Chapter 3
"Sookie how do you like your new home?" Coventina asked. " I like it just fine, I can feel my Grandmother's presence very strongly. As we entered the hallway last night the first thing I heard was her laughter ringing out. I thought of all the times she welcomed me home. Than when I found her bedroom I felt her presence she doesn't feel as lost to me."
" It's the place she was most happy, often a small part of one's spirit will linger many years before their essence entirely fades. Go to her room and talk to her, if she can, she might guide you to more information about her life with Fintan." Claudine stated.
"That would really be amazing if it happens. I cann't wait to try!" Sookie exclaimed.
"Let's get started on all these errand's, shall we. Let's go to Ultimate Electronics first." Claudine suggested.
After arranging for 2 new desktop computer's system's and 4 plasma TV's to be delivered Sookie paid for those along with her new laptop and other things she had picked out and than they left Ultimate's.
Next they went to Premier Domestic Staffing. Luck was on their side and the owner Norma knew a women that met Sookie's needs and called her to come in for an interview. By the time Sookie had filled out the paper work involved the lady was there. Cathy Smith was in her mid 40's, kind eyes with a cheerful nature. Sookie warmed to her instantly. Sookie explained that she needed a manager to oversee both the household needs but also help with all her personal needs. Cathy was delighted with Sookie and assured her she would be willing to help her in any needs that arose. Cathy assured she had no misgivings being around vampires or had any associations with the FoTS. They both signed off on the paper work and Sookie gave Cathy directions to Brigant Manor along with her cell number and Cathy agreed to arrive at 1pm the next day.
Now that business was over Claudine insisted on stopping at Lord and Taylor's. Sookie had never been to one before. It didn't take long for her to fall in love with a Mary Reese embroidered sleeveless sheath dress. It was a curve hugging off white with orange contrast jewel neckline and hem. She was able to match it with a pair of studded leather T-strap stiletto heel sandals with a orange lizard skin covered zipper back closure. A very modest neckline but Sookie felt sexy in it regardless plus Eric would love the way it hugged her body and accented her small waist.
By the time everyone had a few outfits in their possessions there was just enough time for a really late lunch before Claudine had to be at work. The 3 girls had a pleasant lunch and time flew. Claudine looked at her watch and with a gasp stated. "I have to be at work in 15 mins, time to get you home." They gathered up their package's and hurried to the lady's room. Coventina and Claudine each took one of Sookie's arms and Popped, Claudine gave them both a hug and promise to be in touch soon and than was gone.
Sookie ask Coventina if she wanted a tour of the place and Coventina quickly agreed. After hanging up her new dresses, Sookie lead the way out into the hall and offered Conventina use of one of the bedroom's. Coventina decided the one across from Sookie's but down one would be close enough with out being too invasive of Sookie's privacy. She left her packages in that room and they continued the tour. After looking in all the human rooms Coventina wanted to check the outside and check for any security risk. Sookie couldn't have agreed more for she had only a quick glance the night before.
Exiting from the kitchen put them on a small patio that connected to the service drive. Straight across was a 6 car garage with 3 vehicles parked inside. One was a Cadillac sedan, another an Mercedes SUV and the last was a little 2 seat foreign convertible. Conventina giggled and said "Looks like all your missing is the truck and tank." Sookie said "I guess your right." They went back out of the garage and took the steps that lead upstairs. Once at the top they saw it lead to a deck with a few chairs and 2 small tables There was 2 doors. they opened one and found a very cute 2 bedroom apartment and found the second door was also another 2 bedroom apartment. Sookie thought that if things worked out with Cathy she would offer her the use of one.
After going back down stairs they went to the right which lead to the rear of the estate. First they saw a beautiful kidney shape swimming pool directly behind the pool was a waterfall feeding into the pool and beside the water fall was a hot tub.
Sookie said she would be spending a lot of afternoon's enjoying the sun. There was several sitting and lounging area's both sunny and shaded. Sookie also looked forward to lazin in the hot tub with her favorite Viking. Coventina said she would also enjoy a swim or two in the inviting water and she would enjoy a fly thru the waterfall as her other persona. Sookie said she would love a picture of both.
They left the pool area moving further in to the grounds, they found a large screened gazebo and followed the path left passing beautiful flower beds filled with overflowing flowers. after walking about a 1,000 yard the path split in two. Conventina asked. "Should we try left or right first?" Sookie said "Lets go left this time." They continued on and found a large stable and riding area. They went in the stable and found to Sookie's delight 4 horses in the stalls. Her and Conventina went to different horses. The horses greeted them happily nudging their noses into their palms. Sookie looked around and saw some apples in a basket and went and got all she could carry she shared them with Conventina. After making sure all 4 horses got 2 they looked around and found buckets and gave them fresh water and was looking for food for them when a tall man walked in from the riding area.
He said, "You must be Sookie and her daytime guard. My name is James Hubbard I look after the horses and take care of the stable and riding areas. I worked for Fintan the last 25 years and would be happy to do the same for you." he told Sookie. "I was just letting the horses out into the gazing fields. There is 2 more horses outside if you want to walk out and see them." James told Sookie he had been living above the stable and if it was alright with her he would love to continue doing so. After shaking his hand and picking up his thoughts Sookie said that would be perfect, she told him that she loved horses and could ride a little bit, telling him she had rode her cousin Hadley's' horses a few times each summer growing up and looked forward to riding these beautiful animals as often as she could.
James told them the 4 in the barn where well trained and she would be safe riding any of them, but explained the 2 outside where large Arabian horses and they both needed well seasoned riders. James told them that there was several riding paths to follow. Sookie couldn't wait to tell Eric about the wonderful horses and also about James being willing to keep looking after them. Sookie also pick up he had a otherness to him, but had no idea what his second nature was but the few thoughts she had picked up from him was harmless.
Sookie said she looked forward to talking to him again soon and also told him about Eric and Pam being around at night. He told her he could be reached by dialing 83 on the house phone or by ringing the bell outside the stable. He shook both their hands again and told them if he could be of any assistance in any way to just let him know.
The girls both thanked him and told him goodbye and left the stable. Once outside they saw the sun getting very low in the sky and decided to end the tour for the day.
By the time the girls walked back to the house, both Eric and Pam was in the kitchen drinking a trueblood. Both stared at Coventina with gaping mouths. Sookie told them to "Get a grip it's just Coventina." Pam recovered first and said. "Oh my, a true beauty and the beast, I love your girly look, wanna date?"
Coventina quickly replied "It would be your last one, fanger."
Eric remarked, "What a way to go Pam, she does look to die for."
Sookie spoke up and told them both to "Quit picking on my friend".
Coventina gave Sookie a light kiss on the cheek and told her she would be back the next day. Sookie gave her a hug back and told she had enjoyed spending the day with her and said "bring a swim suit tomorrow, we can try out the pool." Coventina said she would and pop she was gone.
Sookie looked over to her vamps and ask "Are you two over your little fairy frenzy?"
"Lover we cann't help ourselves you know that." Eric told Sookie as he gently rubbed his finger across her sun-kissed face.
Sookie felt the tingle run swiftly through her body. He made her desire blaze alive.
"I cann't get over that vile dragon morphs into one of the most alluring women I have ever saw. I think I'm bewitched." Pam complained.
Sookie just giggled. Rolling her eyes at Pam "You better be careful. I don't know how Coventina well react. You wanting to sex her up one moment. Than worrying about being your purse the next."
"Either way it's a win/win situation for me." Pam snickered.
"How was your day?" Eric asked of Sookie as he leaned down for a hello kiss. Slowly pulling her warm soft body into his. He whispered in her ear. "My Wife"
"It was great, We went to Monroe to the mall. I got really nice plasma big screen TV's along with several ipods. A few DVD players, 2 desktop computer systems along with other electronics being delivered tomorrow. I hired a manager to help me run the house. She will also help me in other ways. I really like her, She will start working tomorrow afternoon. Her name is Cathy Smith.
Conventina and I exploded outside. The land scraping is really lovely, we found a marvelous pool with a hot tub, we also saw a stable with 6 horses.
She told them about meeting James Hubbard and that she had agreed to let him continue living there and maintaining everything to do with the horses. She also told them James wasn't all human, but she had never encountered his brain pattern before, he didn't seem to be any threat.
Also when we where at the mall we met this strange lady named Clara Le Rue, she claimed to be a blood relation to both Claudine and I. She informed us that we where in danger and that it was all because of some one thinking too much of themselves. Claudine is looking into that." Sookie explained.
"That interesting, let's hope Claudine finds out more very soon. I don't like all this Fae attention your getting Sookie, it cann't end well. I'm very afraid for your safety even more. Maybe we should look into getting a few Britlingens to guard you till this passes over." Eric remarked.
"If not Britlingens maybe a daemon or two would be just as deadly." Pam suggested.
"I feel safe here. Coventina can do a lot of damage by herself, Let's not go to either extreme right now." Sookie requested.
"Master if you don't need me. I should go to Sheveport to check on everything there." Pam said.
"Good idea, if you need anything, call me, but I want you back here as soon as you can, it's a good idea for both of us to stay away from our regular haunts for a few days. Bring us both additional clothes when you return. I think you should make one of the rooms upstairs your temporary home." Eric told her.
Pam answered "As you wish master, Goodbye Sookie, I'll see you soon." than left.
"Lover have you had your dinner?" Asked Eric.
"No, I think I'll grill a small steak and make a salad to go with it." Sookie said.
"Lover is this yours, holding up the new laptop Sookie brought."
"Yes it is, I left it on the table as Coventina and I went outside, I wanted to ask you to help me get it set up so I could have it tomorrow when Cathy gets here in case we need it right away."
"Of course Lover I can do that as you prepare your dinner." Eric said.
Sookie was sitting down to have dinner when Eric asked her if she wanted to soak in the hot tub when she was finished. She told him they could do that or go ride the horses, when she told him about the two Arabians' he was very excited.
He told her it had been years since an opportunity to ride such a fine horse arose.
Sookie ate quickly wanting to start the fun.
Eric surprise her by volunteering to clean up the kitchen while Sookie ran up stairs to put on jeans and boots. By the time she was done Eric was waiting and they headed out to the stables.
Sookie told him about having 2 two bedroom apartments over the garage and pointed out the pool area as they pass it. As they entered the stable they saw James grooming one of the Arabians'. He greeted them both warmly and ask if they where going for a evening ride. When Sookie ask if that would be any extra trouble for him James quickly assured her that all the horses love to ride at night and he rotated among them to give them all exercise, he said the horses would soon be expecting them every evening. He told them that Fintan rode one every night if just for a short time because he couldn't disappoint them. He told Eric that he had rode Fagon (Fay Gin) the female he was grooming, but her mate Cana (Kon a) would be ready to show off for him. He recommended Sookie start out with Oona. Fintan name them all Irish name suiting their nature. Oona meaning lamb. Sookie giggled and said that sounded like what she needed at first.
James lead the way to the tack room and Eric picked out the saddle he wanted while James helped Sookie find a good match for her.
"It can not be you, after over a 1,000 years you still live!" Eric huffed angrily walking towards James. "Of all the Norse Dvergar, Fintan Brigant could have known, he takes up with you."
"Eric do you really know James?" Sookie asked excitedly.
James dropped the saddle he was holding, looked carefully at Eric and said. "I was sure you died in battle years ago, as sorry a fighter you where back than. How you ever survived the fairy wars is a miracle in itself."
Sookie gasps and looked up at Eric to see his reaction. Oh my. this was not good. Eric was searing with rage.
"Why are you here? Explain at once before I decide to end your miserable life." Eric couldn't believe James just happen to work for Fintan. He was a legend among the Danish people. Few people, himself included, survived a battle with him.
"Fintan put me in place 25 years ago, after Sookie's birth, she was the first of his children to inherit Fae magic.
Fintan feared Niall would find out. He wasn't sure if Niall's reaction would benefit Sookie. I'm here, in Fintan stead, for her protection." James informed them.
Sookie spoke up and asked James "Why didn't you tell me this today when Coventina and I met you?
"Because she is part of Niall's regime and her fealty is strongly established. Coventina is deep in their debt, trying to strengthen her own race. Her loyalty to them is pristine. I wasn't sure if her knowing my true regard was beneficial or hazardous. I chose not to reveal myself to you in front of her." James explained.
"Sookie has been attacked several times in the last few days, where was your protection than." Eric snarled at James, letting him see the tips of his fangs.
"Fintan bound me to his property, until Sookie came here. I was powerless to act. Now that Sookie knows my true reason for being here it has released the bound. I can now protect her regardless of where she is.
Fintan didn't want to intrude in your life Sookie. But he felt if you came here. Your life would be in grave danger. He knew if Niall ever brought you here. He would most likely be dead. All he wanted was you to be protected from Niall as well of all the Fae.
"Why was he so worried about Niall, he is my great grandfather, after all." Sookie questioned James.
"Fintan and Niall wanted very different things in life. Fintan never fully trusted him. He didn't agree with all the Fae traditions. Being half human Fintan related more towards his mother Einin's beliefs, plus he had promised Adele to let Corbett and Linda live as humans." James told them. "Fintan wanted you to live a human life. At least as long as you could. He hoped you never learned of Niall. He always presumed Niall would try to use any Fae abilities you may have or obtain towards furthering his own goals. He wanted you to have options or other means to protect yourself. I am your alternate protector against any foe. Including your present admirer." James looked to Eric as he finished his last statement.
"Well you certainly gave me lots to think over, James. Thank you for sharing all this with us. Eric are we still going to ride tonight?" Sookie knew she had to get Eric away from James. He was a dead heartbeat away from picking a fight, Sookie could feel his rage consuming him.
"Yes lets get the horses saddle and enjoy the evening." Eric said
Sookie carried the blankets for both horses while the guys lead the way back with the saddles. All 3 working together they had both horses saddled and geared up in no time. Eric lifted Sookie up and helped her get settle than mounted Cana.
James told them to leave the horses in the corral and ring the bell when they where finished and he would see to their care. He said the paths where lighted and the horses knew all the trails. He told Eric that Cana would expect to go full speed sometime during the ride.
Eric said he would enjoy that his self. James said to enjoy their rides and went back to grooming Fagan.
Eric and Sookie make their way to the trail and Cana was more than ready to run, Eric told Sookie he was going to let him run off a little energy and he wouldn't be long. Sookie could tell that Eric needed to go as much as the horse did. She said her and Oonan would be fine and would stay on the main trail.
Sookie and Oonan where soon comfortable with each other and Sookie increased their pace. The horse was very happy to be out and was easy to control and Sookie was enjoying riding her very own horse, she always wanted one, but Gran didn't have that kind of money. Riding Haley's was a treat she loved whenever she got the chance. Sookie decided she was going to make it a point to ride everyday.
Sookie came to a beautiful wrought iron bench with a hitching post on each end of it. She could see Eric and Cana running in what appeared to be a trail that ran up and down a hillside with barrels placed in little clusters. She decided to stop and watch them. She move Oonan close to the bench so she could use it to help her get down. She patted and stroke Oonan as she watch Eric and Cana. Eric looked magnificent and totally in his element. She could see his Vikingness and felt his peacefulness through the bond. It made her heart race watching him run up and down and than snap around the barrels, him and the horse moving as one, both at ease with one another.
Eric must have felt her excitement via their bond because he headed towards her. When he was close he had Cana raise up on his hind feet. As if they had planned. The horse whinnied as Eric let out a battle cry. Oh my, I'm going to melt right here right now Sookie thought. Eric rode right up too her. Leaning over he raised her up and helped her get settled behind him. Taking off into the night. Sookie held on to Eric's waist and laid her head on his back. They flew through the night for 15 mins.
They where slowing down. Sookie raised her head and saw that they had came to a stream. Eric jump down. Reaching up for Sookie. Before she could say a word Eric's mouth claimed hers. His hands where all over. The next thing she realized she was undressed. Laying on the grass. Eric took her fast and hard.
Sookie smiled up at Eric and said, "Viking, If that was any way comparable to what is in store for me after each ride or each encounter you have with James, we might consider building a small cabin close by."
Eric smirked "Lover I'm sorry if I was too enthusiastic, I was elated and unable to resist your charms."
"More like some one claiming something he felt was threaten. How is James involved in your past Eric. Whatever it was happened long ago. I can also sense it ended in his favor."
"You are of course right, My Lover, James and myself have had a few occasions to fight. Along side each other but also against. That is a tale for another time.
Let's go check in with our phone and text messages, I was expecting a few important e-mails, pertaining to business."
"Yes, I should call Amelia and see how she is, maybe she would rather stay here with me than with Tray." Sookie thought out loud.
They dropped off the 2 horses and made their way back to the house. Eric going straight to his laptop to check his e-mails.
As he was busy Sookie checked her phone and found messages from Amelia, Calvin, Jason and Sam. She checked the one from Calvin first and he wanted herself or Eric to call him back and let him know what he should do with the sensitive information the girls came by. "Eric, Calvin has news. It sounds like the kind you don't discuss over the phone."
"My Lover I will call him back and arrange a visit at your farm house. No! We can fly to Hotshot, it is a beautiful night, you could lay on my back and look up at the stars, Travel the Viking Express." Eric urged her with a wink and his bad boy smirk.
Sookie had a drooling, heated little nymph, inside her head thinking of the possibilities of how that flight would end. She told Eric, "Let me run upstairs and freshen up while you call him and finish up your work. I'll be back down soon." She stopped by his chair and gave him a kiss and quickly made her way to her bedroom.
As soon as Sookie opened her bedroom door, she started undressing while walking towards the bathroom. She wanted to take a quick shower. Than find something she could wear while flying. Just the thought of being alone with Eric up in the night sky was exciting. Sookie didn't linger in the shower any longer than necessary to get the grass, twigs and petals out of her hair and wash herself off. When she was done she went towards her closet to see what all Claudine had left for her.
As she was looking at a dress she noticed the air around her start to shimmer. She felt goose bumps rush up both arms. A mist started to appear. Forming a human shape. The mist grow darker and a women's face started to show clearly. Slowly Clara Le Rue materialize in front of her.
"Sookie I don't have much time." Clara laid her hands on Sookie's fore arms and chanted in a whisper. A vision of her Gran appeared before them, Gran was in her bedroom standing in the closet, she felt along the edge of the inside door frame and pressed a button. She than turned around going to the back wall. Where she pushed on the wall. Revealing an entrance. Adele turn on a light.
Sookie realized what she saw. "A secret room!" Sookie proclaimed. She was astonished, she couldn't wait to go exploring. The vision faded to nothing.
"I hope you will find Adele's journal some where in that room, Sookie." Clara took off one of her rings and placed it on the middle finger of Sookie's left hand. At first it didn't want to go over her knuckle. Clara chanted something Sookie couldn't understand. Gently pushing the ring as she continued chanting. it quickly went in place. Fitting her finger perfectly. "Wear this for now, it will strengthen our connection. Tell no one of my visit or what we have learned. I don't know what Adele is trying to reveal. Be certain, I know it is her spirit joining with ours. She has cast a powerful spell. The power it takes to call anyone from the past. Adele had enough to call me from my life 3,000 years ago. My time is over." Clara gave Sookie a hug and quick kiss on her cheek and said "I'll be back as soon as I can, my daughter. Remember tell no one." Than she was gone.
Sookie collapsed down on her bed. The ring Clara had given her was beautiful. It looked to be very old. A dark ruby in the center with diamonds on each side. The gold band had Celtic designs craved around it. How will I ever keep Eric from noticing it. Why couldn't she tell anyone about the room or her visit. I'll have to think about this later. Eric is probably wondering what's taking me so long. I better hurry. Just as Sookie finished putting on her shoes Eric came in her room. "Are you ready for our flight, little one? "Yes I'm excited." Sookie told Eric. "I cann't wait to take in all the sights." Eric I just realized I don't have any keys to lock up if we both leave. Claudine only gave me the phone number, address and directions to get here. You go ahead and leave and I'll call Claudine or Niall and ask about getting one. I guess we need 3. Pam needs one since she is staying here."
No sooner had Sookie quit speaking when her cell phone started ringing. She pick her jeans off the floor and got her phone. "Hello grandfather, How are you? "I'm great, Thank you." Yes we are both available right now. Yes we will meet you in the kitchen." Sookie just shook her head at Eric and said. "Wasn't that eerie? We need to go down stairs and meet Niall."
"Alright let's go see what he has to say. Maybe we both can make it to Hotshot." Eric told Sookie as they both started to leave.
"You are a vision, my child, Your eyes are so like Einin's. Hers was slightly darker. Twinkling with glee you have in common." Niall told Sookie as he walked to her and kissed her cheek.
"Sir Northman how is your evening being enjoyed?" Niall asked Eric.
"Good evening Lord Brigant. Your lovely grand-daughter surprised me with the pleasure of riding a excellent Arabian stallion. When we came back inside Sookie had a message from Calvin Norris, concerning the were's. Sookie and I plan to fly over to Hot Shot and hear the information."
"Excellent, Hopefully the news will help us end these attack on Sookie. Are you on your way out now? If so I could finish a few other duties and meet you back here. A new strategy may very well need to be put in motion."
"Grand father I don't have any keys to lock the house up. Claudine and Coventina teleported me to the mall and back. This is the first time we have need of them." Sookie told him.
"Easily resolved, my child." Niall said as he walked over to a beautiful secretary. The secretary had designs carved in the doors and drawers. Sookie thought of her Gran's love of carved wood. She remembered one trip they had taken with all the girls from one of Gran's clubs. The town they visited had a few blocks of Main St. shopping. bakery, shoe store, boutique's, coffee Shops and several antique furniture stores. Gran always went in everyone of the furniture stores we came across.
Sookie knew this belong to Gran. Sookie felt a gentle pulling on her arm. She walked over to the chest to get a closer look. Niall had the top part dropped down opening a small drawer looking for keys. My hand lifted on it's own. Going to the stack of letters in the first cubby on the left hand side. The third envelop was address to Lady Brigant. Than right under was written My darling Sookie. Both in Gran's hand writing. My tears came as soon as I realized Gran knew I would come here one day. Or hoped for it.
She put the other letters back in their slot. Holding her letter to her heart. She started to walked back to the table. She stumbled and Eric's arms was suddenly around her shoulders he guided her to a chair where she collapse.
Eric rushed to Sookie's side as soon as he saw her lose her footing. The tears rolling down her cheeks. Their bond was overwhelmed with the rush of Sookie's feelings of joy, love, and deep sorrow. Above all these was a huge contentment.
Sookie was overjoyed finding a letter from her Grandmother. Hearing Gran's words again by reading them. Words meant for just her. A Goodbye that was never spoken. A Hello being said. As much as she wanted to rip the letter open and greedily consumed the text. She knew this was private. Between them. She would wait to savor every word.
Niall noticed Sookie's by his side and watched her reach for the letters . He heard her heart beat start to race as she looked at one. He looked down and saw it was addressed to her. In a instant the vampire was helping her be seated. "Sookie May I tell you the history of this piece of furniture." Niall asked as he took a seat on Sookie 's empty side.
Sookie shook her head yes in reply. He gave her his handkerchief than begun.
"Fintan teleported Adele to Belfast, Ireland one spring morning. Took her to shop after shop looking for that perfect piece of furniture she wanted. Fintan told me Adele was determined to look as long as it took. She told him with his special means of travel. They could go again and again. Belfast was the place she found it. Fintan said it only took 8 cities. Well worth Adele's joy when she found it. Adele insisted he teleport it home. She didn't trust it to shipping. Told him to use his glamour to have the shop keeper forget the way they left. Fintan turned the chest on it's side. Adele hopped on for the ride home. Adele giggled every time she use it for years.
Sookie smiled up at her great grandfather. Now I understand something she use to say. When we was riding in the car. If Jason or I ever ask "How much longer till we get there. Gran would always smile at us. Than answer the same every time. "Oh, we can be there in just a blink of a eye. I wonder had many times Fintan was told the very same."
Eric and Niall both chuckled. "Maybe as often as you." Eric said.
"Adele loved to travel and Fintan love to surprise her with a outfit and have her guess where he was taking them. I remember Fintan took her to his Greek Villa, to watch a sailboat race in the harbor. She feel in love with the place. They often went there."
Sookie thought about everything that happened today. Gran had her full attention. She wanted to march right up to Gran's bedroom and check out her secret room. There is more for me to learn. She looked down at the letter she was still holding. When she moved her head one of her tears fell landing on the letter. As she brushed it off with her finger her tear touched the ink. A ripple run through the paper. When she looked down at the letter she saw the words Lady Brigant change to Trust me. My Darling Sookie become I love you. Just as fast as she read it. The words changed back.
"Sookie, Will you lie down and relax for a little while." Eric requested. I can go to Hotshot and talk to the were. We can fly another night. My Love, you look distraught."
"Eric thank you. I just need a little time to myself. This letter from Gran has shook me to the core. I never lost hope that she left something behind telling me about her secrets. This could be it." Sookie smiled at Eric.
"Grandfather are we all meeting back here in a few hours?"
"Yes Sookie, Sir Northman can call me when your both ready for my return. Niall assured her, get some rest, my child. He kissed her forehead. He got up to take his leave. Nodding towards Eric he turned and walked out the back door.
Sookie let's get you settled in bed. I'll do my errands and return swiftly. What would you like to drink to help you relax." Eric asked. " I'll grab a couple bottle of juice." Sookie answered.
Eric lifted her up and carried her to her bedroom. He sit her down on the edge of the bed. He slid off her shoes and ask "Do you want to undress, I'll find you something to sleep in."
"No I'm ok for now. I love you, Eric. Go take care of business."
"If your sure, Sookie, it shouldn't take long." He gave her a long kiss goodbye and left her room.
Sookie looked down at the letter she was still holding. Taking a deep breath she opened the envelope and took out the pages.
My Darling Sookie, Welcome to your home. I love you with all my being. Raising you gave me the greatest joy. Sharing your life and watching you become a true lady, gracious in every way.
I know it wasn't polite of me to leave you in the dark about so many things. You have many questions I'm sure.
How and Why is all this happening is probably the best to start with.
Your Grandfather, Fintan Brigant helped me enchant certain items that will draw themselves to you. Only you can release the secret knowledge they hold.
Clara Le Rue will act as your medium. Guiding you to places of importance. You will find a journal I left for you. It contains all the answers pertaining to Fintan and myself.
Fintan has left you a journal as well. Visit his study to find it.
James Hubbard will protect you against any enemies meaning you harm. Human, fae, demon doesn't matter. James can beat them all. His only job is your protection. Listen to his advice over all others. Obey any demands, he makes of you regarding your immediate safety.
The house and grounds are maintained by fairies, elves and a few other races. They all will be as loyal to you as they still are to Fintan and myself.
Donella is a sweet dark haired elfin girl. She will keep the kitchen and dining room clean as well as prepare your meals. Call her name and she will appear.
As will the others. They are waiting for you to call them home. Most have been working for Fintan 100's of years.
They are so excited to work for his grand daughter, a rare occurrence in their realm. They all advance up the social ladder of honors. Half humans heirs usually die long before their maker. The opportunity to serve a son or daughter is covetous among their race. To actually serve a true part human-grandchild has them all full of smugness.
Fayette is in charge of the housekeeping and laundry. You will see the room sparkle when Fayette has her 1,000 fairy bustling about. A wonderful sight to behold.
Nixie maintains the pool and all the patio's. Plus runs the office.
Avery and Caleb tend to the grounds. Flower beds are everywhere. If you want a new one anywhere just ask. They will provide you flowers you couldn't imagine growing anywhere. I enjoyed working with all of them putting my touch around this place.
Sookie darling. I love Fintan. All his magic fascinates me. It's amazing how simple life becomes when surrounded by fairies. Fintan showed me this world plus a few others. This is just one of our many homes. I hope you will visit them all.
We both want you to know about our love. Show you how wonderful living Fae can be. As soon as I knew of your ability Fintan started planning what you would need to protect yourself from anyone meaning you harm. He was never sure if your telepathy was an fae inheritance or not. He made plans as if it was your first acquired fae ability. Never knowing how deep you power will become. We both wanted you to have a fortress from the many worlds. A place you didn't have to worry about a thing. Your protection and care is our major concern. Wards are in place here.
As soon as possible have James take you back to the old farmhouse. Once there call out to Saidear. He will see to everything. When all is in place you can safely move about both places at your leisure.
Now child this letter wasn't written all in one sitting. This is enough to get you settled in.
Why don't you call Donella have her fix you a cup of tea. Relax a little and enjoy yourself. We will catch up bit by bit. Love, Gran