Oh Niall... you idiot.

My eyes flew open upon hearing a scream... SOOKIE! Why the fuck had this woken me up from my day rest? What the fuck is going on up there? I had a few hours before sunset, and my entire body and instincts are screaming at me to go to her, to kill, protect and take her some place safe. Yet the only person who could be here, is Brigant. SO again WHAT THE FUCK is going on? I close my eyes and focus so I don't miss a beat. Then I hear Sookie's voice.

Sorry. Why was she sorry?

It is not your fault. You are entitled to your own private thoughts, like the rest of us. Brigant said.

But I could have controlled my thoughts better... I'm not used to being around other telepaths to think about hiding my thoughts. I'm used to blocking other peoples from my mind, so I don't here all there dirty secrets, and unwelcoming thoughts about me.

What unwelcoming thoughts? I wondered.

I'm sorry for breaking the glasses, I will replace them. My anger got the better of me, and the magic within me caused them to break. Well shit... what did she think about that caused him that much anger? Enough at his magic would break glasses?

This is all so new and confusing. Eric, you. Being some kind of fairy princess... having legit brothers, and cousins. Discovering more than just Fairy's and Vampires are real. I think I need to go into work tonight, to find some sauce of normality.

Realistically I understand. BUT you do not have to work. One of the things I'm not to angry about this pairing between you and Northman is... the Viking can provide for you just as well as I. You do not have to work another day in your life, if you chose not too.

Ah... it's just twigged why he got THAT pissed off; and why my undead ass may not come face to face with my own sword anytime soon. The fucker meant every word he said, I haven't survived over a thousand years to fall at the hands of my own sword by someone who could set my ass on fire, without having to lift a finger. I've seen that asshole fight, and he's not someone I'd want to cross. I happen to value my life. I didn't like him much either, never had done, but with Sookie, we are going to have to try and stay neutral at least, and put our differences to one-side for her. Silence met his words.

Wait for it... just wait, I can almost feel it coming. The fucker just shot himself in the foot big time! Perhaps being woken up like this wasn't a bad idea after all.

I WILL NOT BE A KEPT WOMEN! I have worked for the things I have. I have had to earn what i get each pay check. I will NOT be handed it to me like I'm some... some...

Princess? A member of the most powerful family in the entire supernatural community? The only Princess of the Sky fae clan who unfortunately is a mate of a ancient Vampire. Our natural enemy? You are my daughter, a Kings daughter. I personally do not like you working for the shifter.

Oh fuck! He's done it now. She doesn't even know what Merlotte's is yet! For one as old as he, he's digging himself a pretty big hole.

What the heck is a shifter? Sam's just a normal guy. I've never noticed anything different about him and I've never known a different way of life, so you can't fire that one at me daddy dearest.

Uh-oh... he's pissed her off this time. Her tone was rather sarcastic as she threw daddy at him. Hurry up sunset, I'm missing all the fucking fun. It's not as entertaining when you can't see, just listen. I heard him growl in frustration. His own fucking fault to be honest.

This wasn't how I imagined things to go. Fucking Adele Stackhouse ruined everything. If only she'd given you those letters, you'd at least be aware of who you are and how important you are to me. This is all turning into a big mess. I don't want to start things off with you on the wrong foot Sookie. I loved you from the moment I first held you in my arms, and your little blue eyes peaked up into mine. I've protected you from a distance, you've always been close to my heart with the locket, and in my thoughts. My other children didn't see, because yes I am a powerful man and can control my telepathy. Take Northman with you to Merlotte's place tonight or have him meet you there. I think I should leave before we both say something we may end up regretting. Perhaps I will send Claudine tomorrow instead of me, so we can think things through more clearly and you can have some space to deal with all the changes to your life. Stay with Northman, that's all I ask.

Asshole.

I hear Sookie say, he must have popped away before she could respond. What a coward!

Son of a... ahh! She became silent, banging cupboard doors open and closing looking for something.

AH! Finally. Then I heard the unmistakable sound of glass crunching and being cleared.

Sunset can't come quick enough. I closed my eyes and switched my mind off, and fell into some kind of sleep that didn't feel like I'd died again. So when I rose for the night officially, I lay completely still and listened for any signs of Sookie in the house.

There was no sign at all, and my body immediately went into FIND Sookie mode. I had a quick shower, the quickest I ever had, dressed and moved at vamp speed upstairs into the house, and looked around the kitchen, closed my eyes and listened. Nothing!

I looked around the kitchen and found a note attached to the fridge.

Hey you,

I am now at Merlotte's when you find this letter. I've gone to work early late this afternoon. I was too angry to sit around and do nothing. I Will tell you later, when we are alone. So I did some cleaning before I left, and found your car key stash. You said you'd come with me any way? SO I guess I'll see you here? HE broke some glasses, so I cleaned the mess up before I left. You need to organise your stuff better, it took me a while before I found a dustpan and brush, plus cleaning supplies.

My body feels like it's screaming at me to stay, but I know I've got to do this. I was an independent woman before either of you walked into my life. I can do this.

See you later.
Sookie x

FUCK! What car did she take? It better have not been my baby. Fuck... I zoom to the garage and groan. My Bugatti Veyron Super sport is missing from it's spot. i speed back inside the house, grab my house keys and take to the sky.

There better not be a single scratch on that specific car! Even Pam's band from touching my baby.

Please, please let me know if you see this chapter. A kind reader let me know the other one didn't appear to post, when I posted it! So confusing. So going to try this again :)

Hope everyone is okay around the world :)
We are in a month long lockdown again :(