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Chapter 69

Sookie woke, Eric was still sleeping. Yawning she stretched and got out of the bed. It was almost four o'clock, she needed to shower and get the kids situated for the evening. Deciding to let Eric sleep a little longer she went to the bathroom, took care of what she needed to then turned the water on in the shower stall. She turned the water really warm, all the sex with the her handsome husband made her a little sore so she climbed in and let the water run down her back and neck for a long time before she even decided doing anything else.

"You did not wait for me lover?" Eric stood naked looking at her with his fangs down.

"Hey sweetie, I thought you could use the sleep. Are you getting in?" She smirked at him.

He smiled. "You bet your beautiful ass I am." He got in, closed the door and instantly wrapped his arms around her from behind. "How are you feeling? Not sore I hope."

She nodded. "Actually I am a little, but in a good way."

Eric put his wrist to his mouth, tore open his skin and put it in front of her. "Drink, this will help quickly."

Sookie did, she could feel the effects of his powerful blood running through her veins. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment. Eric leaned down and bit into her shoulder drawing from her. The panted as they took each others blood giving them both a quick orgasm. Sookie was purring, she leaned up against him he hugged her tighter. "We need to get busy Eric, we have a lot to do tonight."

Eric nodded and turned her around to look at him. "Sookie, I want to tell you something, we have no secrets and I want you to find out from me."

She turned and looked at him. "What is it? Is something wrong?" Her face panicked.

"No, no. Nothing like that. I just would feel better if I tell you personally." He looked down at her and pulled her face to his. "I spoke to Lilith on the phone last night."

Sookie backed up. "Ok, why?"

He pulled her back in place next to him. "I wanted to ask her not to have anymore contact with us."

"I thought we made it pretty clear to her when she was at the bar Eric. What was the purpose of the call?" Sookie was curious now.

"Sookie, please understand. Lilith and I have spent a lot of time together over the years. She is one of the few that I can say I actually liked, she was kind, fun, never wanted anything from me. I felt it best to speak to her, make her understand what you mean to me and this is not something she can come between." His eyes searched hers as he spoke, he hoped she would understand.

"You care for her." Sookie looked at him. "Eric, do you love her?" She needed the answer.

Eric closed his eyes as if to find the right words. "No, I do not love her. I have only love for you Sookie."

"Eric, be honest with me, if you care for her I understand, I wont be upset. I know in my heart you have made a commitment to me and our family." Sookie watched his face, she was sure he was asking her to let Lilith live. "I wont let anything come between us Eric, no matter what. Are you asking me not to hurt her?"

"I am telling you I asked her to stay away. If she chooses not to I cannot stop her. I needed to at least try." Eric looked sad, like he had let his wife down.

"Thank you for telling me, I know it was a decision that must have been hard for you. I am not mad at you for it Eric. I understand now what she meant to you." Sookie reached up and kissed him. "Will you wash my back?"

Eric took the body wash and sponge then began to wash her back for her. He still felt guilty about the call. His wife accepted what he told her, it was true, he had cared for Lilith, they had been together on and off over the centuries. Why it was important to him he couldn't figure out? They finished the shower, got out, dried and got dressed. Eric remained quiet, he let Sookie talk to him about whatever she had on her mind, he would agree absently as she spoke. They went down the stairs to the dining room, the kids were just being put in their chairs to eat dinner.

"Mommy! Daddy!" The kids called to them as they walked in.

"Hey babies, are you ready for dinner?" Sookie smiled and kissed them all. Lily had put the baby in his bouncer on the table, he had his fist in his mouth smiling. "Hey pumpkin, you want to eat? Mommy will be right with you ok?"

Trish and Sergio put plates, cups, glasses and True Blood in front of each recipient. Eric looked at Trish. "Thank you." Trish gave him an odd look and smiled.

"Eric, are you alright? You have been awful quiet." Sookie was undoing the straps on Gunnar's seat to take him out. The baby was making all kinds of silly noises.

"I am fine lover, let me have the baby while you eat your food. He is playing now so I will hold him while your food is warm." Eric reached up for the baby who smiled brightly at his father, Gunnar's little hands went to Eric's face and he pat Eric's skin while giggling. "You think you are funny my son?" Eric tickled the baby which made everyone laugh.

The kids all told their parents about their day, Sookie laughed at the kids and their adventures. Each of them completely different, each one amazing. Sookie pushed her plate away, drank her milk and reached for Gunnar. "Are you ready to eat your dinner too baby?" Eric handed her the baby and she pulled the sun dress she was wearing down in the front and opened her nursing bra. She wore one tonight since she was sure they would be taking the baby. She looked at Eric who looked like he was lost in thought. "Eric, are we taking Gunnar with us?"

He looked at her and smiled. "Of course, I do not want to leave him alone again, we may try again in the future but he is too young right now." Eric reached over and touched Erika's face. "Princess, you look very pretty in your dress. Is it new?"

"Yes, daddy. Thank you." She smiled and leaned over in her chair with her lips puckered. She wanted a kiss from her daddy. Eric chuckled and kissed her.

Lily left the room to take Enar upstairs, he had mashed potatoes all over his hands. Eric looked at Erika. "My Princess, did you talk to mommy today about hearing people's thoughts?"

She looked at Eric like he was late for the party. "Yes daddy."

"Can you hear daddy's thoughts?" He asked cautiously.

Erika knew her fathers feelings, she instantly got concerned and sat up in her chair looking at Sookie for help. "Baby, you can tell daddy. He loves you, he is not mad at you."

The little girl looked back at Eric. "You wont be mad at me daddy?" Her lip began to tremble.

He stood up and picked her up out of her chair. "Never my darling. I love you more than anything. You can tell daddy anything, I promise."

She laid her head on Eric's shoulder. "Yes daddy."

Eric closed his eyes and calmed himself. He made himself think of something random then asked her to tell him what it was. "You like mommy's yellow and pink bikini."

Sookie looked up at Eric, he nodded. "Ok, try now."

Erika giggled. "Thank you daddy."

"What did I think of Erika?" Eric asked her.

"Oh, you think my purple dress is the prettiest." She giggled again.

He put her back in the chair and sat back down. Lily was back with Enar who looked less than pleased. He slapped his hands on his chair. "Sister!"

Everyone's eyes went to where Enar was sitting. His little face was red with anger. "Enar, you will not yell at your sister, do you understand me son?" Eric spoke firmly to his son.

"Yes daddy." He continued looking at Erika who looked to Sookie again for help.

"Eric, can I see you in the living room please?" Sookie stood and waited for his response. He got up and followed her. "Your son is intimidating his sister to not use her powers. Why would he do that?"

He frowned. "Probably for the same reason we do not wish her to have that power."

"I guess your right. I just don't like he is so aggressive with her. Can you talk to him?" Sookie looked worried.

"Yes, I will do that right now." Eric left her standing in the living room and went to get his son. Lily was wiping faces of squirming kids. "Lily, I am taking Enar outside, we will back shortly." She smiled at him as he picked his son up to take out into the yard. Eric sat them in the chair and hugged him. "I love you my son."

Enar hugged him back and smiled at Eric. "I love you."

Eric sat him on his butt on his lap. "Son, I know you love your sister very much but you cannot be mean to her."

Enar looked at his father then down into his lap. "I am sorry daddy."

Eric pulled his chin up to look him in they eye. "Are you trying to protect her, is that why you are upset with her?"

"Yes." He blinked at his father.

"I understand son but do not hurt her feelings or make her scared of you because you are being mean. She loves you." Eric smiled at him.

Enar smiled. "I love her too daddy."

Eric hugged him tightly. "Promise daddy you will be nicer to your sister, you hurt her and mommy when you behave that way."

"I am going to protect her daddy." Enar sat up defiant.

"Warrior, I will protect her and the rest of you. You are brave for wanting to, you have done so since you were in mommy's belly. Let me worry about her for awhile." Enar nodded to his father and Eric hugged him again.

Mark rushed toward him. "Eric, in the house now!"

Eric was gone in a flash, there were guards everywhere, running through the house, Gary was ushering Sookie, the kids and Lily down the stairs. Eric handed Enar over to Ted who followed the group down to the safe room.

"What is going on?" Eric demanded.

Stephen stepped forward. "We have apprehended two men, both with assault rifles on the outskirts of the property, the guards have followed two cars both filedl of men we believe are with them. Why don't you go down with your family Eric?"

Eric shook his head no. "I will stay here, I more than capable of handling a car full of morons."

Stephen put his finger to his ear piece. "Yes sir, I will." He looked up at Eric. "The first car has a trunk load of explosives. The second is giving chase." Stephen left and went outside.

Mark was coming toward them. "You have been apprised of what is happening Eric?"

He nodded. "Where are they?" Eric growled.

"We have them and are taking them to the warehouse now." Mark hissed.

Eric smirked. "Good, I will send Nigel for them. Keep them locked up until he arrives, do you understand?"

"Yes sir, as you wish." Mark was on his ear piece giving instructions.

Eric went outside, Stephen and Ted were combing the grounds with the rest of the guards, every one of them were armed to the hilt, the guards at the gates were doubled and more were on the way. Eric came on Stephen and Ted. "Have you found anything more?"

Stephen shook his head. "No sir, we are going over the property again to be sure, Ted is about to run it one more time, his nose will pick it up if someone unidentified had been here. We know they were human."

Eric looked around. "No more explosives?"

Gary stepped up to them. "None. I wouldn't be concerned about that, there is no way they can get on the property long enough to plant anything."

"Is it clear to get my family out of the safe room?" Eric frowned.

Nodding to Eric, Gary touched his earpiece. "Are we clear?" He listened to the other end. "Yes your majesty, we are all clear."

Eric rushed back into the house, put the security code in and rushed down the stairs. Sookie had the kids on the bed reading them a book." She looked up the minute he entered the room. "My love, we can go back upstairs now."

"Ok, daddy says we can go. Who wants to watch 'Hotel for Dogs'?" Everyone cheered and Lily grabbed the hands of the twins and led them upstairs, Johan left at vampire speed. Gunnar was still on her lap. "Eric, what happened?"

"Two intruders and two cars of men. They have been caught." Eric came to sit next to her. "Are you alright?"

Sighing she nodded. "Yes, you guys gave me a scare but I knew everything was ok. You were mad but I knew you were fine."

"The bond does come in handy does it not?" Gunnar put his arms out for Eric to take him. Eric laid on his back and put Gunnar in the air. "There is my little vampire!" Eric made silly sounds while Gunnar laughed hysterically, his little face was flushed with laughter.

"What are you doing Gunnar? Flying with daddy?" Sookie watched her husband being silly with the baby and was so happy. "Ok, we need to get ready." She got up and stood looking at her vampires.

Eric sat up with Gunnar who held tightly to him. "Yes, you go on up, I am going to take him to Lily. I can get him just before we leave, he is rather easy to get ready." Eric was smacking kisses on the side of his face.

"I am going up." She turned and looked at them one more time before she went up. When she got into the room, she plugged in her curling iron, went to the closet to make a decision on what to wear. She moved her clothes around until she found a red cotton summer dress, it was short sleeved with a square neck line. It had buttons ran down the entire length of the dress in pearl and the hem of it came just above her knee. It was loose enough to be comfortable but still showed off her very full bust line. Undressing out of what she had on, she took out a red nursing bra and panties, slipped them on and went to do her hair and make up. She went for summery simple makeup, her tan was getting stronger since she and the kids played outside almost every day. She put diamonds on her ears, square cut flawless earrings that Eric had given her when they found out they were pregnant with Gunnar. She turned to do her hair.

"I am going to make a few phone calls my love then I will get ready. Do you need any help?" Eric asked as he walked in and came up behind her. His lips went to her shoulder and he gently nipped her skin.

She pulled the curling iron out of her hair. "Thanks sweetie, I think I am fine. When do you want to leave?"

"We need to meet with Michigan at nine so lets leave at eight thirty." Eric was at the door.

"I will be ready then." She went back to curling her hair. Sookie finished getting ready, her hair done, her dress in place, her shoes on. She went to the closet, got out a bag and put her cell phone and a few other things in it. Checking herself in the mirror before leaving the room she turned to go downstairs. Amelia was coming out of her office as she was coming out of the bedroom.

"Hey Sookie, you look great." Amelia's arms were full with her laptop and papers.

Sookie hurried to her. "Thanks, let me help you." Sookie took her laptop for her so she could get a grip on the rest of the stuff.

"I appreciate it. I was trying to get through some of the letters you have gotten. We can go over them tomorrow." Amelia smiled.

Sookie nodded. "Amelia, have you figured out anything about what we talked about earlier?"

"I am sure I am not pregnant Sook, it is just my imagination running wild." They walked down the stairs.

"Take the test Amelia." Sookie frowned.

Amelia whipped to look at her. "You know something don't you?"

"I would feel better knowing for sure, that's all. You would do it for me." Sookie whispered, Alcide was headed their direction.

"Fine." She saw her husband and kept going down the stairs. "Hun, can we run to the store, I need to get some girl stuff from the drug store."

No man liked the girl stuff isle, he acted like he didn't hear the last part and nodded. "Sure darling, lets go. Maggie needs to leave a little early tonight so move it babe." Alcide smiled at Sookie. "You need to be locked up Sookie. Your lucky Eric doesn't have a beating heart because he would eventually need a new one with all the stress you put on it with those outfits." He winked at her and she smacked at him.

"Night you guys. Amelia, call me." Sookie gave her friend the look and she smiled at her.

"Mommy!" Johan was running toward her.

She knelt down. "Yes baby?"

Johan looked up at his mother. "Are you going to work with daddy?"

"Yep, mommy and daddy have to meet with the King of Michigan. He is having some trouble and daddy is going to help him." Sookie smiled.

Johan pulled her close. "The Sheriff is bad mommy, don't be alone with him."

Sookie stood quickly. "Johan, give me your hand." He looked up at her and did as she said. She walked them to the living room. "Lily? Have you seen Eric?"

She turned from where she was sitting with the twins and Gunnar playing on the floor. "Yes, he just went out the back door."

"Thanks. Lets go find daddy Johan." Sookie walked with her son out the glass door, Eric was standing with his back to her. He was on the phone, Sookie put her fingers to her lips so Johan would be quiet while Eric finished his conversation. Eric turned and smiled then turned back around. Sookie could hear him, he was speaking in Swedish and he was in King mode.

He closed his phone and turned. "Yes, my love?" He walked to them.

"Eric, Johan needs to tell you something." She knelt down, looked him in the eye and smiled. "Baby, tell daddy what you just told mommy ok?"

Johan nodded and looked up at his father. "Don't let mommy be with the Sheriff daddy."

Eric's eyes narrowed and he knelt down to pick him up. "Johan, I do not understand."

"The Sheriff is a bad vampire daddy, he hurts people." Johan put his head on Eric's shoulder.

"Its ok my son, thank you for telling me. You have nothing to worry about. Mommy will be just fine, I promise." He kissed Johan on the side of the face. "How about you go back inside with your siblings, daddy and mommy will come to say goodbye before we leave alright?" His son nodded and was gone in a flash. "I fucking hate this! My children see one thing after another!" Eric's fangs were down and he began to pace.

Sookie felt horrible in that moment, she knew that the gift of telepathy and the visions were from her. Her kids were being bombarded with it and they were just babies. "I think we need to talk to Claude about binding their powers."

He turned to look at her, he was mad. "Sookie, we cannot do that to them, they are smart and receptive. They will know their powers are gone, how would we explain it to them? There has to be a way of keeping the visions to a minimum."

"Eric, if you don't like the magic then bind their powers." She wasn't going to coddle him about it, he was upset she was going to lay it all on the line.

"Is that what you want? To cut their powers off?" He growled at her.

"No, but what other suggestion do you have?" She was sick of this. "I am not fighting with you about the kids Eric." Turning she went into the house. She heard him hissing as she closed the door. Smiling she sat down on the couch and played with the kids, she saw Eric flash past the window, she just kept a smile on her face.

Time flew fast. It was eight thirty on the dot, she was waiting for him in the living room, Tammy had taken the kids upstairs and in bed, she patiently waited for Eric, eight thirty five, eight forty. He walked through the door with Gunnar's carrier. "Are you ready Sookie?"

She looked at him. "If you don't want me to go I wont."

"I did not say that. Are you ready?" He gave her the look that he wasn't in the mood for her feistiness.

"Yes." Walking past him Nigel and Thalia were waiting to get them in the car and to Fangtasia. They sat silent on the way, when they pulled up to the bar Nigel helped her out of the car and walked behind her as they got closer.

Nathan was coming down the hall when they arrived. "Good evening your Majesties. The King and his Sheriff are here." He smiled.

"Thank you Nathan, would you bring me a ginger ale please. I am sure Eric would like a True Blood. Wont you sweetie?" She grinned up at him sarcastically.

"Yes, thank you Nathan." He went into his office, sat in his chair, logged onto his computer and ignored her.

She wanted to stick her tongue out at him but she wouldn't give him the pleasure. Nigel sat the carrier next to her and the baby's eyes were opening. "Hey darling, are you awake?" Unbuckling the straps of his seat she picked him up and leaned back on the couch, she put him on her lap and talked to him. "Are you going to be a good boy while daddy works?" Gunnar smiled then stuck his fist in his mouth. "Yep, that is exactly what mommy wants to do." She saw Eric look at her and then back to the computer screen.

There was a knock at the door, Nathan opened it and announced the King and his Sheriff. Eric nodded. "Thank you Nathan." He stepped in, put their drinks on the desk. Eric stood, came to Sookie to help her stand up, they smiled as the King and his Sheriff came in. Eric took his son from Sookie holding him close to his body.

Sookie stepped forward first. "Harry, I am so glad you came. How was your trip?"

He smiled at Sookie, bowed and then bowed to Eric. "Wonderful, thank you Sookie. I am grateful you took pity and invited me. Things have been disastrous in my state, I hoped the King would take time to help me."

Eric smiled. "Harry, you know you could always call me, you did not have to worry about protocol. I am here to help."

Carl stood with a evil expression. Sookie had only heard about the Sheriff of Area 1 for Michigan, he was rumored to be cruel and not very popular. Sookie got chills just looking at him. She turned and spoke to him. "Welcome Sheriff, please wont you both sit. Would you like something to drink?"

Harry smiled. "I would, Carl?"

He nodded. ""Yes, thank you." The amount of sincerity he yielded Sookie could have put on her pinky finger.

"Is this your son we have heard so much about? The little vampire?" Harry grinned.

Eric beamed. "Yes, he is our youngest, Prince Gunnar, Harry is the King of Michigan my son." Sookie watched Gunnar who looked at the tiny vampire, his hair was jet black and parted much like it was hundreds of years ago. His suit was a bit outdated, more vintage Sookie thought. He was always pleasant to her, she thought he was nice. It took a minute and Gunnar warmed up to him, smiling and clapping. Eric walked closer to Carl, Gunnar immediately moved back, he grabbed for Eric's hand and he began hissing. "Gunnar, no."

Carl looked up at the baby from his seat on the couch and his fangs came down. "Get in line kid." He grinned and chuckled at the fact the baby vampire sensed his evilness.

Eric narrowed his eyes and his fangs came down. "Watch your step Carl, I take offense where my family is concerned."

The look on Carl's face spoke volumes, he didn't care one bit what Eric had to say. This was going to be a pissing contest and Sookie really wasn't in the mood for it. "Shall we get down to business gentlemen?" Nigel had stepped in the room, he was standing close to Sookie now. She had seen Eric's call to him, non verbally of course.

"Yes, lets get through this, there is much to discuss." Eric held onto his son and sat in his chair again.

The vampires began talking about budgets and profits, bottom lines, money making ventures, Sookie kept biting the side of her mouth to keep from falling asleep. About two hours went by, Gunnar was getting hungry and fussy. "I am sorry, would you please excuse me?" She took the baby from Eric who smiled at her, she whispered in Gunnar's ear. "Just a minute baby, were going." Nigel started to go with her. "I will be right next door and just a few minutes. Stay with Eric."

He stood where he was. Eric hadn't noticed he didn't go with her, his back was turned talking to Harry about something. Sookie hurried to Pam's office and unbuttoned her dress, pulled up her nursing bra and put her son to her breast to feed. Gunnar latched right on, he ate like he was starved. When he got ready for the other side this side he bit into to take blood. "I see your son is just as fascinated with you as I am." Carl stood in the doorway.

"Carl, please return to the office with Eric." Sookie had no fear for this vampire, she was ready, her son made sure of it.

"Now why would I do that when I can stand here and enjoy the show?" His fangs came down.

Sookie frowned. "I am a married woman and your Queen. I am telling you to get back to the office, now."

Nigel appeared and he had Carl by the neck. "You heard my Queen. Who do you think you are Carl? That woman sitting there is feeding her child! Do you wish to die tonight?" Carl made the mistake of laughing, Nigel moved so quickly, Carl had silver wrapped around his neck, Nigel's gloved hands were pulling tight. "Excuse us my Queen." The two vampires disappeared. Sookie hadn't realized she had stopped breathing while that all went on, she let out the breathe and closed her eyes.

"Sookie, are you alright?" She opened her eyes and Eric was knelt down in front of her.

She nodded. "Yes, Nigel strikes again." Smiling she touched his face. "We are fine Eric, I swear, he never got past the door jam thanks to Nigel. I swear I attract trouble."

Eric laughed. "We have established that already Sookie."

"Take your son." She handed the sleeping baby to him. "Are you done with Michigan?"

"Yes, he just left, very embarrassed as you can understand. Harry is fair but when you cross him he is wicked. I think that vampire could give Pam a run for her money." Eric held her hand as they walked back to his office. "Lets go home."

She wrapped her arms around his waist. Nigel and Thalia were standing next to the car waiting. Sookie pulled away from Eric to go to Nigel. "Thank you Nigel, I can never thank you for all you do for my family."

He bowed. "I have to stay on your good side my Queen, otherwise I would miss all this fun! I can tell you in the eight hundred years I have lived as a vampire I cant say I have had as much fun as I have being part of your family."

Sookie laughed. "I am glad you are part of the family Nigel." She leaned up and kissed his cheek. "Take me home to my babies ok?"

He smiled like Eric had never seen, he had known this vampire for the better part of six hundred years and he was always a wicked, stand offish, killing machine. Now he had come to care for his family, his wife could ask this vampire to stand on his head and he would. Eric nodded to his old friend and got in the car. "I cleared my schedule for tomorrow." Eric leaned over and kissed the top of her head.

"Really, why? Did we have something we need to do?" She looked up at him.

Eric's fangs came down. "No, I want to spend the morning making love to you then take my children to the park before we go to Vegas. The week will be busy and I want them to enjoy the day before we leave."

"I am sure the kids would like that. I would like to stop and see Jason."

He nodded. "How about I call him and ask him to meet us at the park?" Eric took his phone out of his pocket.

"Ok, Johan will be glad to see him." Sookie yawned.

Eric held Gunnar close to him, he was sound asleep but Eric wanted his son near him. "Stackhouse, Northman here." He nodded. "Yes, Sookie is fine. I will be taking my family to the park there tomorrow, can you come by and see the children?" He listened. "That is fine, yes, your sister will be there." Eric rolled his eyes. "Fine, we will see you tomorrow. Good night."

"Pain in the butt isn't he?" Sookie giggled.

"Understatement my dear. If I was unaware of the family connection I would swear it was impossible you came from the same two parents." Eric grinned.

The car pulled up in the front of the house. Tammy met them at the door and took Gunnar to put down in the nursery. Sookie hugged Eric tight around the waist as he walked with her up the stairs. He set her on the bed, took her shoes off, helped her out of her dress that he laid across the chair and then took her bra and panties off of her body. "Thank you sweetie." She yawned again.

"Of course lover, now lay back and close your eyes. I will listen for our son." He took his clothes off and laid down next to her.

Whispering she looked at him in the dark. "Eric, hold me. Please."

"What is it my love?" He pulled her close and his strong arms went around her holding her really tight.

"I just need you that's all. I hate when we fight." She nuzzled his neck.

He kissed the side of her neck. "I do to. We have much more at stake now so it gets intense. I only want what is best for our family Sookie, that it the most important thing to me. I want everyone happy and safe."

She looked up at him. "I know you do." Eric's phone began ringing. He leaned over and checked the caller ID, hit the end button and set it back on the table. "Aren't you going to answer it?" Yawning she closed her eyes.

"I will return the call after you sleep." He rubbed her back.

"Love you." Sookie whispered.

Eric smiled. "I love you too. Sleep now." She fell instantly asleep. Eric held her while she did, he waited until he knew she was sound asleep and gently moved her so he could get up. He put his jeans on, grabbed his phone then went to the office. He made his nightly calls, Bill, Pam, Isabella. When he was done he stared at the phone. The missed call was concerning him, he knew he shouldn't return it, he should just let it go. He hit the send button.

"Hi Eric."

"Why are you calling?"

"I know you told me to leave you alone. Please see me Eric."

"No."

"Please Eric. I will leave you alone if you do. I just want to see you one time before I leave. I have to talk to you about something very important."

"Will you leave me alone then?"

"Yes, I just need to talk to you before I go."

"I will at the coffee shop around the corner from Fangtasia in fifteen minutes."

"Ok, Eric, I will see you then."

Eric sat his phone on the desk, he knew this was a bad idea. Tomorrow he would have to explain to Sookie why he met with his ex-lover in the middle of the night. It sounded bad even to him. He went to the bedroom, put on a t-shirt, his boots, grabbed his keys and wallet then headed down the stairs. Nigel was coming in the front door as he was walking out. "Are you going out Eric?"

"Yes, watch my family Nigel." Eric looked Nigel in the eye.

Nigel narrowed his eyes. "Do not do it Eric. You are playing with fire."

"She asked only to speak with me. I am not cheating on my wife." Eric's fangs popped.

"Really? You are sneaking out of the house in the middle of the night. Did you wake her to tell her?" Nigel was getting angry.

Eric hissed. "This is non of you business. Go back to work."

"Eric you are my friend but what you are doing is wrong. Sookie loves you, she would understand if you told her, but what you are doing is deceitful." Nigel walked away.

Grabbing the door he almost pulled it off the hinges opening it. Part of him told him to go back upstairs, wake Sookie and tell her he was leaving, the other half told him to just cancel. He went another route, he just left the house and got into his corvette to meet Lilith.