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Chapter 53
Sookie got up early, she wanted to get things done, have the kids fed and turn them over to Lily for a few hours this morning. She wanted to be laying next to her husband when he woke. When things were done she snuck quietly back into the bedroom with her husband who was still asleep. She took off her nightgown and went to her luggage, she stood thinking what she could wear that would thrill her husband. Sookie put on her thigh high stockings in black with a garter, a black and gold push up bra, leopard 5 inch heels and she opted for no panties, they never made it but a few minutes anyway. Gently she got back into bed, propped herself up on a pillow to wait for him to wake. About thirty minutes went by when she saw his eyes begin to flutter. Her face had a big smile on it as his eyes began to focus.
"Sookie?" His voice was groggy from sleep. His fangs popped as his eyes went up and down his wife's perfect body. His face changed, his eyes began to close. He held them tight as if he was trying to compose himself.
"Sweetie, are you ok?" She tried not to giggle, she could feel through their bond he was grateful and the lust for her was flowing. Her eyes moved down his gorgeous body to find he was more than happy to see her.
He shook his head and opened his eyes. "No, I think I have met my final death. I know I have because you are a Goddess and I deserve death." He laughed and she giggled.
"Oh, no. No death for you until you fuck me. I have spent the last hour thinking about that rock hard cock of yours. Time to show me what you got cowboy." She leaned back on the pillow, put her legs up, her heels were flat on the mattress and she spread her legs. "Wanna play?" She put her fingers in her folds and closed her eyes. Eric growled so loud she opened her eyes to see he had moved and was kneeling between her legs watching what her hand was doing.
"Do not tease me wife, I do no know if I can handle it." He grinned.
Her hand was moving in and out of her center, he could smell her arousal and he was licking his lips, Sookie looked into his eyes. "Do you want me, my sexy husband?"
Eric hissed at her, his head went to her knee and kissed her then nibbled, he began to work his way down her leg then back up. He really didn't want to disturb her performance but he had to taste her, any part of her. "More than anything I have ever wanted in my life lover." His hand pulled her leg up, he caressed her calf, rolled the stocking down her leg then he moved it up to his mouth and he bit it gently drawing blood from the meaty part of her leg making her moan loudly until he licked the wound closed. He rolled the fabric back up and caressed her leg.
He watched as her hips were moving with the movement of her fingers inside her self. Leaning down he decided he needed to touch her and taster her. Those large hands of his pulled her hips closer to him to get better access, her hand never left her insides. His tongue found her clit and it began to flick it as she worked her fingers inside her body. She was so wet and sticky, it only take her a few minutes before she started crying out with her first orgasm. "Oh, Eric, oh sweetie! Oooooohhhhh yeeeeeesssss!"
His powerful hands grabbed her by the hips again and yanked her down under him. "I will show you how I fuck you my wife. I will fuck you so hard you will beg me to stop because your heart will not be able to take any more." He thrust into her so hard she grabbed the headboard for support, he began to pound her relentlessly, his grip on her hips only let up long enough for him to grab her breast and pinch her nipples making her buck. He knew how they felt, they were sore and sensitive but the pressure of his pinching made her insane, it felt so good to her. "Do you like that my little vixen?" She couldn't speak, she could only nod. "You need to tell me or I will stop Sookie." His face was serious.
"Yes, Eric, oh it feels so good. It is incredible. Please don't stop!" Her body took on a life of its own, it was grinding and bucking as his cock pumped inside her. She didn't care who heard her cry out or scream his name. What her husband was doing to her was unbelievable and she never wanted it to stop. "Yes, Eric, fuck me! Fuck me hard!" Her eyes were glowing, the magic from his wife was building, he could feel it, her scent was changing.
"Sookie, your scent." He was shaking his head to clear his mind and sight as her fairy scent was enveloping him. Moving down to her breast he bit hard, pulling the skin even harder sucking making her moan from the pain. He was beginning to lose his control, it was slipping more and more with every minute.
Sookie was out of her mind with what Eric was doing, she couldn't think straight, she knew she heard him telling her to mask herself but she had lost all control as his he pounded harder and faster in her. She was ripping his back up, digging into his ass, grabbing his hair pulling him closer to him. This was primal, this was animalistic and her body was responding to every touch, every push, every sound and he reciprocated by pinching, nibbling and biting.
Eric closed his eyes to try to control himself, he pulled her up, her arms and legs wrapped around him, he used all his strength to push her deeper onto him each time he pumped into her. She was wailing, her head went to rest on his shoulder. "Sookie, please, you have to stop your scent."
This time she heard him, she closed her eyes and began to stop it and as she did Eric's hips slowed down, his vision became clear again. "I am sorry Eric, I just need you so bad." She bit into his shoulder, he cried out and his head went back, her hands went to his ass and smacked him hard, he growled. She giggled and went for his neck, her teeth penetrating his skin. She was licking his blood that began to ripple down his neck, he needed hers again so he put his mouth on her upper arm and bite her taking her blood again. She cried out as her orgasm started, she began to black out. Eric kissed her to keep her with him, he wasn't done with her yet. "Oh, Eric, I cant take anymore, please." She was begging him.
"Yes you can my wife, take my cock, ride me Sookie." She looked in his eyes and she put her hands on his shoulder, her body began to move hard on his.
She smiled wickedly at him. "Oh, that's it Eric, right there! Make us come Eric, will you come inside me Viking?" Her words were too much, her couldn't take it any more, his face locked on hers and he began to grunt, really loud, his head fell back again as he began to holler as he came, "Soooookkkkkiiiiiiiieeee!" It was like music to her ears and her orgasm took her with him, she wasn't able to speak, her head went to his shoulder and held onto him tight while she was thrust up and back down to earth calling out to him. The whole event was mind blowing, Eric fell backwards holding her to him. She was panting, he was shaking from head to toe. They lay together not saying a word. They were both emotional, their bond was full of love, lust, compassion, appreciation, pride and dozens of other emotions.
Eric had no idea how long they laid trying to get their bearings, if he lived another thousand years he would never have another experience with her like this, well, unless he was that lucky of a bastard, he smiled to himself. He was rubbing her back, he knew she was stated and falling asleep. "My love, are you sleeping?"
Sookie couldn't talk yet, she grunted. "Uh huh."
He laughed. "What is that lover? I do not understand grunts."
Her head came up to look at him. "Liar." Her head went back to his chest.
"Liar?" He pretended to be offended.
"Yes, liar." She didn't move.
"Please tell me why I lied?" Eric asked.
"Because while I was grunting as you fucked me almost unconscious you seemed to understand grunts then." She giggled at her ridiculousness.
He laughed too. "Ok, if you insist." He kissed her shoulder. "Thank you for being here when I woke this morning. Granted you did go over and above the call of duty, I think it makes the top ten of love making we have had."
She slapped at him. "We have a top ten? You keep track?" Pushing up on her elbows she looked at him.
"Of course. I can remember every where, every time, every position we have made love. I have a photographic memory Sookie." He smiled up at her as he tapped his temple.
She winced. "Great!" She tried to roll off him but he held her tight.
"I mean it Sookie, thank you for being here when I woke up. I know you have the children and things to take care of. It means a lot to me you did this for me." He looked at her completely serious.
"Eric, I love being with you. I would wake with you every day for the rest of our lives. Our kids are so little still and I want to give them as much normalcy as possible. They will be wielding swords and fighting the enemy soon enough. This time I enjoy, getting up, sitting with them at breakfast, giving them baths, dressing them, listening to Erika rattle on about being daddy's Princess." She smiled at him and he laughed. "It makes this whole life so much more sweeter." She kissed his nose.
"I have finished up what I need to do here. Would you like to go home today?" He grinned at her.
She looked like a kid in a candy store. "Really?"
He nodded his head. "I have Stan's house on the market, I took care of his items, I saw the Sheriffs, we have begun looking for a home here, plus I got to hire some new security personal for when we visit. Lets take our children home, get ready for Johan's party then on Sunday we will fly out for Vegas."
"Oh, this is great! I mean, I love that Alcide let us stay here, don't get me wrong but I want to go home, make love to you in our bed." She was smiling.
"Actually, I am going to take this bed home with us, it has given you great inspiration." He looked at her seriously until he couldn't take it and cracked up laughing.
"Oh, mister, get your butt in gear. Lets get packed and head home!" She was wiggling away from him and headed to the shower. Eric got up and pulled his shorts and t-shirt on and went to inform Trish, Lily and Mark they would be heading home. Alcide was coming out of the kitchen as Eric was heading in.
"Hey buddy, did you know your wife was screaming some guys name awhile ago. I think she might be having an affair old man." Alcide grinned.
"Heard that did you?" Eric smiled back.
"Yeah, I think Texas to Florida heard Sooooookkkkkiieee!" Alcide was really proud of himself.
Eric's fangs came down and he growled. "Jealous mutt?"
Alcide thought about it for a second. "Yes, I have always wanted to hear you scream my name." He burst out laughing, Eric got him in a head lock and Amelia found them wrestling on the floor.
"Hey! What the hell are you two doing?" She was shielding Adam's face so he didn't see his father fighting.
"Hun, were just playing. I told Eric I wanted him to scream my name like he does Sookie's." Alcide grinned at his wife.
Amelia covered her mouth as she giggled. "Oh, it was good Eric. All the guards went outside and went as far out on the property as they could. Just cause your getting some doesn't mean the rest of those fella's are. They already have the hots for her, now they hear the way she makes you scream. I wouldn't put it past them if they gang up on you and stake you!" Amelia and Alcide looked at each other and burst out laughing.
"Well, I am glad you find it funny." He hissed. "I am taking my wife home today. I want to get her home so she can rest and get ready for Johan's birthday. Do you wish to come with us or do you want me to send the plane back for you when Pam comes out on Friday night?"
"How about Friday, I have some business I need to attend to." Alcide nodded to him, they were all business now.
"Alright, if you need to come home sooner just call and make the arrangements. If not, we will see you on Saturday." He went to find Trish, she had a True Blood warmed and handed it to him. He informed her they were leaving, she said she would take care of it. Next was Mark and Lily who said they would have everything ready to go in an hour.
Eric went back to the bedroom, Sookie was dressed in a red and white summer dress with short sleeves, red high heels and her hair was curled and falling down her back. She had done her make up and looked immaculate. She had the luggage lined up alone the wall, she was finishing closing his suit case. "Hey sweetie, I left out a pair of black jeans and a white dress shirt for you. Is that ok?" She was looking at him seriously.
"Yes, my love. Thank you. You did not have to do all this, I would have helped you pack the suitcases." He nodded toward the cases she had taken care of.
"Eric, you and I both know you haven't packed for yourself in years. Now, go get in the shower while I get the guys to take this stuff down. I need to check on the kids and make sure they are ready." She walked to him, kisses him sweetly then left him standing there staring at her. Where did his insecure, shy wife go? Here was her replacement, a sensual, intelligent, assertive, confident partner he knew he could count on. He had to get out of the mindset she was unable to do for herself or wanted to do for her family, she enjoyed the multi-tasking, the planning, stepping in to take care of things and the responsibility of it all. What a lucky creature he was. He grinned to himself and went to get in the shower.
He came down to find Sookie directing the guards, Mark, her children, things were happening and Eric stood watching. She looked so beautiful, her summer dress, the little baby bump, asking the big Were's and guards to go or do. He watched her kneel down to Johan's level and touch his face, smile and talk to him about something, his twin's come up behind her and hugged her. They were his world, they were everything to him. Walking in he cleared his throat. "I have not gotten my morning kisses!" His kids rushed him, he knelt down and hugged them all taking all the kisses and words they wanted to give. "Are my children ready to go home?"
The twins were nodding. Johan looked serious. "Yes, daddy, lets take mommy home where she is safe." Eric almost wept.
"Son, daddy will keep mommy safe, do not worry." He kissed his son and stood. "Are we ready my love?" Sookie was smiling.
"Oh, yeah, lets go home." Amelia, Alcide and Adam were standing in the entrance way. "Guys we will see you on Saturday ok?"
Amelia smiled and bent down to Johan. "We will see you on Saturday birthday boy." Johan hugged her and ran to Mark to get loaded in the car. "Have a safe trip you guys."
They said their goodbyes and Eric got his family to the airport, loaded on the plane and in the air to home. Eric looked at his wife who sat next to him, smiling. His children were in their seats, Johan had his sister's hand, Enar was sitting on Mark's lap talking and looking up at him. Eric took his wife's hand and held it tight, he leaned to whisper in her ear. "Sookie, you have given me a life that I can never thank you enough for."
She pulled her face back and giggled. Her lips went to his ear. "I think you thanked me this morning. That is payment enough." Smiling he kissed her hand and she put her head on his shoulder to relax for the ride.
The plane landed and they got into the cars to head home. The ride was quick, the staff helped get the kids and all the luggage out of the car and into the house. Sookie looked around the property, there were changes everywhere, she would deal with that later. Eric picked his wife up and carried her into the house. There were people and creatures everywhere getting things done. "Put me down sweetie, I need to feed your children and get them down for a nap." She smiled up at him.
"No fun for me?" He pouted.
"I have something fun for you to do. Go talk to the contractors and see who soon they will be out of my house." She grinned wickedly at her husband as he set her down. Her feet hit the floor and her heels clicked away as she went to find Sergio and get lunch done for the kids.
Eric stood shaking his head as he watched her amazing behind disappear. He did just that, found the contractor to see where they were on the additions to the property. Paul Johnson was standing in the middle of the cottage that would be Lily's and Mark's. "Hello Mr. Northman, how was your trip?" The man smiled at him.
"Fine Paul, thank you." Eric turned to see the space and it turned out nicer than he could have designed himself. Eric had asked Sookie to chime in on what to do to it and her additions took it to another level, Lily would love it. "Is this complete?"
"Oh, yes. We are just running over our list to make sure everything is working. That sweetheart of a nanny of yours should be able to move in today." Paul beamed.
Eric nodded. "You have done great work Paul. How are the guard quarters coming along?" Paul walked with him.
"Two days they will complete, we are ahead of schedule. They are livable now but they will be complete in day after tomorrow. The thirty rooms will be ready for your guards, Were or Vamp. They are fifteen light tight, fifteen for humans. We have worked pretty closely with Nigel, he has been kind enough to check the vamp quarters for us. Come on, I will show ya." Paul guided Eric to the two story building. They went in the front door which lead them to a big room that one side was wall to wall couches and a big screen TV, a huge entertainment center with game systems and a blu-ray player. The other side was the kitchenette, it was bigger than he remembered them talking about and then he remembered Sookie saying the Were's were big guys, they needed more space. The appliances were all black enamel, the counter had a blender, toaster, microwave, coffee maker and a slow cooker. He had no idea what the point of that was but Sookie insisted. The two door refrigerator sat next to the stove all in black. All the cabinets were done in cherry wood. In the middle of the space was an island that had 8 chairs around it.
"This is very nice Paul." Eric looked around nodding.
He smiled. "The misses knows what she wants. When you and I designed this area it was much smaller, remember. She insisted it be bigger, she wanted them to feel at home, have a place to enjoy their evenings off. I see her vision now."
Eric did too. It wasn't what he originally had planned, his idea was to just make some sleeping quarters and amenities like showers and a small area with a microwave and coffee maker. Sookie had taken it and turned it into a place the guards would enjoy staying in. Eric smiled. "Show me the rooms."
This level was where the main showers were. There were five stalls, toilet and sinks. Paul guided him to the rooms, there were five on this level. They all had a bed, small closet and a dresser. They went up the stairs to the second level which had a bathroom on each end, a steam room and the remaining rooms in between, they too looked like the ones on the first level. Paul turned to Eric. "What do you think?"
Eric nodded to him. "Yes, this is what we were intending. I see my wife's suggestion of bigger beds were used."
"Yea, most of the Were's are tall like you." He grinned at his employer. "Let me show you the bottom level." Paul took him back down the stairs to a door next to the kitchenette. The pods as Paul called them lined the walls, the vampires would be able to go into their area and sleep. Next to their pod was an area to hang their clothes and store their personal items. Vampires were less likely to care about sleeping quarters then humans Eric had told Paul so he said nothing fancy was needed. There was two shower stalls and a refrigerator and small microwave on the far wall. They had everything they needed down here.
"Nice job Paul. This does exactly what we need it to do." Eric went up the stairs to the main room. "Two days you say?"
Paul nodded. "Yes, sir. They can move in then."
Eric thanked him and went back to the house. He went to look for Sookie who was in the nursery putting the twins down for their nap. Standing in the doorway with his arms crossed he waited until she was through. She turned and walked to him. "Hey sweetie."
He grinned. "Do you have a minute?" She nodded. "Come with me." He picked her up and took her to the cottage for Mark and Lily. He set her on her feet at the front door. "They can move in today."
Sookie turned and looked at her husband surprised. "Are you serious?"
He nodded. "Yes, I am. Go take a look." She smiled and opened the door. The living area was as soon as you walked in the door, the furniture Sookie had picked out was actually Lily's choice. Sookie had tricked her to help her pick it out. Lily had chose dark chocolate furniture with sage green and tan accents. There was a big screen TV hanging on the wall, the end tables next to the couch were in dark wood, also Lily's choice. Sookie smiled, it was great. She walked into the kitchen, the dark wood was off set by the light colored granite tile that was everywhere. The appliances were stainless steel, Sookie loved that for this room, it made it look so pretty. Lily had liked the idea too, that was the most important part.
"Eric, it is lovely." She looked to see the dining table next to the big glass window that looked out on to the river that ran along the property. Sookie could see the two of them enjoying dinner here in the evenings. "She is going to love this."
"Come look at the rest." He took her hand, there were two bedrooms. Sookie knew the reason behind that. Sookie was worried if their relationship developed Lily and Mark would move for a bigger place if they decided to marry and have a baby. This would keep them here for a while. The main bedroom was done, it had a big sleigh bed done in bronze and blacks. The furniture was also in dark wood. Sookie was giddy. There was a big bathroom with a shower, a toilet, sink and a nice sized whirlpool tub. Sookie looked at Eric and smiled. He had added that touch she thought to herself. Eric lead her to the second bedroom, it was empty, Sookie turned to look at him. "They can do what they want with this room, nursery perhaps." She nodded and turned to find the office which had two desks, two chairs. Off the office was a smaller bathroom. It was perfect for them.
"Can we show them now?" Sookie was jumping up and down.
"Do you want to show them now?" He was teasing her.
"Eric!" She wasn't going to let him get to her. "Go get them! Call them! Come on, we have to show them. Now! Please! Pretty please!"
Eric came to stand in front of her. "What every you want my Queen." He was gone in a flash and was back. "Ok, here they come."
Sookie and Eric went to stand outside, they closed the door behind them. Sookie looked up to Eric and he pushed her forward to show her family what she had done. "Hey guys!"
Mark looked at Sookie and Eric with narrowing eyes. "What's up guys? I am in the middle of an ass chewing of one of my guards."
Sookie giggled and Lily rolled her eyes. Sookie walked closer to them. "Listen, you know we were building stuff out here right?" They both nodded their heads. "Well, this is for you guys. You two, this is your own house. Eric and I thought you would like your own place."
Lily stood blinking and Mark's eyes narrowed again. "What?" He didn't know if he heard her right.
Eric moved forward. "We know your relationship has grown, we know you spend most of your nights with Lily here instead of going back to your apartment so we thought we would give you incentive to stay here, continue to work for us and still have your privacy and relationship."
Mark wasn't sure what to say and Lily looked like she was going to cry. "You guys build us a house? On your property?"
Sookie went and took her hands. "Lily, you guys are family. I love that big a-hole, have since the day I met Mark and you I have come to love and respect. I will just die if he moves you away, my kids would too. This way you guys have your own space. I don't want you to think I am forcing you to work here. If you two decide you want to quit or move or whatever, of course I would understand. We just want you to be happy and we know you need your privacy, every couple needs that."
Lily's tears came now. "That was why you had me help you pick out furniture, wasn't it?" Sookie grinned. Lily grinned at her. "Sneaky!" Sookie laughed at her.
Mark walked up to Eric and held his hand out. Eric looked down at his outreached hand and took it to shake. "Thanks Eric." Eric smiled and backed up. Mark walked to Sookie and picked her up to look her in the eye. "You need an ass whipping. I have told you that since the day I met you." He kissed her on the cheek and set her on the ground. Sookie laughed and wiped tears out of her eyes.
Eric cleared his throat and walked to the door. "Go check it out."
Sookie was wringing her hands and she was in tears again. Lily and Mark went into the cottage and stood with their mouths open. "Wow, its really incredible you guys!"
Sookie showed them around then she grabbed Eric's hand. "Ok guys, look around. You can move in today if you want. We will hold the fort down until you guys come back. See ya!" Sookie pulled Eric out and shut the door behind them.
Eric held his stomach and almost doubled over laughing. "Wife, you are something else."
"What did I do?" She looked shocked he was laughing at her.
He walked to her, picked her up and kissed her hard on the lips. "You are the kindest person I have ever met." He walked them back to the house, her legs wrapped around his waist and he kissed her the entire time. When he had her back in the house he set her down. "My love, I have work I have to do. We will have to postpone this until later." He left her standing in the middle of the foyer.
She shook her head and went to the office where Toni was working. "Hey Toni."
"Welcome home Sookie. How was your trip?" Her assistant looked up from the pile of mail she was sorting.
Sookie shook her head. "Oh, the usual." She smiled. "What's new here?"
Toni gave her the run down and when she was done she handed her a letter. "There is several requests for your presence at parties, people want to see Johan and the twins, and this one is a request in honor of you and Mr. Northman." The letter was on white really expensive paper with gold lettering.
Dear Mrs. Northman,
We request the honor of your presence in one months time with your children, your husband Mr. Northman, at a gala in your honor as the new King and Queen of Texas. Since we have not had the honor of making you acquaintance we hope you will take this invitation at face value, a chance for us to get to know each other and work to make Texas a better state for both human and vampire relations. Please call my office and we may discuss this further.
Sincerely,
The Governor of the Great State of Texas
Maxwell T. Barnes, Sr.
Sookie looked at the letter. "Wow."
Toni shook her head. "I know. I don't know if Eric got a similar letter or not."
"I am sure he would have said something. Leave it out so I can show it to him ok?" Sookie looked at her letter again. She hated all the fuss but she knew it was important for Eric to go to these things. If he wanted to go, they would go.
Sookie and Toni spent a couple hours working, Sookie had neglected the mail and things long enough so she sat back and took care of the things she needed to do. Her stomach started to growl. "Toni, you can go ahead and take off now if you want. How about you come back on Friday and we will finish this stuff up. I don't think we have anything that we can't do remotely between now and then."
"You got it. Just speak to Mr. Northman about that invitation. I think that is the only thing we need respond to quickly. I have some other request but we can talk about them on Friday, one from a newspaper in New Orleans." Toni smiled knowing Sookie's resistance to going main stream with her family.
Sookie nodded and left Toni. She went down to the kitchen to find Sergio cooking something that smelled wonderful. "Hello Sookie, I made you a sandwich, it is in the door." He pointed to the fridge.
"Thanks Sergio. Whatever you are making for dinner smells divine." Her mouth was watering. She leaned in the fridge and got the plate out and the iced tea. He clicked his tongue at her, he put it back and got the milk.
"Spoil sport." She smiled and poured a glass of milk, then went to the table to eat. Johan came running in the room. "Sweetie, slow down." She laughed at him.
"Hi mommy. Lily said I could have a snack." He smiled wickedly at her, just like Eric.
Sookie narrowed her eyes at him. "Really? Aren't you supposed to be in the middle of a lesson?"
"Oh, yes, the twins are enjoying the Spanish lesson. She taught them to say "Amigo." Johan giggled.
Sookie stood up and got a banana, peeled it and handed it to him. He was munching on it quickly. "I think you better pop back to Lily now baby before she comes looking for you." He smiled and vanished.
"Was that my son I just heard?" Eric appeared in the doorway.
She giggled. "He popped to get a snack. I think he is going to be a handful Eric."
"Sookie, our children are extremely intelligent, they are well more advanced then children their age. I find them astounding and truly amazing." He looked at her seriously.
"Your their father Eric, of course you think they are great. I am just concerned that since they are so advanced and they have all this magic that we are going to be up to our eyeballs with issues." She frowned.
He walked to her and wrapped his arms around her. "Those children have been nothing but wonderful, Enar might pop here and there but we can teach him not to do that. He knows right from wrong. Do not worry about something we can contain."
"They are so smart Eric, what if they figure out they can pop to some place or do things we don't know about. I am afraid they are going to hurt themselves." She leaned into his chest.
"Patience my love. You are doing a wonderful job with them and I will spend more time teaching them too. Lily is working with them, the twins are learning Spanish today." He beamed at her.
"Yea, magical vampire smart kids. Got it." She pulled away and picked up her plate and glass, Sergio appeared to take them out of her hands.
Eric could feel through the bond she was really worried about the situation with the children, he had to think of something to ease her mind about it. "Sookie, please do not worry about this. It saddens me to know you are distraught about this."
She smiled at him and began to walk away. "Ok sweetie."
He reached for her arm to bring her back to him, he looked her in the eye. "No, do not try to pacify me. I am here Sookie, I will help you with this. They are our children and if they need our guidance I will take more time to help you. All you need to do is tell me when you are feeling overwhelmed."
She nodded. "Thanks sweetie, I am going to get the guards settled in. Paul said they can move some of their things moved into the guard house if they want. He just has some finishing stuff to do."
He shook his head no. "Sookie, Mark will handle that." He put his hand on her belly. "Gunnar is tired, you are tired, go and take a nap now." He picked her up and carried her up the stairs.
"Eric, sweetie, I can walk on my own." She giggled.
He kissed her on the neck. "Yes, I am aware of that lover." He had her in the room, undressed and in the bed covered up before she knew what was happening. "Now, lay back and rest. You seem to forget you are pregnant and need to rest."
"Eric, we have months to go before Gunnar is here, I have things to do, the kids, stuff." She was frowning at her husband.
"I will take care of the children tonight, I will get them fed, bathed and ready for bed. I will bring your dinner up to you and then we will bathe together. Would you like that?" He tucked her in.
"What part?" She stuck her tongue out at him.
He smiled at her. "Sleep." Leaning over her, he kissed her tenderly on the lips and left her to sleep. She put her hand on her belly and fell quietly to sleep.
Eric cancelled some appointments he had to stay home with the kids. He went in search of Mark since Lily still had the children in their learning room. He found Mark on the outer parameter of the property talking to two Were's. "Mark, is everything alright?" Eric looked at the group concerned.
He nodded. "Yes, I run these two over the property several times a day, they are my k-9 as I call them." Mark smirked and the Were's nodded.
"Fine. Do you have a moment?" Mark nodded, Eric turned to address the Were's. "Excuse us Allen, Terry." They bowed and took off in sprint.
"What's up Eric?" Mark looked around as he waited for Eric to speak, the man was always on alert.
"What do you think of Gary?" Eric got right to the point.
"He is efficient, hard working, knows his stuff. Why, is there a problem?" Mark looked him in the eye.
"No, I would like you to use him in a more leadership position. I want you to over see these guards, but I want you to train Gary and two more Were's we can trust to run teams since we are expanding our territories. You are the head of security Mark, I do not want anyone else to train them, your instincts are too right on. I am sure you are aware of how much I trust you with my family and I will trust your judgment on who you choose."
Mark nodded to him. "Thanks Eric, I appreciate it." Mark's eyes were watching his guards. "I agree. It will help to have team leaders who can field some of it when we are on the road or traveling. I would like to get more wireless headsets so we can all be on the coms when we are out."
"Order whatever you need, use the company charge card and order anything else you need." Mark nodded and Eric turned to leave.
"Eric?" Eric turned back around to look at him. "Thanks for the cottage. You and Sookie really didn't need to do that."
"You are welcome and yes I did. Mark, since the day I met you I told you how important Sookie's happiness is to me. We have had our share of issues like any couple but never that wavered. She thinks of you both as family, she wants you to be happy and if giving you a place out here does that for her I would do it again. For some reason she believes you and Lily are perfect together." He frowned at Mark.
"And you don't?" Mark grinned.
Eric's eyes narrowed. "I believe Lily is a very intelligent woman and like my wife they seem to find qualities in you I do not."
Mark laughed. "Back at you Eric. I feel the same about you."
Eric nodded. "Good, now let me know me know who you decide for the teams. I would like to talk to Sookie about it before you make it final." Mark agreed and walked away.
He could feel his son was getting agitated so he headed back to the house at vampire speed. Lily was walking up the stairs with a crying Enar. "Lily, what is the issue with my son?"
Lily turned on the stairs and looked down at him. "He is just grumpy, I have tried everything I could think of to help him but he seems to want something. Any suggestions?"
Eric walked to her and held his arms out for his son. "Come here warrior, what is it that is making you this way?" Enar reached for his father and instantly stopped crying. "Well, that seemed to help. Lily, go ahead and get Johan and Erika. Bring them to the living room to me so I can spend some time with them before dinner." She nodded and went to get the kids.
Enar's head rested on his father's shoulder. "Daddy." He whispered to his father.
"Yes my son. What is it?" Eric pulled back to look at him. His little fangs popped down. "You are hungry? Is that what is the matter son? Lets take you and get you a True Blood." Enar fussed again. "No, you want daddy then?" Enar nodded and put his finger in his sons mouth and felt the fangs puncture his finger and he began to suck on it hard. "Easy son. Lets get you a True Blood too. That will help."
Eric took his son to the kitchen, warmed the blood and put it in a sippie cup for him. When Eric's finger wound closed he pulled his finger out of Enar's mouth and handed him the cup. "Yum." Enar said and put the cup to his mouth.
"Yes, you enjoy it my son." Eric patted his back and took him back to the living room where Lily had the other kids. "Look Enar, your brother and sister are here waiting for us. Lets read a book shall we?" He looked up at Lily who knew he wanted a little alone time with his kids, she quietly left them alone.
They were all at the dining room table when Sookie came down. "Hey, what is everyone doing?"
Eric turned to look at her. "Wife, you are supposed to be sleeping. How about you go back upstairs and lay down then we will come up to sit with you while you eat."
Sookie pouted. "Are you trying to get rid of me?"
Johan giggled. "No mommy. Gunnar is tired."
Eric looked at his first born son. "Yes, mommy is too. She needs her rest."
Sookie looked at them all. "Why don't I eat with you then I will go back up?" Eric nodded and Sergio appeared with a plate for her.
Eric turned to look at her, she looked a bit pale he thought. "How are you feeling my love?" He put his hand on her face to feel her temperature and it seemed a bit low.
"Ok, I didn't realize how tired I was until I laid down." She dug into her food.
"Mommy!" Enar handed her his cup of blood.
She smiled at him then shook her head. "Oh, no, you keep that baby. You enjoy it much more than mommy does. Is it good?"
He nodded and drank, he looked happy Sookie thought. "Yummy mommy." His fangs came down and he put the cup to his mouth to drink more.
Sookie looked at Eric and he just shrugged. "He likes the blood. I think we will keep him on that for awhile and see how he does."
Eric was helping Erika when Sookie spoke up. "Sweetie, we need to talk about an invitation I got in the mail from Texas tomorrow. Don't let me forget alright?" He nodded and turned back to his daughter.
When they were done eating Eric insisted Sookie go lay back down, Eric took the kids to their rooms to get bathed and changed into pajamas. Lily came into help. "Why don't you let me finish them up. Sookie looks a little sick, maybe you should check on her."
Eric turned from the tub where Erika was splashing all over. "When did you see her?"
"Just now, she was coming back up with a ginger ale." Lily narrowed her eyes at him.
Eric looked to Erika. "Be a good girl for Lily my Princess. Daddy needs to go and check on mommy." He turned to Lily. "The boys are done and changed. Johan wants to read a book to his siblings before they go to bed."
Lily smiled up at him and took his spot next to the tub. "Go." She nodded toward the door and he was gone in a flash.
He found her sitting on the side of the bed, her head was looking down at the floor. "My love? Are you ill?"
Her face turned to look at him, he could tell instantly she wasn't feeling well, her face was more pale then before. "Yeah, just sick to my stomach. I think I will take a bath and see if that will help." She moved to get off the bed and Eric was beside her sitting her back down.
"I will run the water then we will take one together. Why did you not call for me Sookie? You know I would sit with you." He pulled her chin up so she would look him in the eye.
She smiled. "Eric, there isn't anything you can do but hold my hand or rub my back. I will be ok in a bit."
"Sit, I will be right back." He went into the bathroom, she heard him start the water in the tub, he added strawberry bubble bath then he came back to get her. "Here, let me help you out of your clothes." He stood her up and took her dress off and she kicked off her slippers. He reached behind her to undo her bra and she started to slip her panties down. "Let me." His hand touched her belly then moved to remove her white panties. He quickly undressed leaving their clothes in a pile on the floor then picked her up to take to the bathroom.
As they usually did Eric leaned back against the tub and Sookie got comfortable between his legs leaning up against him. She sighed. "This feels so good. Just being home, being in our room, in our tub. I miss when we are away from home."
He chuckled. "Yes, I do miss it as well. Nothing is better than this, the time we spend together in this very tub." He rubbed her sides, his lips kissed her shoulder. The bond told him she was feeling queasy again. "Sookie, do you need to get out?'
She closed her eyes and breathed in deeply. "Talk to him Eric. Maybe that will help."
Eric leaned closer to her, put his hands on her belly and spoke to his son. "Gunnar, that is enough now. Mommy does not need to be sick anymore. She needs her rest, help mommy now son." Sookie's eyes stayed closed. Eric had always been able to convince their other children of things in the womb but Gunnar was a bit more stubborn. Slowly the feeling started to subside. "He is stubborn is he not?"
Sookie giggled and cuddled closer to him. "Look at his parents. I don't know who is more stubborn, you or me."
Eric chuckled. "Sookie, I am not stubborn, I am assured. I know what I want and how to get it."
Sookie cracked up. "Yes, that is definitely you." He took the shampoo from the shelf above them and began to wash her hair. He used the hand shower to rinse her long hair. He started to do his own but she stopped him. "Let me." She turned and kissed the side of his neck. "You have the nicest hair." He laughed. "You do! I love it when you comb it back, you look so confident and handsome but when you let your bangs fall in your face you look like a model or something." Eric's head fell back as he laughed.
"Model huh?" He kissed her lips.
She frowned at him. "Yes, model. You are unbelievably gorgeous. Me, I am going to get old and wrinkly but not you. You will be young and beautiful for ever."
He was glad she brought this up. He had waited for the time to talk to her about it and it had shown itself now. "Sookie, have you given any more thought about being turned?"
Her head turned away from him. "Yes."
Patiently he waited and when she didn't speak he pressed her. "What have you decided?"
"When we are done having kids. I want to be able to have more babies and when we are sure we are done then I will. I mean, Michael said I would live forever, does that mean like this or will I age like Niall and my cousins?" She looked at him for an answer.
"Sookie, I will love you forever. I do not care what you look like, I just want you with me." He sounded frustrated with her vanity.
She shook her head. "Eric, you and I both know I don't want to get old and die. I definitely don't want to get old and make you look at me day after day like that. You will always be young looking and beautiful. I can't help it I am vain."
Eric knew she was getting off track and he didn't want her to. He wanted to be sure he understood her answer. "You will be willing to be turned?"
She nodded. "Our kids are vampires, they will probably live a really long time and I want to be able to live with you for as long as possible. If you will have me."
He ginned. "Yes, I would like that. You make me happy Sookie, knowing you will do this for us."
"I am not saying I am happy about it. But I know I have no other choice. The thought of you moving on with your life, making love to another woman, even if it is just for sex and blood drives me crazy." She growled.
Wrapping his arms tightly around her, one of his hands went to her full breast. "No woman will ever share my bed again other than you Sookie. You know our bond is eternal."
"Sure the bond might be eternal but if I kick the bucket then you have needs that need to be met. I would have to come back and haunt you." She giggled.
"I do not find this funny Sookie. You are not leaving me, ever. Just get that through your thick skull. I will do everything in my power to keep you with me forever." He gently pinched her nipple making her eyes close and she moaned, her body turned completely around and she straddled him lap.
"If you are going to play then you better play right husband." Her teeth bit gently into the side of his face making him growl lightly.
He pulled back to look at her face, his eyes searching deeply. "Sookie, I want you so much, you know I do but I know I should just let you go back to bed. I do not wish to hurt you or over tire you. Stop now so I can control myself." His fangs came down and his eyes were getting glossy.
"Just go easy on me, go slow and take your time. I wont break sweetie, I promise." She kissed his lips gently.
He shook his head no. "Please Sookie." Her husbands eyes were full of desperation and regret.
She put her hand under his chin and held it firmly. "Don't do that Eric. I want you so much. Don't feel bad for this, being with me. Yes, I am tired but that's what happens while were pregnant. But you can be gentle and I will tell you if I need to slow down or stop. You wont hurt me."
His hands went to her head to pull close, his lips merged with hers, his very talented tongue tangled with hers taking her breath away. He pulled back, pulled the plug on the tub and stood to pick her up. He sat her on the side of it, towel dried her body then her hair. He quickly ran the towel over his amazing body then picked her up again to take to bed. Gently he laid her down and crawled over top of her. "I am going to go slow Sookie. Let me do the work ok? I want you to just enjoy what I am going to do to you. Promise you will let me take control."
She nodded her head, her eyes were full of love and desire. "Ok, slow. Just love me Eric. Please, just show me how much you love me." Her hands went around his neck, his went to her hips to gently pull her to him as he inserted himself slowly into her center. For the next two hours Eric made slow, passionate love to his wife until they both came together quietly and lovingly. When their move making was over, he pulled her to him, tucking her tightly to his side and wrapped his arms around her, one of his hands on her belly.
"Good night my love." He kissed her lightly on the temple.
She giggled. "I love you Eric, night." Her eyes closed and she was out in minutes.
Eric let her fall asleep, he stood up, covered her up then put on jeans and t-shirt to go to his office. He fired up his lap top, checked and replied to emails then began making phone calls. His first call was to Bill.
"Eric."
"Compton, how are things in New Orleans?" Eric put his feet on the desk.
In Bill's usual tone he responded. "Everything is well. How is Sookie?"
Eric rolled his eyes, when would this vampire find his own woman? "Your Queen is well. Is there anything that needs to be reported? Fellowship update maybe?"
Bill cleared his throat. "They have been quiet since the we took care of things the other day. My sources have been working hard to get more information but so far they have made no further threats."
"Good, remember what I said Bill."
"Yes, Eric I never would forget what you instructed me to do." Bill was being facetious but Eric didn't find him funny.
"Goodnight Compton." Eric hung up his phone.
His next call was to Pam. "Pamela."
"Eric, I hope all is well with the Northman's." She was purring.
"Yes, thank you. How are things in Nevada?" He waited patiently for her to answer. Eric was getting a strange vibe from her. "Pamela, I asked you a question."
"I am sorry Master, things here are fine." Her voice was husky and low.
"Pam, are you in the middle of something?" He grinned.
"Eric, you are not the only one with needs. Ow, uh, just one second Eric." He could here Eagle in the background.
Eric tapped the phone on the desk. "Pam, I believe you should be working, not fucking your boyfriend."
She gasped into the phone. "I am not fucking him, technically." Pam laughed.
"Pamela, call me when you are through playing." He hung the phone up.
Next call was to Isabella. She answered on the first ring. "My King."
"Good evening Isabella, how are things tonight?"
"Things are running smoothly Master. I have gotten the offers on Stan's home which I am forwarding to you now. Please review them and let me know what you think. Also, Mr. Barnes, our Governor called today to inform me he has sent an invitation for a private party in the King and Queen's honor. Have you had a chance to decide if you will attend?"
Sookie had mentioned it to him but he wasn't sure of the details so he put her off. "We will make a decision and I will let you know. Is he trust worthy?"
"Yes, he is a supporter of our kind, he has always been open minded. He enjoys the extra money we bring to the economy here."
"I will let you know. Call if you need anything Isabella." They said goodnight and Eric had one more call to make.
"Nathan, how are things at Fangtasia?"
"Good evening my King. I am glad to hear from you." Nathan exclaimed.
"Are you acclimating well?" Eric inquired.
Nathan chuckled. "This is much different than other clubs I have managed for you Sir. I have to tell you this crowd is quite unique."
Eric laughed. "Yes and for some reason of all the clubs I have owned it seems to be my favorite. I consider it to be like my child."
"I will take good care of it your Majesty, do not concern yourself. I have had no issues this evening."
"Well, I am sure our female cliental will increase now. Not that Pam had issues bringing them in, she was just…difficult." Eric chuckled.
"Oh, I am aware of Pam's sunny personality Eric. Take care of your family, we are fine here. You will be coming by tomorrow as you indicated?"
Eric closed his lap top. "Yes, I believe if my bonded is up to it I will bring her with me and sit on our thrones for a few hours. Be sure to have extra staff on duty for our arrival." Eric laughed at himself.
Nathan grinned and laughed hard. "It is like that is it? You draw quite a crowd I hear."
"Yes, they love the brooding Viking with the beautiful blonde telepath. It is like nothing they have ever seen. I will see you tomorrow Nathan."
"Good night Eric." Eric closed his phone. He laughed slightly at the conversation with his long time employee Nathan. That vampire had been with Eric for more years than he could remember. They traveled different places together, separated to go their own ways many times over the years but some how Nathan had always come back to help Eric when he needed him. They almost had a maker/child relationship without all the messiness.
Eric looked up as someone tapped on the door jam. Nigel stood in the doorway. "Eric."
"Hello Nigel, how are you this evening?"
"Well, thank you. How is everything here?" Nigel looked around. Eric could tell he was unhappy about something.
"What?" Eric just got to the point.
"I was surprised you gave Louisiana to Bill and passed me over." Nigel seemed to pout.
Eric smirked. "Nigel, you are an assassin, not a manger. You know I need you here with me and to protect Sookie. She asked for you specifically when we were given these new states. You are the only one she trusts of our kind to protect our children."
Nigel grinned. "She said that? Sookie asked for me, specifically?"
Eric nodded. "Yes and you can ask her tomorrow. Her words, not mine. You are too valuable to be off running a Kingdom when she wants you here to handle things we need taken care of. The protection of our children is paramount and she knows you would lay your life on the line for the children and her life."
He smiled and his personality changed to his usual self. "Well then in that case, who wants to be behind a boring desk pushing dreadfyl papers when the Queen wishes me out slaying the evil of the world."
Eric chuckled. "Easy Nigel. Save it for another time. All is well with the guards? I understand you have been testing the pods in the guard house."
"Yes, they are acceptable." He shrugged his shoulders. "My final rest of the day was comfortable and I did not meet the sun." Nigel grinned. "I need to check on the guards. Thank you my King." He bowed and when Eric nodded he was gone in a flash.
Eric stood to go to his bedroom. His wife was still in the same spot she was when he left her. Quietly he stripped off his clothes, crawled back into bed and pulled her close. He gently kissed her lips, her never moving, then laid down looking at her sleep. She was the most beautiful woman in the world, the only woman in the world he thought. There was no woman who could compare to her. He smiled, his hand barely touching her face as he moved the hair from her face to look at her sun kissed skin. Eric smiled, his wife was sitting in the sun again, that meant all was right in the world. His eyes began to get heavy, he finally gave in letting sleep take him while he held one hand on the most precious gift he ever was given, her.
