Erikson by TheStrongOne
Beta'ed by ilovemysteries
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O-o-o Eric P.O.V O-o-o
"Sookie, or is it Susanna now?" I drawled sarcastically.
"Sookie" She whispered softly as she averted her eyes from mine. I growled lightly, pleased when her eyes snapped back to mine. Yes, I wanted her attention. I barely noticed as Pam re-entered the room and moved to stand by my side until she made a rather loud "hmmm" noise breaking the silence in the room.
"Pam" I greeted peeling my eyes off Sookie as she fretted over Erikson. "Call the Bellagio and book a Resort Deluxe Light Tight room. We'll be headed there immediately."
"Yes Master." Pam said obediently, though I could feel her concern for me as she walked out of the room to make the arrangements. I was going to have to find someone else to watch over Nevada . "Maybe I'll sell it?" I pondered mentally. I enjoyed having Pam close by; one might say I was overprotective.
"Momma" Erickson whispered sharply.
I stepped forward as she shook her head negatively. "I'm fine sweetie."
I watched as Erickson's face scrunched up as he looked between his mother and me a few times before settling on his mother. "Erikson stop, I'm the grown up, you let me worry about all of that. Now you stop talking in my mind and use your words." Sookie reprimanded softly yet firmly.
All our attentions turned to Pam when she popped her head through the door, saying "everything is set and ready. The hotel is expecting us."
I nodded as she retreated, leaving the door open for us to follow her. "Let's go." I ordered leaving no room for an argument as I moved towards the door and the cab waiting for us. I wasn't surprised when Erikson wedged himself between his mother and I.
"Eric" Erikson whispered as he turned to look at me after he settled down from the overload of lights and sounds coming from the strip.
"Yes my son." I said as I noticed Sookie watching us.
"I apologize for doubting you." Erikson murmured sincerely. I nodded accepting his words as we pulled up to the hotel.
"Follow me my children" I commanded as they both came and stood at my side. It didn't matter, turned or biological they were both my children, I felt deeply for them. I smiled proudly, they were quit the pair. Erikson would grow into a handsome admirable vampire he was already quite intelligent.
I checked us in and arranged to rent out the Renaissance Foyer for the next three nights as I meet with Nevada vampires and their sheriffs when they come to perform oaths of fealty.
I had been pleased to find out that seven of my best fighters and five of the brightest minds from my area in Louisiana had followed me out to overthrow de Castro. I'd need to use them in the upcoming days as we dealt with any angry Nevada vampires.
"Pam, contact the twelve that followed us here. Inform them their king wishes to speak with them, also contact Alcide. We'll need protection until I can arrange to hire professional bodyguards." I ordered as we walked to our suite.
I watched as Erickson's face lit up as we entered the luxurious suite. He was practically bouncing with excitement as he took in the large flat screen and small swim suit left on the bed that Pam had arranged for him through the concierge. "Pam will be escorting you to the indoor pool while I talk with your mother." I explained as he picked up the swim trunks with curiosity.
I kept my eyes on Sookie who had been silent since the cab ride, while Pam and Erickson prepared to go to the pool.
"Go have fun, be safe, do not leave Pam's sight." Sookie instructed quietly.
I smiled wickedly as the door closed behind them, finally able to give her my complete attention. The emotions I've been blocking came barreling to the surface now that we were finally alone. My mind swirled endlessly as I tried to pick a starting point. The pain, the anger, the bitterness, and the years of heartache her disappearance had caused.
I was surprised when her soft delicate voice reached my ears as she said "Eric, I don't know where to begin."
"How about at the beginning" I snarled sarcastically as some of the anger and hurt spilled over. "Or how about with the fucking reason 'why'."
"Which part of the beginning do you want, or which 'why'?" She snapped back as she put her hands on her thin hips. By gods she had barely aged I noted before she snapped me out of my wondering thoughts not giving me a chance to answer. "I found out a week after we killed Victor Madden. You hadn't visited; you were still angry over my hypocrisy. I grew sick and extremely tired. I freaked out when the doctor told me the news. I denied it and believed I had some disease; cancer, a tumor, or anything else to explain why a pregnancy test and a blood test were reading positive."
She paused and took a deep shaky breath before continuing. "It took Dr. Ludwig too convince me and later that afternoon Mr. Cataliades stopped by and explained all the little pieces of your upcoming marriage to Oklahoma. How desperate you were to get out of it but it wasn't looking likely. He also explained what that would mean for me when our marriage was dissolved not to mention de Castro was angry about Madden and with you gone it wouldn't take much for me to end up 'his', it was such a dangerous time Eric."
"You should have told me" I roared as my fangs snapped down.
"And just how do you think that would have gone…be logical." She hissed back as her eyes darkened with her own anger and hurt. "Oh, by the way I'm pregnant. You would have assumed the worst, don't deny it. The moment you realized Erikson was mine the first conclusion you came to was; that I had cheated and became pregnant with another mans child, so I ran. It took time to put all the pieces together, for it to click."
"Actually, it took his temper and fangs" I said confirming her words were true.
"Eric you never would have believed me and it would have pushed you into the arms of Oklahoma. I wouldn't have blamed you, Erikson isn't possible." She said firmly, yet there was sadness behind her anger.
"I would have protected you and yours; I never would have allowed you to become de Castro's. The marriage would never have happened; I would have gotten out of it. A dissolved marriage wouldn't change the fact that in my eyes you will always and forever be mine, my lover my wife." I growled as I stepped into her body space until I had her pinned against the wall.
"It was a violent and dangerous time. I was going to be a mother, to a child whose father was a vampire and his mother is a coveted telepath; who was wanted by many. I had to protect him, I had to protect you." She cried frustrated.
"Stop crying." I barked sharply causing her to jump, frightened by my sharp tone. "I hate how you make me feel." The emotions she stirred, the feelings she invoked never went away. My mind buzzed with all the information I had received. As pieces of the puzzle has fallen into place. "Your the reason she called off the wedding, why she went ahead and married Oregon." I stated momentarily stunned.
AN: We close on our new house in the next week so my 'Real Life' is going to be really crazy busy but I do promise to try and squeeze in some writing time. I won't keep ya'll waiting for long. Now go on and Review and feed my needy little muse. To all of you that do, thank you so much!