I feel as if I've woke in a different reality. Just days ago, Eric and I were poking fun at the clientele, and now here I am waking in the wandering, loving arms of an ancient vampire; me a fairy princess no less. I feel like I should wake and step back to where I am supposed to be but I do not want to wake from this dream. I am not complaining; I know my life has been so much more than so many others but… it was not of my choosing and it has been so hard…..lonely. I do not wish for this, whatever this is, to ever end. I pray that this feeling, this bond, is eternal as Godric said. Perhaps I was destined to meet Eric and be lead here.
The last vestiges of sleep slip from me and I give into the melody Godric is strumming from my body. Neither of us speaks a word, only moans, growls, grunts, and groans. Every touch is emphasized, every sound amplified, and we can both feel it all the way to our souls, our connection. We both find satisfaction in our fevered administrations but are still reluctant to face the night.
"I can feel your reluctance in the bond, lover. I know you can sense mine. All will be well; there is no reason to fret." He speaks confidently and softly as he continues to pet me. "I spoke with Eric last night and we have made some decisions."
"I am not sure I like the finality to your words." I give him my best skeptical look. He is not fazed and seems to even find amusement.
"Lover, already you grow to know my mind well. Let me explain, and then see if you agree." He didn't even have to ask, the smile was enough to agree to whatever he wished. He spent the next hour informing me of all the possible factions involved. Apparently Compton was more of a nuisance than even I suspected. It matters not he knows my heritage and identity, now really; Godric's public announcement made null any value that information had. What is of greater concern now is who knew? Who knew of Compton's intents, who sent him to start with, who conspired and yet may conspire against me? I am lost in contemplation when his words jar me again.
"We will rule Louisiana together." He smiles, quite pleased with himself.
"You make it sound as if it will be easy to overthrow Sophie Anne."
He laughs out loud. "It will be easier than you think. I am very old little dove and that age gives me great advantage. I am stronger and faster than all beneath me in age. My senses are even more acute and my power is nearly a visible thing. Any that dare go against me will not survive." No hint of arrogance or pride colored his voice only the cold ring of truth.
"I felt it last night. It was what caused the vampires to their knees."
"Yes."
"You will just go in their and demand her throne?"
"Not entirely but pretty close"
"Well since you seem so comfortable with pissing off royalty, I'll let you fill Niall in then."
"I am sure that is a call you should make, and very soon most probably."
We disentangled and readied ourselves for the night. I made a brief call to Claudine and filled her in on everything. To say she was surprised was a huge understatement. Grandfather was not available so I had to leave it in her dramatic hands to relay to Niall; just great.
When we were both ready Godric held my hand and pulled me close to him once more before we left. We met up with Eric at the hotel and he escorted us to the meeting room on the floor below us. I felt relaxed with Godric so close to me. Even in this small room filled with vampires I remained at ease. The only discomfort came when Godric began to pace as he spoke. Each step away from me was like a small jab. He must have felt it to because he returned to his seat next to me and claimed my hands once again.
"It is my honor to leave you all in the hands of Isabel. She has served with me for many years and will be a fair sheriff and she will lead your revenge against the Fellowship of the Sun. I am returning with my child and bonded to Louisiana." Many bowed there heads as he spoke almost in reverence, accepting his judgment as they had every other he'd made as their stead. Others tried to school their shock and surprise. "Some things may change upon first arriving so have a care and call before visiting." This subtle sentence alerted a few vampires to a deeper meaning as was evident in their shared glances. "I believe you will find my hospitality accommodating before the week is out." This last sentence must have been what many were waiting to hear, because the meeting was obviously dismissed moments after his words were spoken.
Eric, Godric, and I were all that remained of the gathering and we were heading to the elevators when the calls from the queen of Louisiana began. Apparently some wilder versions of last night's events reach her and she was quite excited. Her message hinted at whether she was confident Eric could protect me further. Silly queen, her selfish machinations sealed her fate. Godric knew she would try to use the situation as a piece of leverage for herself over me and she showed her hand before we had even returned to Louisiana. Well, we changed our flight plans just for her. First stop New Orleans.
