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Chapter 11

Two Steps Back

GPOV

I was almost crazy with bloodlust after torturing Mr. Perpall. For the last few months my diet has been leaving a lot to be desired. I was mostly drinking True Blood and I did it only once, maybe twice a week. A vampire of my age could afford to neglect his needs like this, yet now, when I was sucking on the neck of one of Stan's donors, I realized that I was famished. I would have drained her dry if I hadn't been in control.

Taking one last pull I moved away from her, licking a wound and closing it. The girl's hands were wandering over my thighs and eventually closed over my hard member.

"I can help with that…" she offered almost purring and for a moment I felt tempted. This would solve my problem and help me clear my head. On the other hand, this few minutes of pleasure could have ruined something much more important – my chances with Sookie. Gaining her trust and affection was more important to me than a sexual relief lasting for only a minute.

"Thank you." I said, swiftly pushing her off my lap. Rachel was the girl's name. "Stan will see to your remuneration, Rachel." For a moment she looked like she had no idea of what I was talking about. "He will pay you." I added and her face brightened up.

"Sure thing!" she only shrugged and buttoned her shirt. Donors like her were rather professional. Her job was to feed a vampire and be discreet about it. I was partially curious of what she was really thinking. Does she feel offended that I rejected her? Sookie would have known…

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. I was wondering if Eric went to see a donor. He was very eager to came back to Sookie even though I had advised him against it. I did not doubt that Eric would not hurt Sookie. Despite his stubborn nature I could tell he felt something for the telepath. He lusted for her almost maniacally but Eric also respected her spirit and intelligence. He could deny it again and again but I had been around long enough to notice the first indications of love. I was of a good cheer watching them together – maybe my son has finally found his match.

I was really curious if Sookie would ever consider being with Eric and me. She was raised in a belief of monogamy. Honestly, I was an adherent of such philosophy as well but the relationship that the three of us could share had a chance of becoming something unique. Me and Eric were actually the same being. Our maker-child bond was one of the strongest known to the supernatural community and we have always worked in perfect sync. Thinking about another man touching Sookie was making me see red and wishing to smash something. Thinking about Eric touching Sookie though caused in me only the feeling of acceptance and arousal. I could see all three of us together if she only decided that she is willing to give us a chance. A relationship like that would be stigmatized by humans but not necessarily by supernaturals. Some would think that Sookie is a pet to be shared and I promised myself that all of them would learn that lesson very quickly.

Me and my child would care for Sookie and remain faithful to her. We would respect her as a companion, not like a pet. I was ready to give myself to her completely just to taste a hint of such a loving relationship. Probably, Eric would be against such fidelity at first but I was sure that one sight of Sookie's discomfort and heartbreak would change his mind very quickly. It was almost amusing to see how fast my fearless, somehow cruel warrior was turning into a scared little boy whenever Sookie's eyes filled with tears. My heart was singing with happiness at this sight. Eric had waited too long for the right woman who could give him this kind of happiness. The next question was- would he share her with me? My Viking can swear that there is nothing he will deny me but again, the situation was one of a kind. He has never fallen in love with a human before.

Unexpectedly, my body shook with lust.

I frowned because the feeling confused me – what I was thinking wasn't particularly arousing. Then it struck me – there was another stir of emotions connected with me all the time- Sookie's. Almost automatically I stood up and headed to my underground rooms. I checked my bond with Eric curiously but it was firmly closed.

The second I opened the door my senses were assaulted by a heavy scent of arousal and a sound of sex.

I closed my eyes to compose myself because I was damn close to ejaculating right then and there. The closer I was to Sookie the more vivid were her feelings and I felt like it was me, not her, receiving a caress.

"Eric…" she moaned and I cursed under my breath. It would be wise and honorable if I turned on my heel and walked away, leaving them alone and giving them some privacy.

Unfortunately, too much blood was stored in the lower parts of my body instead of in my brain to allow me to think straight. So, I came closer to the bedroom's door. It was wide open and the view in front of me was one of the most erotic I have ever seen.

During our millennia together, me and Eric have been sharing women many times. I was a spectator and a participant of all carnal pleasures imaginable but none of them made me feel like that. I wanted to join them on the bed and fuck both Eric and Sookie senseless.

That was not something I could have done though. I licked my lips, tilting my head and watching my child going down on the woman I desired so much. Sookie's back was arching on the mattress. She looked like a goddess laying there in front of him, her golden hair spread out on the sheets creating a halo around her head. Eric was keeping her legs wide open and kissing the wet trails on the inside of her thighs. There was a striking contrast between Sookie's golden and Eric's white skin. Earlier, I noticed she's a very shy person, not very confident with her body. Why she was like that I had no idea. Sookie was perfectly curved in all of the right places, her skin smooth and delicate. Her scent, which was almost intoxicating at every day basics, was even more potent.

I watched fascinated while Eric's hand moved smoothly over her lap and belly to finally close on her right breast. Sookie whimpered when his fingers pinched her nipple a little. My son was working on her slowly, kissing and nibbling at her inner thighs and lower belly, leaving the place when she no doubt wanted to be touched the most. Finally, I saw the tip of his tongue licking her from the entrance to the clit. Our telepath bit down on her lower lip and moaned, the low noise sending shivers over my body.

Suddenly, I felt like an intruder observing their intimate coupling. Shame overwhelmed me and I took a step back. The second I did it, one of the floor boards creaked. My entire body froze when two blond heads turned in my direction.

The best way to describe Eric's expression was murderous. He surely knew that I was standing there, he accepted that I was watching, but now, when I made a noise and Sookie noticed me, my child wanted blood. My blood.

I won't deny that I was slightly scared when I stared at Sookie. Our telepath was watching me for the moment , her eyes hooded with desire. I hoped that maybe she would ignore me but then, her eyes opened wider and an expression of pure shock appeared on her face.

"Dumjävel…" growled my child and I decided to let it slip. I was in fact, a stupid fucker.

"Oh my god!" exclaimed Sookie and she sat bolt upright. She was bright red and she was trying to yank a comforter from under her body to cover herself. Her eyes stopped at Eric, still laying between her legs and keeping her wide open. "Let go!" she ordered sharply and my child growled at her.

"I apologize…" I said quietly, averting my gaze to look at the wall. Something was telling me that privacy was what Sookie needed right now.

"Could you please just get the fuck out?! We are in the middle of something…" hissed my child and I would have laughed at the desperation I heard in his voice, if the situation hadn't been so crucial.

"Stop it and please, let go of my legs!" yelled Sookie. I heard the sheer nervousness in her voice.

"I like the view, lover. You are so wet and blood is pumping though your tight little pus…"

Eric stopped in midsentence and I heard a slapping noise. I turned to them, worried that Sookie had just smacked him but thankfully, she was holding her small hand over his lips to stop his dirty talk.

"Eric…" she said quietly and instantly Eric jumped away from her. In the matter of a second, our telepath was covered and tucked in under the blanket. When I looked at her face, I realized instantly what had made my child act this way – there were tears in Sookie's eyes.

A crying Sookie was clearly my child's Achilles's heel. We must be very careful not to let our enemies find this out.

"Again, I am sorry." I told them. Sookie's gaze was stuck on the pillow but Eric gave me a bad eye.

I probably should have left them but something was telling me that I had already ruined their moment. I could at least try to make it less awkward and assure Sookie that she has no reason to feel humiliated. My child frowned when I boldly walked over to them and sat on the bed. "Please, don't be ashamed, my dear one…" I whispered as gently as possible to Sookie. "I am the one to be ashamed because I have been acting like a Peeing Tim…"

There was a moment of strained silence and eventually Sookie snorted. "Peeping Tom…" she corrected me and eventually raised her gaze. "That's so very…" Our telepath stopped for a moment, searching for the right word.

"Frustrating, annoying, depressing?" offered Eric, still glaring at me.

"I was about to say 'embarrassing'."

"I am not embarrassed," hissed Eric, leaning on the bed in his all naked glory. He pointed proudly at his naked self. "There is nothing to be embarrassed about."

"Eric, cover yourself!" mumbled Sookie, blushing even more.

"I thought you liked what you are see…"

I laughed quietly at their banter. It was too amusing to keep a straight face. Both of them looked at me and then hurriedly into each other's eyes. It almost looked like they were communicating with each other, exchanging something I could only call a knowing look.

"Do you think it's amusing?" asked Eric in a nonchalant way but I could hear some hope in his voice.

I had not been expecting such a question. There was undoubtedly the hidden meaning in it somewhere but I decided to not overanalyze it and opted for some humor instead. "I like to… watch you like that." I answered in a teasing manner and Eric snorted. Poor Sookie blushed even more.

"Please." I took her small hand and kissed it gently. She smelled divine. "Don't let my reckless behavior damage our blooming relationship. You have nothing to be ashamed of." I repeated forcefully. "You are the most beautiful woman I have ever met. I just could not turn my gaze from such a stunning view like your body in the throes of passion."

I almost regretted what I had said when Sookie's blush deepened. The next second though the fresh smell of her arousal filled the room. Eric's body tensed a little bit and his fangs clicked back down. My poor penis could have cut through glass right now.

I looked at him, feeling a gentle smirk forming on my lips.

"Oh my…" Sookie whispered. "You are the same!" she exclaimed accusingly and Eric roared with laughter. I only shrugged at her outrage.

"Let's be honest here, someone had to teach him how to sweet talk. Eric was always the one to just rip panties. Zero finesse. " My teasing remark instantly shut him up and caused Sookie to stifle a giggle.

"That's all bullshit…" he told me, clearly offended.

"I can't believe that we were actually sitting like that. I should have felt uncomfortable…" said Sookie under her breath. She shook her head at her thoughts.

I exchanged another look with Eric and my child shrugged. It was his way of telling me "It's either now or never."

"Sookie," I used a voice on her which seemed to have softened her previously. "Would you like to spend a day with us?" I asked, watching her face turning into a mask of surprise. The whole range of emotions appeared in our tie. She was surprised, worried, excited and curious. I almost sighed with relief when I hadn't recognized an offence there.

"I don't think so… It's not a good idea!" she told me after a minute.

"Lover." Eric moved slightly in front of her and took hold of her chin. "We will behave. Truly, I am at the edge of bleeds." He pointed at his nose and Sookie's eyes opened wider when she saw a drop of blood there. "I promise that we will keep our hands to ourselves. Even if you are so…" He inhaled loudly and his pupils dilated. "… hard to resist."

"But…"

"It's a tiring day tomorrow," I added. "There are two spies to question and I hoped you could aid us. After what happened earlier… We just want to feel you close to us, to be sure you are safe."

Slowly there was less hesitation and more acceptance on Sookie's face and in her emotions. "Don't even think about pulling any funny business!" she said with force, pointing her finger at Eric. My child was all innocence.

"Fine…" he promised but winked at our telepath nonetheless.

"You too!" she said to me using the same tone and the same finger to threaten me. I fought down the temptation to bite her finger. "Clearly you are not as innocent as you make it seem…"

I watched with a smile while Sookie and Eric were arguing about their night, or rather day, attire. Eventually, Eric put on a pair of boxer briefs and handed Sookie another pair along with a tee-shirt.

I was still half hard and frustrated when Sookie sneaked in the bed between us. I glanced at Eric who looked positively tormented. I felt genuinely sorry for him. My sexual frustration was nothing compared to his anguish. He, after all, had almost tasted a goddess.

I wanted to say something nice to Sookie, maybe even point out to her that in a situation like this, sleeping tighter and being open for each other, could be a wonderful experience but I couldn't. The second her head hit the pillow she was sound asleep.

"Are you fucking kidding me?" asked Eric with a flabbergasted expression. "I feel like my cock is going to fall off and she is sleeping!"

I bit down on my lip not to chuckle at him. "Rövhål…" he growled and put his leg over Sookie.

"What are you doing?" I asked, watching him embracing Sookie like some kind of a… vine branch.

"She thinks it's funny to leave me with a fucking hard on? We'll see how much fun it will be when her bladder gets full," he said with an evil glimpse in his eyes.

"Surely, when she will pee us."

"Oh, shut up you Peeing Tim!"

"Peeping Tom." I murmured and I felt my eyelids getting heavy. I could not hear Eric's answer because the Sun pulled me into the dream.


AN: Sorry, nothing seriously smutty yet... I just think that the relationship with two guys is rather serious step and just jumping in it, wouldn't be Sookie's MO.

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