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WARNING! ADULT CONTENT & LEMONS!
Two months later…
Chapter 47
"Sookie, are you packed?" Eric was dressing in a modern suit of charcoal grey and a light silver dress shirt.
"Yes, I have everything ready to go. Do we have to do this Eric? I'm really not ready for this." She sounded distraught.
He walked to her. "He is my son Sookie, we planned this and it is time. He will rule my world someday my love. Do not think you can tuck him under a rock and leave him there. He knows, he is ready."
Tears came to her eyes. "Johan is my baby Eric. He is our first baby, how can we hand them over to the vampires and think that he wont be changed by it. He is so much like you, your sweet and loving side. They will hurt him, I just know it."
His fangs came down. "No, I will never allow that. He will stand at my side as he ages. Anyone who harms my son will die by may hands."
The two of them finished getting dressed and went downstairs to gather the family to head to New Orleans. Mark and Lily were standing in the foyer with the twins who both were running through the house. Johan was sitting on the last set of the stairs waiting patiently. Alcide opened the front door, helped Amelia and Adam in. Trish was bringing items to put in the pile. Stephen and Tray were making trips to the waiting cars. Sookie stood at the top of the stairs. She dreaded this trip, every fiber of her being told her not to go, not to allow the rest of the super natural world the chance to see her son. Eric stood next to her looking down on their family. "It is time lover, we must go." She nodded and took his hand as he lead her down the stairs.
Johan looked. "Finally mommy! We have been waiting patiently for you and daddy."
Lily took the hand of the Erika and Mark swooped Enar up asthey began to head to the cars to get to the airport. Alcide followed behind Mark with Adam's carrier. Amelia took Sookie's hand and walked with her to the car. "Sook, your not going to a funeral. We are going to celebrate his birthday. Be happy, he knows when your upset." Sookie looked at Johan who did look a bit worried.
"I know." Sookie smiled and Amelia just looked up at Eric who nodded at her for trying.
Everyone was loaded in the car. The trip to the airport was quick and they were in the air in no time. Sookie sat fidgeting the entire ride. Eric gave her odd looks the entire trip. Sookie knew this was going to be a sore spot between them. He had fought her tooth and nail on this subject and all she wanted to do was stay home and protect her family.
They arrived at the palace, it was like a circus, there were security, staff, servants, guards every where. None of this Sookie wanted to deal with, she knew she was being childish and petty but she didn't care. Eric could get mad and as far as she was concerned he could stay mad. Sookie stopped Lily before she took the kids to their rooms. "I am going to lay down, I am feeling a bit sick. Just come and get me if you need me ok?" Sookie put her hand on the tiny baby belly she had. She was barely three months pregnant now and she really felt great, but today she was going to use it as her excuse.
She headed to their bedroom, took off her shoes and climbed in the bed. Her head barely hit the pillow when she heard the door open. "Sookie, Lily said you were feeling ill. What is going on?" He was less than happy, he knew she was not ill, he could feel her apprehension in their bond.
"No, what I said was I was feeling a bit sick. That is true." She pulled the covers over her head.
He came to sit next to her on the bed. "Do not ruin this for him. You know he is excited, he is pleased he gets to have a special birthday party where we will take him and introduce him to everyone. He has talked about nothing else for weeks Sookie."
"Because you have filled his head with this shit Eric! They are killers and users!" She sat up to confront him.
"I believe that includes me?" He looked at her and she instantly felt bad he could tell. "I will not let anyone hurt him Sookie, I promise you that."
"I hear the words Eric, my heart hears something else. My heart tells me to run, take him now and run as far as I can get. I am scared Eric." All she wanted to do was cry.
"I think some of this is about your hormones my love. You have had very few symptoms with Gunnar and I think maybe things are progressing quickly and you are reacting to that." He crossed his arms.
"Don't you dare blame this on Gunnar. This is about Johan and his life." She moved off the bed.
"I am sorry Sookie but tomorrow night my son will be introduced to the vampire world and the other super natural groups assembled here. You will have to learn to accept it." He stood up and was gone in a flash slamming the door behind him.
"A-hole." She flopped back on the bed and covered up and closed her eyes. Her hand went over her belly. "Gunnar are we doing the right thing? I don't want your brother to get hurt." Sookie could feel her son, he was fluttering around in her tummy like he did when he was happy. "Sure, take daddy's side."
Sookie stayed in bed, Trish brought her dinner then came back to get the empty tray. Amelia knocked on the door that Trish had left open. "Hey Sook, can we come in?" She was holding a smiling Adam.
"Sure, come on in." Sookie sat up straight against the headboard.
"What are you doing?" Amelia sat next to her on the bed.
"Napping." Sookie said sarcastically.
Amelia laughed. "No, I mean why are you giving Eric such a hard time about this Sookie. You are being ridiculous."
Sookie's mouth gaped open. "No I am not! What if Alcide dropped Adam in the middle of the ocean with a bunch of flesh eating sharks? Wouldn't you be freaking out?"
Amelia shook her head. "He is your husband, he only does two things, one is keep you safe and the other is to do anything he can to make you happy. Why are you begrudging him this little bit of joy?"
"I am scared! Does no one get that! What if one of them wants him? What if they think they can take him? I cant do it Amelia." Her face broke and the tears came fast and she began to sob.
"Oh, Sook, come on don't cry. Eric is not going to let anyone hurt him. You know that!" Amelia heard him step in the room.
"Amelia, could you excuse us?" Eric was standing in the doorway. She nodded and took Adam shutting the door behind her.
He walked to the bed, got in on his side and rolled her over to lay on his chest, chest to chest. "Sookie, my love. Please stop this. I love you, I will not let anything happen to our son." He kissed her temple. She cried harder and he held her tight while she did. "I am here my love, I will protect our children, our life." His hands hugged her tighter.
Sookie sniffled. "I know Eric. I trust you." He laid with her until she fell asleep. When he was sure she was sleeping he gently laid her on her side of the bed, covered her up and went to find his team.
They were all in his living room. Sookie had it remodeled and it had lots of sitting room, a desk with a big chair for Eric to sit in, state of the art lap top. It was decorated in blues and browns. He liked the room, it gave him inspiration. "Evening all." He addressed the room.
Bill, Pam, Nigel, Alcide, Mark, Gary, Ted, Stephen and Eagle were sitting in seats throughout the room. Everyone stood and bowed. "Evening Eric." Pam spoke for the group.
"Where are we with the security?" He looked at Mark.
"They are all in place. I have half of them on tonight, the rest will be on point for the afternoon and evening tomorrow and the following night. We are over one hundred guards will be on duty for the party. The sharp shooters on the roof, the bomb guys, the k-9 teams. There will be nothing we don't catch with the screening devices at the door and at the ballroom entrance." Mark looked at Gary.
Gary spoke. "You majesty, we have our entire pack here for tomorrow night. We are ready."
"All the additional staff has been thoroughly screened?" Eric addressed Bill.
"Yes Eric, I ran them personally. Mark also ran them through the government channels and his other sources. There will be no surprises." Bill handed Eric a file with all additional staff.
Pam went to stand next to Eric before speaking. "Is Sookie still against this?" Eric nodded. "Do you think maybe she knows something we don't?"
Eric's fangs came down. "No, she is just frightened something is going to happen. If anything does I will kill each of you personally. My son's life is too important for any of you to make a mistake. Remember that tomorrow night." His team nodded and he dismissed them. Only Alcide remained.
"Eric, are you sure your ready for this?" Alcide stood looking Eric in the eye.
He grinned. "I have been preparing for this for two years. Sookie was unaware that this would be happening until recently but I did. Johan is advancing, he is ready to be introduced now. I know Sookie is frightened, which I have tried to soothe but she will come to realize it was the right time. Just like when you take Adam to his first run, Amelia will be apprehensive."
Alcide laughed. "Well, Adam will be surrounded by those who wish to help him, not really the same Eric. Those of your world are not so helpful, your kind tend to be more on the bite now, figure out how to fix it later type."
"Alcide, my son will rule this world. They will sense his power tomorrow, there will be no doubt of Johan's place in this world. Trust me." Eric nodded.
Alcide shook his head grinning. "Oh, yeah, that's comforting." He left Eric standing in the room.
A few of the Kingdom's had meeting with Eric which he quickly took care of and as he was ready to find his wife Xavier tapped on the door jam of the living room. "Eric?"
Eric's head came up from the desk he sat at. "Xavier, please come in." Eric stood.
"Thank you. Is everything set for tomorrow night?" Xavier looked Eric in the eye. Xavier sat in the chair in front of Eric.
"Yes, it is. I am looking forward to the party. Johan is as excited." Eric smiled at him.
Xavier smiled back. "Fabulous, tomorrow will be a important day in the life of your son. I can not wait to see him. He is well? Sookie and the children are well?"
Eric nodded. "Yes, everyone is going very well. Sookie is nervous about tomorrow night but she will see how significant this reveal is."
"We fielded requests from all over the world. The super natural world is excited to meet this rare child. No one will be disappointed I am sure. I have a few things to do this evening. Do you require anything from me or the council Eric?" Xavier stood up.
"No, thank you I believe we have everything under control. Thank you for your support. It has made this process much easier." Eric stood and walked him out. Eric walked the hall to go find his wife.
Eric found her in the ballroom with the staff. "Now, I am not sure I like that there. Why don't you move that to the corner. It will look much better there. Thank you Bob." His wife turned and saw him standing there staring at her. "Hello my King."
"My Queen, can I help with anything?" He looked around the room, it was decorated to the hilt and looked fabulous.
"No, I believe I have it under control. Oh, hold on sweetie. Keri, where is that planter?" Sookie walked to the side of the buffet table and pointed to the empty area.
"I will send for it my Queen. I believe that is a great choice there. Also, I just checked the Royal blend has arrived." Keri checked her list.
"Good, did the shrimp get here as well?" Sookie was looking around the room.
"All the items you requested are here yes. The Chef is here as well." Keri checked it off her list.
"Tell Sergio if he needs anything to let me know." Sookie turned back to a smiling Eric. "What?"
"For a woman who is dead set against this party it seems to be running like clockwork." He moved toward her and pulled her into his arms.
"I may not like it but I wont embarrass you Eric. I know how important this is to you and to Johan. It is my job to make sure the palace is up to par for this party. Did you see the guest list? I still cant believe the people that actually RSVP!" She stood up and quickly kissed him.
"We have creatures coming from all over the world. Tomorrow will be something of legend." He leaned down to nibble on her ear.
She pulled away. "Well, you are something of legend." Sookie grinned and looked him up and down.
Eric's head flew back and he laughed. "Come wife, lets check on our children and see if we can find something to do." He took her hand and she pulled back.
"I have some things I have to do sweetie. I need to check on our guests, I need to touch base with the hotel and a few other things." Sookie took her cell phone out, it was ringing. She held up her hand for him to hold on. "Hello Russell." She rolled her eyes and he grinned. "Good, I hope the hotel meets your approval. Is Bart well?" She nodded. "We will see you tomorrow then." She nodded again. "Good night."
Eric looked at her. "It was unavoidable. He is King of Mississippi, his presence was needed."
"I am not complaining I just want to keep a good eye on him." She took his hand. "Now, what were you saying about seeing what we could get into?"
"You said you had things to do." His fangs came down.
"I have all night. Show me what you got." She smirked at him. He moved at vampire speed, picked her up and had her in their room before she could blink. Eric showed her what they could get into, actually he showed her three times what they could find to get into.
Eric woke the next morning to his son laying next to him. "Daddy." Enar was smiling.
"Morning my son." Eric sat up and pulled him into a hug and kissed him. Sookie walked in from the bathroom.
"Sorry Eric, he was fussy last night so I brought him in here with us. Feeling better baby?" Sookie got on the bed and rubbed her son's back.
"Yes mommy." Enar cuddled with Eric.
"Is he ill?" Eric looked concerned.
"I am not sure what is going on with him? He can't get sick Eric because you give him your blood. Maybe that will help if he has some now." She smiled.
Eric pricked his finger and put it in Enar's mouth. "If this does not then we will call the doctor. She is at the hotel and close. I would rather err on the side of caution." Eric looked down on his son as he sucked on his finger.
"Do you think he will have fangs too? I didn't think they would until Johan and now I am worried." She looked Eric in the eye.
"You don't like the fact they will be like me?" Eric's expression changed, he looked sad that Sookie didn't want their kids to be like him in that regard.
"No, I am just concerned about it, I love everything about you Eric and you know that. I just wonder if they will grow into the trait of having to take blood like you do. That is a pretty big deal." Sookie smiled.
Eric nodded, he looked relieved. "Well, if they do I will teach them to control it." Enar fell asleep and Eric got off the bed. "I will take him to the nursery." She nodded and he was gone and back in a blur. "Is there anything I can assist you with today?"
She shook her head and laid back. "Nope, I think we have everything under control."
Eric got back in the bed with her, he pulled her to him their faces looking at each other. "I am one lucky creature Sookie. You have given me everything I never knew I wanted." His lips found hers, slowly he kissed his wife, his hands running up and down her body until it went to her tiny baby bump. "How are you this morning my son?" Eric felt the flutter and laughed. "He is amazing, just like all of our children."
"He is moving, feel him? When we get home I can't wait to see the ultrasound." She put her hand over his.
"We already know what he looks like Sookie, why is it important?" He closed his eyes and concentrated on the feeling of his child.
"I still want to see him, we have to wait six more months until we get to see him in person. I am his mommy, I want to see his little face." Kick. "Oh, did you feel that?" Sookie's eyes got big.
"Yea, it was gentle but I felt it. Not like Johan though?" Eric recalled their first son.
"No, I swear Johan enjoyed kicking me just to kick." She leaned in to kiss him again. "Time to get up sweetie, we have breakfast with the mayor and his wife in thirty minutes."
"They can wait." He rolled over to put his body above her.
She pushed against him. "No, they cant. You are King today mister, not the Viking sex God. You can be that tonight when everyone is gone."
Eric kissed her then growled. "I need you Sookie." His voice was really low and sensual.
"I want you too sweetie, how about we get in the shower now and maybe while we are in there I will drop the soap?" She giggled and was off the bed running to the bathroom. He grinned and followed her. They quickly took care of their need for each other then showered and got out of the shower to dress to meet with the mayor and his wife.
The day went fast and as night fall came Sookie got more agitated. She tried to keep her bearings but as the day progressed she got more and more concerned. Sitting at the vanity table getting dressed for the evening she stared at herself in the mirror. "What kind of mother am I to let this happen?" She said to herself out loud. She thought Eric was still in the shower.
"My love, stop this. It will be fine." She jumped when she heard him. He walked to her and kissed her naked shoulders.
"If I make it through this party tonight Eric it will be a miracle." All she wanted to do was cry her chin trembled and Eric knelt down to her.
"I am here Sookie. You know I would never do anything to hurt our children. They are my main focus next to you. I would meet my final death before I would let something happen." He kisses her hand.
"I know Eric." She turned to look away and finish getting ready.
Eric stood to get dressed, tonight he would be wearing his silver grey suit, and a red shirt. As he dressed Sookie watched him in the mirror, he was slowly getting into King mode. She could sense his emotions through the bond and he was getting ready to meet the creatures that came to meet their son. He combed his hair back, put his phone in his pocket and turned to her. "Are you ready for my help with your dress lover?"
She sat her brush down and nodded. "If you don't mind." He smiled and held his hand out to help her off the chair. She walked to the closet. Eric watched her, she was dressed in a red bra and panty set, her hair was perfectly curled and her ruby and diamond earrings shined at her ears. Tonight she wore his mother's pendant and he smiled. He hadn't seen her dress he only knew she said it was the color of the shirt she had picked out for him to wear tonight. She told him it was important to wear red tonight, it showed strength and they were the King and Queen. He knew no other would be wearing the color, that red was their signature color. She took the dress off the hanger and smiled. Slipping the dress over her head she pulled the dress down, it was tight around her very full breasts but the skirt was knee length and full. Her baby bump was barely visible, turning she smiled. "Zip me please."
Eric stood looking at her. His fangs came down. "My love, you picked a beautiful gown." He stood next to her, zipped her up and turned her. "You always make me so very proud, you are beautiful and have such class. Every male in the room will be envious of me this night." He kissed her lips softly then bent down to pick up her designer high heels. "Sit my love."
She sat on the vanity in front of him, he knelt down and put a shoe on her foot, softly running his hand up her leg to the top of her thigh. He took the other shoe and then ran his hand up her thigh again stopping just before her panties. "Now all will know you are mine. They will smell your want for me." He grinned and she swatted at him. He pulled her up close to him, his tongue went along her neck. His body was hugging her close.
"Eric, are you trying to rub your scent on me?" She giggled.
"Yes." His fangs were nibbling on her ear, his voice husky.
She pulled back and smiled at him. "You are incredible. No one ever doubts I belong to you Eric, they will smell the baby, he smells like you."
He knew they would be he wanted to be sure no one made the mistake she belonged to someone else, his hands were all over, his tongue. "Mine Sookie, you are mine."
She let him touch her, he felt so good against her skin. All she wanted to do was rip his clothes off but she knew they had to get to their guest. "I am your sweetie, I will always be yours and you will always be mine."
He smiled gathering himself. "Are you ready to celebrate our son's birthday my love?" She nodded. "Lets go get my son." She took his hand and let him lead her out of their room to get Johan to take to the party.
Lily was standing in Johan's room with him, he was dresses in a charcoal grey suit and the same red shirt as his fathers, Sookie wanted them to look similar. Her face lit up when she saw him. Eric walked in behind her. "Hey baby, are you ready for your party?" Eric took him out of Lily's arms.
"Mommy, I am not a baby." He looked at her serious.
She touched his face. "You will always be my baby. Are we ready?" She looked up at Eric.
He nodded. "Lily, Thalia is here to stay with you and the children. You may go to bed when you are tired, she will not leave the children the entire night. If you need us, call us."
Lily smiled. "We will be just fine. Enjoy your evening my Prince." Johan beamed at her.
Eric took Sookie's hand and held his son in the other arm and their guards fell in line behind them. Bill, Pam, Nigel all dressed to the nines, Nigel had his swords fastened to his back. Eric led them to the ballroom. Sookie could hear the strings of the musicians playing. She picked a string quartet to play during the party then later a DJ, her goal was to make this party as regal as possible and to make Eric proud. As they walked to the doors, the doormen opened the doors, Eric, Sookie and Johan stood at the door as the creatures and music stopped, all the creatures began to bow. The usher stood in front of them, bowed to the crowd then stood. "All will welcome The King and Queen of Vampires, Eric and Sookie Northman and their son, The Prince, Johan Northman." All the creatures went down on one knee as they began to walk in the room. Sookie held Eric's hand tighter, she had never seen anything like this before, sure they bowed, they pledged their fealty to them several times but this was new. Sookie had arranged for them to take the stage area, there were five round tables set up for the creatures, the council, Amelia and Alcide, her vampires, select Kings and Queens, the Mayor and his wife, the Governor and her Fae family. Eric and Sookie's table was in the middle of them.
Eric leaned down. "It is time my love." He smiled at her. He took the stage and stood with her holding his hand, if he was human he would have been in pain she was holding it so tight. The creatures turned, their guests at the tables stood to hear Eric speak.
"It gives me great pleasure to see all who have come here this night to be part of my son's special birthday. As for those who have not yet had the honor of meeting my son, please bow and give your fealty to Prince Johan Northman." Eric smiled and turned his son to the crowd. Johan was smiling, he bowed his little head at the creatures to allow them to stand back up. The crowd began to clap and people were cheering and smiling. Glasses began to clatter together as they began the celebration. Sookie looked up to her husband who looked like he would explode with pride. Sookie understood why this was so important to him, his face told her everything she needed to know in that moment. After the crowd settled down the music started again, it was lovely, the harps and strings were perfect.
Eric spoke to her. "Are you ready to mingle my love?" She nodded. Eric took her hand and to lead her back down the stairs of the stage, their subjects each came to them, smiling and talking to Johan. The waiter came over and gave Eric a glass of Royalty blend and Sookie a ginger ale in a champagne glass. Johan was exited when the man handed him a tiny version of a glass like his fathers full of milk. They spoke to each and everyone who came up to them, Sookie thanked everyone for coming. "Brace yourself." Eric nodded toward Russell Eddington as he headed their direction.
"Sookie! My darling. I hope you have forgiven me for my terrible behavior." The ancient vampire pouted at her.
"Russell, I believe you need to address your King." Sookie narrowed her eyes at Russell.
"I am sorry, Eric, how are you this evening? It seems you and your bonded are well." He smiled brightly at Eric.
"It is good you could come this evening Russell, you need to get acquainted with my son." Eric's fangs ran down slightly.
Russell looked at the child. "If there was any doubt this child was yours Eric, looking at him there is no question. He is an exact copy of you, amazing." Johan looked curiously at Russell.
Eric held his son tighter to him. "Yes, there is no doubt of the paternity of my children Russell, watch what you say in front of my son." Eric was looking irritated.
"Of course my King." He turned to Sookie. "Have you forgiven me?"
Sookie looked at him. "Tonight is Johan's night Russell. Lets talk about this another time, alright?"
He nodded and wished them a good night. Pam came to them. "Master, mistress, my darling Johan." She smiled at her sibling.
"Pammy!" He held his hands out for her to take him. She took him gladly.
"Shush, Johan, remember I have a reputation to uphold." She kissed his neck.
He giggled at her. "Sorry, sister." He kissed her on the cheek and Pam was like putty in her hands.
"Are you enjoying your evening?" Eric asked her.
"Yes, it is lovely. Sookie you did a fantastic job. I am shocked to see the local celebrities here this evening." Pam nodded toward a celebrity chef and a newscaster.
"They are supes I thought it was only right to involve the community." She smiled at Pam.
Stan Davis came to join them. "Good evening Northman's." He nodded to them both, Eric nodded in return. Sookie just gave him a blank look. "I see you are still angry with me my Queen."
Sookie smiled at him. "Why would I be angry with you Stan? Pam, let me take Johan, we need a restroom break, will you come with us please?" Pam nodded and followed Sookie as they went to the bathroom.
"Seems my bonded has lost her trust in you Davis, why is that?" Eric narrowed his eyes at him.
Stan watched Sookie walk away, Eric watched him curiously. "Yes, well, I suppose that was inevitable."
"Curious, my wife is a good judge of character Stan. Why is it she no longer finds you entertaining?" Eric knew something transpired while he was missing and he was determined to find it out.
The King of Texas shrugged his shoulders. "I suppose we may never know. Congratulations on the turn out for Johan. Have a good evening Eric." Stan turned and walked away. Eric knew something was off, he wouldn't ruin his evening tonight thinking about it, there was always tomorrow. He looked through the crowd to see where his wife and child were, Pam had them at the buffet table, Johan had a piece of shrimp and a carrot in his hand when Eric came up behind them. "Interesting food choices son."
Sookie turned and smiled. "We were getting hungry, all three of us." She looked down at her belly. Eric gently placed his hand on her stomach and smiled. "Yes, he is."
"Daddy, can we dance?" Johan held his arms out for his father to take him. Eric took him and his finger food.
Eric smiled. "Yes, lets wait until your mommy has had her snack then we will pick the perfect song to dance to." The quartet had changed to a DJ as the party got into full swing, the dance floor was full of creatures dancing with one another and everyone seemed to be having a great time.
Amelia and Alcide walked to the table with their plates. "Hey Sook! Oh man, this is a great party. Did you see my dad?" Sookie smiled and nodded. "He actually is having a good time!" Amelia was almost breathless from dancing with Alcide who just grinned.
"My bride, lets sit so you may eat, your son wished to dance. It is his party, he will dance." Sookie rolled her eyes and went with them to their table. Nigel, Little Eagle and Pam were seated. Pam and Nigel were drinking the Royalty blend and Little Eagle was drinking champagne and munching on the food he had chosen from the buffet. "Hello Eagle, I am glad you could make it." The vampires stood and bowed.
He stood and nodded to Eric. "Of course my King. I was honored to be invited. How is the birthday boy?"
Johan was still eating his shrimp he had in his little hand. "I am fine, thank you Eagle." Johan went back to his food and Eric smiled. Eric pulled Sookie's chair out for her to sit and when she was seated he sat with Johan on his lap.
Sookie looked at Eric. "When you told me to set up a table at the party for gifts I had no idea there would be so many." She looked to the side of the room that had a ten foot table that was piled with presents of every shape and size. There was a guard on each side of the table.
Pam giggled. "Sookie, we have had two loads taken to Eric's office. It is almost full to capacity."
Sookie almost choked on her cheese wedge. Eric tapped her lightly on the back. "No!"
Eric looked at her seriously. "Vampires would not come to such an event empty handed Sookie, it is preposterous."
Sookie gave him a dirty look. "Snob."
He glared at her. "I am no snob Sookie, this is an important event. Our son only receives his subjects for the first time once in his life." She ignored him and went back to her food.
Little Eagle stood and reached for Pam's hand. "Will you dance with me Pamela?" She looked up at him and Johan clapped his hands. "I am glad the Prince is a fan of mine, thank you sire." Eagle bowed to the little Prince and Pam stood to go dance with him.
Claude in his gorgeous suit came to stand next to Sookie. "Cousin, you are bright light in this room of death." Again Sookie choked this time on her cracker.
"Crane, back to your table." Eric's fangs came down.
"Hello handsome, you are looking good enough to eat." Crane smiled brightly at Eric who was not feeling the same toward Claude.
Sookie put her hand on Eric's arm. "Sweetie." She turned to Claude. "Thank you for coming. I have not seen Niall yet." She scanned the room, she found him talking to Stan Davis.
"Yes, well, I am sure he will make his rounds. Are you well Sookie?" Claude followed her eyes to his grandfather.
"Thank you for asking, we are doing just fine Claude. Would you excuse me a minute?" She looked at Eric and he nodded. Bill got up and followed her.
Sookie walked to Niall who was turning to walk away from Davis. "Niall, I was beginning to think you were avoiding me." Sookie looked him directly in his eyes.
"My child. It is lovely to see you. How is the King and the children?" He looked over her shoulder at Bill.
"If you would have come to us to talk to us this evening you would have known the answer to that. Niall, what is going on?" Sookie could smell deception and it was reeking off of her great grandfather.
"Well, you have been very busy this evening haven't you?" Niall was still looking around.
"Since you seem to be preoccupied I will let you get back to it. I am warning you Niall, if you are up to something that will harm my family I will never forgive you. Not to mention Eric will kill you." Her blood pressure was soaring again.
He looked at her shocked. "I can not believe you think such things of me child. You are of my blood."
"Don't cross me Niall, I have had enough crap from the super natural community. You're supposed to be my family, act like it." She quickly turned and went back to the table. Eric was half way toward her as she went to him.
"Sookie, what is wrong?" Sookie looked past Eric to see Nigel holding her son. Eric looked really concerned.
Bill spoke to give Sookie a minute. "I believe the Queen smells a rat." Bill turned to indicate Niall. "I think her Fae family is plotting something. We must keep our eyes open where he is concerned."
Eric flashed angry, he began to growl. "I will not tolerate this." He started to go to Niall and Sookie stopped him.
"Eric, please don't. Lets just get through the rest of the evening. I don't want to ruin this for our son." The mentioning of Johan helped Eric calm down.
He nodded. "I believe we owe our son a dance." He took her hand to go retrieve their son. Eric put his son on the floor between them and each took one of Johan's hands to dance to his and Pam's favorite song, 'I kissed a girl.' Johan giggled and danced with his parents. The dance floor was full of beings dancing. When the song finished Pam appeared to get Johan, Eric nodded to the DJ and the dance floor cleared with only the two of them standing together.
"Eric?" Sookie was shocked and the song began, 'I want to be your everything' from Keith Urban started to play. Eric looked down on his wife and leaned down to lightly kiss her. She walked into his waiting arms and the couple danced lovingly together.
When the song was over, everyone stood and clapped. Sookie began to blush. "No, my love, you are mine and every being knows it. Be proud of our love." Sookie stood straight and let her husband lead her back to their table.
The DJ spoke to the crowd. "Attention guests! No birthday party is complete without a song. Lets put our hands together for the special birthday boy! Prince Johan Northman!" Eric stood with his son as the biggest cake Sookie had ever seen appeared through the main doors. The crowd began singing…"Happy Birthday to you…" Sookie was shocked and Johan was laughing and clapping his hands as his cake with the sparklers came closer to him. Eric was clapping with his son watching him intently. The cake came to a stop in front of them and Eric walked Johan to the cake.
"Son, you get to blow the candles now. Make a wish." Eric held his son to the cake and the sparklers blew out and so did the lights in the room. They immediately returned and when Eric looked up at the lights on he laughed hard, his head falling back. "There is my son!" The crowd clapped and everyone looked around smiling.
The DJ played soft music so the crowd would be able to wind down. Eric knew most would be leaving soon, so Eric had the cake cut so his son could have a piece, Sookie too. The humans and those who could eat human food were served cake and when Johan was done eating his Sookie looked at Eric. "Sweetie, it after one, we really need to get him to bed." Eric nodded, standing he stood on the stage and looked to the DJ who cut the music.
Eric took Sookie by the hand and held Johan to his chest, Johan's eyes were starting to droop. "My family and Kingdom would like to thank everyone present for sharing this special occasion with our family. Enjoy the rest of your evening." His creatures stood and bowed. They walked to their guests and said their goodbyes and finally Eric pulled Sookie close as they walked out of the ballroom toward Johan's room. Nigel, Pam, Bill were close behind. When they got to Johan's room Sookie let him go in alone with his son. Eric put his now sleeping son on the changing table, took his suit and shoes off him and slipped his pajamas on him. He picked him up and hugged him close kissing the side of his face. "I am proud of you my son. I love you more than you will ever know." He placed his son in his bed and ran his hand over his soft blond hair. Sookie stood watching while tears ran down her face.
He walked to her, picked her up and told his vampires to watch the Prince and the twins while the party was going on. Eric knew that they would start leaving now that they had left but Eric didn't want any surprises until everyone was out of the palace. When they got to their room Eric left the lights off then sat her on the vanity chair, took off her shoes and unzipped her beautiful gown, pulling it off her tehn setting it on the side of the chair. He stood before her and began to undress. Sookie watched her sexy husband as he slowly unbuttoned his shirt, Sookie was moaning. He toed off his dress shoes, Sookie's eyes closed for a moment then opened again. She was getting so aroused by the site of him she undid her bra and began to play with her nipples. Eric stared at her as she did. His pants were all that was left and he wanted to see where she was going with this. His wife's eyes were full of lust and she reached out to touch him and he stepped back out of her reach. "Eric." She panted.
His face was smiling at her as she touched herself. "Lower Sookie." Her hands stayed where they were on her breasts. Eric stepped forward for a moment and yanked her panties off her. "Spread your legs for me lover." She looked up at him and spread them wide. "Good girl. Now lower Sookie, put you hands lower." She slowly moved her hands to her crotch. Eric unzipped his dress pants and slipped of them and they fell in a puddle at his feet. Sookie moaned and reached out but he stepped back again. "Play with your clit Sookie. Show me." Her head fell back as she touched herself, her tiny fingers running circles around her nub. "Yes Sookie." Eric took gracious plenty in his hand. "You want me Sookie?"
Sookie cried out. "Please Eric. I want to feel you." Her hips were moving against her hand as she rubbed herself faster. "Watch me Eric. See what you do to me?" He laughed wickedly at his beautiful wife.
"My love see what you are doing to me by touching yourself?" His cock was rock hard and he wanted to be inside her body so badly but he wanted to watch her play with herself, watch her bring herself to climax. "Are you going to come for me darling?" She nodded. "Tell me my love." His hand never left his shaft, it's rhythm on himself was as relentless as Sookie's on herself.
Her body began to shake, she was ready. "Yes, Eric, I am going to come for you. Watch me, oooohhhhhhhhh!" Her body rocked with the climax and Eric had her in his arms and on the bed before her mind cleared.
"You are a little vixen Sookie, you know this do you not?" His mouth went down to her breast and he bit her hard with his fangs drawing blood quickly from her she began to cry out again with her next orgasm. Eric pulled her up. "Bite me Sookie." She did, she bit him so hard he winced and cried out. "Yes!" The pain was like the best pleasure and he wanted to be inside her, he pushed her down and entered her quickly, he pumped her at vampire speed, her hands trying to keep a hold of him as her rode her hard. She was sobbing for more, faster, harder as his face cringed with each pump into her. He was working her so hard sweat began to drip down her face, her hips trying their best to stay with him. He pulled her leg up, giving him better access to her and he thrust into her like that until she was crying out with her next orgasm. She was screaming his name as he turned her over on her side, her laid down next to her and entered her from behind gently. She reached behind her to touch him, she needed to feel his cool skin against her warm hands. His arms wrapped protectively around her, one around her to her breast, the other to her belly. Eric went slowly, so slow she thought she would faint, the feel of his cock inside her was so erotic and completing to her all she could do was moan it felt so good.
"Oh, Eric, yes, love me. Give me all of your love." She felt him, she could feel his love for her not only in their bond but in her heart. This mating was like he was sending his love directly to her heart. "I love you so much Eric." Her bottom lip began to tremble, the feeling was overpowering and she didn't know how much more she could take.
Eric could feel her turmoil. "I love you Sookie, I love you so much. Can you feel my love for you?" She nodded her head, she couldn't talk yet. "Yes, my love, you and I are one. We will always be one." He began to growl softly, he knew he was ready and he tried to control it by slowing down more but it didn't work, he pulled her closer, his hands on her breast got tighter and he began whispering into her ear. "I love you Sookie, only you Sookie." Eric kissed her neck as he climaxed insider her and she gasped as she came with him.
Sookie turned to him and kissed him softly. They laid looking at each other, their eyes never leaving the others, their hands caressing each other. It was almost dawn before Sookie's eyes finally shut. When she finally fell asleep Eric's tears started, his soul was so full of this woman, their life, their children, all it was too much for him. He loved this woman like nothing he ever knew was possible and it was more than he could take. The blood red tears ran down his face for hours. Sookie's eyes opened to see his face covered in tears and he turned quickly so she couldn't see him. "Eric? Sweetie, what is wrong?" He shook his head. "Eric, please tell me what is wrong?" She sat up on her knees to wrap her arms around his waist.
His head shook again. "You are my whole world." His hands went over top of her arms to hold onto her. She let him weep until she could feel he was calmer.
"You are everything to me too Eric. I never knew this would be possible when we met, sure we wanted each other and we loved each other instantly but this is different now isn't it?" She rested her head against his back.
"It has changed, it has grown." His voice was almost a whisper.
"Yes, and I love it. I love this feeling. I think it will grow deeper with time don't you." She hugged him.
"I had thought about it, yes."
Sookie let go of him and he gasped like she was leaving him. "I will be right back." She went in to the bathroom and brought out two wet and two dry wash clothes. Sookie knelt down in front of him. "Lay back for me sweetie." He looked at her, his face streaked with tears, the front of him covered in dried blood. Laying back he was at her mercy. She straddled his legs, and she started at his face, gently she wiped his beautiful face, clearing all the tears away. She took the dry wash cloth and patted him dry. She took the other warm wet wash cloth and wiped his chest, getting all the dried blood off his muscular chest, her hands touching his skin. She then took the cloth and tapped him dry. When she had him all clean she laid down on him. "Close those beautiful blue eyes Eric." He chuckled. "You know they are gorgeous, now close them."
He did as she asked. "You always know how to make me feel better Sookie."
Giggling she lifted up to look at him, he had one eye open looking at her. "You do the same for me Eric. You are always here for me, well when were not being kidnapped or poisoned or held hostage or cursed or…." He leaned up and kissed her, laughing together.
"Yes, I get your meaning wife. Lets get some sleep shall we?" He pulled the covers up over them and held her tight. They both fell asleep holding each other.