Chapter 56

We landed just before 4am. On our way to get our baggage Eric said, "Lover, if you don't mind I want to stop by Pam's before we go home."
"I don't mind, but we should call first."
"Why would I do that?" He really was clueless.
"Eric, it's called manners. What if she's… uh…. entertaining."
"If it will make you more comfortable I will call her when we get in the car."
"Yes, thank you, that will make me feel better."
Eric put our luggage in the car, opened the door for me and then climbed and flipped his phone open, "We just landed back in Shreveport. We are coming to your house now." Then he clicked his phone shut.
"Uh that wasn't exactly asking her if she minded us coming over."
"Why would I ask her if she minded? I am her maker, why would it matter if I came over? Lover, I love you and I will do anything for you, but when I am dealing with vampires, even Pam, I have an image to maintain, I didn't get to where I am by being nice or compassionate. They expect a specific image from me and I will not change that would create danger for both of us, I already worry about you because it is now known how I feel about you. Then it gives me comfort that you will be safe since you are not only protected by the King but you will be my wife."
"I am sorry, I had never thought about it that way, I would never try and change you. I love you just the way you are." I took his hand in mine.
"I know you don't understand the relationship between Pam and I but it really is just business, even though I am her maker, it makes her similar to a body guard or a watch dog. I need to keep the relationship between she and I as boss/employee. There is a reason why it is even more important right now. I need to tell you of a future plan. I want to be a major player in developing Alaska. There is great potential there. I will need Pam here, I need her to continue to run Fangtasia and eventually become the Master of the club so I can be free to do the development of a new town. The work you are doing with Pam will become invaluable as the new businesses are being set up, I will need you with me not only as my wife but as my partner."
"Have you told anyone about this? Does Pam know? Does the King know?"
"I have only gone the one time, I am not ready to discuss this with anyone yet, there is much planning and much to work out still. This is still way into the future, but when the time comes I may have to step down as the Area Five Sheriff."
"I will support you in whatever you do. As long as we are together, that's all that matters. I am here to help you any way I can." We stopped in front of Pam's one story Ranch House. I always thought it suited her. If you didn't know she was a vampire and saw her in the clothes she preferred you would think she was a soccer mom or a teacher.
Just as we stepped onto the porch the door opened, she had been listening for us. "Nice to see you Sookie," she said as I stepped past her into her home, "Master you look well."
"Pam how are things going at the club?"
"Things are well. No problems, no issues. Surely you didn't stop by my home after your trip to ask me something you could have asked me on the phone." She had a point; I wasn't even sure why we were here.
"Pam, I need to tell you of our meeting with the King tonight. He is calling Compton into service for him. He will be sending him to Arkansas. He has a thief or thieves in the ranks and does not want to use any locals. He asked me if I thought Bill would be able to infiltrate and find out info."
"What does this have to do with me," Pam questioned.
"The King wants Bill to use the angle of being angry about what he has lost and I have gained with my love and marriage of Sookie. He wants him to convince the Arkansas vampires that he wants to exact revenge on me. Hoping they will pull him into their deceit as a rouge. There is always the possibility that you will be contacted by someone wanting to know if there is truth in his story. Is their legitimacy to his anger."
"I see," she said staring over at me, "I won't even have to lie, he is bitter."
"That may be so, but do not embellish on the story. Just confirm the facts. We do not know what Bill will have to say to gain trust. I am telling you now because I do not know if or when you may be approached."
"I understand, I will do exactly as you say."
"I will keep you abreast of reports I get from Compton that may involve you." We had never moved much further then standing inside the front door. With those final words Eric turned and opened the door and we left.