SPOV

Eir picked me up at the palace early this morning, escorting me to the old farmhouse where we've been working all day, preparing for Amelia's wedding ceremony that'll be taking place in the large backyard tonight. Finally, the last chairs are set up and I'm feeling exhausted as I plop down on the sofa inside the house with Amelia sitting across from me, propping up her feet and letting out a loud sigh.

"I think we finally have everything all set," I tell her with a smile as she nods to me.

"Good, because I'm ready for a nap," she tells me with a smirk and we share a giggle, rubbing our stomachs together. I love knowing we'll be raising our kids together and I have a feeling they'll be best of friends, just like their parents.

"So, did you find out the sex yet?" I ask her as she nods.

"A boy," she tells me with a grin. "Tray's just over the moon," she says with an eye roll as we share a chuckle. She yawns and I get up from the couch, pulling a blanket over her.

"You get your rest, tonight's gonna be a long one," I tell her as she nods slightly and her eyes flutter shut. Eir, Tray and Jason enter the house together and I join them in the kitchen for a cool drink before we have to start getting ready for the night's celebrations.

We share small talk and I find myself smiling, remembering my pledging to my vampires; it seems like it was so long ago with everything that has happened between then and now. That was the happiest night of my life so far and I'm happy to be a part of such an important night for my best friend and the man she loves so dearly.

Before long, the sky is starting to darken and I make my way to the living room, waking Amelia and helping her up from the couch so we can get ready together while Eir leaves to discuss guard duty with my mates. I lead her to what is now her bedroom, helping her into her gown. I tie her up into the long, lacy dress and she grins at me, pulling me into a tight hug.

"I'm so glad to have you here with me, Sook, I love you," she whispers to me as tears form in both our eyes.

"Of course I'd find you both leaking already," Pam purrs as she enters the room, already dressed and ready for the night. Amelia and I share a grin before wiping away our tears and finishing to ready ourselves with Pam's help. We make our way to the backyard together and Alcide approaches me, looking delicious in his tux as he takes my arm.

"You look beautiful, Sookie," he tells me with a kind smile.

"Thanks, Alcide, you make that tux look pretty good too," I tell him as he chuckles. The music starts playing and he proceeds to lead me down the grassy aisle between the seated guests towards a nervous looking Tray. We part at the rose covered archway, taking our assigned places before the gathered guests.

Pam and Jason walk down the aisle together next and I smirk, remembering Pam's drunken confession about her and my brother. I see Jason giving her a heated gaze as Pam sneers at him, rolling her eyes. Pam comes to stand next to me as Jason takes his place beside Alcide and Tray as the music changes. The crowd stands then and turns to watch Amelia making her way down the aisle.

Amelia looks beautiful in her flowing gown and the smile on her face as she locks eyes with Tray is simply beautiful. I have to brush away a tear, seeing the love they share with one another. Tray takes her hands into his once she is at the archway and the priest begins speaking as I look out over the crowd.

Eric and Godric are sitting together, looking scrumptious in their suits and they're both sending me their love through the bond before I push my own love back at them, once more transported to the night of our own pledging. Eir is sitting next to them and she smiles up at me and I'm once more grateful for her reassuring presence as I smile back at her.

I look back to Tray and Amelia as they exchange rings and recite their vows to one another and soon, the priest announces them man and wife. Tray dips Amelia low, kissing her deeply as we all cheer for the newlyweds. The music starts playing a jubilant tune as we exit the aisle and make our way to the cloth tents to celebrate this joyous night together.

Pam and I sit next to one another at the head table, her with synthetic blood and me with a heaping plate of heavenly smelling gumbo. "Is it over yet?" Pam asks coolly as I burst into giggles, knowing she won't like what I have to tell her.

"We have to share a dance with the groomsmen after dinner," I tell her as she lets out a loud sigh and shakes her head.

"Jason is lucky he's your brother, that's the only thing keeping me from ripping his throat out at this point," she tells me with a smirk and I have to shake my head as I see Jason trying to make eyes at her from his seat down the table.

"I think he has a bit of a crush on you, Pam," I tell her playfully as she rolls her eyes. I'd be more worried if I didn't know my horn-dog brother so well. He'll move on quickly, just as he always has once he figures out Pam isn't interested in another romp in the sheets. We finish eating and make our way to the dance floor as the DJ plays a pleasant love song over the speakers.

Alcide takes me into his arms and we begin dancing together; I smile up at him, enjoying spending this time with my close friends and family. I look out to see Eric and Godric shooting glares at Alcide as he swings me across the floor and have to shake my head and grin at them, sending them my love and affection through the bond before seeing them sit back in their seats and relax a bit.

EPOV

I watch my wife dancing with Alcide and feeling her sending me her love and affection through the bond calms me enough to keep me from dragging her away from the Were's arms. I see Godric calm next to me and know he must be feeling the same way.

I've been on alert all night, watching for enemy fae and am glad Eir is here with us. I've had a chance to talk with her a bit and am confident she's just as dedicated to keeping Sookie and our daughters safe as Godric and I. I hate knowing my wife is in danger and I only hope this night goes smoothly for us so she can enjoy this time with her friends and family.

Once the song ends, Sookie separates from the Were and makes her way to us with a glowing smile. I kiss her softly and Godric does the same as she places herself between us, propping her feet up on my lap as she leans against Godric's chest.

"Where's Eir?" she asks us as she looks around the tent.

"She went to check the perimeter, My Love," Godric tells her as he begins rubbing her back. I remove Sookie's shoes and begin massaging her feet before she begins to purr between us.

"How are you feeling, Lover?" I ask her in concern, noticing how exhausted she appears to be.

"Just a bit tired, it's been a long day," she tells us as we continue our gentle massage to her stressed muscles. I don't want her to overexert herself in her delicate state. It's bad enough she has to deal with the stress of possible fae abductions, along with this mess Freyda is causing for the three of us. I wish once more we could just be left in peace to enjoy one another and tell myself I will take every available opportunity to do just that whenever possible.

"Being here makes me think over our own pledging," I tell her softly as she smiles up at us. Images of that special night have been playing through my mind all night and I thank Odin once more for gifting me with my perfect mates.

"I've been thinking about it all day," she tells us as I feel her lust rising through the bond. Godric gives me a knowing smirk before I lift my wife into my arms and rush her into the empty farmhouse, feeling her grip my neck and wrap her legs around my waist tightly. She giggles softly as she feels mine and Godric's matching lust flowing through the bond.

I bring her into one of the bedrooms with Godric following close behind and slam the door, hoping we won't be disturbed. Sookie crashes her mouth to mine as her eyes flash silver. She eases down my zipper, taking me into her hand as Godric molds himself against her back. I lean back, bracing myself against the wall as Sookie slowly lowers herself over me, making me groan into her mouth as her tight walls envelope me so deliciously. Thunder crashes loudly outside and lightning streaks across the windows with her rising lust.

Godric enters her then, gripping her hips tightly as we work to find a matching rhythm, thrusting into our golden mate together as the storm picks up outdoors. I grip Sookie's hair into my fists as she begins placing soft kisses along my jaw and nips my skin with her tiny fangs. "Fuck, Sookie," I groan as my thrusts pick up speed and I begin to pound into her deeper still as Godric and I hold her tightly between us.

She moans against my throat, gripping my shoulders tightly and striking my throat with her delicate fangs as her slick walls clench around me tightly, bringing me inside her with her intense climax. Godric and I latch onto her throat together, drinking her sweet blood and bringing another orgasm from her as we suck gently upon her neck. She shudders against us as we cling onto her, swallowing the ambrosia of our wife's exquisite blood.

She pulls her fangs from my throat, gasping for air as Godric and I clean up her blood with long, languid licks along her tanned skin, hearing her sigh in contentment. We slowly lower her to her feet and stand for a time, holding onto one another whilst sending our love through the bond, just enjoying this moment of quiet peace with one another.

I kiss my wife's head tenderly as Godric places a soft kiss to the nape of her neck when thunder suddenly crashes from outdoors. We both look to Sookie who is looking up to us in surprise. "That wasn't me," she says. Godric and I are instantly on alert. "Eir," Sookie whispers.

"Lover, stay here," I tell her before Godric and I vamp outside to find Sookie's Valkyrie sister, intent on assessing the situation and putting an end to whatever threat has arisen.

SPOV

My mates rush from the house together to see what has caused the rising emotions of my Valkyrie kin and I'm itching to join them. I know they can handle whatever is happening and I can only assume Breadan has sent yet another fae to snatch me. My anger rises at the thought. I let out a loud sigh, trying to calm myself, having to trust the situation will be handled without me before making my way to the bathroom to clean up.

I splash water on my face and am fixing my hair when something glitters out of the corner of my eye. I turn and see a large diamond being held up next to me and my body is instantly paralyzed at the sight of the dazzling gem as it shines softly in the dim light of the bath. Arms wrap around me tightly and I open my mouth to screech just before a cloth is shoved roughly into my open mouth.

I try to get free of the tight clutches of my captor, but it's as if my body is being weighed down as I'm helplessly mesmerized by the diamond before me. Shit, shit, shit! "I told you you'd have to suffer the consequences of your actions, Princess," says a familiar voice just as the tingling rush runs through me and I'm "popped" from the bathroom of the farmhouse in the arms of my enemy.