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Chapter 4

ADDIE'S POV:

Taking my mother's journals and the letter with me, we leave her library and head toward MorMor's study.

I can tell that Lex is contemplating everything that has transpired tonight and I hope that he is handling this entire situation well. Most of this information he already knew.

Like, he knew who my father was. He knew why my mother left. And I am certain that he has been keeping a close eye on the Viking my entire life. My main concern is that I'm not entirely sure how he will handle the fact that I want to have a relationship with my father.

I know he will not stop me unless it puts me in danger, but I also know that he is planning on anything and everything that could possibly go wrong.

After I found out about my father, I was so mad that Lex had known who my father was my entire life, but had never told me. I forgave him easily though for two reasons: one, because I had never asked him and two, because I loved him and needed him to help me get through it all.

What worries me the most is that Lex is a Vampire, as is my father, meaning that they are both highly possessive. Add in the fact that Lex and I are bonded, plus something else that I realized earlier tonight. There is some sort of bond between my father and me.

I could feel him when he entered the ballroom. I could feel it in my blood. I'm not sure if he could feel it or not, but I think if he looked into his bonds, he would notice something new.

During my inner musings we made our way through the ballroom and towards MorMor's study, with our guards following behind us. Getting closer to our destination, I can feel him in there. Using my Telepathy, I read the area.

It seems that he and his child are both thinking about the same things: me and my mother. But their thoughts are pretty different.

His child, Pamela I believe he called her, is thinking about how much she misses the friendship of my mother and how much I look like her. But she has no doubts that her maker is my father.

My father seems to be looking back through the years and thinking of what he could have done differently. It's quite ironic actually, because my mother used to think the same things when she was pregnant with me, especially towards the end.

Lex stops me before the doors open and wraps me in his arms and places a kiss on my forehead.

"I love you, Glykia mou (My Sweet)." He whispers in my ear before releasing me.

Gazing up a little, since I am only 5'10" and he is 6'5", I give him my sweetest smile and tell him that I love him too. With that the doors are opened and MorMor's security allows us in and shows us our proper respect.

Following one of the handmaidens into my grandmother's study, I completely ignore the two Vampires following behind us.

I instantly drop to one knee before her, as does Lex, both of us lowering our heads reverently.

"Rise, my children," she tells us from her seat, without acknowledging the other two behind us.

"Mistress," Lex states.

"MorMor," I say.

"What?" He is over 1,000 years old and he just addressed the Ancient One without being acknowledged. Disrespect is something I can't stand.

Before I can react, Lex has him pinned against the wall by his throat. Both of them having their fangs barred.

"Release him my child. Viking, come before me, along with your child." Pythia states as if nothing has happened.

This is what I was worried about. My mate vs. my father vs. my MorMor. Trying to calm myself, I attempt to weaken my bond with Lex but that just makes things worse.

"Come to me, little one."

AP'S POV:

I knew he would react to her term of endearment for me. And I knew Addie would be split on what to do. I know all of this not because of my sight, but because I know the Viking and I know Addie. Just as I know she would have put him in his place if Alexander hadn't beaten her to it.

Sensing her upset, I call her to me. She is still quite young and sometimes I am reminded of how sensitive she still is.

She hesitates before she comes to me. Allowing her to sit next to me, I wrap my arms around her to offer her safety and comfort, something her bonded should have done.

I can also tell that he knows that since he instantly follows my order, dropping the Viking to the ground, before rushing over and kneeling before his bonded.

"Agapi mou (My love), I am so sorry. I said I would always protect you and I have failed you. I failed to protect you against me and my emotions. Please forgive me." He begs his mate keeping his head down.

They are still new to being bonded, but he knows better. I believe he just finally lost his cool. He has never stood for disrespect of me or of Adeline, or even of Sookie.

"Get off your knees Lex. We both know that this night hasn't gone like either of us had envisioned." She tells him without moving from her spot next to me, though she does offer him her hand.

After he kisses her knuckles, she allows him to pull her up from next to me and they both move back to their original positions.

"Viking, you know better. What surprised you so much that it caused you to forget yourself?" I know why, but I'm still going to make him say it.

"Forgive me Ancient One, I was merely surprised that the Empress called you 'Grandmother' in my native tongue."

"Excuse me, but it doesn't mean 'Grandmother'. It means 'Mother's Mother'." My darling granddaughter informs the room.

"Before this gets out of hand. We will all speak freely for this discussion. All of you, ask your question and let's get this over with. But it would be best for you to know that neither my child nor grandchild respond well to any form of disrespect."

MULTIPLE POV:

Eric: "Why did you call her MorMor and why does she call you granddaughter?"

Addie: "Well it's pretty obvious, isn't it? I am her granddaughter." I mean seriously, isn't he over 1,000 years old?

Pam: "Ooh, I like her." She is definitely her mother's daughter, and her father's as well.

Eric: "PAMELA, now is not the time for your smartass comments." Honestly, does she have to do this now.

Addie: "Here, these might help you to understand why she did the things she did. They are enchanted so that only you can read them now. There is also a letter that she wrote you, that I was to give you once I met you." I tell him, handing over one of the most sacred things I have of my mother's, her journals.

Eric: My….daughter…hands me two journals and a sealed letter. When I look to her, I can see unshed tears in her eyes. "Why do you cry?"

Addie: Damn tears and emotions. I still have my bond partially closed off from Lex so that I don't become overwhelmed by his emotions. "She wrote those when she was pregnant with me and I have read them daily for the last 50 years. She would want you to have them."

AP: "She had her reasons for doing what she did, just as you had your reasons for what you did. But I believe it is time that you realize what it cost everyone. Sookie came to terms with all of that while she was pregnant."

Pam: "I'm confused, what exactly does all that mean."

Addie: "Your maker kept his plans to himself, so my mother didn't know what his true plans were. He wanted everyone to believe them so much that it even made its way into Pythia's visions. Of course, my mother acted rashly and left. She was scared and for good reason. They both acted immaturely and because of that they lost each other."

Eric: "How do you know this? How do you know what my true plans were? Not even my true child knew what they were?"

Addie: "Your true child? You know what, fuck you. I should have just kept all of this to myself. I need to return to the party before the prince starts to worry." I say, keeping the tears from flowing, before walking to leave the room. Turning back, I say "Lex, please don't hurt him unless absolutely necessary. MorMor, I am sorry." Then I leave, purposely unmasking all of my scent so everyone can smell exactly who and what I am.

Lex: I really wish she hadn't asked me not to hurt him. I want nothing more than to kill him, very slowly. Addie still hasn't forgiven me for earlier, so I will control myself, for now.

AP: "Bravo Viking. That was lovely to see. Now, it's my turn. You will listen or I will let my child take out some of his aggressions on you. Yes, Adeline North Brigant is the biological daughter of you and Sookie. Yes, Sookie was a descendant of mine which is why Addie calls me MorMor. Before you ask, yes Sookie came to live with me while she was pregnant. She felt safe here. Addie has lived here for a good chunk of her life. Alexander was named her protector at birth and has since become her bonded mate. You will NOT interfere with their relationship. I am sure if Lex had his way, you would never see or talk to her again." I tell him.

Eric: "But she is MY child, it is my right to see her whenever I want."

Lex: "She is not a thing Northman, she is a person! A loving, caring, fierce person. You just completely dismissed her as being your child. She has felt rejected by her father her entire life. It almost cost us our relationship before we even had a relationship. You are the same selfish bastard that Sookie ran from. Mistress, it is time that I return to my bonded."

ADDIE'S POV:

He's not worth it. God, how many times did I hear my mother thinking that while she was pregnant? I didn't understand what she meant, but now I do.

"My Lady?" My trusted guard, Alexius, asks once I have exited the study.

"I'm fine. Is my face puffy?" I ask him.

"No my lady, I was just worried at your abrupt departure without the King. I knew something must have upset you for you to leave his side. You two are usually inseparable." He knows us way to well. Alexius has been my personal were guard for the past 15 years.

"That we are Alexius. Thank you for showing such concern for your mistress." Lex states, apparently having decided to leave the group.

"My Liege."

"Come my love, I will escort you back to the party if you are ready. If not we can return to our suite." He states while taking my hand in his.

"Let's go to the party. Niall is worried. I am fine and no I don't want to talk about it." I say, before we start walking back to the party.

"You unmasked your scent?" He asks, though I'm not entirely sure if it is a question or merely a statement.

"I'm not hiding anymore. This is who I am and they can all get over it or leave me the hell alone. I won't hide myself anymore."

"I'm very proud of you little one and I am very grateful that you chose me as your mate." He says leaning down to kiss my head just as we enter the ballroom.

"You bitch!" I hear just before I feel a hard slap to my face.