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Chapter 39: In My Place

Eric

Eric showered, feeling like he had dodged a bullet with Sookie. He could tell their conversation was as upsetting to her as it was to him. Eric was just glad that they had reached an agreement before she did something like leave and get herself hurt.

He rinsed his body quickly and towel dried off, walking to the closet in their room.

He considered what Sookie was wearing and decided on black slacks and a white V-neck cardigan that clung to his body. He combed out his hair and slicked it back to stay in place and then grabbed his shoes. As he leaned down to grab the shoes, he felt a powerful wave of lust and turned to see Sookie openly ogling his ass.

He smirked over his shoulder and she blushed when she realized she was caught.

"Sookie, see anything you like?" he asked.

"I do," came Pam's voice from behind Sookie. Sookie spun and saw Pam eying her up and down in approval and paused on her face.

"I guess she couldn't be stopped?" he asked Sookie. Sookie smiled and replied, "What can I say? She overpowered me." Eric smiled as they all remembered the exact conversation that had taken place over a year ago. It showed just how much could change is such a short amount of time. Even then as he fucked Yvetta, he was picturing it to be lovely Sookie.

"I need to get you to wear more makeup Sookie. Although those lips are just right," Pam said as she crossed her arms.

Pam smirked as Sookie walked to Eric. She looked him over and said, "Hey! We match!"

He smiled down at her and said, "Yes, I intentionally picked this so that people would subconsciously pair us up, telling them you belong to me. Like figure skaters."

"Figure skaters! Eric Northman, are you a figure skating fan?" Sookie asked, highly amused. If Eric could blush in embarrassment, he would. "No, Pam was watching it…oh fuck it, yes I am." Sookie laughed out loud, but covered her mouth to stop her laughter.

The truth was, Eric would tell Sookie anything to hear her musical laughter every day for the rest of his existence. Just hearing her laugh, made him giddier than a school girl.

Sookie nodded and walked around him, taking him in from all sides, though he noticed the backside seemed to take her a bit longer than was normal. He smiled, letting her look at what was hers. She then stepped around him once more and slid her arms around his waist, looking those big beautiful brown eyes into his.

"Do you approve my lover?" he asked, completely ignoring Pam lying on the chaise lounge with the biggest eye roll and exasperated sigh. Sookie nodded, "I suppose you will do," she said as her hands slid lower, grabbing a nice handful of his ass.

Sookie was so turned on right now and Eric would do anything to get the fuck out of these clothes and fuck her until she couldn't stand anymore.

Eric pulled away, sporting some serious wood and said, "As much as I want to Sookie, if we started now, I promise you I wouldn't be stopping anytime soon, even if you begged. "

Denying her what she wanted did nothing but double her lust for him and he noticed her squirming slightly, pressing her thighs tightly together.

He smiled and moved even further away as his own cock pulsed, telling him she is right there and she is so ready! He turned away from her and pinched his eyes closed as he heard her huff out of the room and into the living room, turning the TV on.

"Pam. Agenda," he stated as he thought of things that might quell his lust. Nasty, sweaty fangbangers, Bill Compton, Alcide Herveaux, all werewolves for that matter. Pam began by saying they would attend a welcoming ceremony, where each new monarch was introduced and given the floor to speak briefly.

Apparently Bill would be giving a speech and Eric's dick softened exponentially at the thought. Pam used the image of children in soggy diapers and he found this also helped.

Pam was still going on and on about all the events of the night and Eric attempted to anticipate everything that Bill would ask of Sookie. Eric planned to be with her every moment.

Eric felt Sookie in the bond, and while she was still worked up, she had calmed down slightly. He waved Pam to follow him and went to the living room. Sookie was leaning on the arm of the sofa, flipping through channels.

She eventually turned the TV, off realizing there wasn't anything on and Eric had to stop himself several times to go to her and wrap her in his arms. Or rip her clothes from her body and fuck her with blind passion.

Sookie sensed this in the bond and she looked to him, "Now we really don't have time, so don't even think about it!"

Eric gave a curt nod and looked anywhere right now except at Sookie. Pam sat on one of the overstuffed chairs and went into downtime and then there was a rap on the door. Sookie began walking toward the door, but Eric stopped her, inhaling deeply. She said in a whisper, "Vampire."

Eric smelled for a scent and found Bill. Pam was now standing and Eric opened the door with Sookie behind him.

Bill looked around Eric and ran his filthy eyes over his bonded. Bill was lucky he was king, otherwise those eyes would no longer be in their sockets. "Are you ready, Sookie?" Bill asked.

All Sookie did was nod and she turned and grabbed the clutch she had flung during their fight earlier.

Pam walked past Eric and Sookie out into the hall and Eric held his hand out to Sookie. She slipped her hand securely in his and he felt better immediately. They closed their room door and followed Bill and Pam down the hall towards the elevators.

Once in the elevator, Eric removed his hand from Sookie's and slung his arm around her waist and pulled her slightly closer. This was a terrifying moment for Eric. So many vampires and all he had was Pam there to help him protect Sookie.

She had flown under the radar from other vampires in the past and Eric only hoped that they attributed her divine smell and light that seemed to shine from every pore as a rare, but not suspicious oddity.

Sookie rubbed his back, feeling his discomfort and even his fear. He smiled down into her face and kissed her forehead just before the doors the elevator opened.

There were hundreds of vampires and their humans milling about in the lobby and Sookie shook her head slightly and then visibly flinched.

He looked to her in concern, but she shook her head and said, "Lowered my shields. It's just a shock at first when I have done nothin' but try and keep 'em up my whole life."

He nodded and sent her strength and love through the bond and she smiled in gratitude. She then wriggled free of his embrace with an apologetic look towards him. "I hear better when I am not usin' your silence."

After that, Sookie was literally in the zone and her eyes bobbed from human to human, sifting through their thoughts. Eric remained by her side keeping his expression stoic for the most part. Then he saw her. Nora.

He hadn't seen her in almost one hundred years. He tensed as he realized she had been observing him and Sookie all night from a distance it seemed.

He couldn't help his instinctual reach for Sookie as Nora stalked her way towards them. Sookie looked confused, looking for the source of Eric's caution, but keen interest.

Nora was beautiful in the obvious way that Eric was. She had long curly dark brown hair and pale skin. Her eyes were bright blue, similar to Eric's. She was a little taller than Pam and Sookie, and she was rail thin, but not in an unattractive way.

Godric had seen Nora one night in London and said she was a perfect choice in another child. Eric had still been jealous and even needy for Godric's affection at the time, but Godric said it would be nice for Eric to have a sister. Godric had also told Eric that it was important for him to learn how to become a maker.

Eric scoffed then, but after Nora was born into this world, Eric had set off shortly afterwards and found Pam, deciding to try a life away from his maker and new child.

"Eric, it's nice to see you again. How have you been? I can see much has changed," she said looking Sookie over. Sookie tensed under the scrutiny. "Although, I see your taste in blondes hasn't changed."

"Nora, how lovely to see you!" Pam practically squealed. When Eric had made Pam, Nora was almost one hundred years old and Godric had brought her to see Eric and his new progeny. Pam and Nora hit it off. Pam and Nora had even been lovers for some time. So had Eric and Nora. On numerous occasions all three of them engaged in dalliances. This was when Eric and Godric had been bouncing through Nazi Europe, picking up their search for Russell and his wolves.

Nora's eyes smoldered as she took in Pam and Eric. Sookie was so tense, she was sure to snap. She tried to calm herself, but her insecurity and unease was overwhelming and Eric sent her calm through their bond. She relaxed slightly, but Eric knew she would never relax until she had more information on Nora.

"Pam dear, you look lovely. I am so happy to see you here. You too Eric," Nora said silkily.

Eric nodded. "What brings you to America, Nora?" he asked. She had preferred Europe so when Godric set her free, she decided to stay there while Eric and Godric set sail for America.

"I am working for the Authority now," she responded simply. She glanced at Eric and then to Sookie, telling Eric she wasn't comfortable talking in front of a human.

Eric nodded and said, "Well we should talk while you are here."

She nodded and then a vampire made an announcement that opening ceremony was beginning and for everyone to gather in the ballroom. Nora and Pam stalked off together and Eric pulled Sookie to his side and guided her into the ballroom.

So I didn't plan on having Nora in this story, but changed my mind. What do you think? Friend or foe?