Chapter 14

(There are a couple of characters Todd and Dahlia who you should recognise if you have read "My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding" anthology the story "Tacky" by Charlaine Harris).

Amelia and Tray had gone out for lunch whilst I was in down time, but they did return eventually for desert. Amelia was a little afraid leaving Sookie alone whilst she was in a vulnerable position but there were wards around the house and as far as Amelia knew, Sookie would never know. Eric was once again at my work with Sam, they seemed to have found a rhythm and from what Sam had told me last night, Eric made a great employee.

"All I'm saying is maybe you could magic them back." Tray mumbled as they entered through the back door, they sat down in the chairs in the kitchen.

"But it has to run its course, if I came along and interfered again there's no telling what would happen, not to mention Eric would kill me."

"He seems pretty cool for a Vamp" Tray replied.

"Please, if he thought Sookie was in danger he'd make Hannibal Lector look like a kitten"

"So he's protective over his lady, nothing wrong with that." Tray shrugged smiling at his girlfriend, she was so cute when he wound her up he thought to himself. He went in the fridge and grabbed a couple slices of thick chocolate gateau, it smelled divine. They both let out little groans of appreciation as they dug in to the cake.

"He may not be a kitten, but he cooks like an angel" Amelia smiled eyes closed as she savoured her desert.

"Wait Eric made this?" Tray asked astonished but impressed.

"Must have, it wasn't here last night and Sookie wouldn't have bought it in her current situation". Amelia smiled wickedly "maybe we should hide it so Sookie won't get cranky because she can't have any".

"I think we should finish this off and make the most of an empty place" Tray rumbled in that deep voice of his. Amelia's heart was thudding like a jack hammer, she was crazy about Tray that much was evident. She answered him with a deep kiss.

Sometime later about two hours before dawn, Amelia and Tray were in bed, he was stroking her hair and she had her head on his chest. Although, as always their lovemaking was wonderful there was something on her mind, and Tray could sense it.

"What's wrong hummingbird?" He asked all concern and worry in his voice.

"Tray, can I ask you something? Don't get mad."

"I'm your furry wolf man, you can ask me anything love" He said quietly using her pet for him.

"What were you up to last night? Before you came to the club I mean, I know you make sure you always have your Sundays free, I was just wondering" Amelia braced herself, she had once asked a lover where he'd been and fearing he had been caught out, he admitted to being with someone else. Amelia was used to being disappointed by men, and women come to that.

"Aww honey" he chuckled "Is that what's been bothering you all day?" he smiled at her obviously relieved. "I was afraid you were going to break up with me"

"Me break up with you?" Amelia laughed "No chance fuzzy butt" she teased "I'm not giving you up without a fight".

"I'm glad to hear it. If you're so eager for your surprise..." he smiled shyly, as he slowly slid out of bed and walked stark bullock naked out of the room and down to the kitchen where he had left his jacket. Amelia enjoyed the rear view as he left the room, calling over his shoulder "I'll just have to show you".

When he returned to the room, he had his hands firmly clasped behind his back, and he was blushing more than she had ever seen. He carefully climbed back into bed after asking her to close her eyes.

"Amelia, you know how I'm good with my hands" she chuckled.

"Oh I can agree to that" she smiled, eyes still tightly closed.

"Well I'm not just a mechanic, my grandpa was a goldsmith, and he taught me..." Tray leaned over and kissed Amelia's cheek as he placed a small black velvet box in her trembling hands. She slowly opened her eyes confusion and curiosity playing her face. "I made this for you, I love you" He said quietly looking into her eyes. He nudged her gently to tell her she could open it. She was stunned when she did. Inside the box was a ring, it was white gold (so pale for a moment she thought it was silver) with a Celtic knot work design a good sized diamond set in the centre with a smaller amber stone set on either side. It was the most beautiful ring she had ever seen. She was astonished. "Amelia Broadway, will you be my mate?" Tray asked hopefully.

"I... wow, you're not just asking me because you think we might die are you?" Amelia asked stalling while she tried to process the implications of his proposal. Tray laughed.

"I made this do you really think I could come up with this in two days?"

"You are a magical being" she teased "you could have done".

"Are you ever going to give me an answer?" He pleaded jokingly. In truth he was scared that she might say no.

"I would be honoured" Amelia answered beaming up at him as she slipped on the ring. A perfect fit.

I was conscious over an hour before I could get up. How did Eric stand it? Admittedly he would be alert as soon as the sun went down, but seriously it was sooo boring! Although I did have time to ponder the shoes I would buy when I didn't have Eric's huge feet. As I was conscious, I heard Tray's proposal, and I was genuinely happy for Amelia, but I did feel a little sad, as soon as she was married she'd move out and once again I'd be alone.

I rose quickly, and I was in the kitchen within seconds, grabbing a TrueBlood and heating it up whilst I brewed a pot of tea. "Shake a tail feather love birds we've got a battle to go to!" I bellowed in Eric's voice.

The two of them entered the kitchen I beamed at them and handed them their cups as I glugged the blood in a split second. I was eager to see Eric and hoped that the Fellowship goons hadn't decided to attack the bar before nightfall...

TBC

(Sorry I should admit this was supposed to be a nice start before the very bloody battle, but I have 21 characters in my battle scene and after plotting it all in bullet points it's going to be a bit long, but I have written the epilogue with a little S/E/N thanks for reading x)