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Chapter fourteen
Eric's POV
Just as I was about to open my mouth to explain to Sookie about the Queen wanting to meet with us my doorbell rang. The only person I could even think it to be is Bobby coming to see if there's anything I need him to do for me while I am resting. With that thought in mind I maneuverer us so Sookie is sat on the chair and I'm stood up so I can walk over to answer the door. On opening the door I discover that it isn't Bobby but Sophie-Anne herself, along with two of her guards.
"Your majesty" I greet somewhat bitterly as I open the door wider before moving aside so she could enter.
"Sheriff Northman" she greets just as bitterly as she enters the house, looking around it in some form of admiration.
"How may I help you?" I inquire as I peer into the kitchen to see Sookie getting some orange juice from the fridge.
"I actually came to see you and Sookie" she tells me cheerfully as she heads into the kitchen, presumably following Sookie's scent. When we get into the kitchen Sookie offers Sophie-Anne a smile before blushing when she realises that she's only in my shirt, as well as her pants of course.
"If you'll excuse me for just a moment" Sookie bows her head slightly to Sophie-Anne before taking off towards the bedroom to get changed into something more presentable. Although I am pretty sure that the Queen appreciated the view Sookie gave her before. But what she must learn is that Sookie is mine, and she will be mine for as long as she wants to be with me. Or for as long as I want around.
"I see that you're having fun with her, although from what I can smell she is bleeding. Her period I will presume?" she guesses correctly as she places herself in the chair Sookie previously occupied. She crosses her legs while still maintaining her elegant posture as her two guards come to stand on either side of her.
"Your majesty, what do I owe the honour of this visit?" what I really wanted to say was 'How the fuck did you find out where I live?' especially when I own many properties that I could live in. How did she know that this was the one I decided to make my home? That actually feels more like home now that Sookie is in it, but when she isn't here it just feels like a house again. Now that is strange.
"Like I said, Northman, I just wanted to come here and check on you two. See how things are getting on, I notice that you haven't bonded to her yet" she points out as she moves her cold gaze to meet mine.
"Actually, we have made one exchange" I inform her with a grin when I see her face drop into an unattractive frown.
"Well, let's just see if you complete the bond" she mutters out just as Sookie walk back in to the room dressed in jeans and my shirt. She looks at me before raising her eyebrow; I am still only dressed in sleep trousers. In return I just raise my eyebrow straight back before motioning for her to come stand next to me. She narrows her eyes at me in response but does as told.
I wish the Queen hadn't of shown up now of all times, I still haven't told Sookie about what is expected of her as a pet. Although I do hate her being referred to as a 'pet'. She isn't a pet; she is a smart, sophisticated young woman.
"Sookie, darling, tell me. How does this one treat you?" she queries as she motions to me before turning her lustful gaze back to Sookie.
"Well, Eric treats me with respect. He's kind and protective as well; he also tries to help me whenever I need it" my Lover fills in the Queen who's face drops even more into a frown that it would touch the floor at this rate. She's realising quickly that she's losing Sookie to me; this is, of course, fantastic news. I was even grinning from ear to ear at just the thought of how angry Sophie-Anne must feel. Especially when the one human she wants, wants me.
"Really? Well, then I guess Eric is taking better care of his pet then most people do. He must really care about you" she points out, knowing full well that Sookie wouldn't stand for being referred to as my 'pet'.
"I'm not his 'pet'. I am a human being, one that deserves just as much respect as you vampires do. As it says in the bible 'do to others what you want them to do to you' or as most people interpret it these days 'treat others how you want to be treated'" Sookie was letting her anger out, but in a much smaller dose, to my surprise.
"Enough of that, Sookie" I hiss at her. You could see that she was about to shout out at me but with a warning gaze shot her way by me she quietens down before moving her gaze away from mine. She even mumbles out some excuse before walking out of the kitchen.
"I see you haven't trained her yet. Times a wasting, I suggest you train her quickly otherwise I will be able to take her whether you want me to or not. Even you do bond with her, I will be able to take her and make her my own" she reminds me victoriously before saying her goodbyes and taking off with her guards. Evil bitch.
"Sookie" I call out as I go to track her down. Finding her in my bedroom where she was putting her shoes on and sorting her purse out.
"Sookie, where do you think you're going?" I demand as I walk in front of her.
"Home" she spits out at me before trying to walk past me but I just grab her before pulling her to face me.
"You will do no such thing. It's very dark out, not to mention the fog. It's not safe for you to leave, especially not in this foul mood you've gotten yourself into" I point out before she pushes me away from her.
"The foul mood I got myself into? You and that Queen of yours put this foul mood in place" she hisses at me before turning to leave through the door. With my vampire speed I move so I'm in front of her, ultimately blocking her way.
"Sookie, that is enough. I know you're angry, and I'm sorry. I wouldn't have talked to you in that way but it is expected of me to make sure that you are obedient and respectful at all times" I inform her in the hopes that it will soothe her. Fighting with her is one thing that I hate, although this is the first genuine fight we have had.
"Fuck off, Eric. If you won't let me go home then at least let me go stay in one of your guest rooms. I can't be near you right now" she shakes her head to emphasise her harmful words before she pushes past me and up the stairs. After a few minutes I hear one of the bedroom doors slam shut before she finally lets herself cry. I could hear her soft sobs. It makes my unbeating heart hurt when I hear her cry; I hate it when she cries.
When I felt as though I have calmed down enough I let out a deep sigh before heading towards the room Sookie has most likely locked herself in. Finding the room was easy seeing as I could hear her crying as clear as day; just the sound of her hurting and angry like this makes me want to kick myself for making her feel so distraught.
"Sookie" I call as I knock on her door lightly.
"Go away, Eric. I don't want to talk to you" she sobs out, but I could tell that she was trying to keep her voice strong. I could also tell that she was lying, she does want to talk to me but she just doesn't feel as though now is the right time.
"Lover, please. I just want to sort this out" I try to reason with her. After a few moments without any response I was about to give up when the door opens as she looks at me with tear stained cheeks and puffy red rimmed eyes.
"Oh, lover" I breathe when I finally take in just how much she has cried, and it was all because of me.
"Just say what you need to say then get out" she mutters before turning around and heading back over to the bed where she collapses down like her legs just couldn't hold her up anymore. After some hesitation I make my way over to the bed and sit on the edge of it, Sookie moving over so I could lie down next to her.
"Sookie, I'm sorry for how I treated you. But you must understand that in vampire eyes, and law for that matter, you are seen as my 'pet' and therefore I must have authority over you. Which means you must be obedient and respectful. There is actually a little set of rules that I should probably take you through, but I don't feel as though tonight is the right time. We've had a busy night tonight" I point out as I move my hand over to hers and take her small one in my big one. She allows me that one pleasure before she manages to look me in the eyes.
"I'm sorry, too. I shouldn't have reacted like that. I just don't like being told what to do I guess" she shrugs at the end of it, well, as much as you can shrug when lying down on a bed.
"Lover, will you be staying here or will you be accompanying me in my bedroom. I'm sure you know which one I would prefer" I murmur to her. For answer she just scoots over a bit so she's cuddled into me as her head rests on my chest. I guess she wants us to stay here for a little bit first before we go over to my day room.
"Eric, why do you keep me around? You could have any woman you desired and yet…you settle for me" she was truly puzzled as to why I keep her around, but I thought the answer was obvious.
"Because I love you" I say without thinking then when the words replay themselves in my mind I freeze in place. Did I really just say that? Did I really just admit that I love Sookie? Especially after the amount of time I have argued with Pam over this. What does Sookie feel? For answer I just look over to Sookie whose face is a mixture of emotions.
AN: I know I said I would put the extra 1000 words I didn't put on the last chapter on this one, and I apologise for not going through with that. But do not fear because the next chapter will be over twice as long to make up for this xx