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Disclaimer: I own nothing but Isis, Kellan, Freya, and Alan. Owning Eric would be nice but alas I don't.

Chapter 6

When I woke up the next day I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Avoiding Eric had been one of the hardest things I had ever tried to do in my life. It was like each day he walked in looking better than the day before. He always found away to make sure we were seated by each other in Fantasia's start up meetings. It was a very cruel self induced punishment. I tried to distract myself by talking to Pam. She seemed to be walking a very fine line between the two of us. Chow was the same way. I had even sunk low enough to talk to Ginger to keep my attention off Eric. That ended rather abruptly when she slipped and told me that her "master" wanted her to feel me out for him. I didn't know if I should be offended or flattered by it. As the weeks progressed I dove head first into so much work I actually forgot about Eric all together. Last night had been the first time we had talked in almost a week and a half. He had seemed genuine in his apology and his invitation to the coming out ball.

I finally forced myself out of the heaven I called my bed around noon. After a long hot shower and a quick breakfast I decided I would go see Tante tonight since I had the night off. I sent her a message asking if I could come see her and started to get ready. I decided I would wear a pair of light blue jeans and a simple wonder woman t-shirt. I left my hair down and went to do some grocery shopping.

Isis POV

Fey and Alan had got along very well last night. I was glad to see my niece enjoying herself. She reminded me so much of her mother. When I had been changed I was 35 years old and the Queen of Germany. My husband had just taken his fourth mistress and I was angry with him. I had decided to take a walk in the garden to clear my head. I was sitting by one of the fountains when my maker came to me. She was dressed as one of my ladies and offered her ear to me talk into. As we talked she began to glamour me. The next thing I remember is rising vampire. My maker came to me and revealed her true identity. She was Lotus the Immortal goddess of Life. She explained to me that I was meant to watch over my human lineage. When I asked her why, she told me one of my descendants would become her daughter. The next goddess was to be born from my blood line. She informed me that she would come to me again the night before the child was sixteen. Years and decades flew by, Each time a new girl was born into my family I watched over her from afar until her sixteenth birthday. When Freya's mother was born I felt a pull to her. She was the one. I quickly revealed myself to her mother and shared with her my secret. She happily welcomed me into Alicia's life. As she grew she became everything my kind could hope for. She was well mannered, tolerant, loyal and loving. When her sixteenth birthday approached I awaited my maker. She never came. I was wrong. Alicia wasn't the one. With the help of my mate I decided to remain a part of Alicia's life. When she blessed me with the news of her pregnancy I felt rejuvenated. The night Freya was born she melted my unbeating heart. Alicia and Jackson were thrilled with their infant daughter. She even seemed to have Kellan wrapped around her finger. The night Freya turned three her parents was attacked. Alicia and Jackson had been murdered. A vampire named Michael had mistaken Alicia for the next goddess and killed her in the horse stables when she said she had already produced a child. Luckily Jackson had hid Freya in the house before Michael killed him. Since no one could invite him in she was safe. Kellan and I quickly took Freya under our care and she blossomed. The night before her sixteenth birthday I reunited with my maker. I was not surprised to see her. I had always thought Freya to be the next goddess. She informed me of how proud she was of me and that Freya was everything she had imagined. Lotus spent many nights with us and a few days with Freya to explain to her what she was to become. Freya seemed to take everything well. When the vampires of my court heard of the news they were all sworn to secrecy on pain of final death. That did not stop the males from trying to court Freya. Since then I am afraid my poor sweet child has never known true love.

I returned Fey's message and told her I would love to see her. I quickly informed Kellan and we decided to have a small gathering at Sophie- Ann's for Freya. Sophie was my child after all and had always loved Freya. I decided to call her.

"Hallo Herrin!" Sophie said answering the phone

"Wie sind Sie Kind?" I asked her

"Ich bin fein. Warum macht nicht Sie und Kellan Freya heute Abend während

Gerichtshofs herüberbringen.?" she asked excited.

"Das ist perfekter Liebster einer. Wir werden Sie an zehn sehen." I said hanging up the receiver. Now I needed to find Freya something to wear to Sophie-Ann's for court. I knew she liked her modesty but I also knew that Alan would be there. I wanted Fey to look stunning. Maybe he could be her shot at true love.

Freya POV

I was glad to hear Tante wanted me to visit. I had put all the food away and was cleaning the kitchen up from dinner when Pam walked in my door.

" Hello Pam, how can I help you?" I asked happily

" Eric sent me. He wants me to take you dress shopping for Saturday." she said grabbing a blood from my cabinet.

" Didn't he just by me a new wardrobe? Can't I at least pick out my own dress.?" I laughed back.

" I don't make the rules Fey. I would be okay with you going naked but master says no." she said jokingly.

" Oh Pam you say the nicest things" I laughed

We had fell into a nice friendship. I new she liked women and it was a joke between the two of us. Both of us knowing it would never happen. We drove to a shop in town and tried on a few dresses. I picked out a few cocktail dresses while Pam picked out a few more revealing numbers. As we left I spotted the perfect dress. It was strapless and a deep crimson red. It went to the floor and was skin tight until mid thigh when it flared out. It reminded me of a mermaid. It had black beaded flowers all over it until the flair. I quickly tried it on and showed Pam.

" Well that should make things hard for Eric." Pam said smirking.

" I want to make a good impression on all of his friends and associates" I said examining my reflection.

" Fey, he couldn't care less what those kiss asses think of you. He wants you to look good for him. He is very taken with you." she said smoothing out the dress.

" No Pamela he is taken with the power I can give him." I said stopping her hands.

" Freya, the power is a bonus to him. He is taken with YOU. Every time we talked this past two weeks he asked me of you. He will never admit it but he actually cares for you. He watched over your house every night since you rescinded his invitation." she said unzipping the dress and motioning to the dressing room.

" That's sweet in a stalker kind of way. But I can't put myself in that situation again. I'm sorry. I know he s your maker and all but I wont give my heart to someone who collects them." I said changing.

" Fine. But please try to keep an open mind to him. I know he doesn't seem it but he is very emotionally fragile." she said paying for the dress with his credit card.

Pam dropped me off at Tante's hotel shortly after eight thirty. I walked in and kissed my Onkel on the head as I walked into Tante's bedroom. She was dressed in a very deep red floor length dress. She had a beaded crimson jacket over it. She had her hair up in very tight up do and was applying her make up when I walked in.

" Tante, you look beautiful. Why are you all dressed up?" I asked sitting down on her bed.

" Sophie-Ann has invited us three to her home while she conducts court tonight. You know court has a very strict dress code." she said placing her crown on her head.

" Tante, I have nothing to wear to court." I said catching her eyes in the mirror.

" Oh child, do you think Tante would forget you?" She asked standing up and gliding to the closet. " I bought this for you today. I think you will like it."

" It is beautiful. Thank you so much.." I said taking the simple yet elegant dress from her. It was all black and cut at different lengths. It had a neckline the dipped about two inches below my bust. It had a simple starburst pin on the right hip and fit me like a glove. I quickly showered and put it on. Tante had one of her ladies in waiting do my hair in big loose curls and add some make up before we left. The ride to Sophie-Ann's was rather silent. Onkel talked to Tante about things back home and I sent a thank you to Eric via text message. I hadn't expected a reply and was surprised when I got one.

Pam says I should be thanking you for the dress.

Pam is crazy. Have fun tonight at the bar.

Bar is closed tonight. I was summoned by my Queen.

Why were you summoned before her?

She wants to know how the plans for the ball are coming. So you have fun with Isis and I will see you tomorrow Goddess. J

I flipped my phone closed and put it in my purse. I knew I had the biggest grin plastered on my face as we pulled up. I liked this Eric. I also liked the fact that he had no idea I was coming tonight. This should be fun. As we stepped out of the limo Kellan grabbed Tante's arm and linked his with it to be announced formally. When I stepped out I saw Alan standing there with a single white rose. He looked dashing in a clean well cut black suit. I caught Tante's face and she winked at me. She had set all of this up.

" Freya, you look amazing." he said smiling as he put the small rose stem behind my ear.

" You clean up pretty nice to. Thanks for the flower." I said kissing his cheek.

" White rose, that's your favorite right?" he asked.

"Yes it is. Now why don't we hurry along before Isis gets worried." I said taking his arm and walking towards the door.

Eric POV

I shut my phone and slid it into my pocket. I was pleased with what Pam had told me earlier. It was true, I was taken with Freya. She was smart, pretty, and loyal. I was off in my own world, where Freya was my pet and I was enjoying her when Queen Sophie-Ann was announced. She walked over to her throne and sat down. She then raised her hand and we all fell silent.

" My trusted sheriffs, tonight we will hold court tonight with two very important guest here. May I present King Kellan and Queen Isis Lorraine of Germany." she said clapping.

I spun around so fast I scared some of the humans in attendance. If they were here then that must mean Freya was here. As Kellan and Isis walked down the royal carpet I caught my first glimpse of her. She looked breath taking. I saw her pause in the door way. Kellan raised his hand and again silence fell.

" Thank you Queen Sophie-Ann for your warm welcome. Now I would like to present to the Louisiana court my top sheriff Alan Luxemburg, escorted by Freya Drotzmania." he said smiling.

Freya was here escorting someone. No I must of heard wrong. As they walked down the carpet Freya kept her head up and looked straight ahead. To anyone human she looked vampire and to every vampire she smelled virgin. After all the formalities and me assuring the Queen the ball was taking care of I searched for Freya. I found her sitting next to Alan on a small sofa. She was smiling as he kissed her neck and I fought the urge to rip his head off. I listened in on their conversation.

" I thought you didn't like politics." she asked him swatting his hand.

" I don't. But when the King of Germany asks you to be a sheriff you say yes. Are you upset with me?" he asked.

" No. It just caught me off guard that's all." she said kissing him sweetly.

I quickly turned my back to them I needed to think. Just as I turned around I heard her call my name. I put on a fake smile and greeted her.

" I thought that was you. Where are you going?" she asked walking next to me.

" I was just walking outside. I'm not fond of big crowds of humans." I lied.

" Oh well do you mind if I walk with you?" she asked smiling at me. Gods how I loved that smile.

" What about your date?" I asked her

" He is talking to Tante about some plan they have for Berlin. Beside I feel like I am a side of beef in here." she said gesturing to all the vampires eyeing her. They would have to get through me first I thought. I guided her out into the back patio. She walked over to the hanging bubble chair Sophie had out here and sat down. She reminded me so much of my human life. Looking at her made me miss it. She was hard when she had to be but under all of it she was just a simple girl who loved life.

" So Viking where you surprised to see me?" she asked me

"Seeing you no, hearing you were someone's escort yes." I told her " shouldn't it be the other way?"

" No in Germany no matter how high the human, the vampire always come first. Besides no one here knows I am a Goddess in training." she said smoothing out the bottom of her dress.

" What a shame I always make sure my humans cum first." I said smiling lustfully at her.

" Eric, behave yourself. I am here with a date. Besides we would never work." she said as I inched closer to the chair. The smell of her arousal was all the incentive I needed.

" Why is that Goddess?" I asked putting an arm on wither side of her chair.

" We are nothing alike. You pride yourself on conquest and escapades, while I am still a virgin. You love violence while I hate it. We are like oil and water." she said sinking away from me.

" Ill make you a deal. If you can give me one kiss and feel nothing then I will stop chasing you. But if you feel something you will let me pursue you." I said drawing back from her a little. She remained silent though. "Abkommen?" I asked

"Abkommen." she said standing up. I quickly wrapped my arms around her and brushed the stray hair from her face. I planted kisses all over her face avoiding her lips. Our lips were centimeters apart when her date walked out. I reluctantly released her from my arms.

" There you are Fey. I have been looking everywhere for you. Isis says she wants to speak to you." He said grabbing her hand and kissing her on the cheek.

" Excuse me Eric." she said walking inside.

" Viking I will tell you this once and only once she is mine. If I ever smell you on her again I will personally castrate you got it?" he tried to threaten me. I quickly slammed him into the tree I was leaning on barring my fangs.

" Listen here you bottom feeding leech, if I want her I will have her and if you ever threaten me again I will send you to your final death with pleasure." I said releasing him.

He ran off and I headed to find Pam. I needed to get out of here before I lost all of my self control.

A/N: I am sorry it took so long. I hope you all liked it. I was hoping this chapter would give you guys some insight as to what everyone's real motives are. Thank you for reading and PLEASE REVIEW!!!!! Tess

Translations:

Hallo Herrin- Hello Mistress

Wie sind Sie Kind-How are you child?

Ich bin fein. Warum macht nicht Sie und Kellan Freya heute Abend während Gerichtshofs herüberbringen. -I am fine. Why don't you and Kellan bring Freya over tonight during court?

Das ist perfekter Liebster einer. Wir werden Sie an zehn sehen. - That is perfect dear one. We will see you at ten.

Abkommen - Deal