a/n: While I love the southern vampire mysteries I don't own them or the characters. They are owned by Miss Charlain Harris.

After Quinn drove away. I put my head in my hands and cried. "I can't handle this. Why can't the men in my life just leave things be?"

"Sookie, you're a wonderful person that people can't help but love. Hell, I moved in with you and I didn't even really know you." Amelia explaned.

"It's the fae blood isn't it?" I looked at her with tears in my eyes.

"Hell no. I never really like fairies. Really was I ever drawn to the other fairies in your life?" I felt better after she said that.

"Well this means I have a whole lot of thinking to do. Thanks for your help today. I really needed it." I gave her a hug and walked to my room.

As I walked to my room I thought about what Amelia and Quinn said. It was only 7pm so I had a couple hours to think. I didn't have enough time to think about Quinn loving me so I thought about the other things he said.

The night of the take over I knew there was something wrong when Frannie showed up at my door. She was so frantic getting everything out. I know it's wrong but I was so glad when they glamored her. She knew she was in danger, but Quinn told her to warn me so she came anyway. Quinn was in tiger form when I saw him (another red flag). Yes, he only came in when Frannie screamed, But wouldn't I do the same if Jason was in trouble. If Eric had never shown up at my house that night, Frannie and I would have had the time to escape. So it really wasn't Quinn's Fault I was in danger.

Now Bill and Eric that's a whole other can of worms. Bill was my first love, but he was sent to seduce and bond with me so the Queen could use me for her own devices. I proved my worth before Bill could finish the bond, so her second Andre tried to bond with me. Eric stepped in and bonded with me instead. He truly was the better of two evils. Eric has saved me numerous times. Whether it was a vampire trying to rip out my throat, a bullet aimed for me, a bomb in a hallway, or nursing me back to health. When he could be he was there for me. Then again he manipulated me into the bonding, and used me for his own monetary gain.

On to Quinn. When we met at the packmasters contest he pulled me out of harms way. And he literally licked my wounds. Our first date we were attacked he saved me front the bitten weres, and took me to the were bar to tell Alcide to handle it. Then we were kidnapped by the Pelts' goons he did everything in his power to save us, and went back with me to find out who was responsible. He got me home safe the night of the Queens party. Then in Rhodes he crawled over and staked Andre with a broken leg. He truly did protect me when ever possible. He does love me.

Mid thought I felt the bed dip. I opened my eyes to see my viking settling back into the pillows.

He spoke first, "Lover, you looked so deep in thought I didn't want to disturb you."

"Eric, its fine. I'm sorry I was lost in thought. The time got away from me." I said with a sigh.

"That's just fine. Was your day profitable?" he said with a smirk.

"Oh yes. I own a fourth of the company and I get one fourth of the profits. Quinn will send me a check every three months." I said with little excitement in my voice.

"Lover, E(E)E is a very profitable company. I thought you would be more excited than this." he said embracing me.

"Eric...." his growl stopped me

"The tiger has touched you. Did I not tell you to keep the conversation to business? Why do I smell him on you?" As he said this he held me at arms length.

"Eric, he saw my scars. He asked me how it happened. He comforted me while I was crying." I explained

"I will not allow him to touch what is MINE." He growled out.

"Eric, I wont let you control my life. I am not your's I am my own person. Quinn is a friend. I care about him and he cares about me. If he hugs me and I say its okay then leave it ALONE." I snapped back at him.

"By supe law we are married. There in he must stay away when I say so. Whether you admit it or not, you are MINE. Stop fighting me and understand I'm trying to protect you." he yelled at me.

"You gave me no choice in that situation. I did not choose to be married to you. You sent the knife with Bobbie and have him tell me to give it to you. I had no idea what it was. I will not acknowledge that as a marriage. That was just you tricking me into doing something else to make you look good." I snapped at him

He started squeezing my shoulders a little too hard, and shaking me slightly. "WOMAN, it would do you well to heed my words. You belong to me no matter what you think. I am not some backwoods simpleton you can push around. You belong to me and will do as I say!" By the time he was done his nails had dug far enough into my skin I was bleeding.

"Eric, please you're hurting me." I squeaked out.

"I have never harmed a woman I love. But you my dear are the most infuriating woman I've ever loved. I'm sorry I hurt you. I was just trying to get my point across. I will take my leave. Our conversation has become to heated. Would you walk me out?" He walked you licking his fingers.

As we walked into the living room Tristan was standing there. Her eyes were glowing red. Eric crouched ready to fight.

"Calm yourself Viking. I am only here to protect my ward. So kindly leave NOW." she said as she put up her hands.

"I thought your kind was gone. Why are you here?" Eric looked confused.

"We protected your kind and the weres for centuries, and you think we would die out." she laughed out.

"What are you?" I asked confused

"She's a gargoyle." Eric stated flatly

"A WHAT?"

"Honey, I'm a gargoyle. We are the guardians of the supes. I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier. Niall asked my father for someone to protect you before he left. I heard your story and asked my father to let me come." She said looking guilty.

"Why are you here? She is my bonded. You should know she is safe with me." Eric stated flatly

"Safe, ha. You have committed a blood offense against her. You and I both know that nullifies your claim to her." Tristan says with a smile.

Eric looked shocked. "She is MINE. You have no authority."

"Eric, I am a GARGOYLE. I do not answer to your laws. We have had amnesty for the past three centuries. Now LEAVE" She was smiling again.

"I will leave, but I will be back." Eric stated walking towards the door.

"When you can control your temper. You are more than welcome to begin courting her again." She said flatly.

Eric turned before he left, and kissed me on the forehead, "I do love you. I am truly sorry for harming you, but she is right. My claim is null. We need to keep this discreet please. It will jeopardize our safety." I think the last part was meant for both Tristan and I.

After he walked out the door I turned to Tristan, "Start talking lady."

a/n: Damn I screwed up sorry. I had to delete and repost