Of course, I don't own these characters, Charlaine Harris does!

Note : le trou normand is glasses of spirits (calvados usually) between courses to aid digestion, it's something we do in France when the meal is astronomic which is not often now fortunately!

I thank QTlex for help me correct and complete this chapter. I hope you enjoy this story like I enjoy reading the numerous good stories of fanfiction about Eric and Sookie. And I'm so excited about the last episode of True Blood, thanks for the existence of the streaming!

Chapter 7

As soon as the door closed, Sookie asked for explanations. Eric sat on the couch placing her in his lap. "Sophie Anne is my queen. She is approximately my age and is ruthless. She won't try to face me but we must counteract quickly. We need to exchange blood tonight if you want to stay free from her."

"I don't understand. We should call the police! She can't abduct me! As for the blood Bill gave me; he only told me that he will be able to localize me if I'm in danger and that it will heighten my senses."

"That's true. And if the exchange is made three times, we will be bonded as I have told you. Blood bonds are permanent and I didn't want to speak about it so soon and in those conditions. On another hand I had guessed Compton's return and your ability were linked. But if we don't bond, someone from her entourage can force a bond upon you to secure you, even though giving you are not sensitive with glamour I doubt it could work."

"All your world is revolving around politics with assets, plots and how to become more powerful than the others?"

"Mostly, that's what kept me in this world. Thinking always with two strokes ahead like with chess. I will respect your choice, but I can assure you I am your best option."

Sookie closed her eyes and put her head on Eric's shoulder to think about all this. For three days, she had experienced too many events. She was nervously exhausted and had no idea how to manage her not-boring-anymore life. Then she raised her head to face what stands in front of her, after all she is a Stackhouse woman. Gran always says life could be a struggle. It's her turn to lead the interview.

"You could easily make a deal and be rewarded with money or anything you wish?" She began to ask.

"Yes."

"And you refused?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"I want you to have the life you want, moreover if it's with me, I am the most selfish vampire you've ever heard of." He nuzzled in her neck kissing and licking her.

"If the queen wants me, what can you do?" She asked repressing her moans.

"I can present you as mine though even better as my bonded and by vampire laws she won't be able to touch you – touching you will be a declaration of war." He assured her.

"And if you don't want me anymore?" She frowned.

"I will never have enough of you in the short life of yours left." He smiled to her with his hungry eyes inspecting her cleavage.

"And if I don't want you anymore?" She defied him.

"Those are really your questions?"

"No, not really. I've spoken to friends about vampire/human relationships and saw how Malcolm's nest and Bill behaved. How you behaved too. And I'm lost."

"Malcolm's nest is Malcolm's nest. They are ready to do anything just to fight boredom, which leads them to extremities. Bill is a brooding boring loner hating himself for what he is and I am a warrior and a leader. We are as different as if you pick five human people in your bar." He paused."We won't be able to divorce, if it was your real question. You are getting bored quickly of your mates?" He teased.

"You know first hand I don't have any experience with men...or other creatures. Most of them didn't go through the first date without thinking only of how they could have sex with me, or how I could be the remedy of their homosexuality or how they could cheat on me easily...mostly because I'm uneducated and I bet that having blonde hair and big tits doesn't help."

She looked straight into his cerulean eyes. "You are different. You have made me feel special for the first time, I mean in a good way, not like the Crazy Sookie thing. You speak your mind even if it's not to your advantage and you are ready to put me first."

"You don't know the whole situation. Once bonded, normally I will be able to feel you; I mean to know your exact feelings, even to call you. If you regularly take my blood, your life will be extended too."

"I can imagine how it is with my telepathy, will I be able to feel you too?"

"No, it doesn't work this way."

"Did you experiment with it before?"

"Yes, centuries ago, when vampires couldn't secure their retreat easily and I had decided to take part of battles in the Middle East. But it was a master/servant relationship and I didn't appreciate to feel this human. There is another option you can consider too."

"I'm listening."

"You can be turned, become one of us and stay with me forever."

She shook her head first, speechlessly gazing at him.

"No, never! Promise me!" She shouted trying to leave her position in his lap.

"Shh...It is an option, do not be furious. I won't turn you without your consent." He calmed her down.

"Thank you Eric, always tell me the truth and I will be yours all my life. When I think of Bill and what he almost succeeded to accomplish..."

"I will." He said in a voice thick with desire. He kissed her deeply, his hands seeking to touch more of her flesh under the T-shirt, soon imitated by Sookie, her quest was facilitated since he had just a jacket on his bare skin.

Suddenly, Pam knocked and entered.

"Master, may I go and leave you to close tonight? I have found a full delight to enjoy." She added running her tongue in anticipation over her higher lip her eyes blazing with excitement.

"Yes Pam. Have a good night." Eric replied absentmindedly, stroking and kissing Sookie more and more.

Pam made the tour of the office slowly to gather her clothes and stopped in front of them. "For the blood bond, there is no rush. You just have to make one exchange and Bill won't have the predominance. Dear Abby always insists to think before acting. At least you two communicate. A good communication is the cement of a long-lasting couple. And Sookie, you were really helpful tonight. I have added you to the regular payroll as a special advisor with a complete health insurance plan. I am sure both of you will have a good night too, sadly without me." She mocked in her usual bored tone.

"Pamela, out!" Shouted a very angry former Viking.

"Don't forget to try the dress hanging here, Sookie, if it doesn't fit I must make the exchange quickly." And with that she left them in a blur.

"Where were we?"

A few minutes later, another knock made itself heard. This time, Long Shadow came in.

"Master, can you come after your meal, everybody left early tonight due to the lack of entertainment and we can close now."

"Long Shadow," Eric stood up slowly leaving Sookie on the couch, "Sookie is not a fangbanger to treat lightly, she is MINE. From now on you will call her mistress and show her respect or leave area 5, have I made myself clear?" Eric declared in anger.

"Sorry, master...Sorry mistress." Long Shadow succeeded to say before leaving the room, very aware of what he was escaping thanks to the presence of the human girl: silver, slow torture, maybe worse, who knows with the sheriff?

"Lover, you can try this dress on, I have a corner with a sink and a mirror here." He showed her a door and left her to finalize the accounts with Long Shadow while the rest of the crew made the arrangements before departing one by one. Eric's attention was on the bills when he heard all the fangs in the room run down. He lifted his head up in apprehension to look at Sookie in a stunning blue satin dress mid length skirt without straps, she had freshened her make up and her hair was in an elaborate twist. All the vampires were frozen. Sookie was blazing red from the vampires' reactions.

"Come here lover. You look fabulous. I will thank Pam." He beamed very aware of his jealous peers.

She smiled and came to sit in the booth near him. He took advantage of her closeness to put his arm around her and kiss her temple under the gaze of the remaining employees.

It looked as if everyone in the room was thinking, "Who is Eric Northman and what have you done with him?"

"All is settled for the deposit Long Shadow?" he asked to his very distracted associate trying to appear in possession of all his means.

"Yes master."

"Proceed; I will make the final closing."

Everyone left them quickly. They all knew what was going to happen; Eric could not have changed from this point on.

"Lover, may I have this dance?" Music was still playing in a low tone. Sookie agreed, they stood slowly and went to the deserted dance floor. Sookie was nearly laughing as she heard the old song: The Power of Love by Frankie goes to Hollywood. "Before the Great Revelation, I always wondered what he meant with 'I'll protect you from the hooded claw, keep the vampires from your door.' Now I know."

"And I will. Andre the second in command of Sophie Anne will be here tomorrow, where will you be tomorrow night?"

"I have a shift from 7 to midnight."

"I will fetch you, but for now I want to have my way with you." He continued with hungry eyes, beginning to kiss, lick, and massage her body until she was trembling, panting and moaning. He lost his jacket and she bit his nipples, which pleased him to no end. He wanted to fuck her everywhere in his bar, with or without this gorgeous dress on her body. And the first step will be his booth. He put both hands on her gorgeous ass and she encircled him with her legs, rubbing his growing bulge in his low waist jeans. He put her down reverently on the table, lifted her legs to pull her thong down, repressing the need to shred it to pieces, but wild love with Sookie will have to wait. After all she was innocent yesterday. He has never seen someone as beautiful as this woman offering herself, eyes full of lust for him.

"Please Eric, take me now." She pleaded.

He zipped down his jeans and did as she had wished. It was like coming home when he entered her; they were both aching for each other and couldn't hide it. Her feet on his shoulders, he was grasping her hips to make his way in and out, rubbing with her clit his thumb to entice her body, she rode quickly to her first orgasm. But it was only the first step of his plan; he wanted to have her scent in particular spots in his bar. Vampires are possessive AND territorial. Next: his throne. For that one he needs her undressed. He swiftly took the dress off to leave in the booth, and his clothes followed. He gathered Sookie and moved with her straddling him over to the armchair. He sucked her nipples while constantly maintaining his pace. She was still shaking from the aftershocks as he whispered in her ear "You can take my blood while I take yours if we bite each others' neck."

"Yes, let's do it." She replied as if she was in bloodlust.

He licked delicately where her pulse beat on the neck preparing the spot but he was nearly took by surprise when she bit at once and sucked hungrily. Shouting interiorly yesyesyesfuckingyesSookie, she couldn't make him happier. He reciprocated and sunk his fangs into her neck, feeding deeply. There was no danger of anaemia with his blood running in her veins. A King's meal. An overloaded orgasm. If need be, he will make war for her. He healed the fang marks with his saliva but not with his blood, Andre must see them. Soon after the exchange he felt her within himself. Her sated lust, her exhaustion from the last few days, her need for him with mixed feelings, her fear too and other underlying feelings, possibly worry.

"I will protect you from the hooded claw; keep the vampires from your door."

She chuckled. "You can feel me?" She kissed him not waiting for a reply and licked his fangs, cutting the tip of her tongue and continued kissing him. Eric growled in contentment.

"You liked your desert?" She asked in a seductive voice.

"Yes, my she-devil. But it's only 'le trou normand' not the desert."

"We'll see. Can you help me to stand up now, if my legs can bear me?" She grinned.

"You have had my blood; you will be strong for weeks. And don't you have any desire left?"

"I can't lie to you, can't I? I need just to drink water; my sweat is not bothering you with your developed sense of smell?"

"I like the way you smell, it's like a perfume." He licked the small drop of sweat between her breasts before standing and taking her in his arms to rest her legs and took her to the bar to give her water.

He seated her delicately on a low counter behind the bar and this position gave him another idea, Long Shadow was very proud of his impeccable counter and what a perfect torture to him to scent Eric and Sookie's fragrance at his arrival next evening. After all, he was the Alpha male here!

As she followed his eyes, she guessed what Eric desired and so Sookie laid down on the bar, he grabbed the water pipe to quench her thirst and presented her the tip. She drank the water with hot eyes on him and his member twitched of his own mind. Having her fill, Sookie pushed away the water fountain and lay down slowly, keeping her eyes on her Viking's deep blue lust filled gaze. Taking advantage of the good height, she wrapped her hand around his hard member and put her mouth to work sucking first on the tip, then taking in the rest, stroking the base with dexterity. Yes, this woman was a goddess, and they still had the office left…