Ch 32

The next day Kerrie made her way out to visit some shops. Eric set up for a were who owed Eric to pick up the letters from Kerrie at a cafe. Kerrie ordered an ice coffee and left the letters on the counter and a light haired man picked them up giving her a wink. After a few stops at voodoo shops she returned to the hotel. Kerrie had stopped for a meal while she was out. She hung around the room for another hour and a half till Eric woke up. They had a message waiting for them at the lobby that Eric picked up once he was ready to go out for the night.

"It's from the queen. She doesn't require our presence and we are free to return to Shreveport." Eric said handing her the letter. Kerrie scanned it and forced a smile on her face. Eric began packing his things and Kerrie followed his lead. 30 minutes later they were in Eric's car on the way to Shreveport.

"I talked to Declan today." Kerrie said biting her lip.

"Don't this will be over soon. We just need to ride this out. Once the men start approaching Sophie Ann about marriage we can get you out of this."

"All we need to do is make sure she chooses Arkansas." Kerrie finished. "Leave that up to me. Sure I'll be busy but any spell I can do to make sure she ends up with him." Eric gripped the wheel.

"I really am sorry things happened this way. I know you were happy and hopefully Sam will understand."

"I hope so too." She said softly.

In Bon Temps Sam was at the bar when a light haired man approached him.

"Sam Merlotte?"

"That's me."

"I brought these straight from New Orleans." The man didn't wait for Sam to reply and hurried out the door as Sam looked at the envelope. He motioned for Tara to cover and he walked back to his office. Sookie looked up and shrugged to Tara. Sookie had spent the last part of her shift talking to Sam about his problems. He told her what happened with Eric and that Kerrie wasn't taking his calls. When Sookie tried Kerrie's phone it went right to voicemail. Sookie left a message asking Kerrie to contact her or Sam since they were both worried. Sookie waited 10 minutes and when Sam didn't emerge from his office she made sure her tables were set and walked towards his office. Sookie heard a bang and backed up but the door swung open. Sam motioned for her and pointed to the letter on the table.

On top was a note from Declan, at the top was a picture that Declan drew of him and Sam watching TV at the bottom it said I miss you Sam love, Declan. Sookie looked to Sam who nodded as she pulled out the page underneath. It was in Kerrie's hand writing.

"Are you sure?"

"Yea, go ahead." Sookie looked over the letter quickly then began to read.

"Dear Sam, I am having a hard time sitting here writing to you right now. Eric and I are being watched by a powerful vampire. It was in her plan for us to remain together and now that things aren't following her plan she is extremely upset. Normally I would turn to my magick for help but this is far beyond that. Many high ranking and low ranking vampires in New Orleans and other parts of the state are involved. This vampire has threatened Declan's life in the past and I know she will follow through with the threat. I have spoken to the vampires in Boston and they are doing they're best to keep my family safe. Now comes the worst part, she knows we were seeing each other and she does not want you involved. This vampire is old, as old as Eric and has many allies. She is watching Fangtasia and I'm betting she has weres that she will send to Boston to watch me. With both of us being monitored there is no doubt she will be watching the bar. I will not be returning to Bon Temps until this vampire is contained and I know you are completely safe. Please do not come to Boston because I can not see you. I will be moving into a more secure location and I need her believing Eric and I have resumed a relationship. A last word of advice is any vampire may be under her influence except Eric and Pam. Originally I wanted to send messages through them but Eric and I agree that we can not risk it. This will not be permanent and I hope you can forgive me. Let Sookie know I need to keep my distance but I will get in contact with her soon. All my love, Kerrie."