A/N: So, still unpacking, but I got my internet hooked up today, yeah! This chapter is extra long, most EPOV, and man does he have some serious revelations. I wasn't planning this either, but he would not shut up, I tried not to rehash too much because I know that can get boring, but I feel this stuff is pretty important. And you get a little more Quinn at the end. I know he was an asshole in the last chapter, it will take him time to get over that, but he will. He is a major good guy in this story, he just has some growing pains to get through.

Ok so anyone got any ideas, why eric and and sookie are falling so fast. I don't want to go the prophecy route because that is overdone, so I am brainstorming for something new and any thing you can throw my way will be greatly appreciated and any due credit will be given. This is the longest chapter yet , I am loving writing this and it makes me feel so good to know that so many other people actually want to know what happens next. Your reviews make it all worth it. They are like crack and mamma needs her fix. On that note, please enjoy chapter 11

Chapter 11

I watched my sweet little Sookie as she slept, so peaceful, as if the last 24 hours for her had not happened. Its obvious she knows nothing of vampires or of any of the supernatural world for that matter. She truly is a lamb in the lion's den. She is beautiful, smells divine, tastes even better, she is innocent, and when you add in her telepathy, she is every vampire's fantasy. And she is mine. The fates were truly smiling down upon me this day. She was meant to be mine, I don't know how I know this, but I feel it in my very bones that she is supposed to be with me, and I will protect her with all I am and all I have. This is why I have involved Quinn.

I have tried to buy his debt before. I have felt for a long time that the debt he acquired was excessive for the services rendered. He was a young were and he witnessed the brutal gang rape of his own mother. Can he really be blamed for the extent of his actions? I would have killed the men myself had I happened on the scene. The act of rape is the lowest of lows and those that are guilty of such a heinous crime deserve a fate far worse than death. I am guilty of many things, many horrible things, but never rape.

Quinn's biggest problem is that he was young and didn't know what all of his options were. He went to the Sherriff of the area and asked them for help cleaning and covering up the scene. He was naïve and severely taken advantage of and his situation was made worse by his mother's now compromised mental state. Every time she would loose her temper and maim or kill someone, Quinn's debt would increase as he would pay the penance for his mother's crimes.

I had tried to buy off his debt , partly out of pity(though I would never admit that) partly because I wanted the tiger on my security team. He was known for being extremely vicious in a fight(he fought in the pits for years and never lost or even injured to badly) and since tigers are so rare, it would be a novel thing to have one. Vampires love to have things that no one else has. It is a status thing I guess. To be able to add a tiger and a beautiful telepath to my list of personal assets in one night is quite wonderful. If Sophie -Anne knew I had in my possession a telepath, she would be foaming at the mouth with greed. She would have traded Quinn and her favorite pet if not more to get my Sookie, not that I would have parted with her, but you get my point right? The queen is known her negotiation skills. She must have been getting bored with Quinn, that or she really is desperate for money. I have never seen her cave that fast. And I can't believe I actually agreed to go to that stupid Fundraiser. I would have rather paid another million than subject myself to that. But he will be worth every penny if he can keep my Sookie safe. His name alone should convey just how seriously I take her safety.

My beauty begins to stir with a stretch and started to apologize for falling asleep. I reassured her that it was fine and asked her to follow me into the bedroom at the back of the plane. It was just a room and a bed, a very big bed, Pam calls it the orgy bed because of the size, and it has lived up to the name on several occasions. I sat Sookie down on the bed and we stared at each other for a few seconds. I began to notice that we was having difficulty breathing again and I did not want her to pass out again. I teased her and she laughed forcing her to take a breath. She smiled at me and I felt a foreign sensation pulse through my chest, almost like a warm buzzing and I was in awe of her. At that moment I knew I loved her. It was a feeling that was so foreign to me, but that I was I would call it. It was like a mix of happiness, protectiveness, lust, need, and the only thing I could think to call it was love. I do not think I could explain to you why, the epiphany left me reeling and so fucking confused that I asked her the very same question I had been struggling to answer myself as she slept.

""What have you done to me? It is like you have bewitched me. I crave you more than your blood and your blood is the best I have ever tasted. You make me feel things I do not understand."

"I don't understand it either, but God I want you too." Hearing her say she wanted me was all that my self-control could handle and I pulled her onto me so the she straddled my hips with her thighs. I crashed my lips to hers and kissed her with every bit of the emotion I had been feeling. The scent of her orgasm was quite possible the sweetest thing I had ever smelled and I could not stop my fangs from running out. I did not want to scare her, so imagine my surprise when she offers me her neck. I shook my head, I would not have her looking like a common fangbanger, and besides I wanted to see her glorious breasts again.

I got the top of her dress down and was instantly licking and suckling her nipples, feeling them harden into taught little peaks. The need to bite her was so great that my fangs were in her skin as soon as I latched onto her breast. My bite caused her come again and in that moment I wanted to feel my blood in her, wanted to feel the exquisite pain of her bite.

"Bite me Sookie, hard." as she pulled on the wound, I leaned into her neck moaning and shuddering as I came. In my haze I became aware of Sookie opening my jeans and pulling out my cock. With so much of my blood in her, I could feel her apprehension, hell it was all over her face. She need not fear me and I told her so. She reached out and began to stroke me timidly so I wrapped my hand around her, guiding her, helping her over her nervousness and when she seemed more comfortable I reached my hand between her legs. I tore her panties off as it was just easier that way, and I slipped two fingers into her. She was so hot, so very wet, and so fucking tight and she was all mine.

She began to ride my fingers, building her self into a frenzy until she begged me to take her. With vampire speed she was on her back and I was leaning over her. I pulled my fingers out of her and brought them to my mouth. Her pupils dilated as she watched me lick her juices off my hand, she was even sweeter than she smelled and I could see myself becoming addicted to the taste. I knew I needed to take special care with her, she was very tight and I am quite large. I could not help the pain she would feel but my blood would relieve it almost instantly so I bit my fingers and I began to stroke with my blood, telling her it was for the pain when she looked at me confused.

I placed my cock at her entrance, the heat making my already aching member start throbbing in time with her heartbeat. I slid in slowly until I reached her barrier and I pushed in harder. I paused when she tensed, the pain flashing across her face, and when she relaxed I thrust again and I was completely inside her. I fucked her good and slow, long deep strokes, reveling in the sensation of being inside her. 1000 years and nothing has felt like this. I never want it to end. But soon Sookie is begging me to go faster, so I picked her up so that she was straddling my waist and began to thrust up into her. I was transfixed on the sight of her breasts bouncing as I pumped into her that I was startled when she bit me again. She did not draw blood, but the deliciously wonderful pain threw off my rhythm for a second. I regained myself and started pounding into her, leaning her back so that I could hit just the right spot. Her orgasm ripped through her and pulled mine right out of me at the same time. I laid down next to her and pulled her to my chest. We sat there for several moments in silence and I began to kick myself for what I had just done. She was a virgin and I took this from her on my plane. I should have had more control, but Gods when she touched me, begged me to take her, well, it was all I could do to keep from being too rough with her.

"Sookie, I am sorry."

"For what,? that was amazing!"

"I was your first time and it should have been special, I should have taken my time with you and worshipped every inch of your body. You deserve better than a 'quickie' on a plane."

"Well I'm not sorry, I wanted it just as much as you and I don't regret it." She is perfect, utterly. I ponder her perfection as I pulled her closer to me. Her delicious scent mingled with my own and the satisfaction I felt from that was something else that was new to me. I was filled with contentment, pure bliss for the first time in many centuries. I began to nuzzle her neck, raining little kisses down to her shoulder hoping that round two wouldn't be far behind. I was denied when there was a sharp knock on the door and Stavi informed us that the plane would be landing shortly. I helped Sookie get dressed and then turned to face her, taking her hand in mine

I prepared her for meeting Quinn and tried get her used to the idea that she would be getting a body guard. I also took a few minutes to explain weres to her. Just before landing, I led her out to the main cabin, and sat her on the couch next to me. Pam and Stavi both knew from my expression that they should keep their mouths shut. I did not want them to embarrass Sookie, she was already blushing a delightful pink. Sookie stayed silent during the landing, but I was focused on the fact that she had my hand in a death grip and had I not been a vampire I would have been concerned that she might break a finger or two.

The limo ride to the residence was filled with Pam asking Sookie about herself and surprisingly she stuck to more polite questions (mostly) and I found myself enjoying learning more about My Sookie.

"how old are you?

"24"

"were you recently a virgin?

"yes" deep blush

"how long have you been a telepath"

"all my life"

"what do you do for a living?"

"I work as a serving in a bar"

"is there anyone you need to notify about your rather abrupt absence?"

"my boss, is guess. No family" her voiced faltered at little there, no doubt she was just beginning to deal with her brothers death. She would need comfort and support these next few days. The thought of her grief and pain did not sit well with me. I will see to it that her every whim is satisfied and that she has everything she needs to be comfortable in my home, our home.

I am trying to decide when I will explain the bonding process to her and see if she will be my bonded mate. It is something that must be entered into voluntarily, preferably for love, or else there is a good chance the bond can end of driving both parties insane. The bond amplifies all feelings, love will bloom and grow into incredibly deep connections where the death of one will likely kill the other. Hate and dislike will spread like cancer, the bond will pull them together, the hate tears then apart until one is usually killed by the other. The one left alive usually commits suicide shortly after in most cases anyway. Either way a bond was not something to be entered into lightly, but the need to bond her to me is becoming overwhelming. We have already exchanged blood twice, but it was within hours, so I am thinking we need two or three more exchanges for the bond to become permanent. It is not an exact science, but usually somewhere between 3 to 5 full exchanges coupled with regular feedings by the vampire will cement the bond, for better or worse. some one had told me just yesterday that I would be thinking . . thoughts like these, I would have drained them, but as I look at my Sookie, it is getting harder to imagine my life without her. There must be an explanation for why I feel this way. I will be giving this much thought. I received a text from the Quinn's driver that they are one their way from the airstrip now and should be arriving in 15 minutes.

We pulled up to the gates and the guard waved us through. The driveway was winding and wooded, like it had just been cut out of the forest. At the end was my home. It was a very large log cabin, 3 stories tall, hand constructed from all natural materials. I was very proud of my home. I had built it with my Maker some fifty or so years ago and it has always been a favorite of all my homes.

As we enter, I promise to give Sookie a proper tour tomorrow night, but for now we must get ready to receive the tiger.

We head straight to my receiving room. It looks like an office, but it is only for show. My real office is in the royal suite that takes up the entire top floor. I sit in the chair behind an ornately carved desk and pull Sookie into my lap. She is so tiny compared to me that it does not seem awkward. I look over a few pieces of correspondence that I have missed on my little visit away while we wait. Pam slips into downtime, Stavi just stares at me dumbfounded. I am sure we will be having a long conversation about all of this soon, but it will have to wait. And Xi-Lao, well he just looks intrigued. He seems to be studying Sookie and so far looks please with what he has learned. Sookie herself seemed to be nervous and fidgety, but was outwardly calm. Then the door to the office opened and in walked Quinn flanked by two vampire guards. We stared at each other as he took in the room. He leered a bit to long at MY Sookie, that will be something we will have to make very clear to the tiger, my woman is mine and I will take his hand for touching her, just as I did Vincent's and his won't grow back.

"Your Majesty, if I may, just what the fuck is going on here?" just like Quinn to get right to the point.

"I want to offer you a job"

"Excuse me? Why would you buy my debt, and fly me out here with no notice and no choice to offer me a job?"

"I bought your debt because you are the best at what you do and I require the best. I flew you here because that is where the job is, I had no real notice of the situation myself so you were required to come immediately. And as for no choice, you have a choice. If you do not accept the job, you will owe me the price I paid for your debt. $3 million by the way." All the eyes in the room got wide at the figure, especially Sookie's and Quinn's.

"And if I take the job, what happens to the debtthen?

"I would consider it forgotten."

"Now just why in the fuck would you do something like that?"

"So that when you do except my very generous job offer, you will the very best job possible and not fail in your duties, because\while you may no longer owe any money, but you will owe me you freedom and I expect to be paid back with loyalty. It seems like and extremely fair trade to me."

"And just what would I being doing that is so important?"

"You will be guarding My Sookie."

"What the fuck is a Sookie?" Sookie actually raised her hand to him to get his attention and snapped at him. It took a colossal effort not to bust out laughing.

"I'm Sookie you Jackass. Sookie Stackhouse, nice to meet you, I guess."

QPOV

I stared at her, mouth agape, and tried to say something, but she cut me off.

"And before you ask, no, I am not Eric's whore, or his slave, or his pet for that matter. I am his companion and as such you will treat me like the lady I am!" Feisty… I never expect edsuch a forceful answer from such a timid looking creature. In fact all of her former shyness had vanished and was replaced confidence and annoyance.

"I apologize Miss Stackhouse, I had no idea and I am truly sorry if I offended you." I have the sense to look embarrassed. Northman seems satisfied with my apology as well since his expression went from seriously pissed at me to downright gleeful as he stared a Sookie who had climbed down off his lap to yell at me.

"I am John Quinn, please call me Quinn." I held out my hand to her as it was a human custom and she shook it. I kept the handshake brief and very professional. The look on Northman's face clearly stated that he didn't want anyone touching his woman. But that was pretty typical for vampires, they were possessive to a fault and always wanted what the other had

"You can call me Sookie."

"It's very nice to meet you." She smiled sweetly at me before climbing back on to the King's lap and resting her head on his shoulder

So the hot little blonde was Sookie and she was clearly off limits. I had never heard of Eric Northman having a companion before, he didn't even keep pets. This would be big news in the Supe world, and vampires were notorious gossips. Within days, everyone would know The Great Viking had a new companion. Shit, Supe news spread around faster than the internet.

There must be something special about this girl for Northman to be going to so much trouble to keep her safe. I was even more certain of that when he laid out the terms of my employment. I would receive $500 thousand per year as a base salary with bonuses to be given as Northman saw fit. My living expenses would be paid and I would have a suite in the residence as I was expected to be Sookie's personal bodyguard and available a moments notice. I would receive a car and gas card.

My mother would be moved to the best facility in the country for supes with "issues". It was touted to be a privately owned wild game preserve, but really it was a high security hospital of sorts that was better equipped to deal with the very unusual needs of the supe community. Most of the doctors and staff there were Weres and shifters themselves. It was all around the best place for her to get treatment and be safe from the world at large. And all of her treatment would be paid in full as part of the benefit package.

Also included was tuition for Frannie to go to school and a place for her to live at the royal residence. If she chose not to go to college, she would be given a stipend and even a job at one of Northman's businesses if she chose. Add in medical and life insurance, 401k, fucking stock options even. And all of this was on top of the fact that he would erase my debt if I signed a employment contract for three years.

There had to be catch. This offer was too good to be true. All this to baby-sit this little blond during the day. How much trouble could she really get into? I know the Viking said I had a choice, but I didn't really. If he was serious about this offer then I would be crazy to turn him down, plus it would also help mom and Frannie. Well, shit.

"I guess we have a deal Your Majesty."