Writing this story has become my new addiction! Here's today's chapter and I hope you all enjoy it :)

Disclaimer: See chapters 1-3

Sookie was nowhere to be seen when I woke up the next morning. I contemplated taking her some food since I doubt that Bill would keep some at his place but then thought against it; if she wasn't home yet then it meant she still needed some time alone. Bill is her first love so acting irrationally and pushing your friends away when you're worried is a given. I had lived with human's long enough to know that by now. Love and relationships have changed drastically over the course of my life.

I had gotten married during a time when most marriages where arranged based on what kind of family you came from and you learned to love that person. Women were expected to be virgin's and their husbands would hang the bloody bed sheet out of the window the next morning to prove it. I didn't gain any sexual maturity until decades later and Sookie was just starting. I couldn't be mad at her because I understand where her emotions are coming from.

I sliced up some fresh fruit and left half of it in the fridge for Sookie. It was needed on a hot Louisianan morning like this and it was also my little peace offering. I was about to head out the door but the phone ringing stopped me.

"Hello?" "Alexia?" I heard Jason's voice and instantly froze. He didn't sound like his usual charming self. He almost sounded afraid. "Jason? Jason, what's wrong? Where are you?" I jumped back in shock when I heard the sound metal slamming against metal.

"I need your help. Amy's dead and I was the only one that was there. What if I did it? What if I'm the killer?" "You are not the killer so don't doubt yourself. I'll be right there, don't say anything without me, understand?" Jason agreed then I practically ran out of the house. I dialed Sookie's number then jammed my phone between my shoulder and ear as I reversed out of the drive.

"Hello?" "I know you're mad at me Sook but you have to listen. There's been another murder and Jason's been arrested again, he thinks he did it. I'm heading down to the Sheriff's station now. I'll see you down there." I hung up before I heard a reply and threw my phone on the passenger seat.

I rushed into the Sheriff's department and demanded to see Jason. The girl behind the desk (I always forget her name) pointed me towards an interrogation room. I rushed in there and saw Detective Bellefleur and Sheriff Dearborne questioning him.

"Jason don't say anything else. Why have you arrested my client?" Sheriff Dearborne stood up and faced me. "Good morning Miss Rosebud," I cringed at the sound of my fake last name. I had been making them up since the Viking's introduced them to England after the Battle of Hastings and I had gotten worse at them as the years progressed. "Mr Stackhouse was the only one in the house and the only one that knew Miss Burley. Why would someone else want to kill her?"

"Why would my client murder her? And maybe someone else broke into the house and killed her. Why have you ruled that theory out?" "Because there was no sign of a forced entry. She was killed in the same way as Miss Pickens and Miss Green. Mr Stackhouse has had sexual relationships with all these women and does not have an alibi. I'm sorry but we have no choice but to charge him."

I looked down at Jason as he hung his head in defeat. He genuinely believed that he had killed her. I knew he was innocent but there was no way I could defend him without more evidence. I couldn't reveal myself and admit that I had stolen a police file, threw a sai blade into the murderer's leg when he tried to escape, got my sort of vampire boyfriend to tell me that the blood belonged to a male and that because of said boyfriend's blood, I knew the murderer is from Bon Temps.

"I won't give up. I know he isn't the killer and if you won't do a damned thing to try and find them then I will." I turned to Jason and pulled him into a hug. "I know it wasn't you and I'm gonna find the sick son of bitch who did this and clear your name. Just hang in there." He nodded and I watched as they led him out and back into a cell. I took a moment to compose myself then headed out of the room. I walked back to the reception area and saw Sookie trying to get information about Jason out of the officers.

"You will tell me where he is or so help me, I will tear apart this building until I find him." She turned away from the desk then stopped when she saw me. I knew that look. She wanted me to tell her that everything was okay and that Jason was right behind me. I shook my head at her and watched as she fell apart again. I rushed over to her and held her as she sobbed into my chest. She tried to push me away but I held onto her. We were in this together whether she liked it or not.

"Okay now you're telling me stories that make no sense. So Sam is a shapeshifter and you found him laying naked at the bottom of Bill's bed this morning?" Sookie just nodded as she took another gulp from her drink. I had heard of shapeshifter's before but never ran into one. Being shifters, they were quite hard to find unlike vampires and werewolves.

Sookie and I were standing outside Merlotte's for Arlene's engagement party. I didn't really know her well but Sookie insisted that I join her tonight since Bill couldn't. When we returned home from the Sheriff's station she apologised to me. She said that she knew it was childish to blame me but she was just so upset. She then said that understanding vampire hierarchy was something she couldn't do so in future, she would come to me.

After we had made up, I cooked lunch for both of us and explained to Sookie what Eric and I had discovered last night at Merlotte's. She has shocked that I was able to smell the blood from such a distance. Her senses also enhanced after she drank Bill's blood but never to that extent. I simply explained that because Eric was much older than Bill, his blood is a lot stronger. I suppose that always explains why the dreams I have of him are so vivid.

The night before, I had another dream of him but this time we were laying on a beach somewhere watching the tide come in under the moonlight. I could feel the sand in between my toes and the feel of Eric's body pressed up behind mine. If I was guaranteed those kind of dreams every night, especially when Eric was away, then I knew I wouldn't miss him that much. Besides, what's a couple of days apart to two immortals?

"I wish Jason was here. He loved going anywhere where there was free beer." I gave Sookie a reassuring smile then continued to watch Arlene and Rene dance. She seemed really happy and I was glad. I was a helpless romantic at heart although Sookie disagrees. She firmly believes that I have rejected the idea of love because of what was done to me 'out of love' and that was why I am so drawn to Eric: we're both dark and that's what draws us together. I laughed at her revelation and said that I do believe in love even though I hadn't been in love in over a thousand years.

I had chosen not to tell Sookie about Apollo's little visit. I still hadn't decided if I was going to believe him or not. He had never warned me of anything before now but on the other hand, the God's had never lied about a warning before. I kept the epoúlosi herbs in my bag because they were handy to have since they healed all wounds (courtesy of Apollo's own creation).

"We'll get to the bottom of it Sook. Whoever it is will probably try to attack again and when he does, we'll be ready for him. Killing all those girls because they had been with vampires is pathetic and I want nothing more than to wrapped my hand around his throat and see if he likes being strangled."

"I told you that you were dark. Do you get a kick out of killing?" I laughed at Sookie and shook my head. "Only if the sick fucker deserve it." "If that isn't the definition of dark and twisted then I don't know what is. Wait, how did you know that Amy had been with a vampire?"

"I managed to peek at her autotypy report. Apparently she had puncture wounds, those similar to a vampire bite, on the inside of her thigh. I wonder what it will feel like if Eric fed from my femoral artery. Apparently, it increases your sex drive." I laughed at the look of disgust Sookie pulled. "Oh please, you were thinking it to. Don't try and tell me that you don't allow Bill to feed from you because I know you do. Besides, I think you need a boost in your sex drive. Remind me to order you some things from Victoria Secret. If Bill is anything like Eric then you're gonna need new lingerie every week."

Sookie laughed and turned bright red. She was still getting use to talking about her sex life but I was slowly getting there. As Sookie composed herself, Sam made his way over to us. "I'm impressed with what you've done with the place. Perhaps you should host all of Bon Temps' parties." Sam laughed and awkwardly looked at Sookie. I think he was still trying to figure out if she was going to tell anyone his little secret.

"I'll take a pass on that one. Maybe you should do it Alexia. I'm sure you're looking for an excuse to get more involved in the community." "I'll take a pass on that one." He laughed then ran his hand through his hair. "I gotta go get some more ice. Most of it's gone already." Just as he was about to walk off, Sookie piped up, "I'll go!" She was gone before either of us could say anything. Sam shook his shoulders then walked back over to where the food was set out. I laughed at their awkward interactions and continued watching everyone dance. It reminded me of the festivals we use to throw in Greece. They were almost always to give thanks to the Gods but it was more than that. All the women would prepare and cook the food while the men had several competitions to see who was the strongest. Once all the children had been tucked in though, we would dance and drink until the early hours of the morning. I missed dancing: I missed the way my feet would move to the music and how we would all dance together.

I continued to reminisce about my mortal life when I noticed that Sookie hadn't returned yet. That was strange. I walked towards the entrance of the bar then heard a glass break. I rushed inside and saw a dark figure running towards the back of the bar. I chased after him but stopped when I saw Sookie curled up on the floor in the kitchen. I ran to her and held her.

"What happened?" "He was here, he wanted to kill me. I saw his thoughts Alexia. He was imagining what it would be like to strangle me and watch me die like the others. I was so scared." I held her close to me then slowly lifted her up and walked her over to the bar. I picked up the bottle of tequila and poured her a glass. "Drink that. It'll calm you down." She nodded then indicated for another one after. I poured her two more just as Sam walked in.

"What's going on?" Sookie didn't even move at the sound of his voice. I walked over to him and dragged him over to the other side of the bar where Sookie couldn't hear us. "Look, Sookie told me about you but don't worry, I won't say anything. I know more than anyone the importance of such a secret. But I need you to take care of her for the next couple of days; at least until I can figure out who the hell is after her. Whoever it is won't stop until he kills her and I cant allow that to happen."

"And how are you gonna do that? Ask your vampire boyfriend to interrogate everyone who has an issue with vampires?" I grabbed Sam but his collar and pushed him into the wall behind him. His eyes widened as I lifted him up off the floor.

"Don't you dare bring him into this shifter. I'm asking you because I know Sookie will be safe with you while Bill is away." I placed him back down but didn't release my hold on his collar. "I thought she was safe with me but after I found that fucker in our house the other night and now her being attacked here, she isn't." "And how do you expected to find whoever it is? Last I checked lawyers weren't trained to hunt down serial killers."

I released him and stepped back. "Even you should be able to tell that I'm more than a lawyer by now. Just keep her safe please." He nodded then watched me as I walked back over to her.

"For a moment there I thought you were gonna throw him through the wall." "Oh I wanted to. I think it's best if you stay with Sam for a little while, at least until we figure out who is after you. You'll be safe with him and Bill will be back before you know it."

She smiled then followed Sam out of the bar. I sat down in her seat and poured myself a drink. After about my fifth one, I felt an unusual pain on my left shoulder. I shrugged out of my jacket and touched the dove brand that Aphrodite had given me. It felt tender to touch, almost like it was burning. I shrugged it off and continued to pour myself another drink.

Aphrodite confused me. Apparently branding me with a dove was a gift and that I would understand when the time did come. It didn't cross my mind until several hundred years later. At the turn of the 20th century I was in America traveling from state to state. I had had enough of England and wanted to see more of America. I was in San Francisco at the time posing as a rich socialite from England, something I did quite well.

I was walking home one night when I felt my shoulder burn for the first time. At first I didn't know what it was but when it did the same thing the next night, I knew it was something to do with the Gods. At first I thought it was Aphrodite summoning me but when she didn't appear, I assumed that the mark was linked to my emotions. I had been lonely at the time so I thought it was her way of telling me to find a lover to help me pass the time.

It continued to burn but then suddenly stopped one night; just as suddenly as it had started. I saw what looked like a vampire holding a man by his neck against a lamppost. I didn't realise there were vampires in California. Standing next to them was a blonde woman who looked at the vampire with awe. I continued to walk and noticed the shoulder length hair of the vampire. I couldn't see his face at this point but he intrigued me. I quickly glanced behind at him when I walked past and remember thinking to myself he looked stunning. I managed to pull my gaze away from his blue eyes and continued walking.

My thoughts returned to the present and I shot my head up. Eric. He was the vampire that night. It was him who I walked past and Pam was standing next to him. She looked human at the time so it must have been before he changed her. I knew there had to be a reason why I was imagining him with longer hair on the day I mad met him.

I still had no idea what my mark meant though. My little revelation just made me more confused. I slumped my head back down and continued drinking. Maybe that would help clear my thoughts.

I told you things were going to get more complicated haha I'm hoping to finish season 1's storyline in the next chapter and then I can't wait for season 2! I have some pretty cool ideas that I hope you're all going to like :)

Please review and let me know what you think, I really wanna make it to 50 reviews :)

Jem x