Firstly to all my awesome readers Thank You for the fabulous reviews on this story and I am so sorry for not posting sooner but have been unbelievably busy. So Thank You for being so patient and for sticking with the story.

Sorry this chapter's a little short too, but I will be updating with a longer one very soon!

Also, you will notice a softer side to Eric, but the other side to him will be making an appearance in the next chapter which will cause all sorts of problems!

Here is the next chapter and as always, Please review and let me know what you think – Hope you all enjoy...

Chapter 25

Lillie wondered how the Sheriff knew which room was her bedroom, but he did. He carefully put her down and as he did so he gently removed her shirt from over her head, revealing her white, lace bra. Lillie silently Thanked God that she had not only worn matching underwear that day, but some of her 'best' underwear!

The vampires lips crashed onto hers and his tongue almost forced itself into her mouth. As his tongue fought with hers, he managed to unclasp her bra strap with ease, and Lillie was unaware of the garment undress, until she suddenly felt her breasts unrestrained. He worked fast she thought. Typical Eric.

Lillie found herself being pushed onto her bed, and as she sat down, Eric unbuttoned her shorts and and she lifted herself up so that he could remove them. As she lay on the bed, with her hands propping her up, she suddenly felt exposed and vulnerable, wearing only her underwear.

She watched as Eric pulled his top over his head and he unbuttoned his trousers, and removed them. It didn't surprise Lillie in the slightest that he wasn't wearing any underwear. More than likely a typical trait of his, she thought.

Every time that she had seen the vampire Sheriff naked, he never ceased to amaze how big he was – right now he was as hard as he possibly could be and was more than ready to get himself inside her. He made his way towards her, and she made her way further back onto the bed, almost slowly retreating from him. As she continued, Eric grabbed her ankle firmly, and she let out a small shriek. She watched as his fangs extended. She felt fearful yet turned on at that moment. Eric was well aware of her feelings as he pulled her body to him and tore her panties off in one swift movement. His large form kneeled on the bed and he pulled her onto him, and he entered her hard, causing Lillie to dig her fingernails into his shoulder. He knew that he had hurt her slightly, and he tenderly lay her back down onto the bed and re-entered her slowly. He observed the pain turn to pleasure in her expression, and he ensured he was inside her as much as possible. He firmly gripped around her thigh. Lillie wrapped her leg around the small of the vampires back, and she found herself throwing her head back in pure ecstasy, as he moved in and out of her, his rhythm quickening. Eric knew that Lillie's orgasm was about to rip through her at any moment, and he used the headboard as leverage to push himself inside of her. He felt like he wanted to taint or mark her in some way to ensure that she was his and everyone would know she was. He felt her body stiffen beneath him, and as she through her head back again, his mouth clamped down on hers and she moaned her orgasm into his mouth.

After watching and feeling Lillie relax, Eric began to quicken his pace once again inside her, he continued gripping her thigh so firmly, that Lillie was pretty certain it would leave a bruise. She watched Eric's expression and thought how hard it must have been for him 'not' to sink his teeth into her, but Lillie was way too uncomfortable with allowing him to do that.

As Eric pounded into her one last time, she felt his orgasm free itself inside her and he dipped his head to her breast, tenderly kissing her nipple as he moved himself off her and lay beside her. Almost automatically, Eric wrapped his arm around Lillie,bringing her towards him, and she lay her head on his chest. The pair lay silent for sometime. Lillie thought how odd, yet 'normal' it seemed to her now to not hear Eric's heartbeat – just silence. She found it oddly peaceful.

"Eric, what's going on between us?" Lillie eventually asked, breaking the silence.

"What do you mean?"

Lillie rolled off his chest and propped herself up on to her elbow to look at the vampire.

"Well...after what we just did..." She said, all of a sudden feeling embarrassed.

"Making Love...". Eric smiled. He then turned to face her and moved his head into the crevice of her neck to place soft kisses on her. It had been longer than Eric had cared to remember when he had been so tender towards a female and a breathing one at that.

"Eric, talk to me". She continued, trying to move herself away from him but having no luck in doing so.

"Lie back and then we'll talk". Eric replied. Lillie lay back on the bed and within moments the Sheriff of Area 5 was on top of her, and her arms pinned above her head.

He took in every inch of her naked and defenceless form. He wasn't sure if he had seen anything more beautiful.

"Err...I thought we were going to talk?" Lille said.

"After we make love". The vampire replied, pushing her legs apart so he could get in-between them. Lillie could both see and feel that he was more than ready for sex and she wasn't surprised at his stamina- Very Eric, she thought and smiled to herself.

The second time the pair made love that evening, Eric was gentle and even thoughtful of her feelings. Lillie wasn't at all surprised that this side of the vampire – the human side existed. But, what she didn't know was that it was her who had bought the humanity out in him. He found himself 'caring' for Lillie and her emotions, which perplexed him.

As the pair lay, their bodies entwined with one another, it was Eric who spoke first.

"I have to go, it will be dawn soon". He kissed the top of Lillie's head and she reluctantly un-twined herself from him. Eric got up to search for his clothes. Lillie watched his magnificent form move across the room gracefully.

"What happens now?" She asked, sitting up in the bed and pulling the cover over her.

"You sleep". He replied, putting his trousers on.

"Eric, you know what I mean".

"You mean when will we fuck again?" He continued.

"Eric!"

He was teasing her and she knew it.

"What are your plans for tomorrow night? As you have hardly done any work in Fangtasia?" He was now fully dressed.

"I can come to Fangtasia, but I won't leave Merlotte's till after Midnight".

"I will see you after Midnight tomorrow then". He then made his way towards Lillie, and he pulled the cover from her naked breasts. He leaned over and took one of her hard nipples into his mouth, his eyes locked into hers as he did so. Lillie moaned in ecstasy and found herself pushing her breasts toward him. She could have easily made love with him again, but she knew that would be impossible because of the impending sun.

Eric eventually released her. "I will see you tomorrow night my lover". With that, he disappeared out of her bedroom and out of her home in silence.

After Eric's departure, Lillie was sure she wouldn't be able to sleep, but surprisingly she did – and well.