A 'what if' where Sookie does not find the cluviel d'or before Eric goes to Oklahoma, but much later. Canon until the events of Deadlocked. Mature themes. Rated M. AU

(Formerly Marriage of Inconvenience?) Family and distrust almost tore them apart. Determination and love has kept them together. They believe that they can withstand anything but will this new problem destroy all that they've worked so hard to build? Will love be enough this time? OOC/AU