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Chapter 8

I felt the sun warming my face the next morning. I quickly sat up and looked at the empty place where Eric had been. He was gone. In his place was a piece of paper. I opened it and began to read.

Freya,

So we finally slept together. Was it as good for you as it was for me? No need to thank me for making all your dreams come true. Pam will be by to bring you to Fangtasia around 10. Do not leave your house after sundown until she is there. See you at work.

Eric

I smiled to myself thinking of being wrapped in his arms all night. That was the best I had slept in years. I began to relax into my pillows and reminisce of last night. That is when I remembered a sadistic vampire was out to kill me because of a destiny that I had no control of. O h well isn't that fun. As if that wasn't enough to make me run for the hills he had also killed my parents. Well wasn't I just fucking lucky. I knew I needed to talk to Tante about all of this but I couldn't find the right way to word it. 'Well Tante Eric and I were ravaging each other on the kitchen table you bought me when he heard someone on the porch.' didn't sound right. I sat up and got out of bed. I put Eric's note on my desk as I walked out of my room. Once downstairs in the kitchen I began to grab the ingredients to make myself breakfast. I was cooking my eggs when my cell phone began to ring. It was my Tante and Onkel's day woman Marissa. Marissa was 26 and had worked for my family since she was 18. Her father and mother were the human face of Kellan's law firm before vampires came out of the coffin. Since she was only three years older than me we had grown up together.

"Hey Marissa" I answered.

" Freya, how have you been?" she asked

" I have been pretty good. Been busy with the new club my boss is opening. How about you?" I asked putting my food on the plate and sitting down.

"Well I've been good. My mother is trying to marry me off to some rich guy from your Aunt's law firm. She thinks its time for me to settle down and pop out a few children." she said mocking her mothers tone.

" Well she always has been pushy. So what does Tante have planned for me?" I questioned.

" How do you know it isn't just a friendly phone call?" she asked me.

" You are calling me from one of the hotels phones. So what's up?" I asked taking a big bite of food.

"Well your Aunt wants me to tell you that her and Kellan will be at Fangtasia tonight. She says to look presentable and to be on your best behavior. Why is she so worried about you.? I thought the Viking owned that club not the Fellowship of the Sun.." she joked

" You know Isis, she is a worrier. Speaking of Eric does he know they will be there tonight. He hates being disturbed." I laughed.

"I don't know how you keep your panties on around him. He has those sexy eyes and that amazing ass. I bet you could bounce a quarter off that thing. Hey you think he needs a day woman?" She joked

" My panties do feel gravities pull when he is around. H has those crystal blue eyes and that smile and the softest lips I have ever felt." I gushed.

" Freya! You kissed Northman?" she screamed into the phone.

" A few times. Tante caught us once. Every since then she keeps her eye on us." I explained taking another bite of my food.

" That explains it. Well I have to get back to work. I will see you Saturday at the ball Northman is throwing. Laters." she said hanging up the phone.

I cleaned up the kitchen and went to do my morning routine. After getting dressed I contacted all the contractors about the changes that needed to be made to the new club. I also looked over the contracts between New Orleans Sheriff and Eric. I busied myself until the sun started to set. I started packing my bag for the club when I heard a knock on the door. I looked at my watch. Pam was early tonight. I walked to the door and looked out. Pam was standing there tapping her foot.

" Hello Pam. Your early." I said inviting her in.

" Yes well your Aunt is driving Eric up the wall and he sent me early." she said looking at her nails.

" Lets get this show on the road." I said grabbing my stuff and locking the door behind me.

We drove to Fangtasia in record time. We stepped out and walked to Eric's office. Walking in I saw Tante, Onkel, Chow and Eric. Isis quickly got up and gave me a hug and sat me on the coach. I felt like I was in front of a firing squad.

" Freya, the Immortal Goddesses are on their way here tonight. They want to talk to you about you ascension. I am so proud of you." she said practically tackling me.

"So I'm ascending tonight?" I asked

" We don't know dear one. But we must leave for they have arrived" Onkel said standing.

They filed out of the office one by one. Eric was the last one out. He grabbed my hand and kissed it just as the goddesses walked into his office.

"Viking you may stay." one of them said as they entered.

"Freya you and the Viking may sit." Lotus said to me. I was in awe.

The three of them were beautiful. The lady I knew to be Lotus was in the middle. She was an easy five foot 10 with long wavy brown hair down to her waist. The lady to her left was just as tall with bright red hair The Lady on her right was slightly taller than me with super short black hair.

" Freya the Goddess to my left is Trinity the Immortal Goddess of Balance." she said gesturing to the woman to her left.

"Nice to meet you sister." Trinity said.

" The Goddess to my right is Diana the Immortal Goddess of Power." she said gesturing to her other side.

"Hello sister." Diana said

"What is this about?" Eric asked.

"You think yourself high enough to address us?" Diana said turning to him earning her a growl.

"Enough. Freya dear we are here to tell you that your ascension will be soon. Before you do we must assign you a protector. We have chosen the Viking as yours. He is to keep a watchful eye on you. Your ascension will make you very weak and that will be when your enemies will strike." Lotus explained.

" What enemies?" I questioned.

"The same ones that took your parents from this world." Trinity informed me.

"So more people trying to kill me got it." I mocked.

" More?" Diana asked.

" Yes the other night I walked Freya home and when we were discussing my new club someone left her a threatening letter on the porch. It also had her mothers Rosary in it." Eric answered for me.

They began to speak in a language I did not understand. The conversation was quick and seemed to be about me. Finally after a few minutes Lotus looked at Eric and asked him to leave. He left reluctantly.

" Freya, he is a good choice for a mate." Trinity said.

"Who?" I asked confused

"The Viking. You two are a good balance. I would know. He will learn to love you as you will him." she said grabbing my hand.

"Eric and I aren't Eric and I. I mean we haven't done anything." I said quickly.

" All things will fall into place." Diana said standing.

" We will be watching and preparing for you in the Kingdom." Lotus said before they walked past me.

"Wait, I have a question. The other night I saw Eric's future. He was telling a woman how much he loved her. Is that normal?" I asked them.

"Your powers must be growing. You are meant to help Northman find this women. You are becoming the Immortal Goddess of Love, so you will start helping vampires find love." and with that they were gone.

Eric POV

I walked back into the office to see Freya sitting at my desk. She looked rather comfortable there. I wanted her to be comfortable around me. I was just named her protector. She looked up at me and smiled.

" You look pretty smug boss." she said

" Well I am the protector of an Immortal Goddess." I said sitting on the edge of my desk.

" So does that mean you will be watching over her every night?" she asked almost sounding hopeful.

"I have to. I mean that is when vampires attack." I told her leaning n to kiss her.

Just as our lips met Isis walked in. This was going to be a long night.

A/N: Sorry it was so short I am super tired and have not had a day off in over a month now. I promise chapter 9 will be amazing and long. Thanks and please review.

Tess