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Sorry I didn't warn you about the last chapter and the tears, I just wanted it to be a surprise. ;-)

I hope the story is moving in a direction you enjoy. I am enjoying the games these two play.

WARNING! Adult content and lots of lemons! Really, really juicy lemons! Sorry I got a bit carried away!

Chapter 23

Sookie went in search of Amelia. She and Alcide were standing close to each other and look like they were talking about something serious. Sookie stopped to turn around and Alcide saw her and called to her. "Sookie, I am leaving. You don't have to leave on my account." He sounded mad and Sookie stood where she was. He strode past her and Sookie walked to Amelia.

"What's wrong?" Sookie could see Amelia was upset.

Amelia took a deep breath and shook her head. "I don't know, I am just a little edgy and he thinks I am getting cold feet. Like I don't want to marry him. Men!"

"Do you? Is this what you want Amelia? There is no turning back." Sookie knew it too well. She knew a commitment they made tomorrow was something she couldn't turn around and walk away from. Supes were different about commitment than humans were.

"I know there is no turning back. I don't want to, I am just nervous. So much has happened and part of me still feels guilty about this. He is pack leader Sook. He will never have his own kind of kids. That is partly my fault and I just wonder if he would be doing this if it weren't for the baby." Amelia was getting mad.

Sookie took her hand. "I am not accusing you of anything Amelia. I just want you to be happy. I was there the when he proposed to you. He had that ring in his pocket before you handed him that stick Amelia. He and Eric had already worked it out. That man loves you and if you are silly enough to push him away your going to be sorry." Sookie stood waiting for her to realize it. Amelia was so smart but sometimes it just went out the window when it came to Alcide. She knew the feeling, she had the same problem when it came to Eric.

Amelia smiled at her. "No, he isn't getting away. He might try to run his tight little rear back down the isle but he won't get far. I will think of a spell for him just in case he tries." They were laughing at the ridiculousness of it all.

They went to get to work finishing up last minute details and getting some work done. Amelia and Alcide were leaving on the red on Saturday to their honeymoon she and Eric had given them for a wedding gift. They would enjoy seven days together and she knew they would never leave the hotel. They went through their checklist making sure they had everything, Amelia called her planner at E(E)E three times with last minute details and when she was satisfied she stood up. "Come on Sookie, lets eat. I am starving."

Trish was a miracle worker Sookie thought. She had made lunch, hot of roast beef sandwiches and salad. Sookie ate every bite. Eric came in the dining room and saw Sookie sitting in front of her empty plate. "Is this a mirage or did you eat all your lunch lover?" He smiled at her and leaned down to kiss her. Amelia just giggled at them.

"Oh, it was so good Eric. If I wasn't so full I would eat another one!" She was giggling and he was thrilled. It had been a while since he had seen her eat well and her bruises under her eyes were gone.

"I want you napping now Sookie. We will have a long evening but if you do not rest now I will mysteriously find something more important to do and we will have to miss Russell's little soiree." He was looking down on her with a devilish smirk.

"Don't try it husband. Go ahead and I will go without you." Sookie put her chin up defying him to refuse to take her to Russell's.

Eric didn't like that one bit, his eyes flashed at her and he growled lightly. "Try it wife and see how fast you find yourself in more trouble than you care to deal with."

"Ok, guys. Lets calm down. No one is going anywhere without the other. Lets remember, you were kidding each other. Geez, I swear you two will be the reason I lose my sanity." She huffed and left the room mad at them both.

Sookie stood up, took her plate into the kitchen then walked back into the dining room and Eric was still standing there. "I apologize Sookie. I did not mean to snap at you. Of course we will go to Russell's this evening. Am I forgiven?" He walked to stand in front of her, putting his arms around her waist. "Do you forgive me?" He kissed her neck, running his tongue on her warm skin. She leaned into him and moaned at him touching her.

"We will see what a good vampire you are this evening before I make up my mind." She ducked and ran laughing to their room. Sookie knew he would catch her in seconds, but the catching was always the fun part. She made it as far as the inside the room, he didn't give much chase she thought, laughing harder. He tackled her on the bed and kissed her greedily. His mouth trailed her neck, one of his hands were on squeezing her breasts through her clothes, the other was kneading her thigh . Eric's fangs were fully down and she could feel the tiny marks they were making on her skin, it felt amazing. She wrapped her hands around his neck to pull him closer to her, her need growing. "Eric I need you do badly. This is torture, I can't take it." She was panting hard. "Eric?"

He began to shake his head, his eyes were full of lust. Right in that moment he felt the same she did. "Yes lover?"

She sat up to look him in the eyes. "We can try something else can't we?" Her face turned beat red.

He looked at her not sure what she meant at first, then his face changed and nodded his head at her. "Sookie? Are you asking me what I think your asking me?" This was something they had never done together, not that Eric hadn't thought about it. He wanted their sex lives to grow together and if it was something she would ask for he would definitely be open to it. He was over 1000 years old, he has slept with both woman and men, his knowledge of sex was staggering. "What are you asking Sookie?" He needed to be sure he understood what she was saying.

"I want to try something different." She pushed him back and hoped off the bed to go to her overnight bag on her vanity table to get something out of her bag. All he could do is watch her. She came bouncing back onto the bed and handed him a tube of lubricant. "I have thought about it for awhile."

Eric looked at the item in his hand, shocked. "Why did you not say something to me then? I love you Sookie, every part of you and if there is something you want to experience and I can give it to you I will." He kissed her softly. "It will be painful at first, do you know that?"

She leaned in and kissed him again. "Yes, I know but it will get better, right?" She smiled at him and he nodded. "I guess I should have said something to you about it, I was just waiting for the right time. Now is that time. If I don't feel you inside me soon I will die. Do you want to do this?"

That's all it took, he was ripping her clothes to shreds, he bra went one way, panties the other. Her clothes were in shreds all over. Her sexy vampire couldn't get his clothes off fast enough. She laughed and giggled at his eagerness. His body moved over hers, caressing her breasts, licking her neck, he knew she was wet and ready but he wanted to worship her first. She had other ideas, she got up on her knees and kissing his lips first, then she moved down his chest to his nipple and bit hard into it drawing the blood it produced. Her eyes moved back to his face and she looked at him. "I need you Eric, please." She turned her body around and placed her hands in front of her then kneeling into his lap bumping her behind to his cock. It was rock hard and she moaned at the feeling of it against her skin.

Eric leaned down to kiss her cheeks, running his fangs over her perfect skin. Moaning, he opened her legs for him to get taste her, her juices were flowing. He ran his tongue from top to bottom, his tongue darted in and out of her rear entrance. Sookie gasped and moaned from the feeling. This was like nothing she had felt with him and she was excited and nervous at the same time. "Relax lover, I will be gentle. You will enjoy this I promise." His voice was low and sexy. His finger found her nub and began to rub circles over her until she was close to coming.

She felt him moving behind her, she felt something cold and slick on her as his finger entered her behind to only pull it right back. She was moving her back side left to right in anticipation. One hand went back into her fold and the other took her by the hip, she was close again. Before she knew it she was panting for him, she needed to feel his length in inside her. Just as she was about to orgasm she felt her husband pull her close to him and the impact of his length entering her was so painful and erotic at the same time. Her eyes rolled back in her head, he continued the assault on her clit and she began to come while he slowly pumped her back side. "Oh God Eric."

"Lover, are you ok? Am I hurting you?" He slowed his rhythm on her. Her head was shaking no drastically, she didn't want him to stop, she needed him to continue. Her arms went behind her to pull him closer, she needed more. He did, finally inserting his entire length in her and she whimpered from the invasion on her body. Eric slowly pulled back and moved in her again, repeating the process until she began to move against him. She began to pant, her hands were white from gripping the pillows so hard. "If I am hurting you lover, tell me."

"No, Eric, it feels intense and fantastic, please don't stop." Her groans got louder with each pump inside her backside. Eric grinned at the sound of it, it was a sound she had never made with him. They were never like this and it felt wonderful to him to experience this with her. He took both of his hands to her hips to push into her harder, each time she gasped, he opened their bond wide and felt only pleasure. He smiled again and leaned down on her to kiss the back of her neck. His fangs were scrapping her skin now, he was getting so close but she wanted more. "More Eric, harder." He complied, kneeling back he pulled her up further and thrust into over and over. Her body was slick with sweat, it was running down her back and her sides. He knew she was getting close but he needed to taste her, his face leaned down again to bite the back of her neck. She wailed with the pleasure of his fangs caused her, his mouth sucking on her hard. His beautiful wife was moaning and he could feel her body tensing, she was ready, her juices began to flow and she cried out to him. Just the feeling of her tightness on him he couldn't take anymore, he grunted and pushed into her one final time with a loud grunt. His body fell forward, his arm falling forward to stop him from crushing his mate. His other arm curled around pulling her to him as he fell.

Sookie laid with her eyes closed for a long while, Eric just laid looking at her waiting for her to speak to him. Nuzzling closer to him she opened her eyes looking at his face. "Eric, why didn't you tell me about that? Why haven't we done that before?" She was looking at him in amazement.

"My Queen, you are perfect for me in every way. Our love making is something I cannot put words to. I knew in time it would expand, we will do things with each and we will find new ways to pleasure each other. I wanted you to grow, get comfortable with each and every part of our mating. I would never pressure you to do something you are not comfortable with." His eyes never left hers, his hand came up to caress her face.

Sookie smiled ear to ear. "It was incredible Eric. I wish we had done it a long time ago! Wow!" She hopped on his lap straddling him, her hands on his chest. "I love you Eric, you know that right? I love you more than anything in the world." She leaned down to kiss him, her hand holding tightly to his face. She broke the kiss to look into his eyes. "You have given me anything and everything I could possibly dream of."

He was looking up at her searching her eyes for something. His wife seemed to be transforming in front of his eyes. She grew in both her strength and confidence daily, it was amazing. "You know I love you Sookie. I will give you the world if you let me." His arms came up to pull her back down to kiss him. "We need to get up lover, we have things to do. If you want to go and see old as dirt King Russell you better get your beautiful behind in the shower." Her head fell back laughing then she rolled off him to get in the shower. He put his arm behind him to prop his head up and he thought of his bride. Grinning he knew she needed a bit of privacy so he threw his jeans and t-shirt on to go check on his children. He found them all on the floor of the living room.

Lily greeted him when he walked in. "Hello Mr. Northman." She was sitting on the floor with Erika on her lap and Enar was on the floor trying to crawl away. Johan was laying on floor on his belly reading his book.

"Hello Lily, how are my children this evening?" He walked to her and picked up Erika, throwing her in the air making her scream with laughter. Enar was whimpering so he reached down to grab him, he laughed immediately.

Johan looked up from his book to look at Eric. His face was smiling brightly as Eric. "Hi Daddy!" Eric kneeled down to kiss his son. Johan went right back to his book.

"Is this a new book Lily?" Eric was looking over his sons shoulder looking at the pages not recognizing the story.

Lily giggled. "Yes, Sookie ordered it on the internet and had it delivered with about ten other new books for him. It is about flying, he loves it." Eric laughed thinking he really needed to get some flying time in with his son when they got home. "I look forward to reading it with you my son. Don't read them all and tomorrow night daddy will sit with you and read awhile, will that be alright?" Johan nodded his head yes and went back to looking at his book. "Sookie and I will be leaving in a little while to go to King Russell's party. Will you be alright? This is your first trip here."

"We will be fine. Mark is here and so is Trish. I feel completely confident we will be fine. You are just a phone call away if I need something." She nodded at him and he got up, kissed the twins again handing them back to her, then he picked up a resisting Johan and kissed him on his face. He was squirming to get down and Eric let him go. His son went right back to his book.

Eric went back to their room and he found his wife sitting at the dressing table getting ready for their evening. She was wearing a blood red strapless push up bra and the tiniest matching panties he had ever seen her wear. Her long hair was now curled and perfect. Tonight she put on more make up than she normally wore, it was smoky and sparkling. She was wearing a necklace he had bought her for Christmas, it was a multi carat single solitaire diamond, the stone was princess cut dangling on a platinum chain. Her ears had a matching cut diamond also set in platinum he had given her for their second wedding anniversary. If she would stay like that the rest of the night he would never leave the house he thought. "Hi sweetie. Get your mind out of the gutter, we have plans."

He grinned at her, coming up behind her to kiss her neck. "My love, just think of the fun you and I can get into if you chose me over that ridiculous Russell and his circus of men." Sookie turned to look at him and bent over laughing. "What is so funny lover? You know it as well as I that harem he lives in will be filled to the rafters with men of all kinds. I will be surprised if I am not propositioned and accosted dozens of times before the evening is over." Her laughter rang louder, she grabbed a tissue to pat her eyes she was almost crying.

"Eric Northman, that is a terrible thing to say about Russell!" He shook his head at her and she stood up to get dressed. "Get your amazing ass in the shower husband. Wear something tight to show that behind off. I can't wait to slap it a few times when Russell's lovers are drooling over it. It is too much you know?" She was crushed against him before she knew what hit her. His mouth was on her and she was trying to pull away. "Sweetie, let me go! I just did my make up." Giggling she headed to the closet to get her clothes.

He went to the bathroom and got in the shower. The smile on his face was ear to ear. He hadn't seen her like this in awhile. For her entire pregnancy with the twins she was miserable and had complication after complication. Then she almost died, her body was tired, she wanted to do everything herself and wore herself out quickly. Then there was this last pregnancy. He just hoped this wasn't some calm before the storm. Quickly he finished his shower stepping out to dry off his body. The towel was in his hand drying his hair as he walked back into the bathroom. His bonded was standing in the middle of the room adjusting the dress she had put on, he was unable to move he was so staggered by her beauty. The dress she wore was the deepest blood red he had ever seen, it was strapless and it hugged around her chest tightly, it cut under her breasts then the skirt on it hugged her down to the floor. She had on the most amazing black shoes with five inch heels. Looking up at him she walked to him. "Eric, do I look ok? If you don't like it I will change."

His hand barely could move to her face, his shock of her was almost too much. "If I died this moment my wife, I can say I have never seen anything more beautiful in my 1000 years than you at this moment." Eric's lips came down to softly kiss hers.

She was speechless. Her mouth opened to say something then it closed again. Clearing her throat she looked up at him shyly. "Thank you my love. I don't think I have ever had a sweeter compliment in all my life." She broke the connection and moved away from him so he could get dressed. Her purse in hand she turned to him. "I am going to go down and sit with the kids while you get dressed ok?" He nodded and she left him alone.

He dressed in a black suit with a dark grey dress shirt, he put on black socks and dress shoes. He put his phone and wallet in his pocket, buttoned his suit jacket and headed down stairs. When he got into the living room Amelia and Alcide were standing among his wife and children. Both were dressed to the nine's and looked gorgeous. "Where are you two headed this evening?" Eric addressed their friends.

"Pre wedding dinner with Amelia's family. We will be back soon." He grinned and grabbed her hand walking her out the front door of the mansion. Sookie smiled knowing Alcide and Amelia weren't angry with one another anymore. She couldn't wait until tomorrow to see her walk down the isle to that handsome were.

Eric walked to his wife taking her hand. "Will you do me the honors of accompany me to a gay orgy my Queen?" Eric said it with the most wicked look on his face.

Sookie busted out laughing. "Of course, how could I refuse that? Lily call us if you need us ok?" Lily told them good night and the two of them walked to the front of the mansion to their security personal to head to the house Russell Eddington had outside the city limits.

Inside the SVU Sookie and Eric held onto each other, holding hands, arms wrapped around each other. "Thank you for taking me tonight. I know you have so many things to do Eric, you have spent so much time with all of the drama that our lives have turned in to. I hope I am not taking you away from something you need to do."

Eric leaned to kiss her. "My love, you are my life. I enjoy this, us spending time together." They arrived at what had to be the largest house Sookie had ever seen. It sat far back on a piece of property that probably was half the size of New Orleans by the looks of it. The house was lit up, every light in the house was on by the looks of it. There were creatures coming and going, cars everywhere, music playing. Sookie was amazed at the size of this party. Russell told her on the phone it was to be an intimate party with just close friends, this vampire had a lot of friends by the looks of it. "Russell is nothing if not a showman my love. Please stay close to me, Bill or Thalia . I do not want to have to ruin a new suit killing someone tonight." Eric was half kidding when he said it to her, she just rolled her eyes.

The car stopped and Bill came around to open the car door. Sookie looked at him up and down. "Bill Compton, you look handsome this evening. I am sure you will be in the same boat Eric will be in tonight for sure." She laughed and Eric just looked down on her giving her a nasty look.

"Thank you my Queen, I think." Bill was confused by the statement but let it go.

As they walked into the house Sookie couldn't believe the amount of creatures of all kinds that were there. Most were vampires, some were human, a few other beings Sookie didn't recognize. She threw he shields up, her intention tonight was to have a good time, no work this evening. Every being they passed bowed to them, some getting on a knee to swear their allegiance to them. Eric nodded and she thanked them as they were dismissed. Russell came bouncing into the room, he was definitely the belle of this ball this evening. He was old vampire, much older than Eric. Sookie asked him once about it and he said he had no idea his true age. His dark hair was combed back and he was dressed in an expensive dark grey suit that looked wonderful on his short frame.

"Sookie! Darling! I thought you would never get here! Did that wretched husband of yours keep you from me this evening? I swear if I were a smart vampire I would have him staked and put you up in a castle to keep for all times." They exchanged air kissed to both cheeks while Eric growled at Russell. "Down Viking, no blood shed at my party. Come my Sookie, I have so many people to introduce you too. One in particular should really get your juices going." He took her by the arm and Eric was right behind them. Russell introduced her to everyone they went past if she didn't know or recognize them. Each bowing to her and nodding to Eric. Some would walk around her to speak to Eric privately. It wasn't until about an hour into their little introductions Russell's face changed to complete satisfaction, he tightened the grip on her arm bringing her to meet a vampire she had never seen before. "Sookie darling, I would like to introduce you to Sir Ian McGuire." Sookie was frightened by the growl that came from behind her, it was Eric and he was beyond angry.

"Eddington, what is the meaning of this? You bring my bonded to meet this vermin! I should kill you where you stand!" His fangs were down and he had positioned himself in front of Sookie like there was some sort of attack to take place. Sookie was trying to look around her husband but he kept pushing her back behind him. Bill and Thalia were both flanking her.

"Eric, you can not still hold a grudge against this vampire all these years later. Come now, you have a bonded now and I know for a fact it has been well over 500 years. Be a big boy Eric, get over it." Russell was dismissing Eric's anger and Sookie was getting concerned. She could hear the laughter of the vampire in question. Who was stupid enough to take on her husband she thought? Her curiosity got the best of her and she looked at him in the gap between Eric's side and arm . Sookie gasped at the vampire. He was gorgeous, not Eric gorgeous, but non the less. Ian was almost as tall as Eric, built like a wide receiver on a football team, the most gorgeous long red hair Sookie had ever seen and emerald eyes that looked like they had told the joke of the century they twinkled in the direction of her husband. Eric turned his head to look down at her and hissed.

The vampires in ear shot were now moving behind Eric to support him. Sookie knew things were bad now and she started getting scared. Sookie could feel that Eric was about to attack when Stan Davis walked in between the two vampires. "Russell what kind of game are you playing? This is our Queen, King Northman's bonded. I do not find this one bit funny and I believe many in this room feel the same. You know the bad blood between these two. I am shocked you would do this to Sookie of all people."

Russell looked to Sookie and his expression changed to regret. "I apologize. I do not know what makes me want to torture Northman but it is such great fun."

Eric advanced on Russell, he was now nose to nose to Russell. "I will be taking my bonded and leaving. You will be punished for this Russell, I have a long memory and I believe you touched my wife without my permission, you and I both know that is a blood offense."

Sookie was about to pass out but she shook her head to stop this. "Eric." She whispered to him. He looked back to her, his eyes were full of anger and lust, he wanted Russell and the unknown vampire dead. She needed to stop him.

King Stan came to her side. "Eric, lets go get some air, Russell I suggest you find someone else to play with before you are beheaded this evening." Stan was trying to get Eric to move to the terrace. Eric barked orders to Bill not leave Sookie's side and Bill moved to stand right next to her. Eric didn't get far, he turned when he sensed his wife's anger was peaking now.

Sookie stepped forward to where Russell and Ian stood. "I don't know what game you are playing Russell but I thought you were my friend. I am disappointed in you. I believe I was wrong about you." Russell looked hurt and turned his head away. "I can't stop Eric from doing what he wants to you, that is his business. Good night Russell."

The vampire who stood next to Russell spoke to her. His Scottish accent was very heavy. "Russell only did as I asked. Northman and I have a sorted past, my only intent was to make him angry, not get vampires I have known for centuries into a spitting match with the two of you. I suppose I should apologize."

Sookie flashed angry, she knew a bull shitter when she saw one. "Ian, correct?" He nodded his head yes, smirking at her like she was the evenings desert. "First of all, he is not Northman to you, he is your King and you will address him as such, King Northman. If I hear you or anyone else disrespect my husband in my presence again I will be the one that orders the removal of your head if I do not do it myself, do I make my self clear?" He stood and starred at her only nodding again. "Second of all, you need to learn your place. This is not a joke and I take great offense to you standing here thinking you can snicker at my bonded. Who here can tell this vampire what happens when a creature crosses me? Hum?" Each creature in the room bowed to her putting their heads down leaving them there while she spoke. "I will give you one hour to remove your presence from my state. You will have twenty four hours to remove yourself completely from North America all together. If I find out you are still dwelling I will have you hunted down, staked and left to meet the sun. Bill, what time it is?" Bill told her 9:03. "Clock starts now. Go!" The strange vampire stood like he didn't know whether to laugh or run. Eric stood behind her and growled at him and he turned into a blur running for his life. She turned around to her husband taking his hand. She held her head up, she and Eric headed to the front of the house to leave.

Russell was standing in front of her. "Sookie, I am sorry. I got carried away."

She looked at him with disgust. "I thought I could count on you Russell, now I know I can't. You purposely tried to embarrass Eric, I will never forgive you for that."

Eric turned to Russell. "You will report to the next trial court Eddington. Do not try to run. I will sic my bonded on you." Eric grinned from ear to ear as they left to get in the car.

Eric helped her in the car and got in. Bill and Thalia were back in the front. Eric turned and pulled her into his lap and kissed her hard and long. Sookie could feel the blood lust running through him, she finally had to push him away to breathe. "Eric, I have to breathe, remember?"

"Sookie, you should have let me handle that back there. I appreciate your wanting to help but…" She cut him off before he could say anymore.

"But what Eric? I am your wife, I had to do what I needed to and I was not about to stand there while they tried to use their boys club crap to make you look weak. I would have staked them myself before I let them do that to you." She looked defiantly, she wasn't about to take his ego either. She cleared her throat before speaking to him again. "Eric, how do you know Ian?"

"My love, it is a long time ago." He leaned to kiss her again. She pushed him away, his eyes searched hers then he answered. "I have known Ian almost seven hundred years. I met a woman, about five hundred years ago and I cared for her, nothing like what you and I have of course, but she was kind to me. We came across Ian and a group of his warriors in our travels. Ian took interest in her the minute he found she was with me. He raped her and killed her, leaving her body for me to find. You see, Ian has always hated me, I do not know the reasoning behind it, I really could care less. I just feel badly about what happened to her."

Sookie's heart broke for Eric, she had no idea. Her hand squeezed his harder, his face turned away from hers. She wanted to give him some space so looked out the window and noticed they weren't heading toward the mansion. "Eric where are we going?" He just leaned in to kiss her again.

The car pulled to the pier and stopped. Sookie could see the water and the moon dancing off it before she even got out. Eric opened the door and helped her out. He bent down to take her shoes off her feet then he unbuttoned his jacket and put it around her shoulders. It was almost deserted other than the birds on the beach. It was beautiful, the water crashing sounded like nothing Sookie could describe, the moon was brightly shining against the water. "Sookie, lets sit and enjoy the night." Bill and Thalia stayed by the car. Eric walked them to a bench and took her hand to help her sit in her dress. He sat next to her pulling her close. "I have been thinking lover, so much has changed in our lives and I believe with that change we have to make some decisions we may not want to make." Sookie looked up at him concerned. "Since you told me about your vision I am more convinced now than ever that we need to use drastic measures not to have any more children." Sookie was about to say something and he stopped her. "Listen to me first before you say anything, I am only trying to keep you safe. I lost my first wife Sookie, my children. You know how she died in childbirth, our child dying with her. How can I bury you too? Is having more children worth it?"

She looked out into the water and didn't say anything. Her eyes welled and she began to cry. How could he ask this of her? How could he want to do this? They just lost their baby and he was now telling her he didn't want anymore. She sat straight and flung to the jacket he had wrapped around her off her shoulders. The tears began to fall, she grabbed her skirt of her dress and began to run, she needed to get away from him. Eric chased her on foot, catching her and pulling her to look at him. "No Eric, please just let me be. I need to think. I can't think." He let her go and she turned pulling up the hem of her dress again and she ran until she thought her lungs would collapse. She knew he was close by, she could sense him. Falling into the sand she put her hands up to her face and cried harder. He let her sit and cry. He waited until the sobs slowed down to come out of the dark so she could see him. "I just lost my baby Eric. My heart is broken and I don't know how to fix it." She began to cry again and turned to lay on the sand and he came to her.

"Sookie, please let me help you. What can I do to help? I feel so helpless watching you fall apart like this." His voice was gentle and kind. He pulled her to look at him, her bruises were back he could see them under her eyes even in the moonlight.

She had put on a brave face for the last few days, smiling, doing all the normal things but part of her wanted to crawl into a ball and stay there. This was that part of her that needed to be let free, she had to get it out, it was like a splinter on her soul that was getting infected. "I wish I knew Eric. I try to go throughout the day like nothing happened and then it hits me. I know it was early in the pregnancy, I know that but it doesn't change how I feel. That was my baby Eric, I would have given birth to it, loved it, fed it from my own body. I made love to you and we created that baby together and now that baby is dead." She realized in that moment she was no longer mourning the child she lost, she was mourning any future children. He wanted to close the door and she wanted to leave it open. She saw her son in that vision, his little hands, his father's eyes. It was like she was losing two babies she would never know, her heart broke in half, what had begun to heal lost in that moment, she couldn't do it any more tonight. She gave in, she closed her eyes and looked at her husband. "Eric, take me home."

His arms went around her, she didn't fight him. "Sookie? Please look at me." She opened her eyes to look at him, he could see her eyes were emotionless. He picked her up and went back to the car to take her home. She sat on the seat and he pulled her to him never making another sound. They were at the mansion in no time. The car stopped and Eric opened the door to help her out. She took his hand and let him lead her in the house. When they stepped into the foyer she ignored everything that was going on around her and walked to the bedroom. Amelia and Alcide were sitting in the living room as she passed them. When she got to her room she undressed leaving her discarded dress in the middle of the floor. She stripped off her bra and panties, took off all of her jewelry throwing them on the table and got into the bed. It took all her will not to cry, she just wanted to sleep. Her eyes closed and prayed sleep would take her.

She was asleep when Eric came into the room. The room was completely dark, her things were everywhere. He was taken back by that, she was always so careful with her personal items. He picked her gown and under things up neatly putting them over the chair, he saw her jewelry thrown on the table in a mess, he took her jewelry and put it in his pocket to put in to the wall safe just leaving her wedding rings there. He was shocked to see them off of her. There was only one time in three years she had removed them. Why did she take them off tonight he thought? He picked them and went to the bed placing them back on her ring finger.

Eric went to the living room and opened the safe placing her things in it. Amelia and Alcide were waiting for him. "Eric, what's going on with Sookie?" Alcide was concerned and he needed to know if she was ok.

"I do not know Alcide. I took her to the pier to sit on the beach. I mistakenly started talking about not wanting any more children and she ran from me crying." He looked tired Alcide thought.

Amelia stood up, her face was beet red. "Eric, I love the both of you but you are an idiot. I can't believe you are so selfish to do this to her now. She needs time to get her emotions together. Do you know what you have done? She hasn't lost one child, she has lost two in a matter of a couple days. Sookie saw her son Eric. His face, your eyes and you just told her you didn't want it. I can't believe you." She stomped off madder than he had ever seen her. Eric looked shocked and watched her leave.

Alcide sat watching her leave. He knew Eric made a mistake and he would never hurt her intentionally. "You have to make it right Eric. Let her come to terms with one thing at a time. I am not going to yell at you like Amelia but in hindsight she is right. Sookie told Amelia about the vision and the baby, Eric."

Eric paced the room. He didn't think of it like that. Amelia was right, he was an idiot. Tomorrow he would talk to her, tonight she needed sleep. Her eyes were so bruised and he couldn't stand them on her beautiful face. "Good night Alcide." Eric went to their room. Her body was turned away from him when get got into the bed. He reached over and pulled her to him, he adjusted her so he could get comfortable to sleep. Her eyes were open Eric knew she was not asleep. She waited for him to fall asleep then she got up and went to the nursery.

That is where Eric found her the next morning. It was late morning and she was sleeping in the nursery. "Sookie?" She was sleeping in the chair with Erika. Her eyes opened to look at him, she stood and put her sleeping daughter in the crib. She walked past him to go to the kitchen and get some coffee. He stopped her half way. "Sookie I am sorry. I didn't think about what I said to you before I said it."

Her head turned to look at him. "Ok, thanks." She turned to continue her short walk.

"Sookie, please, I am sorry. I will do whatever I can to fix this." His hand caught her arm to make her look at him.

"I heard you Eric, its fine ok? There is nothing that needs fixing" She pulled her arm from his hand and went to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee. She poured it then went past him again headed back to the bedroom. When she opened the door she went to the table putting her coffee down on it then she crawled back into the bed pulling the covers up. All he could do was watch her, he stood watching his wife who was feisty and courageous back away from the fight. He didn't know what to do for her, he turned to leave her to rest.

Alcide was showered and dressed in the living room with a cup of coffee when Eric came in. "How is she this morning?" He asked Eric before taking a sip of his coffee.

"She said everything is fine and got back into bed." Eric didn't know what he could do to fix it. He would rather she yell, scream, those were emotions he knew how to control, this he didn't have a clue.

Alcide shook his head. "Give her some time Eric. Let her get some sleep and try to talk to her again." Eric just nodded.

Amelia came in looking at them both less than happy with either male Eric thought. "Where is she?" She looked at both.

Eric responded to her. "She is resting." Amelia left and went to the room to talk to her. If this vampire wouldn't she would.

She opened the door. "Sookie?" Sookie didn't respond but Amelia went in anyway. "Sook?" Sookie was laying on the bed covered up so Amelia went in. She walked to the bed, got in and wrapped her arms around Sookie. Her friends hand grabbed hers holding it tight.

"Amelia, thank you. You seemed to be the only one who understands." Sookie's eyes were closed tight.

"Sook, he didn't do it to hurt you. He is just as frightened today as he was the day he stood in the hospital thinking you were bleeding to death again. It is written all over that handsome face of his. Your scared because your heart explodes every time you think of the baby. I get that. I don't know what I would do if I lost this baby. You can't run scared Sookie. You have to fight it, you have to get to the other side. I know you don't quit. You're a fighter, you need to step up and fight." Amelia was holding her, she knew she was crying silently.

"I know your right Amelia, but it just hurts like nothing I have ever felt." She was looked at Amelia with gratitude. "I will be ok, don't worry ok? Besides you and I need to get ready. We have appointment with the hair stylus. Our manicure and massage is in what, like an hour?" Sookie asked her.

Amelia noted the time. "Yes they are." Sookie sat and planted a smile on her face. "Well, go get ready. I am going to get in the shower and we will grab Mark to head out. I am so happy for you and Alcide. You two deserve each other." She leaned over to hug her friend then rolled out of the bed to go to take her shower. Amelia stood up off the bed and went to her room. She was scared, really scared for her friend.

Sookie dressed and took her purse and cell phone with her to go catch up with Amelia. She knew she would get through this day for her friend. Walking out of her room she headed to the kitchen and Trish was in it making toast to finish the breakfast plates for everyone. Sookie could hear Johan running toward them and she walked to intercept him and picked him up and kissed him. "Morning my handsome baby. Can mommy have a big kiss?"

Her son kissed her hard on the lips making a smacking sound. "Mommy no sad. No more cry mommy." Eric heard what his son was saying to his mother when he came around the corner.

"Baby, mommy is sad she can't help it. She is ok, don't worry ok?" Sookie hugged him again and put him in his high chair.

Eric walked into the room and Sookie looked up at him, her face emotionless. She reached up to kiss him quickly and then turned to get her sons breakfast down in front of him. "Sookie, how are feeling?" His eyes watched her moving around like nothing happened.

"I am fine sweetie." She put the plate in front of her son then set hers down next to Johan. Lily came in with the twins. Sookie took Enar and leaned in to kiss Erika. Amelia and Alcide joined them and everyone talked and laughed, everyone but Sookie. Eric sat interacting where he needed watching her. She would feed Enar in his chair, take a tiny bite of her own food then go back to spoon another bit of cereal to her son. She was spending more time just playing with her food instead of eating it. He nursed his True Blood so to keep an eye on her. Amelia noticed her too, looking at her moving the food around on the plate for effect. "Lily, Amelia and I have our appointments this morning so keep an eye on the kids. Eric are you going to be here?" He nodded to her. "If you need anything then he will be here. Were going for massages and things so we will be a few hours. Alright?" Lily smiled and told her yes.

Sookie took her uneaten plate back into the kitchen dumping the contents before Trish could see it. She didn't feel like eating this morning, her stomach was doing flip flops. She would eat later she thought. Stepping back into the dining room she plastered a smile on her face and asked Amelia if she was ready. She stood up and they said their goodbyes and left.

Alcide watched them leave. "That was a bit scary wasn't it? She put on that fake every thing is fine smile she has."

Eric nodded. "I really messed this up. She was doing well and I had to push her. What the hell was I thinking?" Johan's head shook at his father for his cursing. Eric looked apologetically at his son.

"Give her some more time Eric. It has only been a couple days, everyone handles stuff like this differently. Neither of us know what she is processing." Alcide would try to help.

The hours went by, Eric did things in his office, make phone call after phone call, answering emails, all waiting for her to return. He knew she was protected out in the world, it wasn't others he worried about. His concern was her, she looked so sad and was trying to put things back together but with each turn he or someone else were there to side track it for her. Alcide was right, she needed time and he kept pushing her, how could he have been so foolish? Finally, he felt her getting closer to him, he left the office to go to the front door to greet her. She and Amelia were laughing until she spotted him, her expression change immediately, her sadness was back. His heart crushed that she would feel that where he was concerned. "Did you ladies enjoy your day?" Both looked beautiful, their hair was done, their make up, their nails. Both smelled of sea salt and jasmine.

"Oh yeah! That was incredible. I need to do that more often, don't you agree Sook?" Amelia looked to her friend concerned. They had such a good afternoon and now she was standing there sad again. "Sookie?"

Sookie shook the thoughts out of her head smiling at her friend. "I think we should do this once a week!" Her smile still plastered. "Come on, lets get ready to head out. We need to get you in your dress to head to the wedding house." Amelia and Alcide were being married in a beautiful old home in New Orleans. Amelia grew up here, she told Sookie she used to drive by the house with her father. A few years ago a couple bought it and used it sometimes for parties and weddings, Amelia thought it was elegant and it was perfect. Amelia headed toward her room she shared with Alcide and Eric followed Sookie.

When they walked in the room he pulled her to him kissing her lightly on the lips. She put her hands on his chest to break free of him. "I can't Eric."

"Sookie, do not push me away. Remember what you said to me? I am here for you always. We will work this out, I promise." Eric was rubbing the sides of her arms.

"There isn't anything to work out Eric. I just need to get over it. Everyone knows it but me." Her eyes narrowed at him.

He was struck by what she said as if everyone thought she was being silly for her pain. "I am sorry Sookie, what does that mean?" He was confused at what message she was trying to send him. She just turned and walking to her closet. The conversation he had with Alcide played over in his head. Give her time, let her grieve. He knew she loved him, she needed him but how could he just let her suffer like this? Watching her he saw her get the dress she and Amelia picked out, the color looked so nice on her, the lightest of pinks he thought. She slipped it on her body, adjusting it and she reached to zip it but she couldn't reach the zipper, she huffed and looked at Eric.

He walked to her and kissed her neck, running his fangs along her shoulder almost drawing blood. Her head came back to rest against his chest while he touched her. His hand moved down the front of her dress under the material, he began gently squeezing her breast, he was pulling up the material of the dress to reach under it to her curls. His long fingers caressed her folds, then he spread them to massage her nub. Her legs weakened and his other arm tightened around her for support. Eric leaned into her neck and whispered into her ear. "Let me love you Sookie." Her head shook no, she didn't want the words, he knew it when he said it but he would tell her over and over until she heard them and remembered what she meant to him. "You are mine Sookie, forever. No one will touch you here but me. Do you feel my fingers on you? This is mine." Her head was still shaking no. "Yes my love, this is my love for you. I need you. I want you desperately. You are mine!" Slowly he continued on her all the while she shook her head no. Her mind told her no but her body wanted something completely different. "I will give you my love even when you do not want it Sookie. It is yours, take it." She began to moan, he knew she was close, he adjusted his head to the crease of her neck and bit her hard, pulling on it taking every drop he could while she came on his hand. Her groans rolling off her while she bucked against him. His tongue was licking the wound while the after shocks took her body. Sookie didn't move at first, she stayed there held against him until her body twisted to wrap around his neck. He picked her up and moved to the chair while she held on to him, gently he sat her on his lap. She curled up into his arms for comfort. "I am here Sookie, I am not going anywhere. Hold on to me as long as you need to. Let me love you. I love you more than I can ever tell you."

She held onto him for awhile until her face came up she looked deeply into his eyes. "I am raw Eric, my heart is broken and feels like it is dying. I just need time."

He looked back her with love, opening the bond to send her love and strength. "I know you are Sookie but I am here, I will not let you go through this alone. You are my mate and I love you." Her head moved back to his chest for a few moments before she moved to get off his lap. She slid the dress back down her body and went to the bathroom. He waited for her to come back out and she picked the dress back up to put it on again. She turned around for him to zip her up. He stood and went to her zipping the dress up her back. "You look stunning my bride. I know we are supposed to say that only to Amelia today, but you are the most beautiful woman in the world." She smiled shyly at him and went to touch up her make up. Walking to the closet he took out the suit that was hanging there and began to put it on, combed his hair, reaching on the table he put his phone, the ring boxes and wallet into his pocket then waited for her to finish getting ready. When she was done she stood and turned to him. "Your exquisite my wife." He kissed her lightly on the lips and took her hand to take her to their friends. Alcide was pacing in the center of the living room. Amelia was still not out yet. Eric walked to Alcide. "Come on mutt, lets get you to the house and let the ladies finish what they need to do." Alcide looked like he wanted to say no and go looking for Amelia but he allowed his friend to lead him out of the mansion.

Amelia came out moments later to get Sookie. "Will you help me Sook?" Sookie smiled brightly and went to her friend side to help her get into her wedding gown.

It took them minutes to have her in it and zipped. She looked like something out of a magazine Sookie thought. "Amelia, you look radiant and beautiful. Alcide is going to drool when he sees you walking to him." Sookie took her hand, their flowers and walked them to the front of the house. Mark was standing at the door dressed in a beautiful dark blue suit. Sookie smiled at him as he helped them in the car. The ride was short only a few miles from the mansion. When the car stopped in the front of the house Amelia's father Copley Carmichael met the car taking Amelia's hand to help her. Sookie and Eric had dinner with him and Amelia a few times since the take over. Her father was extremely wealthy and he was also one of the most cocky men Sookie had ever met. "Amelia, are you sure this is what you want? Marrying Alcide?"

"Not today dad, lets not fight on my wedding day ok? You know I want this. He and I are getting married and giving you a grandchild." She didn't want to fight with him. He took her arm and helped her inside the home while Sookie took the back of her dress so she didn't get the hem dirty.

Sookie stopped her before letting her go in. "Let me check to make sure everyone is where they need to be before you come in. I don't want you running into tall, dark and handsome." Amelia laughed nervously. Sookie rushed through to see everyone was in place but Eric. He was standing in the foyer. "Eric, is everyone set?" He leaned down and kissed her and nodded yes. "Ok, then go! She is outside." Eric grinned at his wife and walked up the isle to stand beside Alcide. Sookie could see the guest, Tray Dawson, Alcide's sister and husband, family members of both of them, close friends. It was perfect. She walked out and opened the double doors for her to walk in. Copley held her arm close to his as he walked her though the doors. The music had already started and Amelia stopped, Sookie handed her the bouquet and nodded to her. Amelia took a deep breathe and smiled. Sookie got in front of her holding her own flowers and walked up the isle slowly to the music. Alcide was staring around her to see Amelia, Eric's eyes never left Sookie's face. She finally had to look away she was getting so turned on by the look her husband was giving her. Sookie was in place when Amelia began her walk to her new husband. Alcide gasped at the sight of her, his eyes tearing up, Eric handed him a hanky. Her husband was always prepared she thought. Alcide dabbed his eyes then shoved it in his pocket to continue to watch his bride coming to him. When they stopped in front of the reverend, Copley took her hand and placed it in Alcide's then shook the other. That was all it took and Amelia was crying, Alcide handed her the hanky from his pocket.

Sookie didn't hear a thing the man said to their friends. All she could do was stare at her husband. Eric looked at her slightly turning his beautiful face as if to figure out what she needed. She just shook her head slightly and continued looking at him. There was no male more perfect than he was. His blonde hair combed back from his face, his beautiful face, his perfect lips that kissed her mindless sometimes and that neck. Oh my God, that neck she thought to herself. She started to recall what he had done to her earlier but her thought was interrupted by reverend, he was introducing Mr. and Mrs. Alcide Herveaux. Sookie beamed at her friends and looked at her husband who was grinning from ear to ear looking at his mischievous wife. Alcide and Amelia were engulfed in their friends and families well wishes. They were going to be heading to the hotel where they would stay until their plane tonight to St. Bart's. They would celebrate with everyone first. Amelia was pulling Alcide to the front door to get to the hotel. Sookie snickered, the newly married woman wanted a little privacy with her new husband. All the guest left behind them, they were standing alone in the room.

Sookie didn't notice her own husband had come up behind her until his arms went around her waist. His mouth went to her ear, first kissing it then he whispered ever so softly to her. "I like their idea my wife. I saw the look in your eye, were you thinking of what my hand did to your clit earlier? If you would like I will do it again on the car ride to the hotel." She turned around so quickly it made Eric back up, her hands grabbed his head, her fingers in his hair pulling him down hard to her for her lips to kiss and bite him. He moaned against her and she bite harder. He picked her up and her legs wrapped around his lap as he carried her to the SUV. Mark and Tray would be driving them to the hotel. In about an hour the vampires would be joining them. Sookie's hands were everywhere, on his body, pulling and pinching every where she touched. Eric tried to calm her, rubbing her back, pulling her back to try and slow her down. He barked something to Mark and Tray before he put them in the back of the car. They were alone Sookie knew that much.

She adjusted her dress to straddle his lap, Eric unbuttoned a few of the buttons on his shirt for her to have easier access. She was unzipping his pants to reach into them to gracious plenty. "Touch me Viking, I need to feel you." He growled at her and his hands did, they were rubbing her nipples or caressing her naked hips. She leaned down to kiss him hard, her tongue was searching for his, she panted like she was on fire. Eric moved to put his hand in between them but she stopped him. "No, I need to feel you Eric." She looked him in the eye and moved to all fours on the seat. He was shaking his head no and before he could say anything, she moved her panties out of his way.

"Sookie we cant do this. It will hurt you like this." He wouldn't do that to her.

"I need you now Eric." She turned to look him, he bite his finger and put it in her mouth to help the pain, then took the other hand and put his fingers inside her drawing as much of her wetness he could to her backside. He adjusted her hips and moved his hand to her nub to rub it while he began inserting himself in her rear. She cried out and leaned closer to the seat for support but after a few thrusts she was moving with him, her hips taking everything he gave. "More Eric, I need all of you!" She knew he was not all the way in and she commanded him to do it, with a gently thrust he did, her back coming up to almost touch his chest, but he moved her back to the seat. She wanted it quick and hard, she didn't want his words of love or slow pace, she pushed her hips hard against his rock hard length then she grabbed on of his arms and bit into so hard Eric saw stars. She was drinking the blood from the wound as he brought them up, both panting and groaning, she screamed as her orgasm took her, Eric's head flew back as her grunted his juices into her. It was all he could do to not fall over her. He grabbed the sides of the seat to steady himself. Turning her herself he was licking the blood off those incredible lips of hers, his face moved down to bite the back of her neck making her scream from the puncture of her skin. She continuously moaned as he drew the blood from her until he licked the wound closed.

Sitting against him she turned her body to sit on the seat and readjust her panties and bring her dress back under her. Eric ran his hand to smooth his hair and his fingers wiped the blood from the corners of his mouth. Sookie was licking her lips watching him. "Are you ready my love? I believe our friends will wonder what has happened to us if we stay much longer."

The wickedest look came over her face. "I got what I wanted, I am ready when you are." Sookie was sniffing the air, it smelled of sex and she inhaled it deeply. He began to laugh rolling down the window to call Mark and Tray back into the car. He left the window down about half way the entire ride.

The hotel was bustling with the Herveaux party when they arrived, the sun had already set. Sookie knew a lot of the people, they were politicians, wealthy businessmen, local celebrities and family all in one big ballroom. The music was lively and everyone was waiting for the bride and groom to arrive. There was a huge blood fountain, food buffet and bar in the corner of the room. Sookie's hand was in Eric's and that was the first place she was going to, the bar. Eric pulled her back. "No, Sookie. You have not eaten all day. Sit and eat then you can enjoy yourself. I do not want you making yourself sick drinking." She rolled her eyes and let go of his hand to go to the bar ordering her usual. Eric was behind her growling. "Eat Sookie, I mean it." She turned and thanked the bartender then began walking to their table at the front of the party.

The guest list included about two hundred people and the room seemed to be bursting at the seams. The vampires began arriving, their table she set up personally, Pam, Stan and his pet, Eric, Bill, Mark, Tray and herself. Stan and his date came to the table, he nodded and bowed to Eric then kissed Sookie on the cheek bowing to her as well. "Oh Stan, I am so glad you came! I know you said you had business to attend to but Amelia just adores you. She will be thrilled you are here." He beamed at Sookie and thanked her. Pam came in alone, she was dressed in a fabulous red pant suit. She looked like a run way model, her blonde hair running down her back, men of all kinds stopped to appreciate the beauty that was Pam. Her head was up and she walked with grace and poise even in five inch heels. Pam walked to them stopping to nod at Eric and Stan then she turned to Sookie. Her eyes were searching hers, trying to see what was different, if something was off. Sookie broke the stare. "Hi Pam. Why don't you sit with us for a minute then we can go and shake our behinds on the dance floor." Pam winked at her and Eric growled again.

Alcide and Amelia came into the ballroom at that moment, the crowd stood and clapped making Amelia's smile get bigger, Alcide pulled her close to him kissing her hard. The claps got louder and they made their way to their table. Sookie and Amelia did it differently, they put just Amelia and Alcide at the table alone, for privacy. The DJ announced the couple and then called everyone to dance. That was Sookie's cue, she drank her drink in one sip then grabbed Pam's hand. Eric stepped between them. "No Sookie, you have to eat."

She looked up at him angry. "I am a grown woman Eric, if I want to dance I will." Pam snickered at his expression, it was beyond angry. Pam put her hand up and waved good bye to him. He sat hard on the chair.

The song was a dance tune by Lady Gaga and Sookie was in her glory. She pulled her hem of her dress up and she and Pam danced in front of or next to each other while grinding into the other. They were laughing having the best time. The DJ changed the song again to another dance song and Pam leaned over to talk into her ear. "I know what you are doing Sookie. Keep it up, he will crack. He can never resist you when you are like this." Sookie pulled back looking into Pam's face. Sookie had no idea what Pam was talking about but she took a moment to figure out and it was brilliant. Then Pam's eye brow went up and she nodded toward Eric. Sookie turned to see his body was turned watching them, his hand on the back of his chair was white knuckled and he was using every ounce of energy not to come drag her out of the party. She looked back to Pam and Pam's face lit up with laughter. "Do not let up on him, but while your at it you had better get some diamonds or a new car out of him. He doesn't twist up this often but when he does it is too much fun to watch." Sookie laughed too, it was fun to see him seething with lust and want. She would figure a way to use this to her advantage that was for sure. They continued dancing until Pam took her off the floor. "Come on Sookie, lets sneak you your dinner. I will go and distract him, but you better eat. He will be ready to kill someone before the evening is done. Now, mind you I don't care for deception," Her face mocked seriousness. "but my Master deserves this one. He needs to learn he is not all knowing where matters of the heart are concerned do you not agree?" She kissed her and left her to grab a bite to eat. Sookie waited until she was facing her making Eric turn to look away from Sookie. She quickly grabbed her plate and rushed in the kitchen to eat. She giggled with each bite. Pam was a bad, bad influence on her. She would order Pam a new Louis Vinton handbag as soon as they were home tonight. When her food was all consumed she ran into the bathroom to wash out her mouth then went back into the party, stopping at the bar to grab another drink. She really didn't want it because she was so full from eating but she got it anyway. Eric stood the moment she approached them. He saw the drink in her hand and started to take her by the arm as to escort her somewhere and Pam growled stopping him. "Unhand my mistress Eric." He growled right back at her and let her go.

Sookie stifled a laugh and moved onto to the next assault on him. "Sweetie would you dance with me. If you don't want to I can ask Bill." He had her by the arm before she finished the name Bill. Pam winked as they walked away. The song was slow, he took her into his arms and she molded to him. They danced the one slow song then the music picked up again and she did everything she could to work her sexy husband up. His eyes were glossed over and he kept closing them to will the feelings he had back, with little luck. Sookie played with him some more, rubbing against him, dancing in front of him, her hands in the air, the room around her dancing just as hard enjoying the music. He couldn't take anymore, he took her by the hand to lead her out of the ballroom. She let him direct her out and down the hallway where it was much quieter. He pushed her up against the wall and began to kiss her, his hands moving to lift her skirt of her dress. She let him kiss her a moment before she broke the kiss, pushing his hand down. His mouth moved back to hers biting her lip and she moaned and exposed her neck to him, his fangs were scrapping her neck. The front of his pants were bulging with want for her. She had only response for him. "Sweetie, I can't. I am so sore, I think we need to wait." He looked at her horrified and not sure if he understood what she said. "I need to wait Eric, maybe later ok?" He growled so loudly people that were walking stopped to look at them. He leaned against her, putting is head against hers in frustration. She almost felt bad for teasing him but quickly regained control and took his hand to go back to the party.

Sookie had a great time, how could she not with a wing man like Pam. Sookie nursed one drink really but it seemed like five because Pam kept pouring them into the planter in front of them. Eric was about to fly through the roof by the time Alcide and Amelia got up to leave the party to get to their waiting plane. Sookie went to them to kiss them both and wished them luck. Eric nodded to Alcide and Amelia stepped forward to kiss Eric's cheek, he looked almost embarrassed. Sookie wanted to get home, it was getting late and she was really tired. She asked Eric to take her home and he said goodbye to their friends and acquaintances leading his wife to the car. When they were seated in the car she leaned into him for the ride. Sookie could feel his tension and bit her tongue to stop the laugh. She sat up and looked up at him innocently. "Sweetie are you alright? You have been quiet for hours."

"You had a good time tonight Sookie? Drinking and not eating? You are going to make yourself sick again." He looked down at her angry.

She just looked back at him. She pursed her lips before responding. "I have all the time in the world sweetie. So, I had some fun tonight. You would have too if you would have tried." She smiled at him.

He didn't say another word until they got to the mansion. it was dark and quiet. She grabbed him around the waist and stood on her toes to kiss him. She could feel the tension melting, she waited until he put his hands on her to lean into her. She broke the kiss. "I am heading to bed my King. I am exhausted. Will you come lay down with me?" He nodded and followed her to the bedroom. She stood in the middle of the room stripping her dress off, throwing it behind her, then her panties, they too were thrown and finally her bra it went flying toward Eric. Eric actually blinked not knowing what was happening. She left her jewelry on, she thought it added to the effect. She walked to the bed and crawled up the bed making sure he got a good look at her naked back side before she curled up on the bed pulling the covers up to her chin. "Good night Eric. I love you." She heard the faintest return of the words and turned her face to the pillow so she wouldn't laugh. Her eyes closed and she waited, her husband must have stood in the same spot for a half hour before he finally moved to get in the bed. She fell asleep before his arms crushed her to him.

She woke the next morning and he was in the shower. Her eyes blinked a couple times then she shot out of the bed. She went to get one of his tank tops and a pair of shorts she wore before she got pregnant with Johan. They really were a size or maybe two too small for her but it did what she needed them to do, torture Eric. She was bent over picking up her discarded clothes from the night before when Eric came out of the bathroom. When she turned he moaned at the sight of her, she was standing in front of him braless with his shirt showing every line of her breasts and her nipples made themselves well known. Sookie smiled at him and walked over to kiss him good morning. "Hey sweetie, I am sorry I left my clothes all over. I am hopping in the shower. Would you mind checking on the kids?" She looked down to see his naked body standing in front of her and his gracious plenty was at full force.

As she walked away he came behind her and picked her as to take her to the bed. "Sookie." He wanted her so badly.

She shook her head and turned to look at him. "Sweetie, I thought about what you said, I need time to heal and we need to wait for awhile until I am better. I don't want complications in the future by trying to have sex now. I am so glad you helped me realize it. The time will fly by don't worry." He set her down, his thought was he wanted to stake himself for what he had brought on himself.

"Alright my love, whatever you wish." He went to get dressed, she got in the shower and held her hand over her mouth laughing.

He was standing in the living room with the Lily and the kids when she came in . She put on a skin tight Fangtasia t-shirt in red with a bra this time and tight jeans, her feet were bare. When she walked into the room he just glared at her chest. "What time are we leaving for the airport?" She yawned like she was tired but she really felt great.

Eric stood another moment before talking to her. "I would like to leave in an hour if possible."

She nodded at him and sat on the floor with the twins who seemed to grow over night. Enar was doing it again, pushing himself up and trying to crawl and Erika looked sleepy. Sookie picked her up and put her against her heart gently patting her diapered behind. Her baby's eyes were closing fast. She whispered to Johan to come give her a kiss and he obliged her. He hugged his mother and put his little head on her shoulders. Sookie couldn't wait to get home to Shreveport. She wanted to take her babies out in the sun and to the park, the one her husband had built for them. While there she wanted to go the cemetery and see Gran's grave. She missed the woman every day and days like today seemed to be trigger days, a day she really could use advice about life. "My baby girl, I love you so very much. How did mommy get so lucky as to have a little girl as pretty as you?" Erika eyes shut and her little lips puckered. Sookie touched the soft skin of her child, her face looked so much like her own but with a splash of Eric.

Eric sat watching his wife, his children and he couldn't believe how lucky he was. They had so many bad things happen over the last few years but nothing compared to this. His wife was the most beautiful of all creatures and in that moment he knew he could not deny her anything. His need for her was staggering. "I need to make a few calls before we leave. Is there anything you would like to do when we get home?" She told him what she had planned. "I have a few meetings today but I will reschedule to go with you. Would that be alright?" Her hand reached out to him, she took it and held onto and nodded. He kissed her hand and went to take care of business.

Sookie was standing in the foyer with a fussy Enar waiting for Eric to appear so they could get a move on it to the airport. Everyone was packed and waiting. Johan got tired of waiting on his father so he sat on the floor in front of Erika's carrier to talk and play with her. Enar on the other hand was grumpy and didn't want to be in the carrier so Sookie was holding him. He was usually a bit resistant to the carrier but today he was just feisty. Eric came in and saw his fussing son and went to Sookie smiling at her then took him from her. "Warrior, that is enough. It is unnecessary for all that noise you are making. It is an important lesson of a fighter to know when to be silent and when to make yourself know." Enar pouted a moment then he calmed right down. Sookie about fell over laughing. Lily was giggling too.

"I swear Eric Northman, how you do that is beyond me." Sookie took her oldest sons hand, Mark took Erika and off they all went out the door to head home. They boarded the plane, got the kids situated and the plane was in the air. Sookie thought it was funny before meeting Eric she was lucky to have made it out of Bon Temps for an afternoon of shopping before she moved to Shreveport to open the book store. Now she was flying and lived in three different homes. Her life changed that was for sure. Her phone went off. It was a text from the love birds. "Eric, Amelia just text me. She said they arrived, they love the hotel and the weather and they miss us. They must have sun stroke already to miss us, that is for sure." Sookie grinned at her phone.

Eric laughed at her. "If Amelia has the time to text you on her honeymoon then the flea bag is not doing his job as a husband." He wiggled his eyes at her. She just smacked at him. They chatted about a number of things, their trip to Vegas, the children and Sookie stopped talking mid sentence. Eric looked at her concerned. "Lover, what is it?"

She shook her head no to tell him it wasn't anything. "Sookie, tell me what is wrong?"

Before looking to her husband she erased the expression on her face. She put on the biggest smile she could and looked up at him. "I am fine Eric, my stomach was growling a bit. I meant to get a snack before we left." He nodded at her. "Don't worry as soon as were home I will be eating whatever Sergio has made for us. Yum." Eric's phone rang. She sat in her chair recalling the vision that just came to her, it was her son, the one she had not met yet. She saw herself sitting on the chair in the nursery feeding him. In the vision she could see his face, his eyes, his fine blonde hair. She looked over to her oldest son who had a sweet little smile on his face. She leaned over to him. "Johan, are you trying to show mommy something?" He nodded to her and giggled. Her son took her hand and the vision was even stronger, she could smell the baby again like she did in the first vision. Her breast almost felt like she was nursing the child like in the vision, her hand went to her chest at the feeling. The little babies eyes were just like Eric's she smiled. She kissed Johan. "Thank you baby. Mommy saw him, maybe you should show it to daddy too."

Eric was on the phone still and he had narrowed his eyes to what his wife and child were talking about. Sookie watched her son get off Lily's lap and go to his father. He put his hand up to Eric. Eric reached his hand down to take his son's hand, sitting perfectly still as the images came to him from his son. He took his phone from his ear and disconnected with whom ever he was talking to. Eric's eyes closed to the images Johan was giving him. "Sookie?' His voice was almost a whisper but she heard him loud and clear."Yes sweetie?' She waited for him to open his eyes again. His eyes were ridge with red.

"Is this what you saw before? This child?" Johan had taken his hand back and moved back to Lily's lap.

Sookie giggled at her husband. "Yes, that is the little boy I saw. Our next son."

Eric's face was unreadable. He looked at his wife then spoke to her. "He is my first son, Sookie. That is my first son from my human life."