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"When I said you would charge whatever you wanted to my account, I didn't mean the whole shop. I'm starting to think that you and Pam are more alike than I first thought." I smiled as I continued to put away my new clothes. Of course Eric would think that I went over the top but I thought I was quite good. I managed to buy at least 10 different outfits, which meant I was good for clothes for the next five days. Maybe I did go a little over the top with the lingerie but I needed it; I spoil Eric too much and he would show me appreciation by making sure the garment could not be used again.

"Is Sookie here yet?" Eric shook his head as he dropped his towel and got dress; pity. "I asked reception to let me know when they did. I've organized for Isabel and Stan to meet us here in a couple of hours. They help Godric run area 9 and are currently in charge." I nodded then stepped into a pair of jeans and a black top. I opened my bag and grabbed a black belt that had a compartment on it for my sai blades. I placed them behind my back then slipped my bangles on my wrist.

"Do you not trust me?" "Oh I know you won't attack me for fear of your own life. Sookie however, is a different story." Eric smirked then pulled me close to him. The feel of his hard body against mine sparked an arousal through me. Eric must have sensed it too because he leaned down into my ear and whispered, "not now lover." I then felt something vibrate against me and I raised an eyebrow at him. He held my gaze as he held his cell up to his ear and listened to whoever was on the other end.

"They're here. But they're with someone else, a man. I better tell Isabel and Stan to get here now."

I stood to the side of Eric as he spoke to Sookie and Bill. Apparently someone from the Fellowship of the Sun had sent the driver to abduct Sookie. The Fellowship was an anti-vampire Christian group that tended to abuse the name of God as oppose to doing 'His' work. I didn't believe in their God, I couldn't believe in something I didn't see. Believing in Gods like my mother and Apollo was more out of understanding the world than a religion. They didn't insist on human's going to church and praying to them. They just wanted respect and used me to punish those that refused to give it.

Bill had glamoured the driver into believing that their plane never arrived and Sookie was not in Dallas. What striked me as odd though was the fact that the Fellowship knew when they would be arriving. Eric told me that he had only told Isabel and Stan of their arrival and that Godric trusted them both; that was enough for Eric.

I also knew that the bond between a maker and their child was strong but didn't realise it until I heard Eric speak of Godric last night. He explained that he was a young man who was dying when Godric offered him immortality. He explained that although he spent hundreds of years at a time away from Godric, they were always close.

Just as Sookie and Bill's glamoured driver left the hotel room, two vampires entered: Isabel and Stan. Both with dark hair, Isabel looked gorgeous like you would expect vampires to look. Stan, on the other hand, just looked a thug who happened to also be a vampire.

"It seems like we have already been compromised. The Fellowship of the Sun knew of Bill and Sookie's arrival and planned to kidnap her." Isabel and Stan sat down opposite Eric, Bill and Sookie. I continued to stand but noticed Stan eyeing me up. I couldn't tell whether it was because he thought I was dinner or someone who couldn't be trusted.

"Well then it's obvious that the Fellowship have Godric. Why else would they want to prevent people from trying to find him?" Isabel's body language screamed she had no idea of the ambush but that didn't mean it for sure. Stan continued to stare at me and only moved his attention when Sookie spoke.

"He mentioned something about another vampire but that was all I managed to get from me." Sookie looked uncomfortable; well not that I could blame her. She was sitting in a room with 4 vampires and a Demi-God.

"Ahh so you're the telepath. Eric was right, you could come in handy. And being a human also means that you can get close with the fellowship without raising any alarm. You and Isabel's human, Hugo." Stan pulled a face at the mention of his companion's human. He was probably one of those vampires that firmly believed that humans were food and nothing else. Sookie ignored Stand and looked over at Isabel and smiled.

"Hugo? Is he your boyfriend?" Isabel nodded and dove into a conversation with Sookie about what it was like to be with a human. Bill looked on from a distance but made no attempt to join in on the conversation. Eric striked up a conversation with Stan about where the Fellowship were based and what he knew about them. I took that as my opportunity to get a drink. I headed over to the mini bar and poured myself a large glass of bourbon.

I gulped it down in one and went to pour myself another drink when Stan's voice caught my attention. "And what's the other vermin doing here? I didn't realise this was an open event. Surely you haven't found yourself a measly human companion like these two Eric? I also thought you were better than that." I saw Eric look up at me with a pleading look in his eye but it was too late. I practically flew across the room and grabbed Stan by his throat. I pushed him up against the wall and started to squeeze his throat. If he had been human, he would be suffocating right now. I reached behind and grabbed one of my blades, which I held up to his chest.

"Do you really think that's going to kill me? Only wood through the heart can kill a vampire sweetheart." He started to laugh but stopped when I slammed him up against the wall again. I could feel Eric's presence behind me but made no indication that I was going to release Stan.

"If I wanted to kill you then I would have ripped off your head by now. But the best thing about this is it will adapt depending on your opponent. For example, if I decided to drive this through your heart, the core will turn to wood and then you will become a pile of goo at my feet. Also, I can touch you with this," I placed the blade on his skin and heard him cry out in pain, "and it will hurt you. However, if I throw it to Eric, it won't." I tossed the blade over my head and he caught it. I saw Isabel look over in astonishment, as it didn't burn Eric's skin. "So, it's clear to see that I am no measly human but a valuable asset to Eric which is why he's asked me to accompany him. It would also be wise if you kept your opinions about me to yourself. I have no patience for those who think they are superior to everyone else."

I released Stan and watched as he tried to recover his balance. I walked over to Eric and he handed me my blade, which I placed back behind my back. He smiled at me and I winked back at him.

"What are you?" I looked over at Isabel who still looked astonished.

"Clearly I'm someone who can take care of myself. Now it seems to me that someone else knew of our intentions to rescue Godric and our methods of doing so." I looked over at Sookie but she didn't look back at me. "Which puts us in a vulnerable position. We need the element of surprise, which doesn't mean we go into the Fellowship with all guns blazing. They're an anti-vampire hate group, which means they probably have weapons that are deadly to vampires. We need to devise a plan. Sookie's telepathy is our biggest weapon right now. Maybe if we sent her in undercover…"

I couldn't finish what I was about to say because Bill interrupted me. "Absolutely not! Sookie is not a bit of meat for you to use when you want something. We can't send her in there; I won't let you risk her life for some Sheriff." Eric's fangs snapped out as he faced Bill. In Bill's defense, he didn't know that Godric was Eric's maker so we didn't understand Eric's actions.

"That isn't for you to decide Bill. Do you honestly believe that I would allow Sookie to do such a thing if she didn't want to or alone? It's a suggestion since none of you are coming up with anything else. Sookie agreed to help out and I understand you're only here to help keep her safe and you will be able to do that. Just do not stand there and dictate her life to me: she may be yours to other vampires but that gives you no right to run her life."

Bill had me by the throat and pinned to the floor within an instant. He barred his fangs but before I could fight back, he was thrown off of me and into the opposite wall. Eric picked me up effortlessly and placed me on my feet. He held me close to him as he continued to watch Bill.

"Enough!" We all turned to look at Sookie who was now standing up. "Alexia is right, this is my decision and I agree with her. I can get in there without raising any suspicion and I can find things out that the rest of you can't. They'll be expecting vampires to attempt a rescues mission so me going will throw them off." She grabbed her purse then went over to Bill and held on to him. "I'm sure we can arrange more closer to the morning," and with that they left the room. Sookie didn't even make eye contact with me.

Stan left soon after which only left Isabel, Eric and I. She turned to face us and grinned when she saw Eric's arm around my waist. "Godric would be pleased," then left before either of us could say anything. Once we were alone, Eric turned me to face him and placed his hands on my shoulders.

"Are you hurt anywhere? Compton had no right to attack you like that." His hand cupped the side of my face and I leaned into him. As much as I loved seeing the dominant Eric who took what he want when he wanted it, I also loved seeing the loving and affectionate side of him. He had become very protective over me lately and it was a breath of fresh air; I had been on my own for long that I had forgotten what it was like to have someone who cared about your daily wellbeing.

"I'm fine. It didn't even hurt. I just can't believe that Sookie didn't even look at me. I thought that after everything we've been through she would at least speak to me. I never realised that I had a hole in my soul before I moved to Bon Temps. Meeting Sookie filled part of that hole up but you're the one that made me whole again and I don't think Sookie will ever understand that. I'm with you now Eric and it would hurt me to imagine a lifetime where you aren't around."

Eric didn't say anything as he picked me up and carried me towards the bed. He laid me down gently and began taking my clothes off, one item at a time. He kissed my skin as he gently exposed it until I was lying there naked. I watched him as he slowly undressed himself and joined me on the bed.

The feel of his body weight on mine sent chills down my spine. I pulled his face towards mine and placed a soft gentle kiss on his lips. There were no words. For the first time, we spoke with only our bodies.

I knew I had to be dreaming but when I tried to wake myself up, I couldn't. I was definitely on Olympus, more specifically, I was standing next to Aphrodite's fountain: the one she had made from the tears of her previous lovers. Aphrodite definitely had her share of sadistic moments.

She appeared to me a moment later. Her long blonde hair trailed down her naked back and she was smiling. She didn't say anything to me. Instead, she transformed into a dove and flew away from me. I looked up to the sky but I couldn't see her anymore. What was she trying to tell me? What was so important that I needed to figure it out on my own?

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