Dermott appeared back in Faery with doubt and shame flooding his mind.

He could not believe he had sex with Pam.

She was a vampire and not his fiancé!

"How could you be so stupid?"

Dermott sat down on the on the ground. He flashed himself to his secret hideout place where he went to calm his thoughts and relax. He saw the beautiful lake before him and the amazing reflection of the moons above him. He lay down on the grass and inhaled deeply.

He knew that he failed Sookie, failed Gelsie and above all, he failed himself. He grew up believing in waiting for true love and he threw himself like a lovesick lad to their first girlfriend. The thing was he had many women before Gelsie but none of them tempted him to bed them.

How could he bed Pam?

Pam was always so cold and detached from others?

Gelsie was sweet and loving. Everything he wanted in a mate was in Gelsie. Pam was a one night stand type of thing. They did not have a future together, that he was sure of.

Dermott knew Sookie would be waiting for his return and he could not tell her anything about his fling with Pam.

He had to lie to Sookie. He would tell her Pam was not there and could not discover any news about Eric.

Dermott felt sick to his stomach.

He closed his eyes to regain his thoughts. The only thoughts that consumed his mind were Pam's moans and movements. He opened his eyes and told himself it was bad to close them. He got up from the floor and made his way home.

As he walked into the main room, he saw Sookie sitting on the couch reading his book. He smiled at the scene. Sookie would be a great mother he told himself as he approached her.

"Hey Dermott, you're back."

"Hi Sookie."

"So, what happened?"

"Well, she wasn't there." The sharp pain of his lie cut him inside. He disliked himself for lying to her.

"If you do not mind, I'm pretty exhausted and wish to retreat to bed."

Sookie looked at him with concern. "Ya, sure." Sookie could detect Dermott sulken mood and didn't want to question him. "Goodnight Derm."

"Goodnight, Sookie."

Dermott walked away.

Sookie was really hoping he would give her good news but I guess that was shot.

Dermott entered his bedroom and closed the door behind him. He removed his clothing and went to bed. The scent of Pam was all over him. Dermott placed his hands behind his head and closed his eyes.

"You fool," he spatted.

Going to Fangtasia was a big mistake. How could he see his fiancé after this and not tell her the truth. She would hate him and probably never forgive him. He had to tell her soon before things got more complicated than they already were.

Dermott tried to fall asleep but thoughts of Pam flooded his mind. He pictured the blonde in nothing but his plaid shirt. Pam indicating with her index finger for Dermott to "come" to her. After several torturous hours he finally fell asleep.

Even in deep sleep, Pam hunted his mind, in his dream.

The dream felt real and it scared him.

He felt as if he was really with her. Kissing her, hugging her, and sharing his bed with her.

Dermott woke up from his dream drenched in sweat.

He knew from Claude that once blood was shared, the person who drank from the vampire would occasionally have dreams of the vampire.

What Claude failed to mention was the dreams were not rated G.

Sookie lay in bed and attempted to reach out for Eric through the bond. She felt nothing but space. Sookie had high hopes Dermott would return with good news but sadly Pam was not there. Sookie thought to herself if Eric and Pam were not at Fangtasia, then who was running the place? Where was Bill or Karin? Would Eric really leave his business unattended?

Sookie knew worrying was not good for the baby so she decided to rest and go to sleep.

"Tomorrow is another day little one," whispered Sookie, and closed her eyes for sleep.

Back in New Orleans:

"How is she?"

"Vampire, she misses you," stated Niall.

Eric paced the office back and forth.

"Is she okay?"

"Of course she is okay; she is with me you brute."

Eric growled at Niall.

"Both of you calm down," intercepted Mr. Catalides.

"Eric, when can my great granddaughter return back home?"

"I do not want to risk her life right now. Since acquiring the kingdom, Stan and I have been on guard."

"Have there been attacks?"

"None, we have heard word from sources that the north is planning an attack on us."

"How reliable is your source?"

"I am not confident in the source, but any information I will take."

Eric sat down on a chair and brushed his fingers through his long blonde hair. Eric was tired, and felt as if he aged one hundred years these past few weeks. His attack on Felipe was both welcome and revered by vampires all over. He was extremely worried loyal vampires of Felipe would come after Stan and him, but so far no attacks have been made. Eric did not regret the takeover. In Eric's mind it was his last chance to be completely free from any hold. His maker was gone and all that was left behind to deal with was the chains of his arrangement with Freyda. Now, Eric was free.

Eric missed Sookie every night he was away from her.

He often thought about opening his side of the bond, but kept it closed to prevent her from worrying. He did not know whether the bond could be felt from her, but he told himself it was best to be shut off.

At night Eric would lie awake in bed and think of his wife. Eric had been drinking True Blood since Sookie left, because he knew she would not like for him to feed on anyone else. Eric remained loyal to her and not once crossed the line with any humans.

"I love her."

"I know you do vampire."

"I will be back in Shreveport in three nights. I handed Area 5 to Pam and my bar. I am confident Sookie will be safe with Pam and I to protect her."

"Where shall Sookie wait for you?"

"I believe if you take her home it would be okay. I can have Karin and Bill guard her home until I get there."

"I will take her to you in three nights."

"Thank you."

Eric was about to stand up from his chair when Niall spoke.

"Vampire, I must inform you of a new development."

Desmond's eyes lit up. He knew where Niall was going with this.

"I will leave you two alone," said Mr. Catalides and left his office.

Niall stood up and walked over to the chair next to Eric. He took a seat and crossed his legs. Eric noticed the hesitation radiating off Niall.

"What is it?"

"It's Sookie."

"What has happened to Sookie?" Eric was flushed with worry and concern. If something had happened to her under the care of Niall and that dimwit of her uncle, someone was going to pay.

"No need to alarm yourself, but what I must tell you is very important."

"What is it? Spit it out already!"

"Sookie is expecting a child, Eric."

Eric looked at the fairy long and hard. Eric's mind began to swirl and if he were alive, his heart would have skipped a beat.

"A baby?"

"Yes…."

"How? How is it possible?"

"Since using the cluviel dor, my great granddaughter inherited the gift of life. It is the only logical explanation I can conjure. Sookie asked for her friend to live but it gave her the power to create life."

Eric began to do the timeline in his mind. Sookie had used the cluviel to save Sam days before their divorce ceremony. After the ceremony both reunited hours later at her home.

"It's mine…" Eric spoke out loud, but his internal thoughts were jumbled. He did not have any doubts about Sookie's loyalty but the fact that he was dead, bubbled suspiscion.

"Of course it is yours. My great granddaughter said it was yours and I do not believe she was with another man."

"No, no, I do not doubt she speaks the truth but it is impossible."

Eric just could not believe Sookie was carrying his child.

It was impossible for a human to conceive a child with a vampire. Vampires were dead beings. The only explanation possible was the power of the cluviel dor.

"I'm going to be a father…"

"Yes, you are," said Niall in a matter-of-fact tone.

Eric stood up from his chair and shouted, "I'm going to be a father!"

Eric could not contain his happiness. Niall stood up and hugged the vampire and patted his back.

"Congratulations vampire."

"Wow, this is amazing news for me, Niall. My children from my human life have long ceased to exist, and I pained me to leave my family when I was turned. It seems the world has offered me a gift and now I have a second chance to be that father I always wanted to be."

Niall smiled with genuine happiness at Eric.

"It seems life is giving you a second chance, son."

Mr. Catalides waited outside his office to give them privacy and heard Eric's boast of joy and decided it was okay to come back inside. He knocked on his office door and walked in.

"By the looks of it, it seems you are familiar with the great news, Mr. Northman?"

"Yes, I am. I'm going to be dad!"

Desmond walked over to the handsome vampire and hugged, and congratulated him.

"I want Sookie with me now Niall. I need to see her."

"Eric, I do not want you to get your hopes up entirely, but.."

"But what? What do you mean?"

"We do not know what to expect from this pregnancy," spoke Niall. "We do not know how this will affect Sookie's health?"

Eric pondered about this new concern.

"I will handle it any way I can. I need to see her, be with her."

"What about your deals here in New Orleans," interjected Mr. Catalides.

"I will ask Stan to go without me."

"I do not think that is wise Eric. If you fail to attend, your kingdom will appear weak," claimed Mr. Catalides.

"Fuck me," growled Eric.

"Eric, let's wait until you are back home in Shreveport. I will take Sookie to her home and we can meet you there as planned. I agree with Desmond. You cannot appear weak at a time like this."

"I need to see my wife. I have closed off our bond and I do not know what she is feeling, what she is going through. It's hard for me to stay in the dark like I have been for weeks!"

" If word is out that Sookie is pregnant, anyone can use her to get back at you," cried Niall, "Think with your mind, vampire. You now have her life and the welfare of your young on your hands."

"I will not let anything happen to them," growled a now pissed off Eric.

"We are not saying you will, Eric."

"It will be impossible to hide Sookie's pregnancy for long."

Mr. Catalides nodded in agreement.

"One option is to keep Sookie hidden until she delivers in Faery," asked Mr. Catalides.

Both Niall and Eric simultaneously turned towards the demon.

"I do not want Sookie away from me much longer."

"Eric, that might be a possible solution," said Niall.

"I do not think Sookie will like to be away from me for that long. She needs me now more than ever."

Niall spoke, "I will not argue with you on this. I will bring Sookie to her home in three nights. I will offer my help and protection."

"Thank you, I appreciate your help."

"I must leave Eric. I will see you in three nights from now. Desmond, old friend, until next time"

"Eric if you need anything, please contact me, I am fond of Sookie. Niall, until next time."

Niall disappeared from Desmond's office.

"I will head back to my office. Catalides, if anything comes up, do not hesitate to contact me."

"Of course, Mr. Northman."

"Thank you."

"You're very welcome."

Eric walked out the office and walked to his trusted Corvette.

He sat in the driver side pondering about this new revelation.

"Will she have a boy or girl? Oh, my dear Sookie."

Eric opened his bond and reached out for Sookie.

He felt a soft hum of life. He didn't know if Sookie was awake or asleep, but the feeling was peaceful.

"Amazing…"

Eric turned on his car and drove off.

Back in Faery:

Niall felt at peace from the previous night's agreement with Eric. He felt as they made progress and his great granddaughter could finally have some happiness.

He decided to speak with Dermott first before speaking with Sookie.

Niall left his bedroom and went to seek Dermott.

Dermott was drinking tea out on the gardens alone.

"Son, I have something to talk to you about."

"Father, what is it?"

Niall took a seat across from his son and relayed the events of the previous night to his son. Dermott was glad Sookie would be moving on but sadden by the fact that he could not be a part of her life.

"I will be escorting Sookie back home."

"Father, do you think Sookie will be okay without our protection? I could stay with her and be her guard."

"Son, you cannot leave your bride to be to protect Sookie in the outside world. What will Gelsie have to say about this?"

"I do not know, but I want to protect Sookie, father."

"If you leave to the outside world, I cannot guarantee your entrance back to ours…"

"Father?"

"I will support your decision but if you decide to take Gelsie with you, you two cannot return."

"That is unfair?"

"I do not know whether our people will be okay with you traveling back and forth from worlds. If I am the one telling them they cannot leave but I allow my own son to do so….I would have a riot!"

Dermott put some thought into this fact. He did not want to cause his father any troubles.

"Then, I will leave and stay in Sookie's world until I no longer cease to exist."

"Dermott, this is not a game."

"I give up all my titles and privileges. I will not sacrifice Gelsie's life, and I will ask her to stay here and move on."

"Dermott, have you gone mad?"

"No father. My life belongs there. I do not know who I am anymore. I wake up from this horrible spell and I tried to regain my purpose in life here but I can't. I found comfort back home in Bon Temps. People accepted me there. I was actually good at something rather than being the son of a Prince."

Niall felt guilty for his son's internal conflict. He knew it was hard for Dermott to leave Bon Temps a few months ago but thought he was doing better when he met Gelsie.

"I know it has been hard on you son, I cannot make your decision for you, but I need to look out for our people. If you must leave, then do so, but like I said you cannot come back."

"I will survive out there. Do not worry about me."

"I am not worried about you son. I know you will survive out there, but I will miss you my boy."

Dermott reached over and hugged his father.

Dermott knew his mind was made. He had to break his relationship with Gelsie and gather his few belongings before it was time to go.

"I will miss you father."

"Dermott, when you leave, contact my old friend Mr. Catalides. He handles my human affiars and I will instruct him to help you adjust to the human world."

"If you are referring to money father, I can handle my own."

"I know you can son, but I want you to live your life comfortably in Bon Temps."

"I have want to continue my work in carpentry and build furniture. I had a project that I was working on in Sookie's attack and I would like to continue my work."

Niall chuckled at Dermott's glee. "Well, you will need to ask your great niece for permission. You are on your own on that."

Dermott laughed and felt more at ease with himself. He wanted to go back to Bon Temps and regain the life he started over there. Maybe his elf friend Bellanos was still in the area.

"Before you start making plans, you owe that poor girl an explanation and an apology."

"I know father."

"Well son, I am going to look for Sookie and inform her of the latest development."

Niall got up from the chair and patted Dermott's back. He left his son to his own thinking.

Dermott felt as if one door was closing but another was opening. He was looking forward to returning back to Bon Temps with Sookie. Since last night, Dermott could not stop thinking about Pam. Every time he would close his eyes, the image of Pam's breast would pop in his mind. The taste of her blood was exotic and nothing he had ever tasted.

Dermott drank his tea and decided now was the best time to talk to Gelsie.

He knew the conversation was going to be uncomfortable for both of him; he had to be honest with her. He made his decision to go back home and he was going home without her.

This is the end of this chapter. I will update Soon.

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