Ch. 19 "Guess Again."
Pam, myself, and especially Eric have been tense since my little encounter with my look-a-like. We still don't know who she is, but she wants to kill me and suck the world into Hell. Oh and she digs Eric. Just Great.
As if tense feelings from two vampires and myself wasn't enough Eric had me practically strapped to him at Fangtasia. Seriously I couldn't go get a drink of water or dance on the dance floor without Pam or Eric standing right next me and I was loosing my mind!
At the moment I was sitting next to Eric and his throne on a couch. Honestly he was probably going to drive me crazy with all his emotions hitting me.
As sneakily as I could I tried to slide off the seat to the dance floor to get some breathing room. Just as my butt was totally off the seat Eric grabbed my arm and brought my face within an inch of his. He was still sitting so I was bent over him and I made a nervous laugh. I got busted trying to escape and I didn't know what he was going to do.
"I was stretching." I lied and gulped.
His face turned into a slight frown. "You're lying to me little one."
I raised my eye brow and looked him square in the eye, "Little one?"
"Yes you are small and young Violet." Eric said simply and I stared at him.
"Eric let me go." I said kindly but his grip tightened.
"I won't let you out of my sight lover." He said straightforward like a man on a mission. Or rather a Viking on a mission, and it was getting again, real old.
"Eric remember who you're talking to. I understand things-" I looked around to make sure no one was listening, "are a bit crazy right now but I can go dance or get a drink of water or whatever all by myself. If anything was wrong you would feel it." I tried to explain so it would get through the tough exterior of his vampire skull but it seemed it went in one ear and out the other.
"Violet you need to understand that until we know what is really going on you will not leave my side." Eric stated again and gave me a quick kiss before sitting me down on the couch.
I huffed and looked around for Pam. Bingo! She was coming our way and not looking happy.
"Eric we need to talk now." Pam said seriously and we all walked back to his office.
Pam stood in front of Eric's desk, I went to go sit on the couch but Eric lifted me up and sat me on his lap in his chair.
"Oh for the love of day Eric!" I squirmed trying to get up but it was no use as his arms bound me to him.
"Eric now if you are done pissing off your soul mate and trying to get her in the mood, I need you to listen!" Pam fumed.
Man she's pissed!
"What is it Pam?" Eric asked casually but intently.
"Our Violet double mint twin problem has been surfacing more. Apparently she's been talking to the darker supes and gathering favor." Pam spoke darkly.
Eric took what she was saying and said, "I would not act upon it yet but we will be taking more precautions. Violet will-" but my stomach wasn't going to let him finish. A huge gurgling sound from my belly made itself clearly known it was hungry and both Pam and Eric looked at me with amused shock.
"Sorry." I mumbled and laid back against Eric's chest.
"I think I'll take you to get something to eat." Eric smiled and placed his hand on my stomach and rubbed it a little. Ok weird!
"Dude there is no bun in that oven." I stated and smacked his hand.
Eric paused for a split second and then kissed my neck before we both stood up. "Pam close in an hour." He instructed and we left.
We arrived at a nice little Italian restaurant that wasn't too crowded but plenty of people were there.
Being the gentleman he is, Eric held the door open as we walked inside. Instantly the smell of spices filled my nose and I smiled. It smelt so good! Eric sensed my happiness and smirked down at me.
"I had a feeling you would like it here." He said and lifted my hand to his lips and placed a sweet kiss on my skin.
Eric lead the way to the front where a waiter stood for us. He was a young guy, probably in his early twenties and looked like he was shaking. "G-good evening Mr. N-Northman." He stuttered and I gave him a smile to try and get him to ease up.
Eric nodded and we proceeded to a private table. Everyone in the room looked at us and nodded to Eric.
"Are they nodding to you because you're their sheriff?" I asked quietly as we reached our table.
"Yes, I am their superior." Eric said and pulled out my chair so I could sit.
"Thank you." I smiled and watched as my Viking sat down.
"Would you like anything to drink?" The young scared waiter asked. His hands were shaking as he clutched his pad and pen. Is Eric really that intimidating? This poor kid.
"I would love some water please." I smiled and looked at Eric again.
"No thank you." He said, not taking his eyes away from mine. A mischievous grin played across his lips and I raised my eyebrow at him.
"What are you smiling at babe?" I grinned back and received a low growl from Eric.
"I'm smiling at you. At your eyes as they light up went you smile. The way your cheeks flush when I look at you, and at the lovely sound of your heart." He explained and I blushed instantly.
"This is so crazy." I giggled and took a sip of my water the waiter just brought.
"Do you need a few more minutes?" The shaking waiter asked.
"Yes, please." I replied and he left Eric and I alone again.
"What's crazy Violet?"
I took a deep breath. "Everything. You and me. I'm an eighteen year old girl who has a thousand year old Viking that is a sheriff for a soul mate. To top it off someone wants me dead, is going to try and suck the world into Hell, and that same person or whatever likes to swap spit with you. Not that I blame her- or me?" I said and made a funny confused face.
"Are you jealous?" Eric asked me with a hint of amusement in his sexy voice.
"No. It was just weird seeing something look like me making out with you." I explained and brought the menu up to cover my face.
I could hear my vampire laugh slightly and I peeked over the top of my menu. "Don't be jealous my Violet. Your lips are the only ones I want to kiss."
"I know." I innocently said and ducked behind my menu again grinning to myself. I love it when he does that.
"I'll show you when we get home." He said huskily and I was glad for the menu covering my face because I was sure it was the color of scarlet.
I put my menu down and winked at Eric. He gave a chuckle and licked his bottom lip. Oh my.
"I'll be right back." I said and began to stand up. Eric's face quickly turned to protective mode. "I'm going to the bathroom and I'll be back in a minute." I assured him.
I went to the sink after I was done with my business and washed and dried my hands with the fresh towels beside the sink. As I looked up in the mirror I saw Eric walk in slyly and lean back against the wall.
Quickly I spun around. "Eric what are you doing? This is the woman's bathroom!" I stated shocked. I knew he wanted me to stay close by him but this was too much!
He backed off the wall and grabbed me by the waist. "Shut up." Eric grinned desirably down at me. Before I knew it my back was against the wall with Eric attacking my lips.
Something in my stomach was telling me this was wrong. Would Eric really follow me into the women's bathroom and act this way?
I couldn't suppress the moan that escaped my lips. Eric took that as a cue to go further and reached his hand up my shirt.
The feeling of uneasiness in my stomach shocked me like a bolt of lightning and I shoved Eric away a little to look up at him. "Eric?"
Something flashed in his eyes and I cringed. "Guess again." He smiled evilly down at me.
Before I could do anything I was flung into a wall and fell to the floor in a broken heap. "You're not Eric." I winced as I began to stand up.
"Please don't get up." The Eric look-a-like grinned and kicked me back down to the floor.
The impact from the blow knocked the wind out of me and made me start to cough up blood. "It's you again isn't it?" I asked and started to cough again.
The Eric look alike bent down to be at my eye level. "Yes it's me Violet." He stated triumphantly and grabbed me by the collar of my shirt. With ease he lifted me up and held me so far I could barely touch the floor.
"I really don't like to get hit." I stated and started to breath heavily out my nose.
"You got fire in you kid. I like it."
"Go fuck yourself." I gritted through my teeth and shot as much panic emotions I could to the real Eric.
"You got a lot to learn." The impersonator smiled and dropped me to the floor.
I stood up as best I could before the fake Eric pulled me up again but by my throat this time. As my breathing was being cut off something inside me again started to brew. It was like another serge or strength spewing to every fiber of my being.
Instantly I grabbed the impersonator's arm and shoved him backwards. A look of shock spread across his face for a moment before he began grinning like an idiot. "That's the spark I'm looking for."
"There's more where that came from." I said sounding tough but inside I was screaming for my Eric to come in.
My wishes were answered as the real Eric smashed through the door. "Violet!"
"Well look who it is." The Eric look-a-like smiled at the real Eric.
"Stay away from her!" My Viking roared and lunged at his impersonator but hit air as he disappeared.
"Eric." I coughed and started to fall to the ground. The serge of energy I had gotten was no longer there. I felt like jell-o as the floor was coming closer and closer. Thankfully I never hit it but instead in a second was in Eric's arms and being carried to the car.
He sped us down the road towards the house while pulling out his cell phone. "Pam get to my house now! We are on lock down!" He spoke seriously before turning back to me. "Violet! Violet are you ok? Where do hurt?" He asked concerned and placed his hand in mine and squeezed.
"I think my shoulder is dislocated and my ribs," I coughed and placed my head against the window while I squeezed his hand back.
"Just hold on."
Eric's P.O.V.
I sped to the house as fast as I could. Every now and then I took my eyes away from the road to look at Violet who looked too broken and battered for my liking. It was killing me to see her wince in pain and I could not only smell the fear from her but feel it through the bond.
Again I squeezed her hand lightly and said, "Just hold on Violet."
A moment later we were at the house and I zipped to my lover's side to carry her in. She looked paler than usual and her bleeding hadn't stopped yet. The smell of her intoxicating blood was calling to me like ecstasy to a drug addict. My fangs started to slowly run down but I stopped myself and held them in.
As if she could feel my struggle Violet looked up at me as I laid her down gently on the couch and instantly her blood started to stain it. With a shaky hand she placed her delicate touch to my stone cheek.
"I'm going to be ok, I promise." She whispered and closed her eyes.
I kissed her forehead and felt Pam stand next to me. "What the fuck happened?" She yelled and bent down next to Violet.
Before I could explain Violet shot her eyes open. They began to glow like golden orbs and her skin was no longer pale white but a heavenly one.
Pam and I jumped back and looked away for a second to adjust to the forceful radiance emitting from my soul blood bonded. She began to shake and started to call my name. I reached out for her and picked her up heading back to my car.
"Pam your driving. We need to get to the council now."
Pam trailed behind as I held Violet who was still illuminating in my arms as we made our way up the drive way to the council. I wasted no time as I kicked open the door and marched my way to the sacred chambers.
They made no outrage as I made my presence known with Violet in my arms and my child behind me.
"What is happening to her?" I yelled. Somehow deep inside my dead heart I knew they knew what was going on and they were going to tell me.
The woman from before stood up and said, "The time to tell you more about the both of you has come sooner that we anticipated. Violet is no ordinary human."
Before I could cut in another man with dark brown hair and green eyes stood up. "Eric you must give her some of your blood now so she can heal."
I looked at all the council members who were as still as statues then at my dear Violet in my arms. Her skin was still as radiant as any light and she opened her eyes to show again the glowing orbs that laid beneath her lids. It was if she was to fragile and too beautiful for anyone to touch as she stayed curled in my arms shaking.
I bent down to the ground and laid her on the hard wood floor. Pam stood by my side and nodded with a worried look on her face for me to hurry. I bit into my wrist and placed it against Violet's lips. Thankfully as soon as the blood hit her throat she began to take it in more forcefully.
Only a minute later the glowing from her skin and her eyes died and she looked like her normal beautiful human self and passed out.
I motioned for Pam to come sit down beside her while I got up and moved closer to the council. "You said she wasn't just an ordinary human." I said to the woman who stated it earlier.
"Yes that is correct." She said.
"Then what is she?" I asked gravely.
"Part god."