Godric pov

It had been a calm night so far, my mates and I on our thrones, overseeing the crowd of Fangtasia. Pam occasionally leaned over Ashlin's throne, listening to my mate's advice on people, and swiftly took care of any problems. Eric and I planned to complete the second stage of the bond tonight. While the bonding was somewhat rushed due to circumstances, neither Eric or I would push our mate into something that she did not want.

Pam looked up over the crowd, identifying people as my mate pointed them out, and would go out once she could deal with most of them at once. Eric and I barely paid attention to the crowd before us, preferring the idle chatter of our mate to the rumblings of the leather clad people. I raised her hand that was clasped in mine and kissed the back of it, feeling the anticipation between the three of us growing.

3rd person

The club closed early, the Vampires in the area staying in while the humans filtered out. Those who were not present in the club before it closed to humans were welcomed in afterwards. Their Sheriff called such meetings rarely, so no one was sure to miss it.

The Vampires gathered in front of their Sheriff, ready for the announcement that was sure to come. The Sheriff stood, the elder vampire and the woman behind him standing as well.

"The woman behind me," He stepped to the side and gestured to Ashlin. "Is my mate, my fated mate."

Eric paused, allowing the Vampires to murmur amongst themselves. It was a gift to be a chosen mate, but fated mates were rare.

"I expect you to show her the same respect that you show me. The consequence for harming her is a slow, painful death. The vampire next to her is my maker, as well as her second mate. You need no warning if you attempt to step against him."

Every Vampire before the trio dropped to their knees, pledging their service to their Sheriff's mate as they did to him so long ago. Ashlin was shocked at their reaction, but she hid it well. Godric's secure grip on her hand helped to sooth her emotions.

The Vampires were left quickly after they were dismissed. Pam and Chow were left to close after the triad made their own way home.

Godric lay his mate down on the bed, slowly kissing her. His tongue stroked her's in mesmerizing movements. He reluctantly pulled his lips away from her's, allowing her to breathe as he moved his lips along her jawline. The couple barely registered the dip on the bed until Eric began kissing her neck.

*SMUT PUBLISHED ON AO3*

Ashlin tossed her head back, sounding her completion. Her pleasure rippled through the stronger bond, bringing them to their completion as well. The Vampires languidly licked their marks, healing them as Ashlin leaned against Eric attempting to still her heavy breathing.

Godric leaned forward, kissing his mate slowly and deeply. "Are you alright?"

Ashlin hummed happily as they laid down together, her Vampires on either side of her. She quickly fell asleep, her head against Godric's chest.

"We will see what changes await us in the evening. Good day, Eric."

"Good day, Godric."