Of course, I don't own these characters, Charlaine Harris does! A round of applause for Qtlex, beta reader for this chapter as well as the former one, she is fast and sharp.

Part 1: Gossip girl -

Night 0 : Diane and her nest meet Sookie at Bill's (Book 1 - end of chapter 3)

Night 1: Diane tells Eric about it - The same evening he meets Sookie at Merlotte's and invites her next evening.

Night 2: Eric takes Sookie to the ice cream parlour...

Part 2: Less Dead

Night 2: and he goes with her to Bon Temps

Night 3: Eric invites Sookie to one of his homes

Night 4: Sookie works at Fangtasia and Bill comes to claim her

Night 5: Sookie meets Andre at Fangtasia and goes back to Bon Temps with Eric

Chapter 10

"Consider this house like yours, Sookie is truly happy since she met you and I am happy she stays with me. So…I have bought earplugs." She stood up after her declaration. Eric surprisingly was having difficulty to keep up his poker face. "You're welcome to switch on the security system; I assume you are familiar with it since you ordered it." She laughed lightly like a teenage girl who made a good joke and went to her room, leaving the Nordic vampire in shock. Adele was really something! He was expecting reactions old fashion style but not that.

"Yes, Ma'am," he whispered well after she had closed the door.

Regaining his composure, he obeyed Adele and jumped naked in Sookie's bed in a blur scooping her to enjoy the feel of her body before dawn.

Believing he could enjoy a well deserved rest, he relaxed, savouring her scent, sensing her curves when the phone rang. It was a ring tone he has chosen specifically because of the importance of the caller: Sophie-Anne, Queen of Louisiana. The Dark Vader theme was the perfect match.

"Your majesty."

"So my dear Eric, you play the naughty boy?"

"How could I?"

"I thought your loyalty was above all this."

"My loyalty goes as vampire laws go, I am your truthful subject, but I have rights as well."

"You have never upset me, even a little bit, I grant you that. How is she to have your head upside down?"

"There are no other words to describe that than to say she is MINE."

"It is only a question of possessiveness?"

"What did you think?"

"I will see it with my own eyes; meet me tomorrow at your club at midnight. I will make an informal visit in your area, don't make a fuss of it, it will be in all simplicity. Of course, I would check the girl myself, don't lose her!" She laughed in anticipation of Eric sad face and hung up. After all this time, his little corner of Louisiana was no longer to be secluded place from vampire politics.

Next evening

I was waking this evening surrounded by purring… where was I? A blonde head in the crook of my shoulder, and a little hot shape curled up on my belly. The sensations from the two creatures were quite relaxing I must admit. I gently put the cat onto the floor (I've always taken care more of animals than humans) to turn toward my favourite pussycat and stroke her curvy forms. My right hand was ideally placed to explore her body. I lightly grazed her nipples and was rewarded by a whisper. Humm. Yesterday was too calm for my taste and unfortunately the Queen was waiting for us later at Fangtasia.

I was craving for her body, for her screams, for her beauty in ecstasy. She was still in her work clothes, shorts and T-shirt, though not for long. I slid my left arm beside her to put her on top of me, I took off her clothes swiftly, tilted her back and started to gorge myself with her flesh, licking, teasing from shoulders to below her waist. Half awakened; she opened her legs to invite me to her promise land. I could not deny her this pleasure and complied gladly.

The smell of her arousal was enough to make my "gracious plenty" ache, my fangs already down. As I began to pleasure her with my tongue, she suddenly spoke: "I want to pleasure you too."

The little vixen! Wishes from her are orders, of course, are they not? My body knew his mistress and obeyed her wilfully. Our mouths and fingers working synchronously, swept us away in our regular Valhalla, till we met.

"Bite me!" I enjoined her as I bit her myself in her groin. We sucked greedily (how is it possible she doesn't want to be vampire?) and soon were a bundle of whimpers and loud shouts. I could only hope that Adele was elsewhere or had very good earplugs!

Sookie was following my thoughts as she declared: "Fortunately Gran is at her club!"

We couldn't hold our laughter.

After other rounds of well deserved orgasms and a very thoroughly cleansing shower, they headed back to Fangtasia, all had been put in motion for the Queen's arrival. Eric wanted to stop blind folding Sookie. She needed to be prepared for whatever could happen with his Queen's visit: she won't be as easy to handle as Andre. He glanced over at his beautiful lover sitting in the passenger seat of his car.

"Did you know the term Valkyrie before Andre mentioned it?"

"I'm an extensive reader. I think I read about it in one romance novel from the library. Taking place in early middle ages in England, a tribe believed in ancient Nordic pantheon and the author explained what a Valkyrie is."

"Good, what did they say exactly?" She concentrated to remember the exact definition.

"It's a virgin woman goddess-like, skilled to fight. If a warrior was worth it she offers herself to him in reward. Is that it?"

"You are absolutely right"

"And?"

"I leave you to decipher what you just said"

She stayed still for a moment, repeating the sentences and her mouth fell open.

"You mean...you...me."

"Of course, it was a figure of speech. But you can note the analogy, can't you?"

"Well, I was a virgin before you but that's all."

"You were brave enough to fight for the life of a complete stranger. You could have asked for help."

"True, I don't know why I did it at this time."

"When were you foretold this?"

"I mentioned previously Irina the psychic?"

"I remember, you met her in the nineteenth century. And what else did she say?"

"That we will live happily ever after." He joked. "Isn't what it is said when you know happiness? And she assured me that we will have mind blowing rounds of fuck each other senseless!"

"Ever after Sophie-Anne?"

"Sophie-Anne is powerful but I am resourceful, I have confidence in my people. Area 5 is highly secured."

"Will they side with you against her for a mere human?"

"Not a mere human, you are mine, soon to be bonded, telepath and...part fairy." He said proudly.

"I'm proud to be at your side too." She smiled shyly taking his hand. "Even if I don't feel like I deserve you."

"Sookie darling, I am the monster, not you." He replied kissing her hand very slowly, looking in her eyes intently, and driving with the other hand like a furious man.

"Must I behave specifically?"

"Just call her your majesty, that is all."

"You didn't tell me about your past, why Andre was calling you Viking? Are you really a Viking?"

"In my human life, I was, yes."

"Will you tell me more about your past later?"

"I am afraid a thousand years of history will be boring to hear dear one, maybe if you join me as a vampire you could have the full story…" He grinned.

"Humpf nice try." She said scowling.

As they arrived at the club, Sookie noticed that the parking lot was unreachable for public access. Clancy was dwelling near the board "Sorry, we are closed." to restraint unallowed vehicles to enter. Eric parked as always near the rear entrance. Pamela greeted them at the door.

"Master"

"Pam"

"Sookie dear" she purred with fangs out. "You are quite an enjoyment to be around, I didn't have so much fun until…no, never in fact, my master always thought he was God's gift to humankind, and what a gift! Nevertheless, he's always the most selfish vampire I know, though at least before he was sharing his toys." She pouted like a child speaking in her usual bored tone.

"Pamela, behave." Eric hissed.

Sookie was very amused by all this and interiorly wished she could send relax vibes to Eric. Suddenly, Eric froze and turned to her. "How did you do that?" he exclaimed.

"Did you feel something?"

"Yes lover, I did."

Pam's mouth was making a big O, "She did it?"

"Lover, you can send me feelings, it is not meant to be that way and we have not even fulfilled the bond." He took her in his arms to kiss her quickly and felt his body encircled by Pam's arms as well. "It's wonderful!" She added smiling like in a bubble of bliss and imitating her master with the kiss. Eric was bewildered to see his child touch his human in such a way. Sookie was blushing exponentially.

"Are you feeling well?" Eric asked, frowning. He wasn't sure if it was a Pam joke or a result of Sookie's will.

She shook her head like coming out of a trance. "Wow, sorry Master. I got carried away." She took a step back.

"We will discuss this later, Pamela. We have urgent matters to attend to. Has everything been prepared for the Queen's arrival?"

"All is in order, Master."

"Fine"

They won't have a long time to wait until Sophie Anne Leclercq made it to Fangtasia in all her glory.

Finally, the Queen's entourage of ten limos, nothing less, and packs of Men-in-Black bodyguards arrived.

The vampire staff of Fangtasia were waiting by a red carpet runner at the entrance, which the Queen used with an obvious pleasure. Eric was waiting for her near the door.

"Darling." She said reaching out for him.

"Your majesty." He bowed from the waist and kissed her hand; the other vampires of his retinue bent down to one knee. Sookie was standing behind Eric and to his left. "May I introduce you to my human, Sookie Stackhouse, soon to be my bonded."

"Of course, she is the famous human."

"If you may proceed." He bowed toward the room where a table and chairs were installed for her and her court.

She was followed by forty sycophants, donors and security people.

They scattered in the club at once and made themselves at home in no time. Among the people was Hadley, Sookie's cousin. She stood back with others donors.

Sookie tried to wave at her but her cousin didn't bat a single eyelash in her direction.

"It has been such a very long time since I've had the chance to visit your area, Sheriff. How is business?"

"Running smoothly, majesty."

"You have made good profits lately."

"And you have gained better revenue."

During their chit chat Sophie Anne was staring at Sookie's face. "You have a beautiful new toy."

"She is more than a toy, your majesty."

"And what is she exactly?"

"My bonded, quite soon."

"But not yet." She cut.

"Nevertheless, she is my mate."

"Eric, old sport, you are the bachelor type. What are you hiding?"

"Nothing"

"I guess this old prophecy leads you by mistake."

"I don't think so."

"Are you aware that if Irina was right, this girl will be your doom, Viking?"

Sookie didn't say anything but flinched slightly.

"You majesty, I assume you wouldn't believe this gossip."

"Every other prediction happened."

"Like Nostradamus' predictions: so complicated that anyone can understand one thing and its contrary."

"Don't be a smug ass, I am sure you believe her. You are not afraid to die; you are a warrior and always looked Death in the eyes, didn't you? She caught your heart and I won't let it happen! Seize her at once!" She ordered.