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Chapter 35
Sookie's POV
Oh! Do I have to get out of bed? What the hell is that buzzing noise? My legs feel like Jell-O. I guess that's what happens when you have 8 orgasms in one night. I reflect back on last night. Oh! I can feel myself blush. The tub, oh that new thing he did! Three times! I was practically begging him to drink from me again while he was orally preoccupied. Then we made love again. It was tender and sweet. Our bodies moved slowly and caressed each other lovingly. He whispered softly in my ear the whole time telling me how much he loved me and how perfect I was to him. He brought me to orgasm twice and then insisted he clean me up after, of course, he used his tongue and drank from me again. After my last orgasm he remained between my legs gently licking me. I was spent. I drifted off to a peaceful slumber. Last night was perfect.
What the hell is that noise? I lift myself from Eric's chest and look around. My eyes find the clock and see that is almost 4 in the afternoon! Well I was up until dawn… wasn't I? Nope I fell asleep while Eric was still feasting! I find my wits about me and see another small red light flashing. It's the damn intercom thingy. I swear if Claude buzzes it one more… BUZZZ BUZZZ. Damn him!
I pull myself out of the bed and walk over to it.
"WHAT DO YOU WANT?"
"Cousin is that anyway to talk after a night of passion. You should be in a good mood."
"Claude I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap. I'm tired and wasn't ready to get out of bed. I really didn't mean to be a bitch. I love you! Can you forgive me?"
"Oh I suppose! Do you want a late lunch?"
"I would love some. Give me a few minutes and I'll be down."
I click off the intercom and get myself cleaned up. I love this place. I can wear little sundresses every day. I don't need a bra, my hair done or makeup. I make my way down to the kitchen and find Claude singing.
"Don't'cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me? Don't'cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me? Don't'cha?… Don't'cha?"
"Good morning Claude!"
"Ah there is the sweet freshly fucked face I've been dying to see. Do you have fang marks? Can I see them? Please! Please!"
He is such a freaking idiot. He can always make me laugh and I can't imagine my life without him.
"Claude he never marks me anywhere someone can see them and if he does he heals them. He would never want me to look like a fang banger."
He jumps up and down and is squealing like a teenager
"Sookie you have to give me the details! Where does he bite you where no one can see? Please you have to share with me. I've always been curious about Vamps and of course I can't experiment myself."
Oh hell! What did I just get myself into!
"Fine I'll give you some details but then you drop the subject after ok? I'm not telling you every little thing that goes on between us."
He grabs my hands and dances me around saying over and over 'thank you'
I tell him about some of the places Eric has bitten me before and then I tell him about where he bit me last night. His mouth hits the floor and he is speechless.
"Claude, did I share too much information with you?"
He shakes his head and comes back to reality.
"I'm jealous! I'm gay but I have never had the desire to be a woman until just now! Three times he did this to you?"
I nod my head yes and he continues
"And you came each time? How many fucking times did you cum Cousin? Eric is a freaking GOD! If you ever don't want to keep him, please pass him right along to me. I would take my chances. If he drained me dry, I would die a happy man!"
He has me in stitches. I know he's not serious about Eric or I hope he's not but never the less I'm always smiling with Claude. We begin to eat and Claude begins to tell me about Bill.
"Sookie I don't know how much you and Eric talked last night but I think you should hear what is going on with Bill. I know last night that you didn't want to hear anything about it but I feel you should at least know some of what is going on."
"Ok give me the basics."
"He is making a lot of enemies. He was ordered to stay away from you and he is refusing to do so. The other night at the healing ritual you had no desire to hear what he had to say. I'm assuming you don't want him to continue to be in your life?"
"Not really. I don't see where he would fit in. I know that he will never accept Eric and me together and we made a decision that if there are people who don't support and accept us than they will not be a part of our daily lives. He doesn't fit into my 'dream life' Claude. I hope he finds happiness but that is never going to be with me."
"I agree with you on yours and Eric's decision. Compton keeps insisting that he needs to be there for you and wants to be the only one to help you. I fear that he will do something drastic when he realizes that you and Eric are closer than ever. Like I said he has been making enemies and the outcome doesn't look good. I can't promise he will walk away from his recent actions."
"Is he that big of a danger Claude? This is Bill we are talking about here."
"Yes he is a danger. Eric and I believe you would have never made it to Denmark."
Wow has Bill finally lost it? Was he taking advantage of me being ill? I'm pissed!
"Claude I know you or Eric wouldn't believe he would do this unless you had enough proof or concerns. I don't want him anywhere near us. There is no way he can find us here is there?"
"No Sookie. I actually have him restrained. I know you never wish anyone to be harmed but sometimes it comes down to kill or be killed. I'm not sure if we are at that point yet with Compton but I want you to know the situation is serious. Do you want to be kept informed?"
"Only if you feel I need to know. Does Eric know what is going on?"
"Yes I have kept him current with everything that has been happening."
"Ok tell me if you feel I need to know or if there is danger. My relationship with Eric is my main priority right now. You were right the other night; Bill has done a lot to hurt me. Both he and Sam thought it was fine to let me continue to get worse when they knew you or Eric could have helped me. I've thought a lot about what you said yesterday. You said you would love me no matter what my choices were in life and that you would always be there for me. They could have chosen to love me enough to feel the same way and they didn't. I don't wish them harm but they have to get on with their lives. I can't continue to forgive and forget. I will forgive but now I need to learn and move on. Some things just can't be forgotten about. Bill and Sam are two of those things."
"Good girl Cousin! It's all about you now! Have you decided on when you would like to accept your gifts?"
"Can we do it a few nights from now? I want to do some fun stuff before I'm too sore and tired to."
"Fun stuff? Is that was you call 'shagging the Viking' these days?"
"No! We just got here and I want to explore and sightsee a little."
"I understand. We have plenty of time. I don't have this house rented at all this year. It wasn't going to be listed for two months because I wanted to be sure all the repairs were completed. I called the rental agent and told him to hold off on the listings. I wasn't sure how long you wanted to stay."
"Claude you didn't have to do….."
"Sookie stop! No I didn't have to but I wanted to. I love every minute here with all of you. I feel like we are one big happy, strange and dysfunctional family. Allow an old man some enjoyment in life, Please?"
I stick my tongue out at him and laugh.
"I love you Claude! You have been the best Cousin and friend anyone could ask for. Please promise me we will always be this close. I can't go through this long life without you."
He walks over and pulls me into a hug. I can feel his love and energy vibrating with mine. It's so easy to share with him.
"I promise Sookie. I will always be here for you and you'll never go through anything like you did before. I'm sorry I wasn't there sooner."
Damn he is making me cry! I nod against his shoulder and we continue to embrace each other. I need to understand why my happiness is so important to him.
"Claude, will you tell me why are fighting so hard so that Eric and I can have what we want. What makes this so personal for you?"
I listen as he tells me about Thomas. I can't believe he wanted to choose him for a life mate and was denied. How they tried to force him to live a life he didn't want and how he was ridiculed for his lifestyle. My heart is breaking for him. He's been alone for so long.
"Claude did Niall try to force you to have a family and marry a woman?"
"Many times and he even made Thomas Prince of the Fairy Realm knowing I was once in love with him. That is why I stayed in the human world. I could never return to the realm. I would have had to constantly avoid him and his family. He is married and has many children. Niall had also tried to force me into becoming reigning prince."
"Claude! You should have been the Prince? Why would you give that up?"
"Cousin, would you have given up Eric? You could have returned with Niall did you know that? He could have found you a suitable husband and given you the life of a true 'fairy princess'. Would you have wanted that? Would you live a lie?"
"No! There would be no way. Even if I wasn't with Eric, love is love and you can't force yourself to love someone you don't. I'm sorry this all happened to you Claude."
"I'm a better person because of it now. I am stronger and I fight hard for what I believe is right."
I need to know if Niall is going to cause Eric and I problems. He makes me nervous. He can be very sneaky.
"Claude, do I need to worry about Niall?"
"I'm working on finding that out. I don't think so but I can't be sure. Don't worry about him Sookie if he does do something he will be in a lot of trouble. He sits on the council now. The whole Supe community has come together to regain control. Everything has been peaceful. If he does something to disrupt that he will be taken care of by them. I have high connections and they look out for me and mine. We are safe. I really think Niall is just a know it all and like to push buttons to manipulate people's lives. He shows love in a very different way. He's like that pesky grandfather that believes he knows what is best for you but never stops to take your wants and desires into consideration"
I yawn and stretch.
"Claude let's go back and sit on the deck. I know it's late in the afternoon but I still want to enjoy the breeze."
"I love the sun Cousin; you will never need to ask me twice."
We lounge on the desk on big comfortable cushion covered wicker mini sofas. I've never seen anything like them. They are awesome! We are laughing and singing 'gay anthem songs'. We quiet down and gaze out to watch the surf coming in. My eyes grow heavy and I drift off to sleep.
I wake up to a glorious feeling. Someone is rubbing my feet. Oh! My weakness! It's was one of my few luxuries before I got sick. I loved to treat myself to a pedicure and the absolute best part of it was the massage. I'm in heaven. I don't need to open my eyes to know that it's my Viking that is making me so happy right now. I can feel his pleasure through the bond. I smile at him and rest my head further back against the cushions.
"Good evening lover. I love this feeling coming from you. I've neglected your poor feet; they have been in dire need of attention!"
"Mmmm… You can pay attention to them any time you like. That feels wonderful sweetie."
"Are you well tonight? Claude and Bubba want to go swimming in the ocean. Did you get enough rest? Claude mentioned that you slept late."
"Yes I feel good. Really good! I slept late and ate a big meal with Claude but then got sleepy again after and now here we are."
"Would you like to swim or just watch them?"
"I would like to. Are you going to join us?"
"Of course, I might need to save you from a shark or any other marine animal that would pose a threat."
"Eric! Stop that! A shark is not going to try to eat me!"
"Well if a shark isn't going to perhaps I can?"
"Oh! I should have seen it coming! You are so bad! But you know what? I wouldn't want you any other way. I love you Eric"
I lean up and crawl into his lap. The ever constant magnetic pull is in full force. Our lips collide and we get lost in one another. That is until we hear Claude singing.
He is dressed in a pair of bright red Speedo's and nothing else! OH MY GOD! His hair is slicked back and he has a big pair of Aviator sunglasses on. Its night time and he has sunglasses on? Oh for the love of all that's holy! The fairy has finally lost it. I've never laughed so hard in my life. Oh! And he has Bubba dressed the same way! I will never, I repeat never get this image out of my head!
I'm bringing sexy back
Them other boys don't know how to act
I think you're special, what's behind your back?
So turn around and I'll pick up the slack.
He is bumping and grinding on the wall. All the stripper moves are in full effect!
Dirty babe
You see these shackles
Baby I'm your slave
I'll let you whip me if I misbehave
It's just that no one makes me feel this way
Eric has bloody tears coming from his eyes from laughing so hard. And oh! Bubba is just dancing and really trying to get into it. His head is bobbing as he sings along to the chorus.
Come here girl
Go ahead, be gone with it
Come to the back
Go ahead, be gone with it
VIP
Go ahead, be gone with it
Drinks on me
Go ahead, be gone with it
Let me see what you're torquing with
Go ahead, be gone with it
Look at those hips
Go ahead, be gone with it
You make me smile
Go ahead, be gone with it
Go ahead child
Go ahead, be gone with it
And get your sexy on
Go ahead, be gone with it
Get your sexy on
Go ahead, be gone with it
Claude and Bubba have this whole bump and grind routine going on. Claude has moved closer to Eric and is now shaking his ass right in his face. Bubba is doing some sort of 'sprinkler' move and it looks kind of frightening. Bubba did not keep the Kings rhythm when it comes to dancing.
I'm bringing sexy back
Them other fuckers don't know how to act
Come let me make up for the things you lack
'Cause you're burning up I gotta get it fast
Claude grabs a towel and wraps it around Eric's neck and is shaking his chest at him as if he had breasts to flaunt at him. I think I'm going to pee my pants. Eric looks mortified. Oh I wish I had the camcorder. Damn it! I look back over to Bubba and oh no! He is trying to get Claude's attention to do the fishing rod and hook move? Who the hell showed him these things? I'm snorting and laughing too hard to talk. I get Eric's attention so that I can point out Bubba. Claude catches Bubba's eye and jumps right into it. Now we have Claude making fish gills with his hands and walking towards Bubba. At this point no one can hold in their laughter. Eric, Claude, Bubba and I are doubled over in hysterics. Finally when we all calm down Claude speaks up.
"Bubba didn't I tell you we would be a hit. All that practice paid off! Good job!"
Bubba looks so proud of himself. Poor Bubba! Claude had him practice all this! Eric and I are laughing again.
"Ms Sookie. Mr. Claude said I could make you laugh if we did this. It worked! I love to hear you laugh."
I walk over and give him a big hug and kiss on the cheek.
"Bubba you did great! I'm so glad you're here with us."
Claude and Bubba take off towards the beach and jump straight into the water. I quickly change and see that Eric is already dressed in a suit. When I return we go hand in hand still laughing at the crazy family we have adopted.
We laugh and play in the water for hours. Bubba and Claude cause as much trouble as they can with us. After a while they wonder off on their own and leave Eric and I to ourselves. He picks me up and fly's us back to the far end of the house. He must have started the hot tub while I was still sleeping. He lowers us into it and begins to kiss me.
"Lover… Do you feel alright? Are you tender after last night?"
Huh! Why does he try to talk to me when is kissing my neck. My brain can't think when he is doing this.
"I'm…. Eric…. how can I think when you're doing…. Oh! Fine… I'm fine… not tender"
He is licking and sucking on the unbelievable spot below my ear. How the hell is that spot directly linked to my hootchie?
"Lover, I want to make love to you…. Here…. Now….I need you… Fuck! I want you so much."
I moan a feel him move my bikini to the side and next thing I know I'm being impaled on him.
"Sweet Jesus! Eric you are fucking huge!"
He chuckles and begins to remove my bikini top. I have no idea how long we pleasured ourselves or how many times we both came. All I know is the hot tub is going to need drained and refilled. It's not sanitary anymore! There's still some time before dawn and we head back into the house. It's silent so Claude and Bubba must still be out. I grab some fruit and crackers before we return to our room. As I'm sitting on the edge of the bed enjoying my snack I see Eric tracing his finger along something.
"Eric what are you looking at?"
"The ceremonial knife, I made sure to collect both of the items I returned to you before we left."
"I never realized how much it meant to you until you tried to return it to me."
"I'm sorry I deceived you with this lover. When I hold it or look at it I'm so torn with my feelings. On one hand it gave me what I wanted for so long and on the other you saw it for the wrong reasons. Until I met you Sookie there was never anyone I wanted to marry. I know you didn't see us married but I was so proud to call you my wife."
"You don't see me as your wife anymore? You said 'was' as in past tense."
"You will always be my wife in my heart lover. I used the past tense because I will not call you my wife until I have honored you that way you deserve. I will ask you and you will have the choice. I refuse to insult you in that way again. I'm grateful our pledging still stands but for me that is what it is; a pledging. What I want with you is a real marriage. I want you to choose me to be your husband. We have just begun my lover. We will take each night one at a time. Come! Let's lie down and I want to snuggle with you. I'm lonely all the way over here without you."
We both climb into bed and he spoons up behind me. No one would ever believe Eric Northman the 1000 year old Viking Vampire bad ass has a snuggle fetish! I can feel him caressing my arms. He's kissing my neck and shoulders. I'm only wearing one of his tank tops and he's naked as usual. He begins to stroke lower and lower. He reaches my folds and checks my readiness. It doesn't take my body long to jump into high gear. I can feel him thick and hard against my back. He lifts my leg, bends it back and places it over his. He slowly enters me. He is kissing and licking along my neck whispering in my ear as he thrusts in and out of me. One of his hands is playing with my nub.
"Lover I close my eyes and I can see you… You're wearing a long flowing white dress… you look so beautiful…. You're walking down the aisle to meet me… I can't believe that it's me you are choosing…. It will be the day I become alive again…. You are 'my everything'…. So perfect…. So right….. I love you…..one day lover… my dream will come true…..I am yours…."
His tender loving making and adoring words have brought me to tears. We both share our release and he pulls me close to him. He kisses my face and neck softly and begins to hum. I never feel him leave my body before I fall into a deep sleep.