A/N: I forgot to mention with the last chapter that yes I do intend to play around with some of the parts of the book that fit my version…like the raid being how Eric finds out about her telepathy among others.

First Blood And Then Some

Eric POV

I awoke from my slumber with thoughts of Sookie, she had given herself to me so completely. She gave me the intimacy of her sex, her innocence, her blood and even took mine without prompting. That is almost unheard of, there are vampires that exist who would never have allowed her to do such a thing and survive it. Our blood is precious and not to be taken unless offered it is a great gift and an honour when given which again is a rarity but I allowed her to do so unsolicited and never said a word.

"What is she and what has she done to me?" I wondered aloud to myself.

When I am around her I almost feel as though I am under a spell, almost as though she has glamoured me into wanting her with all my existence and everything I have. When I can not even glamour her. What is she? A witch of sorts maybe? No, I think I would know. It baffles me and I am even left somewhat perplexed by her, she is different maybe special is a better word for what she is.

She makes me want to share my life, myself, my everything. These are feelings that as a vampire I have honestly never felt, and I am left not knowing what to think of this or where to go with it. I only know two things for certain, I want her and I can not stay away from her. She makes me laugh and smile if I didn't know any better I would say she makes me feel human again. Of course this makes me laugh as well because human is something I do not care to be again.

Pam has decided to text me she will late as she is entertaining 'friends' prior to coming in this evening. Yes that is what she wrote, friends? She seems to be quite the social butterfly these days. I head to the bar to ensure all is starting out well. Felicia is on the door so Pam must have called she is always on top of things, as a child she has never been a disappointment. I am proud for her to be standing at my side.

The evening has started off rather uneventful. The most interesting part being right before Sookie and Pam entered the bar, and even this did not hold my interest for too long but Quinn had contacted me asking if we could get together at midnight when he is finished up at his restaurant. I would be lying if I said I was not surprised to see Pam entering with Sookie and Amelia and they were sharing a laugh, yes, I was certainly surprised to see that Pam considered Sookie a 'friend'. Of course I knew they were acquainted but 'friends'.

It's lovely to see the two most important women in your life interacting so well. This thought only serves to agitate me slightly, having to consider again how it is that she has such a hold on me.

As she came around the bar I noticed immediately that she looked exquisite again. I would have to say that she is attempting to drive me insane with all these sexy little outfits she is sporting. Just the right mix of classy yet completely fucking sexy! She is lucky I do not take her in my office right this second.

We're fairly busy but still uneventful. Sookie approaches me with the phone and I ask her to meet me in my office in 10 minutes winking at her and she fucking winks back! What I wouldn't do to just take her home and have my way with her all night. I don't think she quite understands how closely our lust for both blood sex and violence tie in. My age is the only thing that makes it possible to slow myself especially with how enamoured I am by her.

I was just finishing up with Quinn when Sookie entered my office, he had annoyingly called to confirm an appointment we had made only two hours ago. Whatever he wants from me must be important to him I guess.

My little minx has surprised me again by pleasuring me in my office. When she dropped to her knees I felt my length growing and tightening especially once she took me in her warm wet mouth. She does something for me that leads me to go over the edge so quickly with her, it's so surreal. I actually felt a spark that sent a shiver down my spine as I spilled deep inside her mouth and down her throat.

I wanted to keep her locked away in my office with me but of course the responsible of side of Sookie took over and she was ready to get back to work. I gave her a swift tap on the ass as we exited my office, letting her know I was not quite finished with her for the night. I had a couple of phone calls to make so I returned to my office to place the calls before Quinn arrived.

I made my way out to bar feeling anxious, yes I felt anxious and quite upset. I immediately noticed how distressed Sookie was and suddenly realized it was her I was feeling. 'What the fuck, this is too soon for this' I placed my hand at her elbow and excused the interruption of our business to Quinn saying I wouldn't be long. Sookie did not appear to be breathing, so I urged her to breath to calm down. All the while cursing that fucking Quinn wondering what he had said to her and why the hell I felt the need to put off business matters to console her, a waitress really. Now I was not only pissed at Quinn but with my self how does she do this to me and how did I feel her so soon!.

As we crossed the bar Sookie tensed severely and drew in a sharp breath. Her eyes seemed wild for a moment like she was looking for an escape route, then she was just anxious and frightened. I never thought I would be a part of what frightened her but when I shut my office door behind her she jumped back away from me. She was scared to death and of me!

Pam had followed behind us and entered my office. She immediately explained what had gone on during their dinner I was a little disappointed that Sookie had not just claimed like I want to claim her. Instead we have a small issue to deal with here but no big deal. I was also feeling proud that she had sent him to me not that it would accomplish anything but I was proud just the same.

Sookie admitted to be confused about us, as was I. So I took a moment to explain that we have much to discuss but that for now she should know that I will not share or tolerate anyone else touching her in anyway. She nodded her agreement and then shocked me again asking Pam about Taryn a young vampire that was having control issues and had recently drained a human. That was a mess that Pam alone cleaned up so how was she aware?

Pam communicated through one of our silent exchanges that she had mentioned it to Sookie. That was certainly a dangerous incident to reveal since it happened here and we could take the fall for such a thing.

The next thing I knew Sookie was stopping me from going out to deal with Quinn by informing me that I may want to take care of another situation. There was going to be a raid on the bar and there was an undercover cop out there. I wasn't concerned as we follow the laws here for the most part, then she said that the new vampire Taryn was about to drain a man in the bathroom and the cop was going to walk in on it. I wasn't sure what to think I sent Pam to deal with the cop Sookie had described and headed for the bathroom after telling Sookie to stay put.

Sure enough Taryn had some blood bag half drained and he was not complaining one bit. I had Ginger run him home he couldn't be here if the raid took place, he would be fine but she had taken too much. Taryn was just ordered to hang around the bar if she ran she would be found.

By this time I had worked myself into a rage, everything was coming together it was all making sense now. From the very beginning something was not right with Sookie, I wanted her, craved her like the bloodlust after a violent battle. I couldn't stay away from her and had to have her. She so brazenly played me like no other ever would, and befriends my child somehow managing to get crucial information from her that my loyal child would normally never let slip! She took my blood on her own, she wanted to have some control over me…she had to be intentionally starting a blood bond the only question being who sent her? Who wanted that knowledge and control over me?

Then all of this, she knew of a raid and that Taryn would be draining a man at precisely the right moment. I was intrigued from the very beginning and the hold she has, the first time I met her she had me imagining the woman I fucked and fed from was her. And the first night I tasted her albeit not in the sense of having her blood but I did taste her, I had fought for control over myself and lost, I can not forget that. I had all but begged her to let me have her that night, me beg! Then there is this connection for so little blood I feel her as though we are already fully bonded! The final mystery being her involvement with Compton and the Queen, something is definitely fucking up here!

As I made my way in a beyond enraged state back to my office one last thought crossed my mind, I hadn't even realized it till now. Her blood, she is different so sweet. What is she? The moment I seen her standing there covering her face, and feeling the guilt that was oozing off of her I became even more incensed and I needed to know. NO MORE FUCKING GAMES! Without even realizing I had her up against the wall by her throat and those words she spoke when seducing me for my blood escaped her mouth 'please Eric'.

"How did you know? Are you an undercover cop? Who are you and who planted you here? You will speak now or I will snap your pretty little neck!" I roared menacingly.

She never responded other then to claw at my hands, the next words spoken would shake me to my core with the realization of what I had just done as her room mate flew into my office she screamed the words.

"She is no cop and was not placed here by anyone you imbecile, she's a telepath! And before you ask NO she can not hear you she can not hear any vampires they are a void to her nothing but silence!"

My legs actually felt weak and I released her from my grasp, and watched as she fought for air with a bewildered look on her face. I dropped to my knees in front of her, I still had so few answers but could not believe what I had almost done. I whispered "Sookie" and clutched at her legs as she backed away. I deserved it but it hurt like nothing ever has. At that moment Pam ran in her eyes circled the room and took everything in.

"What have you done?" She growled at me lunging between Sookie and I. She must have sensed my emotions and known my grief and that the threat was over because she placed her hand on my shoulder whispering my name "Eric" I closed my eyes and dropped my head.

I looked up to Sookie one last time and practically mouthed the words at her "Go home Sookie" My mind was reeling and it was all I could get out. Amelia wrapped her arms around Sookie leading her from the room as tears slid down her face. Pam made sure they were safely on their way and came back in.

Pam and I would work through this, figure everything out we are good at this but first she wanted to get rid of Quinn. "Pull yourself together Eric, I can not look at you or have a conversation with you while you are on your knees! I will tell Quinn this is not a good time he will have to set something else up."

I was sitting at my desk when Pam returned, she sat quietly on the sofa across from my desk waiting on me to say something.

"So she is a telepath, this must be the gift Bill spoke of. That explains tonight but not everything else. I don't even know what to say Pam." I was still in shock over that one.

"Well I am surprised I certainly never would have guessed she must be good to be able to hide it, do you remember the only other one I knew? Tabitha, I think that was her name. She couldn't block it out and it near drove her mad, but Sookie she is completely normal really or at least was up until tonight."

"Yes, she was. Wasn't she?" I responded trying to sort it out. I had ignored her question regarding Tabitha, she doesn't even compare to Sookie.

"Are you going to tell me what happened Eric?" I told her everything from every thought that crossed my mind after finding Taryn to the mess she walked in on. She said she could understand how I came to my conclusions but that I was too close emotionally and should have waited for her.

"Emotional! Pam we are vampire, what are you talking about?"

"Eric you feel for her and now you feel betrayed , and you allowed your anger to take over. That is something that you never do. I don't believe that she did betray you I think she is more loyal to the people she cares for then many of our kind. I really think there is so much more, you have to talk to her."

"What makes you think she will talk to me now Pam? I put my hands on her, I can't believe it but I did! And I know she is loyal I have had her blood if I just would have considered that for even a second I would not be in this position." I raked my hands through my hair. "I don't even know that I can forgive myself much less expect it or even accept it of her."

"You still have to try, I don't think she is working with Bill or the Queen and if they do want her for her telepathy then she needs you even if she doesn't realize it. What did Bill say when you spoke?"

"He made it seem like they were waiting for her to come willingly, most likely if she could have been glamoured they would have done so that way. That's one more thing I never considered earlier when going over everything."

"Maybe it is a part of her telepathy." Pam wondered.

"I don't think so, there's more I think. This just got out of hand but yes she will need protection, I will try to speak with her if she won't listen we will still protect her as best we can. Why does she know about Taryn?"

"Eric she can be trusted, I told them about it. I know I shouldn't have but I did and it only served to help us tonight. I have never seen her like that, she was such a mess and it all started when Quinn arrived. What do you think about that?"

"I have no idea, but we will figure it out." We bantered back and forth this way until we had covered everything and finally decided that we knew Sookie to be honest and loyal and there was much that would not be understood unless I asked her directly. With Bill being right next door to her I couldn't risk giving her time she needed to be informed about him and the Queen. Especially now that I am aware of her talent, this is something that the Queen will truly see as a benefit and who knows what length she will go to. I will give her tonight but then go to her tomorrow. She is due to work tomorrow night but of course may not see fit to come in.

It may not have been the smartest idea but I did not want her to think that I sent her away and was not thinking of her regardless of what she thought of me right now so I sent off a quick text. It was the next best thing I just wanted to go to her.

Sookie

I will not ask for your forgiveness I just need to know that you are ok. Please know that I would be there in a single heart beat if I thought you would have me.

Yours,

E

I was not really expecting that she would respond but was elated when she did.

I am fine Eric, thank you. I wish that you were here as there seems to be much that we need to discuss. My heart had already beat a single beat too many as I left your office.

Yours,

S

I gasped when I read her message, is she asking me to come? Yes that is what she meant. I was out of my chair and on my way to her house I flew knowing I would be there so much faster. I had never been so excited to have what could be one of the most difficult of conversations in my entire existence.

A/N: I know some will think she has forgiven too soon, they still have a lot to talk about…and isn't it better for us that this happens right away!She is in his head and knows his true feelings on what happened. He is in no way your typical abusive man and we all know this, so lets not be offended!

A/N: I did have some difficulty with this chapter, not knowing at what level I felt comfortable in letting them want to be together so soon to have their little talk…they just can't stay away from one another! I guess my last two chapters would not have been so difficult if I had had a Beta to bounce some thoughts off of, but I have not attempted to find one as of yet.

Jacquie

*****All characters are owned by Charlaine Harris*****