*Flashback*
Sookie and Eric had been waiting for Finton close to three hours. Sookie looked at Eric.
"Let's go, it's obvious he's not coming. " Sookie said looking up at Eric.
"He knows how to find me now." Eric leaned down and kissed her neck. It made her knees go weak and her spine tingly.
"You sure? I could try to pass the time more quickly." Eric whispered in her ear, raising his eyebrows. "There is a full moon." Sookie laughed.
"I'm not having sex with you in a cemetery, Eric Northman!" Eric began to tickle her sides. She ran away from him playfully and he began to chase her. Human speed of course. Sookie ran across the cemetery to the farmhouse and headed straight for the woods. Eric stayed just far enough back that he couldn't see her. Sookie ran down to the creek and found a tree branch to hide behind. It didn't take Eric long to find her. He snuck up behind her and grabbed her. She squealed when she felt him wrap his long arms around her waist. He pulled her in a tight hug. He leaned down and began kissing her neck. He ran his hands under her shirt and cupped her breasts. He raised her arms and brought them around his neck. He lifted her shirt and yanked it off. He let her go long enough to unhook her bra. It fell to the ground. He ran his fingertip from her neck back to her breasts and found her nipples. He circled and pulled on them. Every time his thumb ran over one of them her pussy tingled. She cried out as he spun her around and pulled her tight against his body. He reached between them and unbuttoned her shorts and slid the denim over her hips. He lifted her in his arms. The shorts fell to the ground before she wrapped her legs around his waist. Eric kissed and sucked on her neck and pressed against her. She moaned. He let her go long enough to drop his pants and boxers. He turned them around and sat on the tree branch. He was right where she desperately wanted him and she wasted no time impaling herself. She cried out as he slid in easily. Eric grabbed her by the hips and held her still a minute. He kissed her caressing her tongue with his. "Slow down lover, you'll hurt yourself." Sookie cried out and moaned. "Please honey, fuck me, fuck me hard." He looked down at her and his fangs dropped. She grabbed at his wife beater he lifted his arms so she could take it off.
He growled against her neck grabbed her hair, and tilted her head back.
"You want me to fuck you lover? You want me to fuck your tight little pussy until you cum all over my dick?" She whimpered as he pushed her against him hard. "Please, Oh god Eric, yes! please honey fuck me." she moaned. He licked her throat and began to pound into her, giving her exactly what she wanted . Eric stood up still buried deeply inside of her and leaned against the tree. He took his time kissing her as she came. She wrapped her legs around his waist. His hands cupped her butt so he could move her easier. "I love you so much please don't ever stop fucking me." She panted in his ear. He kissed her. His fingers sliding between her cheeks to play with her virgin hole. He slipped the tip of his finger in and she came so hard she couldn't even let out a whimper. She collapsed against his shoulder until her orgasm stopped and she stopped shaking. Eric kissed her shoulder and lowered her to the ground. He grabbed the nearest piece of clothing he could find and spread it to lay her down on. He grabbed her under the knees and hooked them under his arms. He kept up the same pace but held her, kissing her passionately as he finished. Sookie laid her head against the arm he had cradling her head.
She giggled once she caught her breath. "You're incredible." He kissed her and shook his head. "You know I get turned on when you run from me." He made his point by moving his still very hard cock against the puddle he created between her thighs. Instead of making love to her again he sat up and reached for their clothes. "I wonder why Finton didn't show?" She asked trying to pretend she didn't care. Eric handed her his tank top after inspecting her shirt and finding a huge rip down the front. "I don't know Lover, I hope you're not to disappointed." She shook her head no. "How could I be disappointed? You just made me see stars and I hardly know him." She pulled the shirt over her head and tried to find the rest of her clothes. They were ripped too so he handed her his boxers and pulled his pants on. There was a loud thump and they heard leaves crunching. Eric dropped his fangs and jumped protectively in front of Sookie. Sookie stared at him in awe, it was such a great feeling to be loved by someone so powerful. Godric walked out of the bushes. Eric relaxed and pulled Sookie to his side.
"I apologize for startlingly you. I got word tonight from Niall Brigant that the Fae had begun their war. Finton, unfortunately, was the first casualty." Eric's fangs dropped again.
"Do I need to leave with Sookie?" Sookie could feel how tense he was in the bond.
"No, I don't think they know about her, she should be fine. If that changes, you will be the first to know." Sookie had begun to cry. It wasn't fair she had just met Finton. Eric hugged her to him. "I'm sorry Lover." He whispered kissing her forehead.
"I received a message from the king because he was killed on the border between Texas and Louisiana. I have to go back to Texas tonight. But if you need anything don't hesitate." Eric nodded.
"Sookie that includes you." Godric looked at his progeny and the telepath one last time before jumping into the sky and flying away.
*end flashback*
When Eric woke up that night Sookie was still unconscious in his arms. Someone was beating on the door of the safe room and he was fairly certain Godric was close by. His first concern was Sookie and why the vial of blood hadn't healed her. He easily stood up and cradled her in his arms. He laid her down on the bed and checked her pulse. He sighed with relief when he found it easily. It was back to normal. He took in her appearance, there were still ugly bruises around her throat where she had been strangled. Her eye was swollen shut. Eric looked at her torn dress and growled. He grabbed the scissors and cut the dress off the rest of the way. He took off her tattered bra and grabbed one of his t-shirts from the drawer. He growled. Her whole chest was one big bruise and she had at least three broken ribs. Her arm still had a nasty gash where she had cut it to feed him.
He kissed her forehead. "It's alright lover, I've got you now." Eric checked his own body to check for signs of silver. He was completely healed. His fangs clicked into place. He bit into his hand and fed her. Eric growled as he heard the door open. Pam poked her head slowly in. "Finally! What the hell Eric?" She demanded. She looked at Sookie and whatever she was about to say next decided not to.
"Someone broke in today. The body is out back by the pool. Get rid of it." Eric ordered never taking his eyes off Sookie. "Eric should I call Ludwig?" Pam asked walking further in the room. Sookie was her friend she was deeply concerned. "You shouldn't be trying to feed her yet." Eric growled at her when she took a step closer. "I'm fine Pam, she healed me." Eric began to relax as the marks around her neck vanished. "Please Pam go take care of the body. I don't want her to see it when she wakes up." Eric cradled Sookie's hand to his chest and held it there as her ribs pushed themselves back into place. Pam touched his shoulder, peeking over to get a better look at Sookie. She was gone before Eric could tell her to leave again. Sookie whimpered and opened her eyes. Eric touched her cheek and smiled and her.
"Am I dead?" She asked weakly.
Eric looked down at her. "No lover, I healed you." Sookie touched his cheek with her still shaky hand. "You came out in Sun and saved me?" Eric nodded. "Just for a moment, you needed me." She pulled him down and tried to kiss him but she was still to weak so he gently kissed her and brushed her hair away from her face. "I'm sorry, I guess this is all my fault. Last night I let him in to use the bathroom. He must of figured out a way to get in." Eric kissed her again. "Don't ever say that. You didn't ask for this." He said in her ear.
"It's good to hear your voice." Pam said from the door. "I'm glad you're going to be fine. Eric we need to talk." Eric turned and glared daggers at her. He turned back to Sookie and leaned down and kissed her. "Stay here until I get back. You lost a lot of blood." Sookie nodded. Eric got up and walked out the door into the bedroom. The house was going to need major work. He was going to have to find somewhere safe to take Sookie for the day.
"What's wrong Pam?" Pam looked at him almost nervous. "The body wasn't there." Eric look at her alarmed.
"Pam, the fall broke his neck I heard it." Pam nodded. "You said all that. But still no body. Oh and Godric is waiting downstairs. I may have called him last night. I was worried about you Eric. He looked too and saw no trace of a body. " Eric touched Pam's shoulder affectionately. "You did well Pam. Stay with Sookie until I get back." Pam went back into the saferoom while Eric went to find Godric. It wasn't hard to find him. The room Godric was in seemed to radiate more power. He was old and wise, Eric valued his opinion above all others. His presence demanded respect and when he was pissed off Eric knew it was best to stay away. Eric knew he was pissed before he even entered the room.
"Fader." Godric's eyes met his own and they softened. Godric was most proud of Eric.
"Come, we need to talk. I know you're eager to get back to Sookie so I won't keep you long." Godric said quietly. Eric dropped to his knees in front of Godric. Godric ran his fingers through Eric's hair.
"I almost lost her." Eric said sadly.
"But you didn't. You saved her. Eric I was trying to figure out what happened. I watched your security feed. The intruder first came from your hallway bathroom around 7:45 this morning. He went upstairs. Then just after 8:00 he comes back dragging Sookie behind him. He tied her up she got away and ran back upstairs. The next time she is on camera he is dragging her down the stairs and takes her to the pool to attempt to drown her. Now this next part I had to watch about ten times before I believed it. Would you care to take over the story from here?" Godric looked at him.
"Did Pam tell you anything of the past couple of days?" Godric nodded. "I was awakened by Sookie's fear. I called her to me. She fed me, attempting to wake me up. I must have been somewhat aware. I was able to push her away to keep from draining her. Godric, I felt her dying. I didn't care about the sun. What is my life worth if she's not in it? She's become my life. I went to her. He was killing her. I tried to be quick. But the sun didn't burn at first. I would say it took about three full minutes. I got us back in the saferoom and gave her a vial of blood, I keep beside the bed in case of emergencies. After that the sun took me back under." Godric shook his head.
"You slept past sunset?" Eric nodded.
"I didn't think about it but yes." Godric nodded.
"I met Pam here at 9:30. She filled me in and I watched the camera footage while Pam broke into your saferoom. I would have ripped the door off had she not been able to get in. According to your video footage, at first dark, while Pam and I were out front, someone scaled your fence and removed the dead body. I was unable to see his face." Eric ran his fingers through his blond hair and fell on the couch.
"Before Hot Rain showed up at the tribunal Sophie-Ann told me if I would hand Sookie over to her, I'd be free to go. Obviously I declined. She doesn't know we're bonded. She has to be behind this." Eric dropped his head in his palms. "We have to leave the house tonight." Eric said quietly. They both looked up as Sookie came downstairs very slowly. She was holding onto the rail for support. Pam had her arms out ready to catch her. The signs of attack were still clearly visible. Eric stood up and met her on the stairs before she could attempt another step. He lifted her in his arms and carried her the rest of the way. He sat down on the couch and held her against his chest.
"You should be resting." He said kissing the top of her head.
"I need you." She grunted. She was still scared, it was all she could do not to start screaming whenever she closed her eyes.
"Lover, we have to stay somewhere else for a while." Eric told her quietly. She looked at him alarmed.
"What are you not telling me?" She was going to lose it. For the first time she looked over and saw Godric. It was bad if Godric was here.
"Shhh calm down." Eric ran his fingers through her hair and tried to use the bond to calm her down.
"Pam had to dismantle the security system to get in the saferoom. And the door is damaged. We have to go somewhere else while we fix it." Sookie looked at him.
"There's still something you aren't telling me." She looked at him.
"Someone took the body at first dark. It appears he was working for a vampire, my guess Bill Compton, or the Queen." Godric sat in the chair and leaned forward so he was looking Sookie directly in her eyes. "If you both are agreeable I have a solution." He looked at Eric then back at Sookie and finally pointed to the ring on her finger.
"In case you haven't heard. Vampire/human marriages were approved for the State of Louisiana yesterday. It's time for the two of you to get married. And I mean have a wedding. A huge event, invite Nan Flanagan, possibly become the AVL's poster couple for human/vampire relationships. You already asked her and she already said yes. It will prevent Sophie-Ann or anyone for that matter from taking her. They won't cross the Authority. Especially someone as young as your Queen. " Sookie looked up at Eric. She could feel the hesitation. Finally he looked down at her and smiled. "How long do you need to finish planning?" She grinned for a second and then began crying in her hands, happy bittersweet tears. "There's no one left I really care about coming other than Jason and maybe Tara and Lafayette. Gran was supposed to give me away." Eric wrapped his arms around her and held her until she stopped crying. He looked her directly in her eyes. "Tell me what you want Lover." She sat up in his lap and slid down to sit beside him.
"Can we do it at Fangtasia instead of the church?" Eric laughed. "Of course anything else?" Sookie looked at Pam "Will it hurt your feelings if I get a different dress, the other one is so poofy, everytime I put it on I feel like I'm drowning." She felt like she was about to panic just talking about it. Eric looked sternly at Pam almost daring her to say something smart.
"Of course not Sookie, it is a gorgeous dress though. How about that strapless A-line you tried on in New York? You wouldn't have to have it altered. I could have it shipped and it would be here in a few days." Pam said. Sookie shook her head yes. Sookie looked at Eric and for the first time, smiled. She threw her arms around his neck. "We're getting married." Eric smiled and leaned down and kissed her. "We have to go Lover, it's starting to get late. Stay here, talk to Godric, I'll pack your bag and we'll stay at the apartment until other arrangements can be made." Sookie smiled and leaned over and kissed him gently before he stood up. He left her with Godric and Pam and quickly packed their bags. Clothes and Sookie's personal hygiene items so there wouldn't be a reason for them to stop anywhere. He pulled the ring from his safe that had been there for the last three years and tucked it safely into the bottom of his bag. He filled another bag full with the cash he had hidden behind the safe in another safe. He also took his sword, and Sookie's laptop. He flew everything downstairs to Pam's car and loaded it into the trunk. He walked over to the front of the garage and opened the door by entering the code. Eric walked in and decided it would be best to take an SUV. They weren't driven that much and no one important should recognize them in that car. Eric grabbed a set of keys from the wall and hit the auto start button. The car started right up. Eric was walking in the house from the garage to get Sookie when the car suddenly exploded. The whole thing went up in flames igniting the rest of the cars and a gas can in the corner. His final thought was Sookie as the entire garage exploded and the entire house went up in flames.