Luckily, Sookie had enough sense still to keep Eric from ripping her dress off when they made it back to the hotel. She was draped across Eric's chest trying to get her breathing under control. He trailed his fingers lazily up and down her back causing her to shiver. She lifted her head and he felt her stiffen.

"What are we going to tell the King?!" He lifted his head slightly to look into her eyes.
"I'll give you my blood. That will explain your recovery in his eyes."

"Are we going to tell him about the wedding?"

"Yes."

"What do you think he'll say?"

"He can't say anything. You are my bonded and now my wife. Besides, if he tries to destroy a fated connection it will only be to his detriment."

"You're going to tell him about us being chosen?"
"No. He'll believe in the bond. What your Grandfather told us is not something we need to share." She nodded her head in understanding and kissed his sternum.

"We need to get dressed." She stated and started to pull away. He tightened his grip and smiled at her.

"We have something to do first. You need my blood." She heard the click of his fangs as he turned her around to press her back against his chest. She circled her fingers around his wrist and gently sucked on his sweet tasting blood. He moaned at the sensation and she shifted against his now apparent erection pressed against her lower back. She took a few more mouthfuls and released his wrist. He turned her again and she straddled his lap. His name escaped her lips as she slid down on his length. He moaned at the slow pace she was setting.

He bucked his hips to meet her while gripping her around the waist. She leaned back and rested her weight on her arms tilting her head back. Eric dropped his head to her bouncing breasts and captured her nipple between his teeth.

"Yes. Do it!" She cried just before he bit. He sucked and moaned while she continued to ride him.

"How do I look?" She stood in the doorway of the bathroom and smoothed her hands down the front of her dress. "Do I look put back together?"

"Unfortunately, yes. I like you better naked and screaming."

"I'm sure you do." She smirked as she slid her heels back on. "So what should I expect tonight? We're not going to have to do some crazy vampire marriage thing in front of everyone are we?"

Eric shook his head and smiled as he tied his shoes.
"No. The King is basically throwing a big party. At some point in the evening he will introduce you to the guests and announce that you are under formal protection. We'll tell him about our marriage before hand and kill two birds with one stone, as they say."

"That's it?"

"Yes."

"I can handle that."
"I'm confident you can handle anything."

"I can handle you." She wrapped her arms around his waist and stood on her tip toes to kiss him.

"That is true."