Eric takes Bill Compton to task and Sookie receive a nice gift
The next day 12 deep red roses arrived late afternoon for Sookie, who was delighted to receive them. Their fragrance filled the room and she quickly transferred them to a vase, placing them on the dining room table.
There was no note with them so she thought maybe it was Bill's way of saying sorry for leaving her alone at Fangtasia yesterday evening. She couldn't blame him as she did go to talk to Eric Northman without him, but still part of her said he could have waited to make sure she was safely home. After her shift she would walk over to his house to say thanks. She left for work singing to the radio and full of high spirits, there was nothing like flowers to make a girl feel good.
As dusk gathered Bill got his summons to report to Eric at Fangtasia. He arrived late evening, rather reluctantly, and was escorted to the office. Eric didn't invite him to sit but just looked at him speculatively and said
"Perhaps you could explain your reason for not letting me know you had arrived in Bon Temps, as it is a requirement for you to do so within two days."
"I apologise Sheriff, I had a fancy to visit my old home since I heard that no living family member now lived there, and was trying to set it straight first, before I reported in. I can see now that was a mistake"
"So you had no instructions to make Miss Stackhouse's acquaintance, for whatever reason, then?" Eric said mockingly.
"She is mine" Bill snarled.
"Apparently she doesn't think so - I already asked her last night. Also you will show me some respect when you address me Mr Compton." Eric stood up glaring with his fangs showing.
Bill backed down immediately stuttering "I only meant that I thought she was attracted to me and had feelings. I want to take things further and make her mine"
Eric looked at Bill through narrowed eyes, he couldn't put pressure on him to ignore Sookie but he just had this feeling that there was more to it than Bill was letting on. He could however send him on a job for a few days leaving the way clear for him to somehow make sure Sookie was protected before Bill returned.
"Well now you are here I have a job for you, which demands your urgent attention. Area 2 needs extra help in locating two drainers. So far they have left seven vampires for dead, which is not acceptable. Your tracking and procuring skills are renowned, so you can accompany Chow. That isn't a request by the way but an order so go now if you will, to assist."
Bill was stumped Eric had outmanoeuvred him! He could not refuse as he had already lied and said he had no motive in coming to Bon Temps get to know Sookie Stackhouse's and try and seduce her. The outcome being for them to exchange blood and know any secrets she held. All he could do is contact Queen Sophie and tell her there was nothing worth being of interest in the girl and hope she bought it.
"Certainly Sheriff I will be glad to help."
"Wait outside and Chow will be with you shortly" Eric said dismissively."
Chow came into the office to take his orders from Eric. He was to help with the job but keep a very close eye on Bill, see if he tries to make contact with anyone and report back frequently.
Eric smiled with satisfaction and wondered what gift he could send to the delectable Sookie tomorrow.