This is a long chapter; but Bill was really missing Sookie when this chapter started and wanted to end it with her in his arms. He knows something is around the corner but just can't put his fingers on it yet.
I went back to work on a Wednesday; I had to leave before Bill woke and I spent the morning fretting my return. I was nervous and the thought of being without Bill at my side just made it worse. We still had not heard anything about the issues with Bill's ex-captors or about King DeCastro and his 'celebration or job.' Bill had been just as restless the night before. He'd wanted to call Alcide for someone to keep an eye on me at Merlotte's but I talked him out of it. He even called Sam and they worked out, well I don't know what they worked out (Bill never did tell me), but he was a lot calmer after they spoke.
The moment I walked into Merlottes' Tara ran to me and kept apologizing for not going to see me at the hospital. I told her I knew she and Terry had helped keep Merlottes' moving for Sam. I didn't let her dwell on her money circumstances being the real reason why she couldn't go. Ok, so I flipped through her thoughts, my shields were all down I couldn't help it. I hadn't needed them around Bill and I'd forgotten to pull them back up. The moment I saw Arlene, I definitely threw them up but not before I'd a chance to hear her snicker 'die already'. I felt my eyes well-up with tears but I shook myself and brushed off her comment and ignored her the rest of the night.
Sam hugged me the moment I walked into his office. He checked my face and arms for the marks he'd seen and asked "vamp blood?" I shook my head 'no' and he continued, "Well if you ask me, he owed you his blood for what you went through, you almost died Cher. Glad there are no marks though." I gave him a little shove and smiled at him, Sam had never thought it a good idea for anyone to drink vamp blood so this surprised me. I wondered if he'd meant it.
My shift seemed to fly by until Bill came to pick me up an hour before it ended, and then time just crawled. He'd called Sam several times since he'd awakened so he knew all was well. Bill nodded to Sam, Terry and Tara, acknowledged greetings from some regulars and scanned the floor for me. I was in the lady's room but I felt him the moment he walked in and the moment I saw him my libido started to do a happy dance and my heart wanted to jump out my chest. He just nodded but I could see his eyes widen and darken with lust and love.
I tried to play it coy and walked over to him pad in hand and said, "Yes sir, what can I get you?" Bill looked at me with those beautiful eyes of his and tried to play along, "do you have the bottled synthetic blood?" When I realized that was a replay of the words we'd spoken the first night we met and at the same table, I felt a shiver throughout my body and my eyes watered. I mouthed "I love you," and we just stood there staring at each other until Sam walked over to us and said, "Bill, could you see Sookie home, she isn't feeling quite well yet?" That snapped us back. "Certainly," Bill responded and I turned to go grab my purse but Tara already had it in her hand and was handing it to me. I wondered how long we had been there enthralled with each other. I thanked Sam and Tara, said goodnight and we left for my car (I guess Bill had flown here).
Before we made it to the car Bill pulled me to him, told me he loved me and kissed me. His fangs lengthened and my tongue brushed against them and I trembled in his arms. He wrapped his arms tighter around me and stroked his cool fingers down my back and I was never happier for his strength as I was about to fall over due to weak knees. From the corner of the parking lot we heard Hoytt say "about damn time" when he saw us kissing; Bill gave me a sly smile and said, "guess he likes us being together again" as he opened the car door for me.
We made it home in record time and were already at each other's mouths the moment Bill helped me out of the car. I didn't think we'd make it up the porch's stairs if we kept kissing.
We made it up the stairs alright, but that's as far as we got.
Before my hand touched the door knob Bill had me pressed up against the closed door, his mouth doing wonderful things to me. He peeled his lips from mine and moved himself down to my breasts. He was sucking my breasts through my shirt as I was trying to pull his Henley over his head at the same time. He tore my shirt off me along with my bra and I didn't care. He ran his hand between my legs and was massaging me as I moaned louder and louder; my nails ran down his back and Bill let out a very appreciative growl.
He ripped off my shorts and tore my panties to pieces before he went to his knees in front of me and I just shuttered. Bill used the door to support me and lifted my right leg over his shoulder for better access into me. I held on to the door knob and with my other hand I wrapped my fingers through his hair as his tongue darted into me. His fingers followed soon after and I shook at the sensation. The more he lapped me the more he growled his desire and pleasure at my taste and the moans coming out of my mouth. Each growl was followed with him pressing his mouth and tongue deeper into me.
My legs were giving away but he held me up with his free hand pressing me tightly against the door. I felt myself climaxing but Bill continued this rhythm until my climax started to descend over my body then he turned his head and bit into my femoral artery and I exploded; my legs finally giving away. Bill set me down and held me up against the door as he resumed his assault on my mouth. My stark nakedness was forgotten by the feelings taking over me and I wanted him to join me in my nakedness.
In our desire we'd forgotten to turn off the new security system. My hand had been gripping the door knob so tightly that I'd inadvertently turned the knob a couple of times and banged against the door. The system was connected to a private security company run by supes for supes. Bill felt or heard the vibrations of his cell phone as he finished licking my little wound but ignored it. Once we were kissing again and my hands trying to free him of his pants, an SUV came flying down the driveway; then we remembered and knew exactly what to expect next. "If they'd come one minute earlier, it'd have been more embarrassing than it already is for her," Bill later told me he'd thought.
Bill set me down and tried to cover me with his body, picking up his Henley and handing it to me. I'd wanted to crawl into the ground as I pulled the shirt over my head. 'Well, at least I'm not completely naked but how do we explain this one' I'd thought. Two vamps jumped out of the front seat and a were' from the back. Bill stood shielding me with his body as they took in the scent of sex in the air and noticed my ripped shorts and shirt on the porch and relaxed a little.
One of the vamps asked Bill for his name, identification and his security pass code as the other vamp and were' placed themselves strategically but at a striking distance from Bill. The were' asked me for my name, security pass code and if I was all right. I blushed at the question and looked at Bill who was on the phone with the security company; once our identifications were verified everyone but me relaxed. The vamps all nodded to each other and the smaller of the two advised "first turn off the system the next time."
I was so embarrassed that I didn't let Bill touch me again that night. He understood and just held me to him. He knew I'd also been scared thinking that maybe it was an attack on us. He promised he'd call Eric to get the status of the war negotiations and the De Castro job just so that I'd relax.
"Now sweetheart go to sleep and rest, you need to be up early and we'll have a better night tomorrow." "Humm…," was all I could say as sleep pulled me under.
Early the next evening we had visitors.
Claudine pops in.
Claudine threw her arms around me and said, "Hello cousin, how are you?"
"Claudine, it's always nice to see you but what are you doing here?
Claude pops in.
"Claude? Ok, now you're scaring me. What's going on? Did Niall send you?"
"No Sookie there's nothing to be scared about. Can't we just stop by to say hello?" Claudine said as she continued hugging me. "I am sorry I couldn't come to you when you were hurting but I wasn't allowed."
"What? Who wouldn't let you come?"
"Fate. So…, this is what a vampire's house looks like?" Claude said with apparent distaste.
"Oh, God I forgot, you guys have to get out of here! Bill will be waking soon and you know how vamps get around fae. Oh No, no, no, no!"
"It's OK Sookie, don't worry."
"Claudine, the last thing I want is for Bill to lose it and come after you guys," tears were already dancing in my eyes. And then I heard Bill…, Jesus Christ, Shepherd of Judea! Lord help me.
"Sweetheart? What's going on? Claudine, Claude."
"Bill, please stay there and don't move, please honey stay there."
"No Bill, come join us. We have a message for the both of you from Niall," Claudine said as she moved closer to me and Bill. For a moment I thought I saw Bill's eyes widen as he took in their fae scent but he didn't attack; he just slowly walked over to me wrapping his arms around my waist, but I couldn't tell if it was taking all his strength not to go after them. Bill kissed my forehead and saw the tears welling in my eyes before he spoke again.
"What game are you playing at fairy? Why didn't you come earlier? Don't you realize what you are doing to her by being here now? The both of you should leave and come back earlier tomorrow."
"How do you feel Bill?" Claude asked.
"I'm fine Claude thank you for asking but state your purpose here or leave before something happens to you," Bill spat out but Claude just moved closer to us and asked again, "how do you feel Bill?"
"He's fine Claude and I'm fine just freaking out. Claudine, what is going on here? What's your message? Please tell us already or leave!"
"How do you feel Bill?" Claudine asked again with a sly smile on her face and narrowing the distance between us while ignoring me.
"He's fine damn it! What is wrong with you two?" Claudine and Claude kept smiling with raised eyebrows.
"He's fine! He's fi… fine? Honey? Honey look at me? Oh My God Bill!" I said, my eyes were as wide as oranges and my mouth hung open.
"Claudine why isn't Bill attacking you? Are you masking your scent like Niall?"
"No, I can smell them, I just don't… what's going on here?"
"We came by to bring you a message from our grandfather Sookie. As you know many have become aware of your relationship to Niall and he is worried that this might lead to further danger. He believes that it would be best to erase this knowledge from them and he hopes you both agree to this."
"OK, Claudine, I get that but why send the both of you now and what is going on with Bill?"
"He sent Claude and me to see if Bill could still recognize fae scent and what his reaction would be as he's had no reaction to you."
"What do you mean I've had no reaction to Sookie? Is she in danger from other vampires that can smell fairies? Is this what he meant by fae life? Stop speaking in riddles and enlighten us already." I could feel Bill becoming concerned and furious at my fae cousins and great-grandfather.
"She is safe from other vampires; her scent is the same as it has always been but eventually we needed to know what YOU would do if she's surrounded by fae. Sookie, our grandfather gifted you with fae life and he has to be sure Bill will not attack you when it comes to pass, so you can call this…, a test."
"Before you ask, the Prince has not shared his plan for this gift with us. I only know that eventually it will lead to me becoming an angel and a messenger; so it seems that your gift will also grant me mine." Claudine was now standing next to Bill looking directly in his eyes as if studying him; Bill was unfazed, staring right back at her while holding my hand.
"So what is your answer vampire? Do you want to glamour those that know or should fae do the job?" said Claude.
"What about Eric? Bill can't glamour Eric," I said defeatedly.
"No. The Viking HAS to keep his memories. He owes the Prince," said Claudine as she stepped away from us and sat on the couch sighing.
I looked at Bill and said, "I think it would be best if great-grandfather took care of this. He knows how much they know and how much he wants them to keep. Honey what do you think?"
"I think it's best also," Bill said.
"Well cousin, it's always nice to visit with you but we must go now. We'll give our grandfather the message. Next time I visit I'll leave Claude behind so we can have some girl time and I'll come in the daytime."
"Wait… Claude what did you mean about "fate" not letting you interfere?"
Claudine and Claude both smiled and she said "That's a conversation for some other time Sookie for now, good night." and with that they blipped out.
"Bill, I don't know whether to be scared or relieved? You really didn't want to go after them? I mean I know that vamps get crazy around fairies, what did you feel?"
"Sweetheart, I truly don't know. I have to believe your great-grandfather would not put you in any danger; but still, fae can be very tricky if it serves their purpose and no one seems to clearly say what he meant by fae life. We just have to take him at his word that he only wants what's best for you and continue to be vigilant as always."
"As for their scent, I could smell them, I was aroused but I was more concerned about you. Truthfully all I could think about was making love to you but when I felt your fright I just wanted to protect you and soothe you." As he spoke his hands were caressing my back and moving up to my neck and then he began to nuzzle me. I noticed Bill's eyes slowly starting to glow black and widen as his arousal was starting.
"Bill? Honey are you still OK?"
"Oh, yes…, I was just thinking of how wonderful you smell when we make love, thinking of biting you right here." He said as he ran his fingers over my left nipple while tasting his lips.
I barely had time to answer him as my lust and desire for him took over me also and Bill was on me 'justlikethat'. He dug his face into my neck and nuzzled me deeply, when he stepped back I watched as his eyes widened, his nostrils flared and his fangs popped out. Bill grabbed my face and kissed me with so much passion and need that for a moment I thought he was trying to eat my lips; but he didn't bite them. I tried pulling off his shirt but he pushed me against the wall, continued his assault on my mouth and tore off his own shirt before tearing off mine. I tried to stop him from destroying my bra but he just shook his head 'no" removed my hands and the bra, skirt and panties all met their maker. I swear I have never been so happy that he replaces all the clothes he rips off me.
Bill picked me up, ran at vampire speed to the bedroom and almost threw me on the bed before laying on top of me. He couldn't make up his mind of where he wanted to kiss or lick me first. He kissed my forehead, my neck, my mouth, my eyes and all over my body; I don't think there was a piece of me that his lips and tongue didn't cover.
Bill has always been an excellent lover but this night I found myself climaxing with only the attention his lips and tongue were giving my body. If this is what fairy scent did to vampires I was in big trouble; I kept expecting him to bite me but he didn't. Bill turned me on my stomach and was kissing down my back when his fingers wrapped around me and found my nub. I moaned and bit down on the pillow but he wanted to hear me moan and pulled the pillow from under me throwing it to the floor. I tried to look back at him but his mouth had already moved to the back of my neck (but he still didn't bite). I didn't know whether to be scared or excited; my next climax made the decision for me and I screamed out his name. Bill let out and animalistic growl I had never heard from him before; I wasn't sure if he'd climaxed or was just excited at my reaction to his ministrations (my new word of the day).
Bill was a machine, an animalistic machine…, he flipped me over and his mouth found mine as he finally entered me. We both let out moans that sounded more like the mating grunts of animals. He flipped us over so that he was sitting on the bed with me on his lap and was relentless as he drove himself into me. Each thrust pushing me to a place I had not been to before. Stars were twinkling in the back of my eyes as he demanded that I keep my eyes open. "Don't close your eyes! Look at me Sookie! Keep them open! Keep them open!"
I was so excited that I no longer cared what he would do to me. My body was his to command and move as he pleased. I just didn't want to let go of the ecstasy he was giving me and tears ran down my face from the pleasure of it all. Bill's eyes were brimming red as well and red tear marks painted his beautiful face in the most sensual way. I wanted this man as much as he wanted me and if it wasn't for my frail human body I would have kept pace with him all night long.
We moaned, grunted, shook, snarled and screamed each other's names throughout this mating. My body tightened itself around Bill and I felt his climax building as my own joined in. Never removing his gaze from my eyes I could see the pleading in his and I lowered my mouth to his neck as his mouth found mine. We bit together and moaned into our wounds as we came together. The world exploded at that moment and I swore I felt his heart beat against my chest. His sweet, salty and electrifying blood dripped down my throat and I never wanted to let go. Bill had to pull himself away from my mouth and hold me back as all I wanted was more and more of him and the elixir that flowed through his veins. We sat there wrapped in each other's arms panting and staring at each other for a good while.
Bill slid down the bed and slid me to his side (our gaze still holding) and finally he spoke. "I love you; please tell me if I've hurt you?"
"I'm fine Bill. I love you too, so very much. Why did I hurt you?" Bill let out a hearty laugh and pulled me closer to him; teasing him is so easy at times.
"So…, that's what fairy scent does to vampires huh? Think I like it."
"No, Sookie. Fairy scent is very dangerous to vampires. We lose control of ourselves and do not stop drinking their blood until they are dry. It's like a drug we can not get enough of. We become vulnerable due to our desires; it's very dangerous for fairies and vampires alike."
"Well you, you know…, got all excited and you know…, I thought maybe…,"
"So did you my love. But no, it was not the same. My desire for you did increase and I wanted to taste every inch of you but I didn't want to drink you dry. But you did want to drink me dry it seems." Bill raises his eyebrows and smiled.
"I'm sorry, I don't know what got into me, I just wanted to feel you all over me and inside of me everywhere."
"Oh, but I enjoyed it immensely. Anytime you want to drink from me you are more than welcome. But in moderation." Now who was teasing who?
"Oh thank you so much Bill," I said rolling my eyes and yawning. "Well whatever that was, it was amazing. I don't think I can move. I have to remember to thank my fairy cousins the next time I see them."
"So do I," he said as he gently kissed my lips.
And with that, sleep took both of us under. Well at least me, Bill just went into that vamp rest mode until dawn made him dead until dark again.