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Rated M for Adult Language

Mortality in Question

Chapter 25

EPOV

I walk out of my office into the club, answering my Child's need for me. I look at her she returns it with a knowing look. I then look to my mate and see her eyes are closed. Her calm is steady so I take my place on my throne and wait out the situation. The second I feel her fear, I shoot up into the air and feel a searing pain in my leg. I quickly take in the surroundings to find the shooter. I seize him and take him back to the office.

When Sookie enters I internally sigh as I took in her determined look and feelings through the Bond. This does not make me happy. I dismiss Clancy and Maxwell. I am enraged at her request, but after she shoots the man. I stand in shock and the rest of her words do not even register. I couldn't believe my sweet, kindhearted Sookie acted out in violence. Neither did the others, even Clancy shows her the proper respect she is due.

I cannot let this go… though to anger Sookie will not do either. There will be no taking them to the human law. I quickly think of a solution and I smile.

"Maxwell, Clancy, take them downstairs. Pam, go and get my darling wife." I order. The three all leave with smiles on their faces.

When Sookie enters and stops in front of my desk, we stare each other down.

"Sookie… you know I cannot simply take them to the police. It will make me appear weak, but I do have a solution." I say.

"Fine, Eric." She sighs "Do what you have to do. I understand your position, I do." She says walking back out of the office. "I'm sorry for interfering with your duties, especially in front of your Vampires." She says hesitating at the door.

"Don't." I shrugged "What you did earned you respect from them." I reply.

"You won't kill them though, right?" she says looking back at me.

"There will be no need for death." I say and she walks back over to me.

"I love you." she says then kisses me.

"I love you, too." I reply.

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SPOV

I woke up the next evening to Eric's affectionate gaze. What I'm getting from him through the Bond is so intense, I feel like I am about to explode with pride and joy.

"Hey, Honey." I smile and kiss his chin. "What are you thinking?" I asked.

"You would make a spectacular Vampire." He said still looking at me with pride. I didn't say anything. I didn't know what to say. I didn't want to be turned he knows that, doesn't he? "What's wrong, do you not wish to be by my side for eternity?" he asks hurt.

"Um…well… of course I do, min kärlek, but…" I stammered.

"You do not wish to be turned." He nodded in the positive "I just thought after last night, it might be an option." He got up and walked into the bathroom closing the door. Shit!

How was I going to fix this? I love him more than anything. I know that there will never be anyone else for me, but I can't give up my life. I already have given up so much of myself to be with him. I feel like I'm slowly losing my humanity as it is. Could I say goodbye to the sun too? I love it way too much. I got up and trudged my way into the bathroom.

"Honey… look… let's just put that on the back burner for now okay? I'm not saying no. I just… maybe okay? I'm sorry, but as it stands right now, I… I love the sun. I know that, that is just selfish of me, but…" he put his finger on my lips and looked me in the eyes.

"No. I am sorry min älskade. I am the one who is being selfish. I know I have done and asked much of you. I love you no matter what. If you choose to be turned, then it would be my honor to be your Maker." He said and sealed it with a kiss, then pulled me into the shower with him.

After my fun with Eric, he went off to Fangtasia and since it was my night off I drove out Gran's with my Vampire shadows tailing me. When I pulled into the drive way and up to the house I saw Bill sitting on the porch swing. At first I thought eww… creepy stalker Ex… but then chided myself when I remembered that he was here for Amelia not me… my Vikings huge ego was rubbing off on me, I thought with a smile.

When I walked through the back door I was immediately greeted by Beelzebub. I scratched him on the top of head, picked him up, and hollered for Amelia. She came down the stairs with Pam in tow.

"Hey you two." I said smirking at the two crazy gals in my life.

"Hey Sookie." Amelia said smiling "Step-mommy" Pam said bored. I suddenly got a glimpse at Amelia's naked body. I pulled a face and wondered if I had just seen Amelia's thoughts or Pam's. If it was Amelia's thought why on earth would she think of herself naked, plus the vantage point of it didn't make sense either. That was weird. I stared at Pam trying to see if I could do it again, I got nothing. I shook my head to clear it. Bill knocked on the door just then, if the void on the other side of the door was any indication.

"Come on in Bill." I yelled out.

"Sookie, are you alright?" Pam said as she stepped toward me. Beezy hissed then took a swipe at her and she hissed right back at him. Then he jumped out of my arms right into her. She caught him by the scruff of the neck and threw him past Bill out the open door.

"PAM!" Amelia and I both yelled.

"What?" she scoffed "He started it." She shrugged walking into the living room. I rolled my eyes.

"Hey Bill, can I get you a blood?" I asked walking into the kitchen he nodded and followed.

"I can't believe you did that Pam, he's just a little cat." I could hear Amelia scold.

"That thing is not a cat, it's a faux fur hat that would great on Me." was her reply. I just laughed and shook my head, putting a TrueBlood in the microwave.

"What was that about?" Bill asked.

"I don't know, maybe Beelzebub is jealous of their relationship." I joked. He looked confused. Of course he wouldn't get it. I never noticed how dull Bill was compared to Eric. "So, I never thanked you for taking care of Amelia." I said handing him his blood.

"I don't mind. I'd do anything for you." He said looking down at the table. I was struggling for a reply.

"Okay, thanks!" Was what came out. I quickly walked into the living room to visit with Pam and Amelia. Throughout the visit I kept getting flashes of Amelia. I left a little while later with Pam. She rode with me back to Shreveport. I was beat and Eric was still at Fangtasia so I just went to bed.

The next afternoon, I got the call from Alcide. He asked me to meet him at his house. Tray was already there and told me he'd come get me. I told him no, I'd just come on over. On the drive Claudine popped in.

"Hey Sookie." She said. Thank goodness the pop! that sounds when they show up outta nowhere gives me a heads up. I'm sure I'd be in a gutter right about now.

"Hi Claudine, what's up?" I asked.

"Dinner tomorrow night, Les Deux Poissons… bring your Viking." She said and popped away. OK! Damn fairies.

When I got to Alcide's house, I welcomed by the barrel of a shot gun held by Jannalynn (sometimes I got the feeling that she didn't like me very much, I couldn't tell you why though). It was quickly taken out of my face by Tray followed by his growl to her. I was let in and I took in the scene, Alcide was sitting in a chair with his head in his hands. Amanda I took to be his second had a hand on his shoulder and there were about 30 other Weres just standing around. Jannalynn took her place on the other side of Alcide.

"Alcide." I greeted.

"Hey Sookie." Amanda was the one that replied. I nodded to her.

"So, what's up?" I asked.

"We just found another one of our women dead. Annabelle Yancy." Amanda said.

"I'm gonna fucking kill him." Alcide finally spoke.

"When?" I asked Amanda ignoring Alcide's statement.

"Just after Alcide got off the phone with you." she replied.

"So I take it ya'll know who's doing this? What am I here fo…" I was saying as the phone rang.

"Herveaux." He answered and listened then hung up. "It's done." He looked at everyone in the room. "Sorry Sookie, thanks for coming out today. You're a friend of the Pack, but this no longer concerns you. We'll send your check, to the Northman." he said and walked out of the room. Alrighty then. Tray walked me back out to my car and he got into his truck and he followed me back to Eric's house.

When Eric rose he asked how my day went and I told him everything that went down with the Pack and Pam's run in with the cat last night. He laughed at that. I told him about the meeting with Claudine and that raised his curiosity.

"Do you have any plans tonight; will you come with me to Fangtasia?" I said pulling his shirt over his head after we showered.

"I got nothing, why?" I asked brushing my hair out.

"I wanted you to be there. I need to deal with the FOTS men." He said.

"Um… Okay. What are you going to do to them?" I asked his reply was a wicked grin. Uh oh…

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EPOV

"Gentlemen you are very lucky I have a kind Human wife, also the AVL has granted you four amnesty. If I had my choice you would be all dead." I said walking down the stairs with Sookie, Pam, and Thalia.

"The way I heard it, she was not too kind." Thalia mumbled with a chuckle.

"You gentlemen are going to have a change of heart. You will no longer believe Vampires as evil and you will go back into the folds of your organization and keep me informed of all future attacks on this club and all Vampires in Louisiana.

"I don't understand, Eric. If they don't hate Vampires anymore they won't be able to go back." Sookie questioned.

"Oh they will still spout they're hatred… they just work for me now." I say and wink to her. I take position in front of the man that shot me and take him into my gaze pushing instructions into his psyche. I've already let Thalia know of what was to be done so she took a bloodbag and did the same.

"Do you still find me evil?" I ask him.

"No" he replies dazed.

"What will you do when you leave here tonight?" I ask.

"Preach the gospel. Report to you of future attacks." he replies. I whisper to him so Sookie cannot hear.

"You will also feel the pain of that gunshot every time you look at your leg." I chuckle to myself, then turn to the next and Thalia does the same to the last. When all is done we release them.

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SPOV

The next night found Eric and me sitting in the restaurant waiting for Claudine. She walked in with an ethereally beautiful man the same height as her with very pale blond hair tied back in a ponytail at the base of his neck. His suit looked really expensive. As they approached I heard Eric's low growl and looked at him with a raised eyebrow, but all his attention was on the man. Claudine didn't even greet me. She had that serious look on her face that is never there normally.

"Viking." He nodded. Eric returned it with a louder growl.

"Claudine?" I turned my attention to her. She stayed quiet.

"What business do you have with 'My' Bonded mate, Brigant." Eric demanded.

"Child, my name is Niall Brigant." He ignored Eric. "I've been wanting to meet you for some time now. Unfortunately, there was a road block." Here he glared at Eric "I assure you she is completely safe from me, Viking. The request for your presence is for her comfort alone." Eric made a sound of disbelief. I could feel that he didn't trust this guy, but I know his curiosity was winning out over upset.

"Um… okay. Why did you want to meet me?" I asked "Oh my, where are my manners why don't ya'll have a seat." He sat and Claudine remained standing weary of Eric. That worried me.

He told me about his life and how it pertained to me. Claudine's face stayed impassive throughout the whole thing. I wish I knew what she was thinking and if she knew all of this when I saw her before Rhodes. When he got to the conclusion of his tale he said…

"So that would make you a Princess. Since you are mostly human, the title will not be accepted in Faerun, until your Spark is ignited." he finished. I felt like I got the wind knocked out of me. I could also feel Eric's shock through the Bond.

"A Princess?" I asked in a derisive tone "More importantly what the hell is this Spark ya'll keep talking about?" I asked him and Claudine both.

"The Spark is your fairy essence Child, it is great in you and once it is ignited you will be a most powerful fairy." He replied with a fanatical gleam in his eyes. The Spark? Powerful? Who the hell did this guy think he was Darth Vader? "The force is strong in this one" Whatever!

I had mixed feelings about this guy I could feel a genuine love coming from him, but Claudine didn't look happy the whole visit. Not to mention Eric never really quite relaxed.

"I would like to call upon you and get to know you better if that would be well with you my Child." He asked as we were saying good bye.

"Well I would, I don't have much family left and finding out I have some after losing so many… but I'll tell you right now I'm sick and tired of being used. If I find out you have ulterior motives with me you will be sorry." I said steely. He smiled brightly and said…

"If you are in need of anything, my Child please do not hesitate to call upon me." handing me a business card with nothing but a phone number on it.

"If that is all Brigant." Eric said standing I could feel his pride for me through the Bond. My "Great-Grandfather" nodded his head to Eric and leaned in to kiss my cheek.

On the ride home Eric kept taking whiffs at me and I noticed his eyes were kinda glazed over. He didn't say anything to me and I was too busy thinking about all that past tonight. The other night Eric wanted me to turn so I would stay with him for eternity. Will he get his wish without me actually having to turn me into a Vampire? Niall did say he was over a 1,000 years old. So I wonder how old will I grow to be when "my Spark" is ignited? Thinking about all of it was making me dizzy.

When we got home he pushed me up against a wall and kept smelling me.

"Eric, what's gotten into you?" I asked.

"You reek of Fairy." He growled, kissed and licked every accessible area of skin. He took me right there against the wall… I'll tell ya… they say sex gets dull after marriage… Not when you are married to Viking Vampire Sex God.

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