3rd pov

William Compton stalked to where his prize was sitting. His plan was going accordingly. Now that both older Vampires were distracted, he could move in and take her away. He ignored the piercing stares from the other fanged occupants as he made his way to the both where his prize was waiting.

The Vampires in the bar knew of Compton's discrepancies against Eric and his mates, however they would not act unless their Sheriff's mate needed them to. Their Sheriff was destined to this female for a reason, it was beyond doubt that she had a strength to call her own.

Ashlin watched as Compton stalked toward her, it was almost laughable how pathetic a Vampire he was, when compared to hers. She knew exactly what he was trying to do, and was not going to give him the upper hand.

He slid into the booth across from her, an unreadable expression situated on his face. Neither spoke, waiting for the other to utter the first words.

Bill growled internally before relenting. "Why do you insist on staying with Eric and the other one when they will only use you for sex and blood?"

Ashlin's gaze narrowed dangerously to the Vampire in front of her, "If that is what you see, then you must be blind."

A growl of frustration threatened to rise from the throat of the Vampire in front of her. "I can see perfectly. They are old, they see humans as blood bags and nothing more. You must be idiotic to not realize this!"

"I love them, and they love me. I do not need to explain anything else to you. Know this," she stood, her hands on the table as she glared down at him. "I am theirs as much as they are mine. Try anything against me or them and you will face retaliation."

Bill sped out of the club as Eric walked back into the main room with Godric.

Godric heard the conversation between his mate and the poor excuse of a Vampire, Compton. He was proud of her, she spoke with power and authority. Hearing her voice like that affected him more than she knew. Eric gave him a pointed look, feeling the lust circulate through the bond.

Ashlin felt her mate's lust, still standing she turned her head to Godric, who gave her a feral grin, fangs gleaming. In turn, she channeled her own want to both of her mates.

Godric appeared behind her, nose on her neck while Eric waved a hand, dismissing the other Vampires before he captured his mate's lips in a searing kiss.

Godric took an unneeded breath, stilling himself. "While I know it would be enjoyable to take you here and now, I think we should head home."

Eric reluctantly parted from his mate's lips. "I have to agree with Godric, älskare."

Pam came back into the club, dragging Compton with her. His nostrils flared at the scent of arousal in the air. Eric growled at him before turning to Pam. "Put him in the basement under silver. I will deal with his punishment, later."

*SMUT WILL BE POSTED ON AO3*

Eric pulled away, and pulled Ashlin to him, her back pressing against his front as she breathed heavily. Godric returned to the room from the adjoined bathroom where he had wandered to a few moments earlier. Ashlin's breathing calmed, a pleasant ache growing between her legs, and the sticky feeling of sweat across her body. Godric lifted her into his arms, her legs circling his hips, and head rested on his shoulder as eyes grew heavy.

"Come, Eric. I have already started the shower."

Eric followed, and Ashlin let them care for her, lightly dozing against whoever had her in their arms, and reveling in the intensity of their new bond.