Queenie: Season 5! YAY~~ Are you ready for it?
NO POV:
Eric was quickly cleaning up around Bill's study as Bill left Jessica a voicemail on her cellphone. As he was cleaning, Eric knew that Corissa was not going to pleased about this new mess he's in. Looks like he won't be returning to her tonight...again. He could already picture her standing in front of him, hands on her hips, and cursing him in Greek.
"How about wrapping it up?" Eric asked Bill as he mentally shook those thoughts away. "I can use a hand here."
Bill nodded his head ending the message then going to help Eric clean up what was left of Nan and her bodyguards. Bill suddenly stiffened as he looked up.
"Sookie." Bill said.
"Fuck Sookie." Eric said.
Bill glared at Eric, but Eric wasn't about to flinch under Bill's gaze. He was still the stronger vampire here.
"We need to get out of here." Eric said. "And if you love Sookie, even a fraction as much as I love Corissa, then you will hurry up, so we can get out of here. They don't need to be pulled into our problem with the Authority."
Bill looked down knowing he was right, but Sookie was really scared at the moment. Someone might be trying to harm her.
"Besides, if we're not gone by sunrise, it'll be our last." Eric said.
He continued cleaning while wondering how he was going to let Corissa know about all this. He shook his head knowing he needed to focus on the task at hand. Bill frowned about to join him, but another jolt of fear from Sookie had him zooming out of the house. Eric heard Bill cry out, and he looked up with wide eyes.
"They're already here." He said.
He went to rush outside, but the second he was on the porch he was encased in a silver net. He roared in pain as he was forced down by some men from the Authority.
CORISSA'S POV:
"You do realize the mess you are doing so far at your job?" Zeus asked me as I stood before him at Olympus.
The other gods had been ordered to leave the room, which left me with their pissed off king. Technically he's mine too, but that's beside the point.
"Yes, the witch was a hiccup." I agreed. "However, no human remembers. Well, some do, but they won't say anything. And as for everything else it is going smoothly."
Zeus scoffed while pacing in front of me. Dear gods, Zeus is pacing. That can't be a good sign.
"Do you think your meeting with the vampire Authority will go well?" He asked. "I'm sure they know of your involvement with the witch."
"The only thing they could possibly know about that is what Nan Flanagan knows." I said. "And she didn't know much of my involvement. Besides, I have a spin to put on the situation."
I can't believe I said that, but I have to think more political now. It was a very vicious game. I had to pull out some dirty tricks that I never would have thought of before. Zeus's brow quirked, which meant he'd hear me out.
"I can say the only reason for my involvement was to make sure to keep the situation as contained as possible. I was only doing it, so that our agenda to unite humans and vampires wouldn't be jepordize before it even really started. I'll point out I tried to go for the peaceful road, but both sides didn't wish for that. I did what I did so the whole world didn't hear about the entire fuck storm." I explained. "They might not even mention it at all during the mention."
Zeus narrowed his eyes looking thoughtful, which was a good sign...I hope.
"You think this will work?" He asked.
"It's the best we've got." I said, not sugarcoating it.
Zeus sighed with his shoulders relaxing. Does that mean I'm not being zapped too death tonight?
"From now on you will handle this more efficiently." Zeus said. "I don't care if that vampire of yours is in danger. I don't care if his life is on the line. You think on about the future."
I frowned because I really didn't want to agree to that. I bowed my head, however, in submission and understanding.
"Good." Zeus said. "Return to your home."
"Of course...my king." I said not trying to choke on the words.
NO POV:
"Do you think they might just be bringing us in for questioning?" Bill asked.
Eric, who was closer to Bill more than he'd ever want to be, scoffed as he tried to get comfortable in the trunk of the car they were shoved into.
"Wouldn't we be dead already if-"
"You ever heard of a vampire being hauled in by the Authority, and then live to talk about it?" Eric interrupted.
Bill frowned because he actually has never heard of that happening. Bill looked around for many means of escape since he didn't want things to end like this. His eyes landed on the umbrella, and an idea popped into his head.
"Can you get that?" He asked Eric as he nodded to the umbrella. "Can you reach it?"
Eric looked at the umbrella before the two of them started shifting, so Eric could reach out for the umbrella. It took a moment until Eric felt his hands touch the umbrella.
"I got it." He said.
He pulled it over to Bill, and he grasped it while turning the pointy end towards the tank.
"The tank." He said to Eric. "Two, three."
They stabbed through the metal of the car with ease, and gas started to pour inside.
"Alright. Now it just needs some fire." Eric said.
Bill snapped the handle of the umbrella in half then rubbed it quickly against the the piece still connected to the umbrella. It didn't take long to get a spark and then-
BOOM!
Eric and Bill went flying out of the destroyed car, and Eric groaned when he hit a fence. Eric shook his head while turning towards Bill. He saw the younger vampire wasn't moving, so he rushed to his side.
"Bill." He said while kneeling down next to him. "Come on, we gotta go."
"You should run." Bill said.
"I'm not leaving you here." Eric said. "Let's go."
He helped Bill of the ground as one of the vampires who kidnapped them came through the smoke. He raised his gun at them with his fangs out.
"Who wants to die first?" He asked.
He then cried out as he was stabbed through the back. He exploded into a pool of blood and guts on the ground to reveal the second vampire who had been helping him transport Eric and Bill. Eric's eyes widened when he quickly recognized the woman.
"You, Hayes. You die first." She said holding up the blood sword.
"Nora." Eric said.
He walked towards her, and Nora smiled leaning in to kiss him. Eric just hugged her though, which confused her. Bill frowned when seeing Eric and this woman, Nora, were obviously close. Bill wonders if Corissa knows about her.
"Friend of yours?" Bill asked not hiding his distain.
Eric pulled away from Nora to frown at Bill. Did he really think that Eric would be cheating on Corissa after he declared his love for her? After everything they've been through together?
"She's my sister." Eric said.
CORISSA'S POV:
I walked into my office feeling tired and worn out...and I'm still in my pajamas. I went to see the fucking king of the gods in my pajamas. I shook my head as I turned my head to see the time. It'll be nearly dawn soon. I bit my lip wondering where Eric was. I know he said he might not finish before dawn, but after everything that's happened, I at least have to hear his voice to know he's alright.
Besides, I feel like I need to speak with him about the Alcide thing. I just hope he doesn't try to kill Alcide afterwards. I'll just have to talk him out of it if he does try. I picked up my office phone, which had it's own private number. I dialed the number then placed it to my ear as it started to ring.
"Please, pick up." I said.
NO POV:
After Nora hung up the phone with the Authority, she turned to her brother and Bill.
"You always were an amazing liar." Eric said.
"Even the best of lies can be ended." Nora said. "I hope you both understand that, tomorrow night you'll be saying goodbye to the lives you've known forever. If you come back, if you ever return, it'll be the true death of me."
Eric and Bill both said they undertood, but Eric wasn't pleased. Corissa flashed in his mind as he wondered if he could convince her to come to him wherever the hell he may have to go.
"Good." Nora said. "Now let's get some sleep."
As soon as the words left her mouth, the phone in Eric's pocket, which had amazingly been unharmed, started ringing. Eric pulled it from his pocket seeing that it was Corissa calling as the image of her sleeping form appeared on the screen.
"Good luck explaining all this." Bill said grinning when he saw who was calling.
"You sound as if you're going to enjoy my pain." Eric said frowning.
"I am." Bill said
Eric's frown deepened as Nora looked between the two in confusion. Eric answered the phone as he put it to his ear.
"Corissa." He said.
"Sorry, I know you're probably getting ready to go to ground." She said sounding sleepy herself. "I just wanted to make sure you weren't brainwashed...or dead...or about to be killed by fire."
Corissa chuckled sounding a bit embarrassed at being caught being worried, and Eric's lips twitched up into a fond smile. Nora frowned because she's never seen a smile quite like that on Eric's face before.
"Well, something has happened, Lite sol." Eric confessed.
He heard her groan then a thunk. He got a feeling that she just face-planted on her desk.
"It's nothing to major." Eric lied smoothly. "I'll only have to go away for a bit...Bill needed my help with some business."
Bill shook his head because this wasn't going to end well for Eric once Corissa learned the full truth. She'd burn him for sure.
"Oh." Corissa said. "I guess we'll just talk when you get back."
Eric's brows furrowed because Corissa's voice sounded a bit troubled. Did something happen during her meeting with Zeus that's bothered her?
"Lite sol, what's wrong?" Eric asked.
"It's nothing really." Corissa said. "I just thought you should probably know...but we can talk when you get back. It can wait till then. I'm glad to hear your voice. I think I can actually get some sleep now."
"You need it." Eric said hearing how tired she was. "Goodnight, Rissa. I love you, min lilla älskling (my little love)."
"Love you too, Eric." Corissa said with a smile in her voice. "See you when you get back."
Corissa hung up the phone, and Eric stood there a moment while hoping to see her again...soon. Eric looked down at his phone screen as Corissa's image faded to black.
CORISSA'S POV:
I sighed sitting behind my desk as I looked through all the files in front of me. I haven't heard from Sookie since the Marnie incident, but I've been so busy that I haven't checked in on her. Maybe I should take a break to see how she is. I closed my files as I rubbed my eyes.
"Thalia." I called as I stood.
Thalia came into the room as Marcus glanced up quickly before he looked back to his work on his computer screen.
"I'm going to Sookie's for a bit." I said.
Thalia nodded her head, and I knew she would be coming along with me.
"Marcus, if anyone comes looking for me, tell them I'll be there." I said.
"Yes, Ms. Stackhouse." Marcus said. "Oh, you're meeting with the Authority should be soon as well."
I nodded remembering that. Thalia and I left to get to Sookie's. It was a short walk, and when we got there, I let myself in as always.
"Sookie." I called out.
I heard a thud then a curse from upstairs, and then Sookie came hurrying down the steps. She was in her robe with her hair still wet from most likely showering.
"Hey, Rissy." She said smiling though it seemed a bit forced. "We weren't expecting you."
"I just came to see if you, Tara, and Lafayette were still alive." I said. "Sook, is there something wrong?"
She was acting wierd, and I haven't heard Tara's loud mouth. I highly doubted she's slept in this late.
"No! Nothing's wrong." Sookie said smiling even wider.
It only seemed like a strained smile, and I could see her fingers were fidgety.
"Well, where's Tara and Lafayette?" I asked.
"Oh, Lafayette is taking a bath, and T-tara went to take care of Jesus." Sookie said.
I frowned when she stuttered, but I decided that I wouldn't push her...for now.
"Well, do you mind if we stay for a bit?" I asked. "I need a break from all my work."
Sookie nodded her head then said she needed to go get dressed. She scurried up the stairs out of sight. Thalia and I exchanged a glance as we heard the door shut above us.
"Something's up." Thalia said.
"Definitely." I agreed.
Thalia and I went into Sookie's living room to wait for my cousin. I sighed plopping down on the couch. I feel so tired still. I've only had like four hours of sleep. A comfortable silence remained between Thalia and I with the only noise being the sound of Sookie walking around upstairs. There was a knock on the door, so I got up to see who it was. I paused when seeing Alcide through the window in the door. He raised his hand in a wave, and I waved back. I opened the door for him as Sookie was coming down the stairs.
"Alcide." I greeted.
"We need to talk." Alcide said.
My stomach dropped really hoping he wasn't talking about his confession. I really didn't want to have that conversation here.
"I actually need to talk to the both of you." Alcide said to Sookie and I.
I tried to hold back a sigh of relief as I stepped back to allow Alcide into the house.
"Sure." Sookie said. "Why don't you wait in the living room with Rissy, and I'll pour some lemonade."
She smiled that big fake smile again, which had me frowning. I really wonder what's up with her. Alcide nodded walking past me into the living room where Thalia was. I gave Sookie a look that said we'd be having a few words later before following after him.
"Uh, we haven't been properly introduced, I'm Alcide." He said to Thalia.
"Thalia, daughter of Zeus." Thalia replied.
"You're part of Rissa's bodyguards, right?" Alcide asked. "Aren't you a bit young for that?"
Thalia let out a snort as an amused grin pulled across her face. Alcide looked to me in confusion.
"Thalia's just a few months younger than me." I said. "She just joined the eternal hunt with my aunt Artemis, and she froze at the age of 15."
And even then she was supposed to be nineteen, but she aged funny when she was a tree. I didn't want to start explaining that though. Alcide asked what the eternal hunt was, and as Thalia went to explain, I knew this would be the time to go speak with Sookie.
"I'm going to see if Sookie needs any help in the kitchen." I said.
I went to walk into the kitchen where Sookie was leaning into the fridge to get the lemonade.
"Need a hand?" I asked.
Sookie jumped then closed the fridge with the picture of lemonade in her hands. My brows quirked at how jumpy she as.
"Rissy, you scared me." She said.
"I can see that." I said. "Sookie, what's going on?"
Sookie said she didn't know what I mean as that big fake-assed smile returned to her face. I sighed not wanting to have to press her.
"Everything alright in here?" Alcide asked walking in causing Sookie to jump again. "Sorry didn't meant to startle you."
"I just thought you and Rissy were waiting in the living room, is all." Sookie said. "That plus the kitchen's a mess. I was hoping you wouldn't see it."
I looked around thinking the kitchen looked very clean at the moment...and not just very clean...but freshly cleaned.
"You kidding? This is the cleanest kitchen I ever saw." Alcide said. "Even smells clean, like lemons on top of ammonia on top of bleach."
So it has been freshly cleaned...and Sookie's jumpy...did someone else die in the house? I frowned really hoping not.
"Well, you know me. Nothing's ever clean enough." Sookie said. "Glasses are over there."
As Alcide was getting the glasses, I glanced back frowning when I saw the doors were off the cabinet.
"What happened here?" Alcide asked.
"I saw that open cabinet look in Southern Living. What do you think?" Sookie asked.
"It's uneven." I said keeping my tone causual. "Because those doors are still on."
I nodded to the other ones, and Alcide nodded in agreement as he brought the glasses over to Sookie.
"Right, silly me." Sookie said chuckling nervously.
Seriously, what is her deal? I'm starting to think there was a dead body here last night. Sookie poured four glasses of lemonade, and Thalia walked into the room to pluck one off the table before she said she'd be outside doing guard stuff. I shrugged while sitting down at the kitchen.
"So, what's going on that you couldn't call?" Sookie asked.
If I didn't know any better, I'd say Sookie really doesn't what Alcide here. This is only making me worry more.
"It's Russell Edgington." Alcide said. "He's on the loose."
I froze with the lemonde just touching my lips as I stared up at Alcide. Who's loose? Russell Edgington is supposed to be dead, like dead-dead.
"On the loose? Russell Edgington's dead." Sookie said looking as confused as me.
Alcide's eyes widened as he looked from Sookie and I to see we really believed that.
"Those motherfuckers." Alcide cursed. "You mean they never told either of you?"
"Never told us what?" Sookie asked.
Alcied explained that Bill and Eric never killed Russell. They had Alcide take them to a parking garage that was being made, and they buried Russell alive in cement.
"Die Immortales!" I cried out as I stood. "Γαμημένο ηλίθιοι! Πάω να σχίσει έξω τα έντερά τους, και να τα χρησιμοποιήσουν για σχοινάκι(Fucking morons! I'm going to rip out their intestines, and use them for jump rope!)!"
I let out a few aggravated huffs while wishing I had my stress ball. I then took a deep breath as I moved to sit down with the others.
"Sorry for that." I said smiling as calmly as possible.
Sookie reached over to pat my hand as I remembered to take deep and calming breaths.
"He's 3,000 years old. What were they even thinking leaving him alive?" Sookie asked.
"Since this is Eric we're talking about, I'd say he thought death was too merciful." I said. "And he didn't even want to take the slighest chance of Russell finding peace in the afterlife."
Though I highly doubt there was any peace for that bastard considering all he's done. I then blinked when Talbot came to mind. I wonder what ever happened to his remains.
"I wasn't privy to that, I just poured the concrete." Alcide said. "Russell's gonna come after the both of you, which is why you both gotta stay with me."
"I can't." Sookie and I said in unison.
I turned to her wondering what her reasoning was. Mine was that I couldn't leave here to hide out somewhere. I have duties to look after.
"Rissa-"
"I have to stay here." I interrupted Alcide.
Sookie nodded quickly in agreement as she glanced over to a corner of the kitchen as if remembering something horrible.
"Goddammit, Rissa." Alcide said. "If this is about me declaring myself-"
"It's not." I cut in quickly.
"Becase your life is on the line here." Alcide pushed on.
I silently gave him a look that said 'not here' then glanced at Sookie who was looking between Alcide and I with wide eyes. Alcide sighed but he nodded his head.
"Besides, I have responsiblities that need looking to." I said. "I can't leave and hideout somewhere with you."
Alcide frowned then looked to Sookie obviously waiting for her reason why she couldn't come to stay safe.
"You won't want me to stay with you." Sookie said shaking her head. "...once you've heard why I can't stay with you."
Alcide looked to me in confusion as if I could clear up a few things for him, but I just shrugged. I had no idea what was going on with her.
"Whatever it is, I can handle it." Alcide said looking back to Sookie.
"Last night," Sookie began "When I got back from Bill's-"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" Lafayette interrupted as he came down the stairs quickly. "Get the fuck up out of here, wolf."
Lafayette advanced on Alcide to shove him, and Alcide jumped so fast out of his chair it fell backwards. I stood up quickly not wanting a fight to break out in this house rigtht now.
"What the fuck is his problem?" Alcide asked glaring.
"He just broke up with his boyfriend." Sookie lied. "He ain't exactly himelf."
More like he accidentally killed his boyfriend when an evil spirit possessed him to make him commit the murder. But that wasn't something to get into at the moment.
"I'm sorry about you and your boyfriend, but I'm here because Sookie and Rissa are in danger." Alcide explained.
"I heard. I've been listening. How the fuck you think you can protect them from an ancient pissed of vampire when all werewolves do is piss of vampires even more?" Lafayette asked. "We done with all this supernatural bullshit. You heard me? No vampires, no witches, no ghosts, no maenads! And no motherfucking werewolves!"
Lafayette shoved Alcide, but the man barely moved at inch. He let out a growl at Lafayette who didn't seem too scared of im.
"Don't fucking growl at me." Lafayette said.
"I'll make whatever fucking noise I want." Alcide retorted.
I quickly moved between the two while pushing them apart because we didn't need this right now.
"Let's all just calm down." I said.
"Why don't you just get the fuck up out our lives?" Lafayette asked Alcide then looked to me. "No half bloods either, Riss...at least not for a while."
I felt a stab of pain at Lafayette's words as I dropped my hands from his chest.
"You should go." Sookie added.
I looked to her wondering if that's what she really wanted. She didn't want me around either?
"Sookie, if you change your mind, you know where to find me." Alcide said. "Rissa?"
He placed a hand on my shoulder, and after looking at Lafayette and Sookie.
"I'm sorry...for any and all problems I brought on you." I said. "I'm sorry about Jesus...if I hadn't asked for his help...he might still be here."
I turned around walking out of the house with Alcide being right behind me. Thalia looked up from where she was sitting on the porch steps, and she stood as I walked down the steps.
"Thalia, we're leaving." I said. "And please, make sure no one from our...community...bothers my cousin and Mr. Reynolds again."
Thalia nodded her head then glanced between Alcide and I. She walked leaving Alcide and I alone for a moment.
"So you're not coming either?" Alcide asked.
"No...And it's not because of your..." I trailed off not sure how to get the word out.
"Confession." Alcide said.
"Yeah, that." I said. "I really have things that need taken care of. Thank-you though...for caring. I should probably get home, and you should leave before Lafayette runs out here to chase us off."
I sighed trying not to let the hurt show of my face. I understand Lafayette's reasonings. Half bloods are known for bringing trouble wherever they go.
"Um, yeah, I should probably go." Alcide said. "I'll be sure to call Eric tonight to let him know about Russell."
"Don't bother." I said. "I'll call him, and he won't be happy to hear from me. He's away right now, but the second I see his face, I'm breaking it."
Alcide chuckled nodding his head before uncertainly holding out his arms for a hug. I smiled hugging him in farwell. I then went to join Thalia who was waiting a few feet away.
"Let's get going." I said.
NO POV:
"You know you haven't touched me at all since we've been reunited." Nora said as casually as possible.
Eric looked up from where he had been sitting in the storage container, and Bill looked away knowing this was going to awkward.
"That is because I am in love with another woman, Nora." Eric said. "I will not touch you because I won't betray my Rissa."
Again. Eric can still feel guilty about that whole thing with Yvetta, which he shouldn't since he's Eric Northman. Corissa can make him feel all sorts of emotions he's locked away, however, and he's gotten used to it for the most part.
"You're in love?" Nora asked sounding skeptical.
"He is." Bill said. "He and Corissa are very happy together...when he's not making her angry."
Eric chuckled with a grin on his face because he did enjoy pushing Corissa's buttons. Her little nose would scrunch up sometimes, and it was cute. That or she's really sexy when cursing him in Greek as she cocked her hip to the side.
"Corissa? Do you mean Corissa Stackhouse?" Nora asked. "The half blood...she's human."
Eric growled at his sister in warning when he heard the almost disgusted tone in her voice.
"Corissa is more than just any human." Eric said. "She is a fiery goddess bathed in golden sunlight compared to the rest of humanity."
"You really do love her." Nora said shocked.
"I could spend the rest of eternity with her if she would permit it." Eric confessed without any hesitation.
He's learned what double guessing his emotions can lead to, so he doesn't plan to do that again. He really meant what he said. If Corissa would turn someday, he could spend the rest of forever with her. But it's come to light that half bloods are hard to turn.
"If she would permit it?" Nora asked. "Since when have you let anyone make the decision? When you want anything you always take it."
"I will not force that onto her." Eric said. "It will be her decision. If she decides in the end she would rather live a life with a man she can only have one lifetime with...and have children with him then I would let her go."
A part of him always wished Corissa would pick that sort of life since she deserved to have a big family, but he remembers what Corissa told him when he had no memories. She didn't want children if it meant giving him up.
"This woman must be something." Nora said. "If she can get you to become so tamed, I can only imagine how she will affect the Authority. I'm sure Guardian will enjoy their meeting."
"Meeting?" Eric asked.
"Yes, Corissa Stackhouse has a scheduled meeting with the Authority in soon." Nora said. "She wishes to discuss compromises between humans and vampires, and Guardian is already very willing to do almost anything to see that the gap is filled. He sees Corissa as that way. I'm sure he'd go whatever she suggested."
Nora didn't sound overly happy about this, and Eric's brows furrowed. Isn't it good the Authority wishes to work with Corissa? However, he wasn't sure how he felt about Corissa going to see the Authority when he wouldn't be around to watch out for her. His phone then started ringing, so he pulled it out of his pocket. He looked at the screen seeing it was Corissa calling.
"Lite sol." He answered as he put it to his ear.
"Do you know how much fucking trouble you and Bill are in?" Was the first thing she asked.
Eric frowned looking to Bill who sighed. Both thought that Corissa had learned about their problem with the Authority.
"Corissa, I can explain." Eric said.
"...Okay, I'll give you that chance, but no promises it'll make me any less pissed at you." Corissa said with the anger still evident in her voice.
Eric nodded, even though she couldn't see it, thinking that that was fair. He took a deep breath while hoping she couldn't zap him from her home.
"Bill and I had to make a run for it because the Authority wants us dead-"
"Wait, what?!" Corissa interrupted. "What are you talking about?"
Eric's brows furrowed in confusion because he thought Corissa was pissed about this new trouble they got in.
"Isn't that why you called?" Eric asked.
"No, I'm pissed about you not telling me you kept Russell fucking Edgington alive." Corissa hissed lowly. "Now, you're wanted by the damn Authority?! Gods, Eric, can you really not stay out of trouble?"
Eric froze wondering how Corissa found out about Russell. Nora and Bill looked at him in confusion since they hadn't heard what Corissa said since she had lowered her voice expentually.
"How do you know that, Corissa?" Eric asked.
"Because Alcide came to warn Sookie and I that he's on the loose." Corissa replied. "Someone got him out of his concrete prison, and Alcide has no idea what happened after that."
Eric stood up quickly, and he was sure if his heart still beat it would have lurched right then. Russell Edgington was out there. Eric felt fear because he knew very well that Russell wanted to kill Corissa to make Eric suffer since he had killed Talbot. He'd go after her for sure once he had the strength, and Eric wasn't there to protect her. But going back to her would only get her into trouble with the Authority. They could accuse her of hiding a fugitive, and then Nora would meet the true death.
"Eric?" Corissa asked when he had remained silent for so long.
"You need to hide." Eric said urgently. "You need to go somewhere safe. I'll call Alcide. He can look after you."
He heard something shatter on Corissa's side of the phone, and he stiffened wondering what was wrong. He heard Corissa quickly apologize to Devon for dropping the glass before she took a deep breath.
"You want me...to stay with Alcide?" Corissa asked. "Really?"
Eric could hear she sounded bothered, and he frowned. Did Alcide do something to her when he wasn't around? He knows that wolf has feelings for his lite sol, so he wouldn't put it past him. However, Eric knew that since Alcide did have feelings for Corissa that he would protect her not caring if he died doing so.
"Yes." Eric said. "You have to remain safe. Russell won't be able to find you if you're not at home."
"Alcide lives in Shreveport, so it's not like I'll be far away." Corissa argued. "And I have work to do."
"You can read files and make calls from his house." Eric growled feeling annoyed. "Corissa, you know he will come after you!"
Bill was on his feet by now, and his face clearly said he wanted a few things explained to him. He was really starting to get worried now.
"I know that." Corissa said calmly. "But aren't I safer in my own home, which is protected by some of the best guards money could buy and immortal hunters, than in a home without any security?"
"Corissa, he can tear all through your security, and you know it." Eric said. "Do you really want all those deaths on your conscious? And don't you think he might come after Sookie or someone else in town to get to you?"
He heard Corissa's sharp in take of breath, and he knew that he had gotten to her. Or at least had cracked her enough for him to get her to agree with him soon enough.
"Fine." Corissa said. "But I can't hide forever."
Eric let out a sigh of relief as Bill continued waiting to hear what the hell was going on.
"I know you can't." Eric said softly. "Just give me time to think of something. Please, just stay safe for me."
"Kind of impossible for me, but I'll try." Corissa said. "Eric...what about you? The Authority wants to kill you."
"Don't worry about that." Eric said. "I'll think of something. I always do."
He could practically hear Corissa roll her eyes, which brought a small smile to his face.
"I love you." Corissa said. "Please, come back to me."
"Of course." Eric said.
He hung up because if they kept talking he'd only want to run back to her, which he wouldn't do. He couldn't do that to her.
"Eric, what is going on? Is Corissa in danger?" Bill asked looking very worried.
"He's back." Eric said, and Bill stiffened immediately knowing who he meant.
CORISSA'S POV:
I held the phone to my ear a moment longer before I placed it on the hook. I took a deep breath then turned to Marcus.
"Please, find me Alcide Herveaux." I said to Marcus. "And please get all work I will need on what might be a lengthy absence from the house."
Marcus nodded his head then immediately got to work as I stood up. I grabbed my stress ball as I went to go speak with my staff about what is going to happen over the expended of time. I walked down the stairs squeezing the stress ball while trying to remain calm. A leader can't be seen so stressed. I found Thalia, and asked her to grab Sefan since they were the two heads of my security.
"Is there something wrong, Ms. Stackhouse?" Stefan asked.
"I will be leaving the house for the time being." I said. "Apparently, there is a very angry 3,000 year old vampire coming after me. I do not want to put this staff at risk. I have a list of orders that will be followed down to the letter. Thalia will be the only one coming with me. In fact, send the other hunters back to Lady Artemis. I will not have their deaths on my hands. All guards are to move inside during the night. If some wish to return home to their families, then let them. I will not be giving away my location, so no one here can give it away even if they are glamoured. Is this all understood?"
Stefan and Thalia nodded without question, which is what I like about them. They never second guess me, or try to argue with me. They trust my judgement. Devon then came into the room, so I turned to them.
"Devon, please pack me a few weeks worth of clothes." I said. "I'm not quiet sure how long I'll be gone."
"Yes, Madam." Devon said bowing his head. "And shall I pack the arsenal?"
I grinned while nodding my head. Devon grinned as well before he went to do as I asked. Marcus came hurrying down the stairs trying to shove a bunch of papers and files into his bag.
"Ma'am, I got a hold of Mr. Herveaux." Marcus said. "He said he had business to take care of quickly, but he will come here once he is done."
I frowned hoping that everything was alright. I sighed because I'm sure it wasn't.
"Alright." I said. "Make sure to pack yourself a bag. You're going with us."
Marcus blinked in confusion as Thalia grinned from beside me. I walked up to Marcus patting his shoulder.
"Don't worry. I'll explain everything." I assured him.