Chapter two

Sookie woke to the warmth of the sun beaming through the window. She was so cozy and warm in the sunlight. Such a wonderful feeling. She thought of how waking with Eric in the morning would be perfect, to make love in the rays of the sun. Then she remembered who she was in love with and felt sad. Eric would never feel the sun on his gorgeous face again. She would never see how the sun would reflect in his blue eyes, or how his locks of hair would look like the most precious gold.

He must have been the most beautiful human man. A warrior, a leader respected by men, legendary lover of women. Even his maker saw the beauty in him. His maker's decision to turn Eric only made him more stunning.

Yet still she thought of so many things she would never get to experience with him.

She felt the hum of the bond between them, comforting her. She knew he was in down time but the constant hum that connected them made her feel better. It was still hard to get used to and she did not fully understand what this bond could do, but she intended to find out.

She smiled to herself and thought of the things they could do together, so much more than any mortal man could give her. The sun was pretty great, but there were other things that made her just as warm. She felt herself blush and decided it was time for a shower. A cold one.