I own nothing! We are getting closer to the meeting. I will try to get it out today!

Chapter 11

Multiple POV

Mr. Catalides

I hung up with Northman and sent him the email. I am sure that he will have a few questions for me after our meeting on Monday night. I make sure my calendar is clear for the next week. I will need time to meet with everyone and to make sure Sookie is well. Two more calls are needed before I retire for the night.

"Claude Crane Please"

"This is Claude."

"Claude this is Mr. Catalides, I need to speak to you sometime in the next few days pertaining to some issues with one of your kin"

"I am unsure who you are speaking about; I do not have kin in the realm"

"Tsk Tsk Claude, You know who I am speaking of or do I need to remind you what it cost your Grandfather when he chose to think she could just be discarded?"

"No, you do not need to remind me."

"You have the ability to help her in her time of need Claude, and I will expect you to do so. I am not asking, if you chose not to help I will ask the council to intervene on her behalf. I have a clear recollection of how fond the Ancient one is of your dear cousin."

"Fine, I will do whatever you need me to do for her"

"Claude, you will do this and you will do this with some compassion. Once you realize what has become of her and the magic she has within her you will want to help make her life better. I know you can be shrewd but you are not heartless."

"Of course, Mr. Catalides. Please fill me in on what you know and what you think we will need to do."

I told him the shortened version of her sad tale and explained I would be calling Dr. Ludwig. He is very magical and can do much to heal her. His personally is harsh because like Sookie, he has been cast aside many times himself. We come up with a few good ideas on how it is best to help her. I am sure the elders would be happy. If everyone agrees to this, all should be well.

The Ancient oracle is very fond of Sookie. She made sure to express this many times. This is how I know that the elders would not be happy if this seen her in the state she is in. Niall and the AP alone could issue an edict and no one would dare ignore it. Niall was financially punished for his part in the Fairy War. The council felt he did not act quick enough to find her. She was used as a pawn in his world. He knew it was coming and did nothing to prepare her or to warn others. His punishment could not be physical torture regardless of his actions. He was still awarded a seat amongst the elders. He was ordered to give his earthly wealth to Sookie. He insisted she never know that it was his sentence for his actions that had caused her being kidnapped. I handled the transaction for him but I was not thrilled about the lies he had told her.

Next was my call to Doctor Ludwig. I explained the situation with Sookie. She was outraged to hear that a witch used magic to suppress a bond. She agreed to meet with Sookie and help her understand all her issues. She had a plan on how she wanted to treat her and I told her that Claude was willing to help with his magic. She was pleased.

"That is wonderful! We have three issues we need to address. One is the human depression. This should be fairly easy once we get the other's fixed. She normally is not a depressed person. The other issues are fueling this. Second, we need Claude's magic to get her back her energy. You are right Catalide. Those who she was sharing her love with be it sexual or friendship had been draining her. She doesn't know how to share emotion without sharing her spark. The third issue is the bond. What was that witch thinking? She could be brought up on charges over this. Just as another vampire could for harming another vamps bonded. We have to get this magic lifted and they need to exchange blood. She will not be able to heal without doing this."

"Please Dr. Ludwig, explain this to her very gently. She is in a very delicate place. She is afraid and alone. You must step out of your norm when handling her."

"Mr. Catalides, I am offended. I have a warm personality! I know how to handle the girl. We will make sure she is well again. How long do I have?"

"She wants to leave Friday night for a vacation."

"Friday night we have an intervention. Make sure everyone is prepared. If they do not cooperate with what I need them to do I am to assume you will be charging them with neglect of a supe royalty?"

"Now, Doctor Ludwig, it is I that is offended. I am merely trying to help a friend."

"Ok lawyer, I see. I know nothing and will mention nothing to the girl. I will meet with her Monday and report back to you. Goodbye"

I feel good about how things are progressing. Sookie will be well again and she will know how to properly care for herself. No one will under estimate her again.

Pam's POV

I arrive back to Fangtasia. The vermin are in full force tonight. I don't know how long I can keep up this persona. Parasites! All of them! Have they no self worth?

My master must be in his office. How I am to approach him about this. I can't say anything yet. I need to gather more information first. I need to check in with him and I approach his office.

I knock and enter upon his command. He is sitting at his desk staring at his computer monitor. Oh I hope nothing has pissed him off. I don't have any spare monitors and it will have to be replaced tomorrow if he destroys it.

"Pam, sit please"

"Eric, what is it that has you so engrossed?"

"I received a phone call tonight from Mr. Catalides. He requested a meeting to be held here Monday night. He is gathering some information in regards to a client is he representing. I am looking at the email list of who is requesting to be present"

What could this meeting be about? All is quiet and has been quiet for a while now.

"Would you like to hear the list Pam? You are on it"

"Yes Eric, please do not keep me in suspense"

"This is no joking matter Pam! He is requesting you, Jason Stackhouse, Sam Merlotte, Amelia Broadway, Bill Compton, Alicide Herveaux, John Quinn and myself. It also state that at some point Claude Crane will be included in future discussions"

"Eric what could this be about? We have left her alone. She is safe. How could we be responsible for anything going on with her?"

"Pamela, are you forgetting what we have been petitioning for? Do you think she has been treated fairly? What I don't understand is how this came about? Why would she contact the lawyer? Who is pushing her?"

Oh shit. She contacted the lawyer to get out area five and away from all of us. He is going to be pissed. Damn it the computer monitor is going to die. Do I have to tell him now or can I keep it from him?

"What is this?"

"What is what master?"

"I just received an email from the King of Denmark. There is a large file attached to it"

I hurry behind his desk to look at the screen. Maybe I can save it before it throws it across the room. I am not sure what to make of this.

To: The Northman

From: King of Denmark

Please review the following video. I assure you it is real and not altered. I was the only one in my kingdom that was present for this conversation. Are you not aware that this has been going on?

King Leif

The video begins to play. You can only see Sookie but you can hear both sides of the conversation. I am at a loss for words. She looks terrible. If it did not hear her voice I would have doubted it was her. She has no light in her eyes. She is very thin. Her once beautiful blonde hair is now flat and lifeless. You can tell she tried to make herself up for this appearance. What must she look like day to day?

The meet and greet is very short. He asked her to confirm her information. What is her name, where does she reside, who is her sheriff and who is her King. She does not know that Decastro has fallen. Why has Bill not told her before taking her to this meeting? Oh yes I know it's Bill behind this. What is in it for him?

"Eric, what was that about?"

"Why don't you tell me Pamela, you seem to know more about this than I? I can smell the shifter on you. Where have you been and what is going on?"

"Do you want to talk here or somewhere else?"

"Am I going to want to break things Pam?"

"Oh yes"

"Fine let's go"

Both of us head towards the vette. I know he is going to blow a gasket. I don't have enough information and he is going to go into planning mode. Oh fuck my life. He is going to be unbearable. He pulls over into an open field and gets out from car. Immediately he is pacing.

"NOW PAMELA! Tell me everything now. Leave nothing out."

I recount the conversation I had with the shifter in great detail. I let him know of the desperation I heard in Sam's voice.

"She married him for protection! She was protected. He was aware of this. She was sick and had surgery? Why does she never leave the house? Why I was not told!"

"Eric, the marriage took place right before the announcement was made about Decastro. The shift did not know until after. You told the guards not to give you any details just to let you know if she had been compromised"

"Was she compromised Pam? Has she been faithful?"

"What does that matter Eric?" I know why it matters I just need him to see it. He needs to acknowledge this. He needs to admit it. They both do.

"Pamela! Do not ask me questions; answer mine now!"

"Eric, I just need to know why. This doesn't make sense to me. Why would it matter?"

I can see it happening. He is going to erupt. I can see his jaw tensing. His fangs have shot out and he is gripping his fists.

"IT MATTERS BECAUSE I SAY IT MATTERS! I NEED TO KNOW AND I NEED TO KNOW NOW! SHE IS STILL… SHE IS STILL MY WIFE DAMN IT! I NEED TO UNDERSTAND ALL OF THIS!"

Ahh he is almost ready to say it. I know I am taking a risk by doing this. He may send me to my final death but I need to get this out of him

"Eric, why ca"

He cuts me off before I can ask anything else.

"BECAUSE PAMELA SHE IS MY WIFE! SHE IS MINE TO PROTECT, MINE TO CARE FOR. I WILL MAKE SURE SHE IS WELL. NO ONE ELSE!"

A roar comes from within his chest and he grabs a tree and completely up roots it and tosses it aside. As fast as he moves away from me, he is now back in front of me looking right it my eyes.

"It is I that shall do these things for her. I am her husband. I will love her and make sure she becomes whole again. I love her and I will change this"

Finally! He knows he made mistakes. He knows he has to fix this. I hope she will give him that chance. If things do not go well, there will be no living with him. I may have to leave again. He will become a dangerous vampire. He could hold it together as long as she was close by and safe. If he believed she was well and happy he could let her go. Now that he is aware that she is not well or happy and wants to leave the country. He will not be able to live with this and keep his sanity.

"It is time to plan Pam. I will need to know what she is doing at all times. I need Bubba in on this. I need no one else knowing my wife is ill. She would not want others talking about this. She is too proud. I will not have her feel humiliated and more insecure. I will also be having a conversation with Compton. He has gone too far this time."

"Eric, you do understand you part in this do you not? You have to acknowledge your blame in this as well. I respect and love you master, but now is not the time to sugar coat things. We only have 6 days before she wants to leave"

"I am aware of what I have done and I will plead for forgiveness at her feet if need be. I will get her back. I will have her love me again and this time it will be different. I won't make the same mistakes again"

Pam nods and we head back over to the vette. I have paperwork to finish and I want to head home. I need to process this. I head into my office and sit down at my desk reflecting back on this last hour. I need to regroup for a minute and rest my head back on the top of the chair. I slip into downtime and allow my body to recharge; slowly I bring myself back into reality. What was that? I felt something. I'm not sure what it was, but it was something. Was it peacefulness perhaps? Why would I feel this?