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Chapter 20

Eric

Sookies words echoed through the atmosphere around us and I took it in. I couldn't believe those words had past her perfect kissable lips. It didn't seem real; only moments ago I had been sitting at my desk, checking my emails and being disappointed to see a message from the Magisters secretary then out of nowhere I could smell my beautiful Sookie near Fangtasia. She had came in, flustered and looking incredibly upset which had alarmed me but before I could question her any further, those words breached my ears and I was taken aback.

Accepting the blood bond was one thing; one huge amazing important thing but she had told me she loved me and that was something completely different. Love; I had never experienced it before but I knew it was powerful and something that was not said lightly to another person. Of course, there were many different types of love. I love Godric because he is my maker. I love Pam because she is my child. But that love was oh so different to the love that Sookie was now talking about.

She was now looking at me expectantly, tears still streaming down her face. 'What's happened to you tonight? You have been crying' I asked concerned, leading her to the sofa in my office and sitting down, she sat beside me.

'Something happened...' She began. I sat quiet, brushing the hair from her face and wiping away her tears. 'Bill...'

Instantly I was on edge, concerned and angry; he had made her like this he was responsible for upsetting the beautiful person in front of me. I inhaled deeply and it confirmed what she said; she stunk of Bill. 'What did he do to you?' I asked quickly.

'I had a dream about him and it made me angry. I went over to his...'

I was stunned, she had been that stupid.

'You did what?' I snapped angrily.

'Eric, please just listen' She pleaded 'I was angry; I don't want these dreams about him. So I went over there, I know it was stupid but I wasn't thinking straight and I yelled at him' she looked petrified.

'What else happened?' I glared at her angrily, daring her to say something that would give me enough ammunition to silver Compton and have him tortured within an inch of his life before he met his true death.

Sookie went silent before me and I could see a battle in her eyes 'He made me realise how much I feel for you. I meant what I said, I love you Eric'

I felt calm rush through my body at her words, the words that I knew summed up everything I felt about her also but had daren't speak allowed to anyone. Instead, I had pushed them into the back of my mind, burying them and trying to ignore them. But now, I didn't need to – I wasn't the only person that felt that way.

'Eric, you look upset? I shouldn't have said that should i? You don't want to bond with me now do you? I should go' She was panicking, I could hear her pulse speed up into a frenzy as she stood, heading for the door. I moved at vampire speed, blocking her exit before taking her in my arms and holding her, stroking her hair.

'Did he hurt you?' Was all I said and I felt her shake her head as she buried her face in my chest.

We were silent for a few moments, just holding each other before I interrupted it. 'Sookie, would you like to stay at my house tonight? I feel like we have much to talk about and it is not possible when other people can so easily interrupt us'

She looked up at me, confused. 'But don't you live here?'

I chuckled 'No lover. I choose to stay here as it is where I am professionally based, but I do not live here as such. I have my own home in Shreveport'

'Oh' she said 'Okay then'

I nodded, passing her my car keys 'Go and sit in the car and I'll be right there?'

'What about my clothes?'

'I will have something sorted for you' I told her, kissing her briefly before she left Fangtasia.

I reached into the bond I shared with my child Pamela and summoned her to my side; as always, she was in my office facing me within seconds. 'Master?'

'Pam, I need you to do a couple of things for me.' I began 'I need some clothes for Sookie dropped off at my home. Buy all new clothes but nothing to flashy and I mean it this time Pam' I eyed her closely, reminding her of the incident with Sookies car. 'Also, I need the kitchen stocked with food for her and then I need you to keep an eye on things here as I won't be back before dawn.'

'I see, play time with the human is it?' Pam smirked, but I let it slide, turning more serious.

'I also received an email from the magisters secretary'

Pam's faced changed from a smug one to a worried, concerned one; I could feel the fear through the bond we shared causing me to send reassurance to her. 'We have been called to a hearing two nights from now; he is working near Shreveport that night'

Pam nodded.

'This could be more serious than I had first thought' I told her gravely before leaving Fangtasia.

Sookie gasped as we entered my home. My home was simple, yet modern and thanks to Pam rather lavish. It had been a grave moment, the day I gave Pam my credit card and told her to decorate my house – I was pretty sure she had spent more on the decorating and furnishings than I had on the house in total; although the money was of little concern to me.

'It's simple, but amazing' Sookie said, gripping my hand tighter as I closed the door behind us; making sure the door clicked into place before progressing. Generally, I am a vampire very concerned for security and my home, I could pretty much guarantee, was one of the safest places you could ever be.

Sookie, who was looking more herself again now smiled timidly at me before speaking 'Can I have the grand tour?'

I chuckled 'Of course'

I led her through the living room, kitchen, study, many bathrooms, games room, library and the back garden before we got to my bedroom. She gasped again, for the hundredth time that evening at the room; taking in the king-size bed and other furnishings.

'Wow' she breathed. 'Your house is completely over the top but yet still really stunning'

'You can thank Pam for that' I told her.

'So you sleep here?' She asked, entering the room a lot more and looking around curiously.

'Yes'

'Is it light tight then?'

'Of course' I said sitting on the bed and pulling her with me. I rested against the headboard, pulling her into my arms. 'We need to talk'

'Yes' She agreed but then fell silent, leaving it to me.

'You love me? As in, you are in love with me?' I asked.

She sat up to face me now 'Yes, I have never felt this way before Eric. I hate it when I'm away from you; I literally miss you so much it hurts and then when I'm with you, I feel whole; the most normal I have felt, ever – if that makes any sense. I know it crazy that I can love you after knowing you after only a few days but its true; I know it. Those dreams I had about Bill, they were sexual yes but in one of them you were there and you were hurt and I hated it and then the other, the most recent one; was in the shower where we had been...' The words came flowing out of her in a hurry, nearly becoming one jumbled messed. 'You didn't need to know that part. But Eric, can you see what I mean?'

I nodded, allowing her to continue but she didn't, she just sat there, facing me – looking at me expectantly; her face dropping every second that went by. 'You don't feel the same way do you?'

I didn't reply, not knowing what to say. I did feel the same way, I know I did – I loved Sookie Stackhouse more than I ever thought possible but I didn't want to say it allowed; I didn't want to become some weak creature that gave into their emotions. Godric had always raised me as a ruthless vampire – one that could push his feelings to the back of his mind to do what was necessary. Sookie however, changed all that in me and it was frightening – that one human being had such control over me.

'Eric...' She began 'Talk to me please. I'm putting myself out there, meet me half way. If you don't love me back, that's okay – I can understand and we can deal with it somehow. Keep my protection completely professional and...'

'No' I snapped at her, more forceful than I had planned. I softened my words 'I apologise for snapping but I don't want to be just professional with you Sookie. I'm a vampire; vampires shouldn't have the feelings I have right now'

'What feelings?'

'Feelings of love' I told her as we watched each other closely. 'I'm afraid to love you'

'You're afraid?' She asked 'Why?'

'It will make me weak Sookie'

'How?'

'Don't you understand? Vampires are known for being ruthless creatures and I personally am known as a vampire who is very level headed and certainly doesn't feel anything and then I met you.

'You entered my undead life, flipped it upside down and flung it about and now I'm in love with you'

Her eyes were brimming with tears again as she leapt on me, capturing my lips with hers and melting into my arms, moaning now and again. She pulled away after a little while and stared at me, running her hands through my blond hair. 'You aren't weak.' She told me 'You're Eric Northman, a kick ass vampire who just so happens to love me'

I chuckled 'Kick ass?'

'Yep' she nodded her head before resting beside me. 'So at least we have covered that. Now, the bond?'

'I sense you have questions?' I asked.

'Yes many'

'Go for it'

'Will you be able to control me in any way?' She asked first of all, which I had been expecting – Sookie I found, was not a person to be controlled.

'In some ways yes.' I told her 'I couldn't command you to do anything like I can with Pam but I'll be able to feel your emotions as well as control them if I so wish to. For example, if you're scared, I could help you feel calm or happy'

'And I could do the same to you?'

'I would expect so'

'What if something happened to you? If you met your true death would I die?'

'From what I understand yes. As bonded mates, if I were to die, you too would die; however, I would be able to feel if you were in danger and I would come save you'

'How do you know you could save me?'

'Because I would never let anything harm you.' I informed her, wrapping my arms around her and pulling her into the crook of my arm, a place where she belonged.

'Is the bond irreversible?'

'Yes, once we are bonded, nothing can reverse it; which is why it is such a big commitment Sookie, you must be one hundred percent sure'

'Are you sure?'

'Yes' I replied without hesitation. 'I would have not suggested it otherwise. If I am honest, I could not imagine a better way to spend the rest of my undead life.'

'You are aware that I will die at some point correct? I won't be this way forever? You aren't going to want a wrinkly old lady bonded to you' she mumbled, sounding upset.

'I have thought about this I can assure you. I would hope by then that you would have decided to be changed and become a creature such as I. However, if you choose not to; I would accept that also' I told her.

'I never thought about being changed' she gulped.

'There is no rush lover' I said 'I rather prefer you human at the moment anyhow'

We were quiet for a while longer – both of us enjoying the peace and the comfortable sensation that hung among us as we rested against each other.

'What do we have to do to bond then?' Sookie asked quietly but I caught it.

'It's three mutual blood exchanges which can be done at any time. However, in the research Pam found, it has been found best not to do all three in one night as it is possible you could become high from my blood.'

'Seriously?'

I nodded 'Sookie, I will bond with you whenever you want. But you must be sure it is what you want. I do not want you to regret this. It is solely your own decision'

'I want to bond with you Eric, I am yours – I was from the moment you laid eyes on me in Fangtasia and admit it, you knew it. This only confirms it.' She chuckled, causing me to join in. 'Can we do an exchange tonight?'

'We can do one every night if you wish to until it is complete. However only If you are still sure by the third night shall will 'Seal the deal' so to speak; if you change your mind by then than we can go no further with it'

Sookie nodded in my arms in confirmation.

'How's the best way to do this?' She asked.

'Well, from experience, I would say the best time for me to drink from you is when your aroused'

She sat up quickly, shooting her gaze onto me, raising an eyebrow. 'Oh yeah?'

'Yeah' I winked at her and then, like a female lion jumping on her prey, Sookie flung herself onto me for a very pleasurable meal...

'Ericccccccccccc' Sookie screamed as her body rippled with its second orgasm of the night, at the hands of myself. She was whimpering, her body shaking with pleasure as she lay spread out on my bed, completely naked and ripe for the taking. I too was naked and lingered over her, enjoying more than anything watching her writhe in utter euphoria. 'Oh my god' She breathed as she came down from her high. I chuckled, taking it as a compliment before hovering above her, gripping her hands and bringing them above her head as I slickly thrust into her wet, warm haven. She yelped in pleasure, trying to regain her breath as I rested my erection inside of her. She wrestled against my hands, trying to push me away so she could touch me.

I pushed her arms down roughly, but not enough to harm her; enjoying seeing my lover laying out, helpless in front of me; it was what vampires loved best. 'Eric, move baby, please. I want to feel you'

I gently pulled out of her and back into her once, hard. She moaned loudly as I spoke 'You want me? Well I want a lot of things; like for you to NEED me' I thrusted hard once more – the feeling was incredible.

'Eric please. Fuck me hard. I need you'

I thrusted in and out again. 'A bit better'

'Eric, baby please I'm begging you. Fuck me now' she looked pleadingly at me but I chuckled, thrusting again.

'Try harder'

'Eric, I love you, I NEED you to fuck me. I want you to fuck me hard and fast. Baby, I'm yours, please take me' she screamed.

I'm not going to lie, her words sent me wild and I showed this through my actions. One minute I was thrusting once, now and again and the next, I was fucking her so hard I wasn't sure the bed would last. 'Sookie' I groaned, still holding her hands over her head, watching her breasts bounce as I went harder and faster inside of her.

'Eric' she screamed in pleasure. 'Now, drink from me. I won't last much longer'

I nodded, feeling the same. I released her wrist, bringing my own to my mouth 'Are you sure?' I asked.

She nodded without a second thought leading me to pierce my skin with my fangs and bring it to her lips. She seemed hesitant to drink at first but when I pierced her neck and began to drink; her fears seemed to disappear and soon we were both drinking each other's blood and reaching our climaxes with ease. 'Fuccccck' Sookie moaned in pleasure, pulling her lips from my wrist as she rode out the orgasm.

I plunged myself inside of her, enjoying the release from my own orgasm. 'I love you' I told her, resting my forehead on hers as we began to calm down.

She kissed me gently on the lips, cupping my cheek with her hand. 'Eric Northman, I love you to'

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