AN: Things are going to get a little hairy in this chapter. As always I don't own any of the characters. This chapter is A little graphic. But I really wanted to vilify Bill up more so than he already is.

Trigger Warning*

Sex

SA

Violence

Attempted murder

Mentions of rape.

Chapter 19

Flashback*

Sookie squealed with delight as Eric twirled her around the living room. After 1000 years the man could dance. Sookie had been cooking dinner for her and Gran when Eric woke up and found her in the kitchen. He'd thrown his arms around her and swept her off her feet. He was wearing only his boxers and his cool skin felt wonderful against hers.

"I may need your special skills at work tonight, Lover. We had to bring in some human companions. A few vampires in my area have gone missing and I need to find out what they may or may not know." Sookie wrapped her arms around his neck as they swayed. "Ok, I just need to make sure Gran has dinner. The chicken will be ready in about twenty minutes." Eric kissed her softly on the lips. "You eat first too. I plan to bend you over my desk when we're done with the interviews." Eric said slapping her lightly on the butt. "You're going to need your energy." Eric whispered in her ear as he took her earlobe between his lips." Sookie melted in his arms and giggled.

"Mmm Mr. Sheriff. I have a confession. I forgot to pick up your dry cleaning for two days in a row. I think I need to be punished." Sookie confessed walking to the back of the couch and bending over the back of it.

Eric walked up behind her and pressed against her. His erection pressing against her girl bits. He ran his hand up her dress over her butt and smacked it again lightly. He pushed her legs slightly apart and ran his hand over her pussy. She wiggled against his hand,trying to create friction where she needed it.

"You forgot my dry cleaning Miss. Stackhouse? Whatever shall I do with you?" Eric whispered in her ear, as he worked his finger inside of her. Sookie cried out and bit the inside of her lip to keep from screaming. She was scared to death Gran would hear them. Gran normally stayed in the guesthouse. The back steps were still a little difficult for her to manage on her own.

He found her sweet spot with his fingers while flicking her clit with his thumb. He brought her almost to orgasm before taking his hand away completely.

"Now Miss. Stackhouse, why did you forget the dry cleaning?" Sookie cried out in frustration but kept in character.

"I'm sorry sir. I had finals. Yesterday I fell asleep and today I just wanted to get home early so I could spend a little bit of time with my boyfriend before he has to go to work. I didn't know I was going with him." Eric smacked her ass and ran his hand back over her wet pussy.

"Does your boyfriend make you feel as good as I do?" Eric whispered in her ear as he ran his fingers over her clit.

"Oh no sir, no one makes me feel like you." Sookie moaned as she climaxed on Eric's fingers. Her legs were still shaking when Eric took his fingers away and he had to catch her before she fell on the floor.

"Too much?" He whispered in her ear as he lifted her in his arms. She rested her head on his shoulder.

"Not hardly. That was probably the best part of my week." Sookie said laying her head on his shoulder.

"You're done with finals now right?" Sookie sighed.

"I wish, I have one more tomorrow afternoon. I'm not sure why I chose my senior year to take advanced calculus?"

"We've gone over and over it. You know everything. You'll do fine. Why don't you just stay with Adele tonight? I can wait one more night to get you to listen to those people for me. Go to bed early, get some rest."

"Please let me go tonight? I think I need the distraction. Eric shook his head. "If you're sure." Sookie laid against him. "I'm sure. And I think I need some more punishment from the Sheriff too. One of those suits is your favorite." Sookie winked and Eric laughed at her. "I'm sure I can find punishment to fit your crime." Eric said as he leaned down and kissed her nose.

end flashback *

When Eric woke up the next night Sookie hadn't moved. She had slept the entire day. He gently rolled her to her side and brushed her tangled hair out of her face.

He kissed her slightly on the forehead. "Sookie?" he said her name as he kissed her. Her eyes fluttered open. She looked around confused before she looked at Eric and closed her eyes.

"Lover, we have to leave tonight. We're supposed to be in New Orleans in just a few hours." He said leaning down and kissing her gently. Sookie opened her eyes.

"I'm awake." She sighed.

"Did you sleep all day?" Eric asked.

"Yea, I guess I did." Sookie sat up and looked around. The tears began to fall.

"Sookie?" Eric pulled her in his arms.

"I don't think I have it in me to get out of this bed tonight." She sobbed against his chest.

"Breathe. You're alright." Sookie looked at him. He leaned down and kissed her softly.

"Honey… I need you." She whispered deepening the kiss. Eric pulled her in his lap and wrapped his arms around her waist. They were both still naked from this morning. He rubbed against her until he could slide her down his length. She moaned against his lips as he filled her.

The made love slowly. Eric let her set the pace and take what she needed. She clung to his neck with her fingers in his hair.

She desperately needed to touch every part of his body that she could. She came quickly and he followed right behind her. Muffling her moans with his kisses. Sookie made no effort to move once they were done. Eric leaned back and rolled her to his side. "I love you." He whispered into the top of her head.

"I love you too. It's about the only thing I'm sure of right now." She said sadly. Eric hated feeling such despair from her. She was struggling and he knew she couldn't take much more.

"We have to go back tonight lover. Why don't you go shower and start getting ready? I'll make sure everything is packed and I'll send Pam to help you. We'll probably have to get another room in New Orleans tomorrow but we can go home tomorrow night." Sookie sighed. "I have a bad feeling about this Eric. " Eric kissed her again before getting up. He had a bad feeling too. But he would be be strong enough for both of them.

Five hours later Eric drove his rental car into the driveway of the palace. He pulled up to the enormous house and got out to open Sookie's door. Her hands were clammy and she was as pale as a ghost but absolutely stunning in the gold sequin dress . Eric had the Anubis plane on standby. Hopefully they would be able to leave in time to go home before dawn. Eric desperately wanted to get Sookie home. Eric wrapped his arm around Sookie's waist. She leaned into him. He was going to have to pretty much carry her. Eric led them to a door and used his free arm to open the door. Bill Compton was waiting for them on the other side. It was Eric's firm grip on her waist that kept her from running away. She knew Eric's plan. But it did little to eradicate her fear of Bill Compton.

"Eric, it's so nice to see you and Mrs. Northman." His voice made her sick to her stomach. "Her majesty is expecting you. She's requesting a few minutes alone with you on a private matter. I'd be more than happy to entertain Sookie." Sookie dug her nails in Eric's hand, silently begging him not to leave her alone. Her heart was racing and she was getting lightheaded. She had to focus on her breathing so she didn't have a panic attack.

"Sookie. Will be staying with me. She is mine." The way Eric said it left little doubt but did little to slow down her heart. Eric tightened his hold on her waist and pulled her closer against his side.

"I insist." Bill said smugly. Sookie heard Eric's fangs snap into place and felt his body tense up. He growled and let her go. He had Compton by the throat, with his legs dangling in the air before Sookie knew what happened.

"SOOKIE IS MINE." He growled and threw him in the koi fish pond that was in the middle of the walkway. He turned back to Sookie. She was pale and shaking slightly. He wrapped his arms back around her and brought her close to his chest.

"Just breathe." He whispered in her ear. "She's probably going to send her security team out here. I need you to stay calm." Eric leaned down and kissed her as the doors swung open and suddenly hundreds of little red lasers were pointing at them. Sookie buried her face against Eric's chest and clung to his waist like she was holding on to a life raft.

"Hold it right there." Sookie cringed when she saw the young boy that was there the night of their wedding. He was flanked on either side of two very tall men who looked exactly alike.

"Andre. How good to see you." Eric said calmly.

"Eric. What is going on?" Eric held on to Sookie a little tighter.

"The Queen requested our presence." Andre nodded.

"Yes. She needs to speak to you alone. I'd be happy to escort your wife until she can join you." Andre smiled wickedly. In that moment Sookie was more terrified of him than she'd ever been of Bill Compton.

"We arrived early, in hopes of being able to return home before dawn. My wife is not feeling well. I will take Sookie back to our room and be back here by midnight." Eric didn't wait for an answer. He turned around and started to usher Sookie back to the rental car.

"Eric. Wait" Andre shouted.

"Sookie May stay with you." Andre said. Eric looked down at Sookie. She was terrified and trying so hard not to show it.

Eric kept his arm around her as he followed Andre through the double doors into Sophie Anne's day room. Cold shivers went down Sookie's spine. The first thing she saw was Hadley sprawled out on a chaise lounge with the queen drinking from her femoral artery. Hadley had tears running down her cheeks and when she saw Sookie she started sending warning signs to her. Sookie squeezed Eric's hand. The Queen was going to try one last time to buy Sookie from Eric. If it didn't work she was going to attempt to frame Eric for selling vampire blood so she would have cause to execute him. Sookie saw images of Hadley and Andre. Hadley was tied to a hook in the ceiling as Bill and Andre took turns raping her. It was all so vivid and everything in Sookie was screaming at her to run.

When they entered the room, Sophie Anna let go of Hadley. She stood up and licked her lips.

"She's perfect Eric. Now let's get straight to business. What do you want for her? A million. Ten Million." Eric's fangs dropped. His grip on Sookie tightened.

"With all due respect. Sookie is mine." Eric said.

"That is your final answer? Nothing I can do to sway your mind?" Eric shook his head. " very well then. Eric I'm afraid you're leaving me no choice. You are hereby charged with selling vampire blood and the torture and unlawful detainment of my agent Bill Compton. You are sentenced to meet the true death before Sunrise." Sophie Anne said. Eric tightened his grip on Sookie and sent her strength through the bond.

Then all hell broke loose. There was a loud crash as the door was ripped off its hinges. . Sophie Anne's two big bodyguards were the first to die. Godric looked around covered in their blood holding a large stake. His fangs were down and if he hadn't been on their side Sookie would have been truly terrified of him.

Eric ran with Sookie to a corner of the big room. He pushed her down on her bottom and reached in his back pocket and pulled out a stake and pushed it into her clammy hands.

"Stay here against the wall. If anyone comes near you use this." Eric kissed her passionately and then vamped away. It was hard to tell what was happening. She could only catch glimpses of Eric every once in a while. The queens guards put up a good fight. But Godric and Eric were both older and stronger the fight was basically one sided.

Godric had the Queen by her throat with a stake in the air.

Sookie felt the wind get knocked out of her. Sookie fell to the ground and grabbed her stomach. She was pulled back up by her hair and grabbed from behind. She never saw his face but she knew it was Bill Compton. He pulled her head over to the side by her hair and bit her neck. She tried to scream but when she did his bloody wrist was shoved to her lips. Sookie kicked and tried to hit him but it was no use.

Sookie began to feel lightheaded. She went limp in Bill's arms and struggled to remain conscious. Bill lowered his arm from her mouth and let her go. She fell to the floor. She didn't have the strength to cry out when Bill grabbed her by the back of her hair and began to drag her from the room. She tried to look around but didn't see Godric or Eric. The room was covered in blood and Hadley hadn't moved. Sookie wondered if she was dead. Bill picked her up and threw her over his shoulder.

"Come Sookie. We don't have much time to ourselves we have to make the most of it." Sookie didn't answer. Bill ran with her vamp speed up three flights of stairs before reaching a long dark hallway. Sookie felt herself shivering, involuntarily. It was freezing up there. Bill opened the bedroom at the end of the hall.

"You're blood will fix him I know it." Bill said throwing her down on the cold stone floor. He kicked her hard in the ribs. She heard the bones crack and felt excruciating pain in her chest. She had to struggle for every breath she took after that. Bill sat on top of her, pinning her arms over her head with one hand. . He ripped her dress down the middle and snapped her bra in half, letting her breasts spill out. It was dark in the room there was one window on the other side of the room. Sookie felt a knife run down her chest between her breasts into her stomach before he pulled it out and plunged it into her side. She didn't have enough energy to scream. She didn't even have the strength to be scared. She knew Eric would find her. She just really thought it would be to late. How many times could she cheat death?

"Drink." She heard Bill say. Then she felt a cold mouth on her bleeding wound. There were hand's everywhere and two erections pressing into her. "Oh Sookie. Why did you have to fight so hard? It didn't have to be like this. Why couldn't you just come along like a good girl. It's going to be enjoyable watching you break. Rene couldn't knock you unconscious enough that day. He was supposed to bring you here while Eric was getting his strength back. Bring you back to Sophie Anne. We planted the bombs in the garage to either go off when the cars were started or fifteen minutes later. Your boy toy broke Rene's neck when he threw him off of you in the pool that day. It didn't kill him. I went at first dark and retrieved him but he wasn't completely dead. I made him vampire and swore to him he could be the one to drain you dry."

Something was happening to Sookie. She didn't know if she was that close to death or if it was something else. A bright light came on over her head.

"I don't understand. Why isn't it working?" Bill asked very angry. Sookie saw the vampire that was feeding from her. She would have screamed if she could have. Rene looked crazy. His eyes were blood red. He was like a rabid animal tearing into her.

"This is all your fault you bitch! He's not right. It's all your fault." Bill kicked her again this time in her back. She heard the sound of more bones crunching. Then she couldn't feel her legs at all. She couldn't move. All she could do was lay paralyzed as Bill and Rene took turns kicking and hitting her. They broke her other arm, both of her legs, her jaw was dislocated when Rene punched her in the face.

"Your precious Eric was to self absorbed in you to make sure he was dead!" Bill kicked her again in the face. Sookie felt her nose break.

"I tried to turn him. But he's not right." Bill grabbed Rene off her and threw him to the side. "Stay. As your maker I command you!" He picked Sookie up by her hair. And slammed her broken body against the wall. She gasped for air. He unzipped the zipper on his pants. Sookie was suddenly very afraid. She tried to push the fear away. Bill could feel what she was feeling now and she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing he had broken her. It was the one thing she had left. He grabbed her under her knees and lifted her against the wall. It was excruciating on her body. She felt him pressing against her. She turned her head to the side.

"I want some of crazy Sookie." She heard Rene say. Bill growled and looked down at her.

"Come on. We can do her at the same time ." He licked down her neck and sucked hard. "Eric can't save you now." Bill spun her around into Rene's chest, rubbing her bottom and thrusting her against Rene. She felt him begin to enter her while Rene teased her rear entrance with his tip. Eric had never even been in her there. She couldn't fight it anymore. She screamed loudly as best as she could. It came out muffled as she choked on her own blood. The light flickered again and the room began to spin. She heard Eric bust down the door and Bill threw her away from them. He threw her so hard her body broke the window. Sookie screamed as she fell.

Eric didn't waste time. Rene lunged at him and he quickly ripped his head from his shoulders. Bill looked at him with slanted eyes. "If you hurry you can still save her." Bill said pointing towards the window. Eric snarled and ran towards the window. He jumped out. He landed silently. Sookie was nowhere to be found. He felt a flash in the bond telling him she was home at the farmhouse, it was gone before he could take flight. Eric searched everywhere. She was just gone. There was no blood or any sign of her what so ever. The bond was silent. That frightened Eric most of all. He fell to his knees and screamed her name into the darkness.