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"It's like you want The Authority to come after you! What were you thinking telling the Magister and Sophie-Anne that you were immortal?" Eric and I had been standing outside my house arguing for the past half hour. After our encounter with the Magister and Sophie-Anne, I suggested that it was best if I went home to make sure that Sookie was okay. Jessica had said that Sookie came to her but decided to go home after a couple of hours.

"It's like you expect me to sit by and watch as you get blamed for something that isn't your fault! You know why I can't do that. I can handle myself especially against those who are a threat to me. Please understand that I will do or say whatever I have to in order to keep you safe. I'm not saying that you cant take care of yourself because I know you can but there are rules you must follow but I don't. Please don't shut me out on this; we're in this together now."

I looked up at Eric and relief washed over me as I saw his face relaxed. I knew all of this was because he cared about me but I also cared about him. When he eventually smiled, I leaned up and kissed him lightly on the cheek. "I love you." It had been the first time I said it to him since telling him about our bond and it felt amazing.

"I love you too." "Are you sure? I thought you didn't understand that kind of love." Eric laughed then picked me up and threw me over his shoulder and started to walk towards the front door. I shrieked in shock but stopped when Eric froze. He slowly lifted me back down then vamped into the house.

"Shit!" I ran after him and as I reached the front door, I heard a gun go off. I stormed into the house and saw Sookie standing there holding a gun looking at Eric who was fighting a naked man off of him. The man seemed to be trying to drink Eric's blood, which was flowing from a wound in his chest.

"You shot my boyfriend?!" Sookie dropped the gun then turned to face me. "I didn't mean to. I went to shoot the werewolf but Eric dived in front of the bullet." I was about to respond to Sookie but a cry of pain that erupted from Eric distracted me. I ran towards the werewolf with the intention of pulling him off Eric but just as I touched him, he swung his arm back and sent me flying through the living room window. The wind was knocked out of me as I hit the front porch floor.

When I eventually caught my breath I sat up and saw Eric drain the werewolf of its blood next to me. How the hell did they get out here? Sookie helped me up and sat me down on the porch swing while she went and got me some water. Eric stood up then walked over to me.

"What the hell was that? I've never known a werewolf to be that strong." He wiped his mouth with his jacket sleeve and pulled a face. He always said that werewolves' blood tasted vile. "He had V in his system; he drank it from my wound." I looked down at Eric's chest and saw that his body had pushed out the bullet and he had healed fine. Sookie returned with some water for me and I gulped it down.

"Not that I'm grateful for you saving me Eric, especially after what I accused you of earlier, but why did you jump in front of my gun? I could have killed him." "I needed to know if that were belonged to a particular pack that was addicted to V and I was right. I came across them once in Germany in 1945."

Werewolves addicted to V? That was new to me although it did explain the sudden super strength of the were. I'd only come across them before but hadn't realised they were on V.

"When was that?" I looked up and saw that Sookie was talking to me. "When was what?" "When did you first come across those werewolves? He had the same mark on his neck as the same guys who had taken Bill. Apparently Bill had summoned Jessica so she was able to take me to where he did but all we found was a car and two dead men; they had that brand."

"Wait, did you hear my thoughts?" "Um yes, I'm a telepath Alexia, it's what I do. Although it's the first time I've heard you in a while." How did she hear me? I always blocked her out because I didn't want her to relive anything I had already been through. The only times I've allowed her in was when I was trying to convince her of something. I thought that my mental strength blocked her out.

"Yeah because I don't let you listen in to me but I can't explain how you just did it. Maybe I was caught off guard. But yeah, it was around the 1300's in Athens. Athena sent me to protect her named city from a bunch of rogue werewolves' and they had strength that leveled mine. If they hadn't retreated for whatever reason, I don't know what would have happened."

I placed my hand at the back of my head and winced. Blood, great. Eric's fangs snapped out, probably because of the smell of my blood and then went to bite his wrist. "No, I'm fine Eric. It'll heal in a little while and I'll just wash the blood out of my hair." Eric nodded then retracted his fangs.

"I think he works for a guy called Jackson. Do you think he took Bill?" "Jackson isn't the name of his boss, it's where he's from. He had a Mississippian accent. I thought you people could tell the difference." I giggled at Eric's comment. Even I couldn't tell the difference between the two.

"Then we have to go to Jackson. We have to find Bill." Sookie looked like she was ready to drive back to Mississippi but she was the only one. "We can't Sook. It's nearly sunrise and none of us have slept. Besides, we wouldn't even know where to look in Jackson. Let's sleep on it and regroup tomorrow." Sookie was about to fight me on it but stopped herself before she did. She agreed with me and quietly said goodnight as she retreated to her room.

"We gotta get rid of the body." I looked down at the dead werewolf and sighed. So inconsiderate of the werewolf to be killed in such an awkward place. Eric went to lift him up but I stopped him. "I got an easier way. Hades, you're up." I stomped my foot twice on the floor and waited. A few moments later, the ground opened up and Eric and I watched as it swallowed the dead werewolf.

"What just happened?" "Hades and I are really close. I think its cause he hates Apollo just as much as I do. He get's rid of any unwanted dead bodies that tend to appear around me to help me out and he benefits from those dead bodies so it's a win win. I figured it would be easier than anything else."

Eric smirked as he leaned down and kissed me. Half way through our kiss however, he vamped off. He was going to pay for that.

Coffee. I needed coffee. It was such a mundane thing to say but ever since I spent the summer in Italy in 1910, it was what got me through the morning. Although back then I use to take it black with no sugar and now it was always cream and sugar; unless I was near a Starbucks and then it's one of their caramel macchiato, best sugar rush ever.

I walked into the kitchen hoping that Sookie had brewed a fresh pot when I saw a man sitting at the kitchen table. He was dressed in a white t-shirt and jeans and was strangely attractive. I didn't find the whole longish-hair-short-beard look attractive but this guy was pulling it off. It was also clear that he was packing an impressive chest under his top and I couldn't help but stare a little. He looked up at me and then looked away. I saw a small blush creep along his cheeks and frowned. Why would he be embarrassed? I looked down at myself then smirked: that explains it.

"Sook, why is there a man sitting at the kitchen table? The idea of kicking someone's ass before my morning coffee doesn't sit well with me." Said man looked up at me and growled when I mentioned kicking his ass. Great, a werewolf. This wasn't going to end well.

"Calm down Alexia. He isn't here to hurt us, Eric sent him actually. He's here to… would you put on some clothes." I looked around at Sookie and smiled. Usually she didn't care if I walked around in my underwear although it didn't exactly make her comfortable. "Be surprised I'm even wearing some. I'm so use to walking around naked because of Eric. Speaking of Eric, you're telling me he sent a werewolf here? For what?"

Sookie slipped out of her robe and handed it to and I reluctantly slipped it on. "How did you know I was a werewolf?" The man was now standing up and I was definitely right about his chest. He was also very tall and had great arms. "Your growl. Speaking of which I don't like to be growled at unless it's by Eric and we're participating in sexual activities. Now, why are you here?"

"Eric Northman asked me to keep an eye on you two. My father owes him a debt so I'm helping out." Typical Eric. Although, I guess he could look out for Sookie when I couldn't. "And I think it's perfect timing too. Alcide can take us to Jackson and I can find Bill. He was telling me earlier that he knows of a werewolf bar and that Bill's kidnappers may be there. That's our lead."

"I don't think so Sook. It could be really dangerous and Eric has no authority outside his area." "Alexia you would do the same if it was Eric so don't stop me. I'm going with or without you although I'd prefer it if you did come." Look's like I'm going to Jackson.

"I was hoping that you wouldn't go to Jackson. These were's are dangerous lover. You said so yourself that you couldn't defeat them." I threw my head back in frustration and balanced my cell phone between my shoulder and my ear.

"I know but I couldn't let Sookie go alone with Alcide. He's only one werewolf." "You should have called me." I slipped out of my jeans and stepped into a pair of shorts. We were staying in Alcide's small apartment and he had given us both his bed so it was only fair that I slept in proper pajamas for once.

"You went to ground for the day Eric and I don't want you to get the bleeds as a result of me. I promise you I'll be fine and I'll call you if and when I need you. Sookie and Alcide are at a were bar tonight and Sookie's hoping to find something about Bill. They should be back soon."

I had decided to stay put since I didn't think I could blend well and I wasn't really needed. "Just stay low. Mississippi isn't the best state to be in. I'll know if you're in danger so if you are, make sure it's not during the day." I laughed then collapsed onto the double bed. "I'll try. If I do get attacked for whatever reason, I'll ask my attacker to come back and do it at night."

A short while later, Eric and I had said our goodbyes and hung up. I knew he needed to get on with things at Fangtasia so I didn't want to keep him any longer. The last thing I needed was Pam chewing my ass because he left all of the workload on her.

"We have to go back Alcide! They took Bill!" I heard Sookie's voice before I heard the door open. Looks like she found what she was looking for. I walked out of the small bedroom and into the open living room.

"What did you find out?" "That the werewolves that took Bill fed directly from him. It makes me sick." Sookie stormed off into the bedroom and left Alcide and I alone. "What really happened?"

"I had to pull her away from another werewolf who thought she was dinner and found out my ex-fiancé is getting engaged again." That must have been a low blow for Alcide. He briefly mentioned his ex Debbie on the way here. Apparently he lost her to V and the Jackson pack leader.

"I'm sorry to hear that but thanks for helping Sookie out. Trouble just seems to find her." He nodded then walked over to the fridge. He pulled out a bottle of beer and offered me one, which I gladly accepted. I had just finished telling Alcide the shortened version of my supernatural status when I heard Sookie.

"What do you mean Bill? Why are you with Lorena?" I rushed into the bedroom and saw Sookie standing by the window on her phone. Tears were streaming down her face and her hands were shaking. I walked towards her and as I got closer, I could hear Bill speaking on the other end of the phone.

"It's over Sookie. I'm back with Lorena where I belong and have no need for a human like you." Sookie dropped the phone out of her hand and broke down. I pulled her into my arms and guided her over to the bed. She cried and cried in my arms for what seemed like hours.

I could only imagine the pain she was going through right now and kept quiet as she let it all go. When she finally stopped crying she looked up at me and I wiped the tears away from her eyes.

"What happened?" "Bill called me and said that he had just made love to Lorena and that we're over and not to find him. Then you heard the rest." I could feel my blood boil and I wanted nothing more than to kill Bill in that moment. I had always given him the benefit of the doubt but not anymore. He couldn't be trusted and I feared for Sookie.

"I know I've never really approved of your relationship with Eric but he isn't breaking your heart and right now, I'm jealous." I soothed Sookie's hair as she started to cry again. I continued to whisper reassuring words to her until she exhausted herself and fell asleep in my arms. She was hurting and she wasn't going to stop until she got answers.

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