BILL

Panic is the only way I can describe my state when my eyes popped open at first dark. I calmed myself as much as possible and tried to feel our connection but it was gone. I investigated her home but it appeared and smelled as if she never returned last night. Just f&^king great!

I am going to look around this despicable town first then I'm going to see my sheriff. It is probably him, that arrogant bastard. My queen is right to keep this from him; he would only want her for himself. He probably had that deranged child of his call the police just so he could create a distraction to take the blood bag.

She is not at the cemetery; her family's other home, or that shitty bar. Fangtasia it is then. That stupid Viking is going to pay for this. I am going to give him one chance to hand her over.

By the time I arrive it is late, there is only a few hours left until dawn. Pam greets me at the door with her usual disrespect. I hope I can implicate her in this.

"Why Compton, two nights in a row, what have we done to be so honored?" she sneers.

"You and your maker will be sorry for trifling with me! Now, where is Eric?" I demand.

She laughs and cackles, baiting me but finally, I ask. "What is so funny?"

"My Master is so large and skilled, he is incapable of ever being accused of being trifle or trifling." she continues to laugh.

I storm past her and look around the bar. It is not nearly as crowded this late and it is easy to see that he is not in here. I stride down the hall. And shove his office door open.

Bam….Ugh…I am against the wall a few feet from the ground with a very angry large vampire sheriff in my face.

"You disrespect me in my area, in my bar, and in my office? Even my impertinent child knocks before entering, even if she does not always wait for a response. The queen said you were to be accorded all the privileges of a vampire in my area while you are here. Well, it is their privilege to serve me, respect me, and obey me. You are going to learn respect if it kills you." he seethed.

I tried to groan out. "The queen will be angry."

"The queen is less than half of my age and should be honored that one of my age and respect chooses to continue to reside in her state and ally myself with her. Also, if there is anyone to be angry with it is you. It is your own fault that you cannot do the queen's bidding. Had you behaved yourself you would still be in her graces." My thoughts spin. He is right. She will need to be angry with someone and it would be better if it not be with her most powerful fighter; she can't leave her state undefended. It is also true that if she pissed him off he might be able to pull together a big enough force to take the state but a territory has not been taken through war since before I was made vampire.

My thoughts are all lost to pain as Eric secures me in a silver coffin in the basement of Fangtasia for who knows how long.

GODRIC

After Eric and Pamela's visit I put away the rest of the necessities they brought for Sookie and I called Alcide Herveaux. He was very agreeable and I was more than pleased with how quickly he thought he could finish. I did not get a look inside her home but weres did not need invitations. I knew from our few discussions that Sookie is sentimental and practical. I ordered nothing to be drastically changed only refreshed and updated with light tight accommodations and impeccable security. He agreed to get back to me before beginning work on the inside as we were both clear on the necessary outside repairs; paint, a new drive way and roof, a secure garage, and a few flowers. I hope that she likes what I have planned. Glad to be finished with business, I search out my love.

Even in her sleep her perfect curves call out to me. I wrap around her as closely as I can fit but it is not enough. I know I risk her ire and it does not stop me. I lift the back of her sleeping gown up slowly letting my fingertips glide up her thighs. My need only increases when I see her plump cheeks teasing me beneath white lace. My hands move from her thighs to her beautiful ass. I rub, touch, tickle, and knead her mounds until she is pushing against my hands and mewling in her sleep. I abandoned my clothes when my intentions turned wicked and I was very glad of it as I ripped her dainty white panties and thrust into her from behind. Her head rested on my arm as my other one held her tightly to me. Sleep still kept my lover prisoner but she continued to meet my thrusts and cried out her pleasure.

I couldn't bring myself to break our connection. I let the sun take me while I was as closely wrapped and tucked into her as I could be.

ERIC

"Northman." It took great effort to hide my enjoyment. There is nothing better than a few vampire games to keep me entertained, and 'keep away' is one of my favorites!

"Have you seen Compton?" She hissed through the phone with irritation.

"It is nice to hear from you your majesty, I am doing well, how are you?" She never has had any manners.

"I have no patience for your shit tonight! HAVE…YOU…SEEN…COMPTON?!" She practically screamed.

She is going to love this. "Yes, he is silvered in my basement."

"WHAT?"

"He stormed into my bar last night cursing and accusing, then stormed into my office without even knocking. There are at least six vampire witnesses to his utter disrespect. I could not let behavior like that stand. I would not want those that owe me their fealty to think that I fear Compton or that he holds sway over you or myself. He was promptly escorted to the basement and has been there since just before dawn this morning."

I could almost hear her gears trying to turn in reverse.

"I understand your position. Trust that his orders included behaving in your area. In fact, he was to be sure to not disturb you."

"You don't say. That makes his previous behavior even more bizarre." I respond in my most concerned voice; it is too easy being me sometimes.

"What previous behavior? He is just supposed to be working in quiet contemplation on a computer project of mine." The queen rattles nervously.

"He came into the bar the night before last with some beautiful blonde. He introduced her as his and she took exception; he was very disrespectful to the young woman. They made quite the scene before she fled. I believe Compton wished to follow her but the police arrived and all vampires present were detained for the night with questioning. If I had known this was not a pleasure cruise for dear William I would have sent him to return to his assignment instead of being so hospitable."

I am on hold for a few moments as the queen throws a mini tantrum. "While I appreciate your position sheriff, I myself am quite furious with William, his assignment was very urgent in nature. I need it complete and I need it by the end of the week."

"Certainly your majesty; I cannot vouch for his success, his actions cause me to doubt his faculties, but I will certainly release him to serve you if that is your wish." I offer smoothly.

"It is my wish and make sure he understands he is expected in New Orleans by the end of the week, project complete, no exceptions."

"I will inform him, you have my word."

"Thank you Northman. I will be in touch." Click.

I never said when I would release him or that I would give him adequate time to complete his 'assignment'. Hehehehe!