A Drop of True Blood
Miniseries: Vows of Midnight
The sunlight was struggling to bombard the vampire's that were contentedly sleeping amongst the large duvet and pillows of the king-sized bed; the lovers amorously having their legs intertwined with each other while the large Viking vampire had his arm draped lazily over his fiancée.
However, the young hybrid stirred from her sleep, her body jumping a little as her muscles contracted, her lover unconsciously tightening his grip on her body as Robyn finally fluttered her eyes open, squinting as her violet eyes became accustomed to the gloomy atmosphere, the heavy blinds still firmly wrapped over the windows; the hybrid knowing that it was not just this room, but the whole top level of the house.
Robyn couldn't help but smile as she took in Eric's peaceful demeanor, his eyes still firmly closed as he rested. His hair had fanned out around his head, his blonde locks lying against the soft cushions he had pushed his head to, his chest bare as he continued to cuddle Robyn. The hybrid simply admired him, his attractive features had only added to her initial attraction to Eric, and now, having spent over 4 years together his good looks contributed to his admirable character and overall charm.
As Robyn watched Eric's torso rising and falling with unneeded air she couldn't help but feel very inadequate compared to him. He was perfect; from the beautiful ice blue eyes, the stubble that covered his chiseled jaw and chin, but also his immaculately kept flaxen locks that welcomed her hands as she teased him.
She knew Eric did not care for her altered looks, but Robyn couldn't help but be concerned considering what kind of man he was before he met her. Robyn knew of his adulterous ways; not caring whom he slept with, whom he killed or whom he blackmailed into getting what he wanted. But as Robyn looked at him now, feeling the smooth skin of her unharmed cheek she had wished that Daniel Smithers had not affected her so physically when she was only a teenager. Being an Eighteen-year-old girl with a deforming claw mark scar on her face only added to the fuel for the bullies who picked on her when she was younger.
However, Robyn knew that she had gotten over her deformities a long time, accepting them as part of who she was but at the lowest times of her life she couldn't prevent the worries and the fear from washing into her mind and her heart. It was times like these, when she realized just how lucky she was that her insecurities seemed to get the better of her.
Eric could tell her over and over again that it was not her appearance that drew her to him, it was not her voice or the way she dressed, it was her personality. Her natural ability to command her Pack, the way she held herself and stood up for what she believed in when she was threatened. Eric had even joked many times that her capability of finding trouble always drew him to her. Even though he comforted her by his words her heart was never able to accept them fully. That was the reason for times like these when she could admire him without him knowing and think of just how lucky she was.
She knew that she had been a fantastic influence on him. He had undergone a one hundred and eighty degree turn, completely changing into the man who was lying in front of her. A man who could love someone and be loved in return; instead of manipulating woman for his way with them, instead of rushing in on impulse to murder someone he took the time to consider other options.
Robyn knew that her brother and Sookie were astounded by how accepting she was of Eric. Sookie struggled with their concept of death, blackmail and battle strategies; but then again, she did not have to deal with the pressures of authority and protecting those they loved. Robyn and Eric lived in a world where anything and everything was out to get them and the need to protect those important outweighed the risks of capture or the untimely demise of the people who got in their way. Besides, Robyn had done some atrocious things in her past, actions that Sookie did not know of.
Robyn just looked towards her phone that was resting on her bedside table, taking in the time and gulping a little. It was already three in the afternoon and she had her final dress fitting that she needed to attend to in about an hour. She inwardly cursed too herself before she turned back towards Eric, running a hand through his hair before she planted a kiss to his forehead, noting how her lover did not even flinch as she managed to evacuate herself from the tangle of his long limbs and headed towards their shared ensuite bathroom.
Once she was ready she tip toed from the bathroom, taking another affectionate look towards Eric who had not moved since she left him as she headed for the door. She could feel the carpet under her bare feet, her sandals firmly pressed into her hand as she tried to remain as quiet as she could as she snuck passed the room Alec and Hannah were staying in, knowing they would still be resting.
However, she grimaced as the hybrid headed further down her spiraling staircase, feeling the warm rays of the sun washing over her figure, Robyn making sure she stuck to the shadows for a few moments as the vampire side of her body got accustomed to the sudden rays of the sunlight.
She was not surprised to see Samantha sitting amongst the heavy cushioned sofa with a mug of steaming tea in her hand as Robyn moved into the lounge, dropping her sandals by the door before she herself collapsed into the chair.
"Good sleep?" Samantha asked, her eyes showing small purple bruises under her eyes as she looked towards the hybrid who nodded enthusiastically as she once again checked her phone
"Yeah, it was pretty good." Robyn said with a small smile "Yourself?"
"Could have been better." Samantha sighed as she offered Robyn her own small smile.
"Little'en keeping you awake?" Robyn asked with a comforting expression as she continued to study Sam who was unconsciously stroking the swell of her abdomen.
"A little." Sam started. "Becoming harder to find a comfortable position so I can fall asleep."
"It's not long now, then you defiantly won't be getting any sleep." Robyn laughed before she lifted her head towards her brother who came to see if she was ready.
"You ready?" Alcide asked her gently. Robyn just smiled as she heaved her figure to a standing position, moving the hem of her shirt over the waistband of her jeans as she stooped to pick up her shoes.
"You fancy a trip?" Robyn invited as she looked towards Samantha once again.
"Where you going?"
"Last minute dress fitting." Robyn said, her hands busy with tying the buckles of her shoes "Janice couldn't make it due to sorting the Salon for her few days off."
"She'll be here by this evening, but unfortunately Robyn's going to be stuck with my view." Alcide responded as he too perched to the edge of the sofa.
"And you want me to give an honest to god, female opinion." Samantha expressed with a small smile as she looked towards Robyn who smiled.
"Alcide's opinion counts up to a point, but you can give me the womanly insight that he can't." Robyn urged.
"Besides, it gets you out of the house." Alcide voiced as he pulled himself to his full height.
"Alright, I'll come." Sam voiced as she shoved her figure to the edge of the chair.
"I'll let Gaspard know your leaving." Robyn suddenly expressed as she lunged through the doorway and headed deeper into the house while Alcide jumped towards Sam, holding out his hand to help her to her feet.
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Sam didn't want to admit it but she was rather happy to have left the half dark house. The sunlight was shining brightly down over Shreveport, the large shopping streets a hive of activity as the three of them headed down the typically American pathways. The small wolf was rather glad she had Alcide standing protectively over her, most of the pedestrians moved out of their way, not wanting to get on Alcide's bad side as he prevented her from being knocked and pushed by the hustle and bustle of the shoppers.
However, Robyn had pushed a large pair of sunglasses to her eyes, a long-sleeved jumper was wrapped over her arms and chest and her jeans prevented her body coming into contact with a large amount of sunlight. Samantha knew this was her way of protecting her half vampire body from becoming to fiery; Robyn had obviously found ways to counteract the vampire trait and was able to limit her exposure and go about her everyday activity.
Alcide wrapped his arm around Robyn shoulders after her shoulder was shoved by a rather uptight businessman and was sent stumbling. Sam was about to send him some rather nasty provocations but Robyn just waved her away saying she was alright before she lifted her hand towards the path of sunlight, obviously feeling the intense heat of a Louisianan summer. Robyn breathed a sigh of relief once they had made there way to the bridal shop.
The pregnant English werewolf could see the snow-white wooden trimmings of the shop. The white paneling twisted and spiraled into elegant shapes and patterns, enhancing the beauty of the large gowns that rested on the mannequins just inside the shop window. Large clusters of flowers bloomed and radiated with colour while wedding shoes and jewellery were positioned to enhance the elegance and visual beauty of the window.
Just above the window, against another ivory white panel held the 'Rivendell Bridal', the elegant elvish type style enhanced the gorgeousness of the golden letters as Robyn strode through the large, glass door that once again held the shop name against the windowpane.
Robyn smiled as she heard the clanging of the bell above her head. Her body relaxing as she retreated into the safety of the building, removing her sunglasses to the top of her head as she immediately headed towards the reception area that was manned by one of the staff. The young lady smiled towards Robyn, her eyes trailing to the large scar on her cheek before recognition suddenly washed into her features.
"You're Robyn Herveaux!" The young girl stuttered. Robyn could only give her a gentle smile, knowing the girl must have been no older than twenty, obviously learning the trade.
"That's right." Robyn beamed, again causing the young lady to blush, the colour in her cheeks reddening, as she understood the embarrassment to the whole situation. The young celebrity again turned towards Alcide who was uncomfortably padding towards her while Samantha continued to gaze at the gowns that littered the railings.
"But what are you doing here?" She blundered again, her shaking hands fumbling with the pages of the diary that was sat in front of her, unable to turn the pages to the correct date to see if the Singer had an appointment.
"I'm here for a wedding dress fitting. It's been arranged for the last two weeks." Robyn voiced again noting how the girl turned to face her, all composure and professionalism having been flown out the window.
"A wedding dress…" She whispered to herself, trailing off as her mind started to process everything, getting over her star struck just as a copper haired woman moved from the room behind the receptionist.
"Robyn! There you are." Sarah expressed with a smile, holding out her hand for her client to shake. Sarah had been her seamstress since the beginning, having understood what it was the celebrity had wanted and had drawn and then created the elegant dress. The young woman had her deep copper hair tied high in a pony tail, her mane falling to the middle of her back as she came to face Robyn with her exceptionally bright blue eyes.
Robyn just smiled at the young woman who was dressed in a pair of smart trousers and a fitted blouse. Sam continued to study the whole situation, bemused at the young girls reaction to her friend, but as she watched Robyn conversing with the woman in front of her, she knew that this Sarah must have been with Robyn since the start and knew her dress better than anyone. "You must be here for your last fitting."
"Kinda, it's more like the last chance to figure out if everything fits okay. After all, the wedding's tomorrow." Robyn said with a breathy smile as her and her company followed after Sarah who was heading towards the private area of the shop. Sam couldn't help but admire the vintage feel of the bridal boutique; from the light purple patterned wallpaper, to the cream cheval mirror that hung floor to ceiling on one side of the room. Another rack of dresses hung in a wardrobe that made Sam realized that these must have been the dresses the staff was working on. As Sam looked around she was not surprised that Robyn had chosen to find her white gown from here for it radiated Robyn's personality.
"Well, here it is." Sarah replied with a large smile as she moved the hangers that held other woman's dresses before she pulled out Robyn's. Robyn had to smile towards Sam who had perched onto the large cream sofa that was positioned on the other wall to the mirrors, excitement bubbling within her friend as she anticipated Robyn's unveiling. "I have to say we were surprised when you came to us. When we had heard of your engagement we were certain you were to find a more elaborate gown. We've never done a celebrity wedding dress before." Sarah finished as she allowed Robyn to remove her shoes and jacket to prepare for her unchanging.
"I've only ever living in Shreveport and I come from a contractors family. I'm not one to splash out on an expensive wedding like Kate Bosworth. Its not who me or Eric are, we only have close friends coming to the wedding as it is." Robyn said with a cheery smile, removing her sandal as she held onto Alcide's hand for support. "Besides, I wanted to do something special for Eric and your dresses take influence from Medieval and Celtic styles. Eric is after all a Viking, I think he will appreciate the thought." Robyn laughed, smiling towards Sam and Alcide who knew Robyn would have chosen a very simple gown or worn a very low key, untraditional dress if she hadn't of found 'Rivendell Bridal'.
"Come on then, I'm sure your brother is dying to see you dressed up for a change." Sarah said with a small smile as she bustled Robyn into the changing room, her dress held firmly in her hands as she prepared to help the celebrity into her gear, knowing that Samantha was holding her jewellery.
As soon as Sam saw the door to Robyn's changing room open she was on her feet, moving quickly to Alcide's side as she took in the elegant beauty of the woman in front of her. Sam's lips burst into fabulously large smile as she watched Robyn holding to her long gown, moving the material from her feet as she looked down at the ground. If she could blush she knew she would be as the celebrity moved her eyes towards her brother's bewildered expression and Sam's exuberant smile.
"You look beautiful." Alcide breathed, stepping towards Robyn as he placed his hands to the base of Robyn's forearms, holding her at arms length to observe her. Sam could see that Sarah had moved to stand to the side, observing the family conversation as Robyn looked up at her brother.
"You think so?" Robyn said with a stifled laugh before she wrapped her arms around her brother who clung onto her tightly.
"Mum would be so proud of you." Alcide whispered, his breath tickling Robyn's neck as she closed her eyes, fighting the tears as she continued to hold her brother.
"You too." She replied, pressing a kiss to his cheek before she stepped away, her small pumps glistening under the long skirt as she turned to observe her reflection in the mirror as Sam perched herself to the side of the chair, her hands on her stomach as she watched Robyn reviewing her reflection.
The gown was an all in one style, made in matt satin and chiffon that was embellished with glass beads, pearls and crystals. She lifted her hand, the skin of her fingertips fingered the beading that was housed along the edges of the neckline and the gathered chiffon panel to highlight the feature and enhance the echoing 'V' shape that had initially drawn Robyn to the style and was enthralled by how flattering the style was for her.
As she continued to look at the gown her enhanced eyesight lingered over every inch. The bodice featured a glamorous finish with the delicate hand beading of glass seed beads over the gathers, two feature brooches and a drop belt that was also beaded with crystal and pearls.
She could feel the elegant chiffon sleeves fitted to her elbow before it fluted to the wrist and into the draping point. She had watched as Sarah laced up the back by the modesty panel, making sure the back covered her large Maenad scars before sweeping to the one foot long train that followed behind her.
However, Robyn was pulled from her thoughts when Sam heaved herself to her feet, cradling her swollen stomach as she excused herself. Robyn turned her attention to her friend, concern washing to her eyes as she watched her, pulling at the hem of her dress as she watched Alcide helping her to her feet.
"Are you okay?" Robyn asked with concern, moving towards Sam, her mind briefly understanding how the dress did not move from it's fitted position as she walked.
"I'm fine." Sam started with a smile as she waved away their concern. "It's just the baby got so excited she pushed on my bladder." Sam finished as she headed towards the bathroom. Robyn simply smiled down at her, not fully registering what Sam had said before the siblings suddenly turned to face each other, understanding what it was Samantha had just let slip.
"Did she just say 'she'?" Robyn asked after a few minutes, unconsciously leaning towards her brother who nodded towards her with a smile.
"They're having a little girl." Alcide chuckled
"But, that's fantastic!" Robyn cried, encircling her brother's neck once again as he held her.
"What is?" Sam innocently spoke as she stood in front of Robyn.
"Nothing. Can I suggest something though?" The singer queried as her little friend looked up at her skeptically before giving her a nod. " N, that's how you should spell it, none of the I N crap." Robyn remarked which caused Alcide's booming laugh to radiate around the group as understanding washed into Samantha's features and she joined in the laughter.
After the small group had calmed down Sarah had pulled out the other little tidbits that Robyn was to be wearing. The young singer pulled up her hair in roughly the same way Janice was planning to style it and then she took the box Sarah was holding out to her.
Robyn's face seemed to lighten as she realised what it was her seamstress was handing to her. The young celebrity took the velvet box from the young lady and opened the box carefully. Inside lay the most beautiful pendant she had ever seen. She had asked for it to be specially crafted by Swarovski and they had not disappointed her. Lying amongst the padded box lay a beautiful pendant of two Foxes that were holding hands, their tails entangling together as they stood on their hind paws.
Robyn beamed at Sarah who returned Robyn's happiness with one of her own as the hybrid opened the chain and placed the pendant around her neck; hanging just by the brand of her wolf Pack, the simple piece of jewellery bringing life and personality to the overall simple and elegant gown. Robyn watched Alcide's and Sam's eyes flutter to the necklace, unsure as to why Robyn's had reacted in the way she had. She just smiled at them.
"It's part of Eric's family crest. His human family I mean, not Godric's. I got it specially made." Robyn explained, answering their unspoken question as she turned to look back at her reflection, surprising herself by how pleased everything had turned out.
Sarah asked Robyn to walk around, to make sure the dress fitted her okay, feeling the weight of the dress as she walked and scrutinizing the hem of the large skirts to make sure the dress was not too long and would not be damaged considering Robyn and Eric would be getting married at the same place Eric had proposed to her.
"Well everything looks fantastic. I don't think there is anything more I can do." Sarah expressed as she moved her long ginger side fringe from her blue eyes as she looked up towards Robyn from the hem of the skirts.
"I think your right." Robyn replied as she shot Alcide another smile, noting how the pride and love shone deeply within his eyes as Sarah spoke to Sam about how the dress needed to tightened, emergency care and other relevant things that Sam and her sister would be looking out for.
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Eric was patiently waiting for his tailor to bring him his finished jacket. The normalcy of the whole situation vibrated over Eric undead figure as he stood amongst the dark oak furnished walls, wardrobes and furniture of his regular tailor. Alfred, his loyal tailor had fitted most of the suits in his possession, he had also helped with the creation of the leather jacket Robyn had purchased him a few years ago; Eric knew there was no one better to fit his Wedding attire considering the old man knew his measurements better than the vampire.
However, his mind was a little unfocused due to the variety of different text Robyn had sent him that day. Texts verging on dirty, commenting about what he was wearing, or what he would like to do to her if he was with her right now. She was teasing him, sending him texts at different time intervals as she continued to constantly remind him of what she wanted that evening. It was beginning to drive him to a whole new level of arousal as his mind constantly flashed to images of her suggested clothing that she was currently wearing, or imaging the things she was describing to him.
The ancient Vampire had barely registered Robyn's departure that afternoon, now he couldn't get her out of his head. Robyn had also braved the insanely human and very busy city centre of Shreveport to make sure her own wedding outfit was fitted the way she wanted it. For the first time in his life he was rather relieved that Robyn was the kind of person not to make such a big deal out of their wedding.
People like Kim Kardashian and other Celebrities seemed to spend millions on the one day of their life, enjoying the spectacle and the big show, missing the whole point of the wedding in the first place. Robyn was more down to earth, wanting nothing more than her close friends and family to attend and Eric was thankful for that as it seemed the pair of them wanted nothing more to share their special day with the important people involved with them.
Eric knew that a single magazine photographer was to attend the ceremony; Robyn's agent who was also attending the ceremony had confronted both Robyn and Eric. He had declared that their small, simplistic wedding was very much anticipated by Robyn's fans and by allowing the world a few pictures of their special day would allow the media and insight into the life they lived and maybe to keep the media at bay for the first few months of their married life.
The Viking was suddenly pulled from his thoughts when he heard the shuffling of Alfred's shoes against the carpet of his shop. The towering vampire was standing in front of the three mirrors that showed him every angle of his suit while his companion Gaspard was sitting on one of the chairs, his arms crossed against his chest as he waited. Eric had hoped that Alcide would have been back at the house in time, the beta wolf obviously having planned to help the rest of his pack with the set up the ceremony but he had also suggested he come with his soon to be brother-in-law. Instead he was attending his final fitting with Robyn's English Packmaster friend who seemed to think he could be doing something far better than what he was.
"Here we are then Eric, I finished it this morning, one of my finest jackets yet." Alfred stated, his voice horse and shaky as he wearily headed towards the vampire who removed his hands from his pockets, pulling his eyes from his reflection as he turned to Alfred the tailor.
"Thank you Alfred, your tailoring never disappoints." Eric responded as he took in the fantastic curve of his silver waistcoat, noting how the buttons fastened without the material pulling at the buttons. His grey tie knotted attractively before it flared and disappeared underneath his waistcoat, enhancing the attractive fitting as it brought colour to the white shirt that was tucked into his trousers.
"Your most welcome Eric, besides, your one of my most valuable customers. The youngsters of this age prefer their suits to be tailored in a very different way."
"Trust me Alfred, I have yet to disregard a suit you tailored for me. The craftsmanship is far to excellent." Eric praised, not missing Gaspard's roll of the eye as he simply adjusted his seated position.
"Do you think you could stop with the flattery and just get on with it?" Gaspard asked, his unusual accent vibrating around the shop causing both Eric and Alfred to turn their attention towards him. The older gentleman looking over his glasses at the Brit who had spoken.
"Young man, I can see that you have very broad shoulders so must struggle in wearing a suit jacket, surely if you had a tailored jacket, you may appreciate it more considering you may not rip the material."
"I don't doubt that, perhaps I have yet to find a good tailor over in England." Gaspard sounded, leaning forward on his knees as Eric gave a very brief smile towards him.
"It is very hard to find a good tailored suit these days." Eric responded, placing his hands back in his pockets again after Alfred had helped him slip into the suit jacket. Overall Eric was impressed by Alfred's work and he couldn't help but admire his handiwork, hoping that Robyn would appreciate the suit as much as he was, even if Gaspard couldn't care less. Maybe he could ask Roman or maybe Alcide when they arrived back at the house.
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Robyn had asked Alcide if she could drop her dress and relevant items off at the hotel before they got back home. Robyn knew that she had to be the one to stay in a hotel due to the lack of light tight buildings in Shreveport. As it was they were spending their wedding night at the Hotel Camellia in Dallas so Eric was able to enjoy his stay without the worry of being tormented by the sun, it was a good thing Eric could fly; she knew they would be there in less than twenty minutes.
However, as she arrived back home she was suddenly rushed to the clearing that was to hold her wedding. Her friends had been preparing the clearing for most of the day and their enthusiasm hadn't been swayed as she walked into the brightly lit greenery. Sunny white fairy lights littered the trees and vines, spiraling and intertwining with each other, illuminating the colorful flowers and beautiful foliage that brought the overwhelming natural feel to the clearing as Robyn looked at where they would be standing, overlooking the lake that twinkled and shone due to the moon, stars and lights that had been placed by her friends.
"Oh you guys! This looks fantastic!" Robyn mused, her hands held by her mouth as she looked on in awe at the beauty of her surroundings. She had always wanted to hold the wedding ceremony outside, and looking around her now her friends hadn't disappointed her. Within the depths of her territory, the wolf within her relaxed at the peaceful ambiance of the woodland around her.
But, she was pulled from her thoughts when she heard her brother calling for her, obviously having some sort of crisis back at the house. She excused herself, ordering her friends to get a good night sleep before she rush back to the house, her vampire speed not letting her down as she swept her fringe over her forehead to notice Janice waiting patiently for her sister who crushed her to her body in a tight embrace.
The pair headed into the house, the hybrid noticing how she had returned home about two hours after sunlight and Robyn was seriously hoping Eric would be getting here soon. After all she had been in a very teasing mood today, obviously not having spoken to her fiancée that day due to their hectic schedule. That's how she lifted her phone, moving the guitar between her hands as she texted him again.
'How long will it take you to get here? ;)' Robyn texted, smiling as she pictured Eric growling in frustration as she prepared to tease him when he got home before she left for the hotel. She wasn't going to throw that tradition from the window. They were going to spend the evening apart, the first time in a very long time.
Eric, when I first saw you
I knew that you had a flame in your heart
And under wild blue skies
Marble movie skies
I found a home in your eyes
We'll never be apart
Robyn had had these lyrics swimming around her head for the majority of the day, having hummed the unfamiliar tune to herself causing Sam to notice and approve for the vastly different sound compared to her other recorded tracks. When they had gotten home Samantha had urged her to write it down, the reason for the music paper to be shrewdly draped across the coffee table in front of her, both Alcide and Janice dosing in the chair as she worked, having gained the inspiration to write a song about Eric.
And when the fires came
The smell of cinders and rain
Perfumed almost everything
We laughed and laughed and laughed
And in the golden blue
Crying took me to
The darkest place you knew
And set fire to my heart
She continued to play, allowing the music to travel through her as she continued to write down the notes onto the paper. She was hoping she maybe able to keep this song a secret from her fiancée, it could be a wedding gift after all, and describing the rather unique relationship they shared.
The young Singer drew in a large breath, knowing what notes she needed to hit, pushing up her diaphragm as she reached the high notes she wanted as she started to sing the familiar tune of the chorus, unknowing to her that both Hannah and Alec were watching her write, both sitting by Alcide and Janice who were also kind of listening to her.
When I run in the dark, Eric
To a place that's vast, Eric
Under a sheet of rain in my heart, Eric
I dream of home
Alcide smiled when he heard the familiar sound of the doorbell; he was also not surprised that Robyn completely ignored the occurrence. She seemed to get wrapped up in her writing and her work that everything around her was drowned out by the musical rifts and notes that were swimming around her head.
Robyn's brother repositioned his sisters legs from his lap, his large form moving past Alec and Hannah and heaved open the door. He was unable to recognize the man standing on the door but by the manner he was holding himself, the expensive suit and the rather powerful stance Alcide realised he must have been Roman, the vampire Eric had asked to officiate the wedding and also the Guardian of the Vampire Authority.
"You must be Alcide, the brides brother?" Roman asked evenly, his lips moving into a smirk as he held out his hand towards Alcide who cautiously took it within his own not surprised by the cool skin.
"That's right." Alcide stated, completely forgetting that Roman needed an invitation into the building. "Come right in. You have to excuse Robyn for the moment, it seems she has found some inspiration for music writing and when she is in this frame of mind it is very difficult to disturb her." Alcide apologized, opening the door for the vampire who could hear the gentle strumming of the guitar and the soothing voice that caressed the words that had been recently written.
"No need to apologies, I am aware of Robyn's career for we have followed it since it's inspection." Roman voiced, turning to Alcide and recognizing the familiar expression of confusion. "We have known of Eric's relationship with Miss Herveaux, following it far closer when they openly admitted it to the press. She has done the Authority a great service by providing support to Vampire's and the mainstreaming agenda. We also welcomed her into our protection considering she is now part Vampire."
"I see." Alcide stated before he held out his hand to the Vampire welcoming him into the main room, which held the remaining inhabitant baring Sam who had retired early due to the long day. Alec was on his feet in an instant, obviously recognizing Roman and willing to pay his respects while Hannah simply looked towards her boyfriend and his sudden change in emotions. She remained curious when she watched Roman wave away Alec's respects and ultimately turned his attention towards Robyn who seemed to be singing along to the next verse she had written.
But in a goodbye bed
With my arms around your neck
Into our mouths the tears crept
Just kids in the eye of the storm
And as my house spun round
My dreams pulled me from the ground
Forever to search for the flame
For home again
For home again
Roman was pleasantly surprised by the rich tones of Robyn's voice, obviously having heard her work and realised she had very little, if any alteration on her voice when she was recording for her voice sounded the same. He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in surprise as Robyn pushed up her diaphragm, the high but soothing and impressive note sounded from her throat before she continued onto the chorus once again.
When I run in the dark, Eric
Into a place that's vast, Eric
Under a sheet of rain in my heart, Eric
I dream of home
When I run in the dark, Eric
Into a place that's vast, Eric
Under a sheet of rain in my heart, Eric
I dream of home
Robyn finished strumming on her guitar, grimacing at the last note before she tore at the pencil that was wrapped in her hair and quickly squiggled an alteration before she heard her brother clearing his throat. Robyn lifted her eyes to her brother before he flicked his head towards Roman.
The young celebrity frowned before she moved her eyes to focus on the vampire who was sitting on her couch. Recognition washed onto her features and she immediately got to her feet, a manner very similar to that of Alec as Roman himself also got to his feet to prevent Robyn from bowing in front of him.
"Guardian, I'm so sorry. That was very rude of me." Robyn said with an embarrassed smile, having wanted to of met Roman with Eric at her side, knowing that her fiancée had known him far longer than she. Roman simply rested his fingers to the base of her chin and lifted her eyes towards him as he smiled.
"Do not worry Robyn. It's a pleasure to finally meet you." He started, watching as Robyn started to relax under his gaze.
"And you, Eric has told me a great deal about you."
"And I you." He stated "I was surprised when I heard that Mr Northman had taken a human companion, but then again, you never were fully human were you."
"When you heard I was a Werewolf, that must have been a far greater shock compared to thinking I was human."
"At first, but when we realised you were a Packmaster I came to understand that Eric was simply following my footsteps, but instead of grafting peace between vampires and humans, he was walking a path towards Werewolves."
"It wasn't easy."
"Is anything? However, I have seen a great change in Eric, which I can only assume, is your doing. I must thank you for that, for Eric is to valuable; he is one of the oldest vampires and his Maker Godric was a fantastic representative."
"I hope that will not change."
"Your guidance will ensure that. I fear that Eric's young Vampire King may lead him astray and if that is too happen I can guarantee that I will do whatever is in my power to make sure he is not subjugated to my other Councilors."
"Thank you." Robyn said with a large smile as she bowed her head again.
"I feel very protective of the two of you. Maybe it is the uniqueness of your coupling, but your relationship has aided our cause and I hope to continue with that prosperity."
"You can count on it." Robyn finished again, just to be cut short as the large door to their home opened to reveal Eric and Gaspard. When Eric moved into the room his eyes searched for Robyn, obviously anticipating this evening considering she had been teasing him all day. But, as soon as he saw Roman who was conversing with Robyn he headed towards his old friend.
Large smiles fell onto the lips of both Vampires as Eric bounded towards him, holding out his hand before the pair embraced in a manly welcome. Robyn just smiled towards the pair of them, obviously knowing of Eric's affection to the man. When they pulled away Eric pulled her towards him, his lips pressing firmly to hers before he turned towards Roman.
"I see you have met the bride to be." Eric beamed, an uplifting mood enfolding him as he continued to hold onto Robyn via her waist.
"She is a remarkable creature Eric, my congratulations." Roman responded, his eyes observing the couple fondly "I am surprised it took you so long to ask her considering your affections."
"Trust me, I was wondering the same thing." Robyn joked, a tongue in cheek smile on her features as she stood on tiptoes to press a kiss to Eric's cheek once again as Eric looked down at her lovingly.
"I was not going to pass up the opportunity to officiate the wedding of two kind-off Vampires." Roman explained with a wink to Robyn's direction "Far too few vampires are committed to each other these days."
"That is surprising considering how deeply we feel."
"This is true, but also the way of things."
"Anyway, Eric, why don't you show Roman to his room and catch up properly?" Robyn queried, watching as Eric nodded his head, Robyn gave him another teasing kiss before the two old vampires headed for the room that had been prepared for the Guardian.
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The Viking Vampire had explained to his Vampire sovereign how the light tight blinds operated, giving him a quick demonstration before he excused himself, stating to him that he had a few last minute details to discuss about the wedding with Robyn.
However, the walk down the long corridor of their home seemed like an eternity as he headed towards the last door to the left of the stairs. His mind was constantly falling back to the taunting and raunchy texts Robyn had been sending him all night, his body reacting to the desire that was spiraling through his veins as his mind fogged with what he knew Robyn had in store for him.
The ancient Vampire was reaching out for the door handle of his shared bedroom when he felt the vibration of his phone. He inwardly cursed, trying to compose his overactive body and impulses as he looked down at the confirmation text sent by the Hotel Carmella, detailing to him that Robyn and his luggage had arrived.
When he finally emerged into the room his heart un-beating heart lunged in his chest as he considered Robyn's actions and her attire. He closed the door quietly behind him, hearing the clicking of the door as he slowly slipped his leather jacket from his shoulders as Robyn turned to gaze at him from behind her shoulder.
Eric couldn't stop his eyes from drifting over her regal form. Her long mahogany hair fell in waves to the middle of her back; her tanned and perfectly shaped legs moved from her dainty feet and disappeared under his black shirt that hung loosely over her torso and bottom, a small flash of black lacy underwear wafted to his eyes as she continued to walk around the room.
The sleeves to his shirt had been rolled up to her elbows, two or three buttons had been secured, hiding her arousing assets as the shirt plunged into a low cut, displaying the smooth skin of Robyn chest, covering her bust before the lapels flared to revel her stomach and racy panties.
"The hotel Carmella has just informed my that they received our luggage." Eric expressed coolly, trying to retain his emotions and his desire as he perched himself on the bed, his long torso leaning on the headboard as he draped his arms over the cushions and pillows, watching as Robyn continued to parade in his shirt, obviously having attempted to start her preparations for tomorrow.
"About time, I was starting to worry." Robyn voiced, turning away from Eric with a small smile as she gave him a visual stimuli, a nonverbal come-on to make him hungry for her. The young hybrid went to adjust her the packing of her suitcase, feeling Eric's eyes burning on her rear, admiring her as she pretended to not know he was watching, feeling his growing desire as he unconsciously passed his emotions to her via their telepathy.
"Don't worry, I made sure it was not to be misplaced." Eric said with a smile as Robyn turned back from the chest of draws and faced her fiancée, Eric continue to watch her and Robyn didn't fail to recognize the hitching of the vampire's breath as she leant forward, giving him a small glimpse of her breast that were not confined by an undergarment.
"Good, because I have a very expensive lingerie set in there." Robyn said with a serious tone, inwardly laughing at Eric's reaction as he unconsciously rubbed at his jeans as if to relieve some pressure, obviously being worked up over her teasing.
"I'm sure if your underwear had been misplaced we could figure something out." Eric growled as Robyn seductively headed over towards Eric, the mattress dipping at her weight as she faced Eric a little, her warm hand resting on his thigh, the radiating heat of her skin washing through his jeans and warming his cold skin.
"Oh really?" Robyn replied with a smile before she leant towards Eric, pressing her mouth to his in that most human of ways and he couldn't stop his body from responding to her, as if he was born for it. "What did you have in mind?" Robyn whispered, as she crawled towards him, the shirt falling from her figure as she loomed over him, one of her thighs pushing his apart as she sandwiched her leg between his, while the other was positioned over the other so she was leaning toward him. She moved her warm hands so they were resting on the base of his neck, feeling his collarbone under her hands. "What do you have in mind?"
"Give me time to think of something." Eric breathed, his head angled to look at her gorgeous face, unknown to him that his chin was about level with her bust as she leaned onto him, the vampire refusing to look away from her as Robyn lowered her hands, pressing at his hip bones, still refusing to let up on her teasing as Eric felt the blood rush to his abdomen.
"Time Mr Northman," Robyn started, her nose touching the end of his as she tormented him "Is something we don't have."
"Well, no." Eric stated before Robyn pressed her lips tightly against his. His body was tight and lean under the cotton of his shirt and she began to slowly remove the material from his trousers, continuing to seduce him as she adjusted the hold her lips had of his own.
She was taking advantage of her position over him and she plunged towards him again, wanting to feel the warm hunger of his mouth as she continued to settle on his lap, rubbing her thigh against his as she created small amounts of friction, essentially setting his thighs on fire. His hands were almost large enough to completely encircle her, Eric encouraging her movements kneading and driving her further downward.
Robyn just smiled underneath his lips as she slowly moved her attention to the skin on his jaw, planting soft kisses and a trail of nibbles towards his neck and the thin skin that could be located there. She moved to his throat, tracing her tongue over his Adam's apple before she continued to lick from where his ear ended down his neck and to the middle of his collarbone. The little V spot was a particular favorite of Eric's and as the heat of her hand, lips and tongue penetrated his cold vampire skin he couldn't stop the groan from escaping his lips as he rested the back of his head to the pillows behind him.
The young hybrid only chuckled as she slowly teased with the bottom of his shirt, moving her hands under the material before she gazed deeply into his cobalt blue eyes, watching as he allowed her to remove his shirt before she pressed herself against his chest. Eric could feel her erect nipples from underneath the confines of his shirt as Robyn pushed her torso towards him as she raised her hands to trace her fingertips to his eyebrow, down by the side of his eye before she massaged his ear, working her way down the outer fold before she ran her pinkie along the crease where his ear connected to his head and ever so slowly stimulated the middle of his inner ear with the tip of her tongue.
She took his lobe between her teeth, firmly closing her lips around it before she suckled gently, her warm skin sending his arousal to a whole new level as she tormented him. His arms tightened around her and she whispered something towards him, feeling the vibrations in his own chest, rattling her dead heart.
"You feel good tonight Eric." Robyn purred as her arousal heavily clouded her eyes as she looked up into his eyes, her chin resting on the tops of his pecks, her hair having been flung to the left, hanging in an uncustomary position, her warm hands radiating the skin on his chest that ultimately increased his aroused state as he could still feel the heat that lingered between his thighs, by his neck and his ear. The pressure in his trousers however was starting to become painful as Robyn placed gentle kisses to his chest while her fingers drew wide circles, curling inward until she reached his nipple. She was using a firm touch at fist before she softened up as she moved towards the bulls-eye.
Eric was relishing in her attentions, not knowing just how good Robyn was at arousing him. Her gentle touches were lightening a deep fire at the pit of his stomach that was quickly burning and tingling all over his body. The unfamiliar heat and blood washed to the places that Robyn was stimulating as well as other areas she was refusing to touch, but region's the vampire was yearning for her to touch and draw most of her attention.
However, he was pulled from his thoughts when Robyn shifted, lifting her torso so she could concentrate on her hand movements. She was still trailing her fingertips down the edge of one of his pecks, across the bottom and up the other side along the centre of his ribcage before doing the same to the other side. The warmth that was intensely burning in his abdomen was intensifying as Robyn applied a firmer touch before her caresses became lighter, arousing the hell out of him, Robyn smiling happily as she realised she was stimulating the nerves beneath. She continued to glide back and forth along his W-spot and pinched his nipples, slightly harder each time to bring extra blood into them and amplify the feeling, an activity that worked as Eric let out a low growl.
The Vampire let out a dangerous growl as Robyn pressed a chaste kiss to his lips and slowly draped her body away from his, leaving the tormented Vampire aroused and unable to deal with it as Robyn grabbed her clothing and headed towards the bathroom to change, smiling and laughing at Eric as she savored the teasing, wanting to hold of on sex for tomorrow night.