I matched his rhythm and we picked up a little speed.

The tension started building again. The pleasure built and built. Eric sunk his fangs into my shoulder and I was carried away on a wave of pleasure, screaming his name and he followed right along shouting something in a language I didn't understand.

When my breathing was back to normal, Eric gathered me in his arms and kissed me tenderly. "Sookie, you are wonderful."

"You're not so bad yourself."

"I told you love making was one of my super powers."

"I'm still not convinced of that," I said, grinning lazily.

"Really? How can I convince you?" You can imagine what that led to.

"Sookie, it is nearly dawn," Eric said much later. "I would love to stay here with you all day, but I must go to my daytime resting place."

"Would you really burn up in the sunlight?"

"Yes. If you are still here at sunset, I won't kick you out of bed." I smiled. Eric kissed me one last time and left. I curled up in his bed and fell fast asleep.

Hope you enjoyed it! I'm taking a break for a few days - going out of town, planning kids' birthday parties...my real life is starting to overwhelm me. But I will be back - couldn't let Sookie have her HEA this soon.