Sookie's POV:

"Where are we?" I ask Eric, as he leads me into a rustic-looking log home.

"It's one of my safe houses," he answers.

He turns on the light in the foyer hall. I was shivering, but I wasn't cold. I wasn't sure why. Maybe it was my body's reaction to my subconscious from a different world ending up here and in this new timeline. A million questions flood my mind. Why did I end up here? Where was my former body? Was I going to remain here? The only people I could think of who might have the answers, were my fairy kin. I knew the next step was to get in touch with Niall. But the thought of Niall brought up another memory, a memory that I tried for many years to get passed, Lochlan and Naeve. They were still alive. A shiver ran up my spine knowing that they were out there, ready to torture and kill me at any moment.

As I remained deep in my thoughts, a surge of lust hits me.

I look up at Eric, who was staring at me intently. I could feel what he wanted from me right now. Our bond had been restored.

He steps closely to me and I lean upwards ready for his embrace. Despite my inner turmoil, I needed him as much as he needed me.

We kiss passionately. He rips open my dress and tears my panty off. In one quick thrust, he enters me. We have sex against the wall and on the floor. I ride him and enjoy the feeling of him inside me. After we are sated, Eric carries me to the primary suite and turns on the shower. I stand under the water, enjoying the warmth it gave me. Eric begins washing my hair.

"Oh god, I hope the others are alright," I say wearily. Marius had come to save me. He hadn't returned when we were confronted by Hallow. I suddenly felt ashamed of myself for not staying there to make sure that nothing had happened to him and that he was alright. I felt ashamed of myself for leaving with Eric.

"Herveaux and the vampire live," Eric responds. "Pam sent a message."

"Oh," I reply. I knew he felt my emotions. What I felt about him and Marius were all over the place. I still harboured the same love that I had for my husband from my previous life, but I also still felt strongly for Eric after having fallen back in love with him before I went back in time. My love for him was also still immense from this life. Eric was my first and only love. It was almost like my feelings from this life overrode my previous life.

I turn around to look up at him. His muscular physique and blonde hair glistened in the water. I run my hands down his chest and stomach. I move in closer to put my hands his amazing butt. He was still the most beautiful creature that I ever saw. "Eric, I love you."

He leans down to kiss me. He didn't need to reciprocate, I could see the love for me in his eyes and in our bond. We finish washing up and change into clothes that he had here. I was surprised to find a closet full of clothes for me.

"I hoped to bring you here one day for a holiday," Eric says.

I put on some black jeans, sweater and a pair of sneakers. I find a cute jean jacket and put that on as well. I comb my hair and put it in a pony tail.

"Are we going back to New York?" I ask.

"No, Marten and Pam will be arriving shortly," he says as he puts a Rolling Stone t-shirt on.

A short while later, they arrive.

"I stopped to get you a sandwich, juice, and water from a gas station Sookie," Pam says. She was wearing a pink, velour trek jacket and velour pants.

"Thanks Pam," I say, as I take the bag from her.

"Sookie, I'm glad that you're okay," Marten smiles. "Although something seems different with you."

I start blushing and sift through the bag. I didn't know if I should tell him that my former self had returned. What would he say or do if I told him? I trusted him well enough. But I wasn't sure if that was something I wanted to disclose to him right now.

"I think using my fae powers changed something within me," I respond. "It was strange. It was like I knew that I could defeat her. I'm glad Marius is alright."

"Yes, he is fine," Marten said. "Hallow injured him temporarily. By the time he recovered, you and Eric had left."

I nod my head. Marten and I look at each other and at Eric awkwardly. I'm pretty sure Marius told him about the spell.

"Will Herveaux heal?" Eric asks.

"My doctor is taking care of him. His wounds are deep. Unfortunately, his fellow pack members weren't as lucky. We found the other weres' body outside of Brooklyn," Marten says. I close my eyes and say a silent prayer for them. I hated it when other people died for me. It seemed like everywhere I went, death was close behind. I was glad Eric was already dead, being a vampire and all. I start to think of Gran and couldn't wait to see her again. Even though it was just a week ago that I had last seen her. For my previous self, it had been at least more than 15 years since I last spoke to her. This time I was going to do everything in my power to keep her safe.

The four of us have a lively conversation for the next hour or so. It was nice to have a friendly conversation after everything that had happened.

"It will be dawn soon," Pam says. I start yawning. I wasn't sure what the sleeping arrangements were going to be. It was too late for Marten and Pam to take refuge somewhere else.

"We can rest underground. We will be safe for the day. Marten, you may bring your guards inside to rest as well," Eric says.

Eric puts his hands on my shoulders. "Sookie, it should be safe here for the day. But you can come rest with me for the day if you choose."

I smile at him. I knew what I wanted. I didn't want to be away from him any longer. It seemed that a week away from each other was too long. I was glad that I was able to retain all my memories of what happened right away, unlike Eric when he had been the amnesiac one.

Eric's POV:

It was pleasing to have the Sookie that I had first met many years ago back. Though the older version of her was within, she still retained the memories and disposition of the Sookie I had met a few years earlier. It was almost like she was a hybrid of her former and current self.

We returned to Louisiana a few days later. Sookie was eager to reunite with her grandmother. Though I was not present, I could feel the warmth and happiness from Sookie luminating through our bond. I was glad that Hallow and her brother were dead. They had been a thorn in my side. I was pleased that this incident had not reached the queen, at least so I thought.

"Master, the queen is in your office," Pam tells me as I sit on my throne at Fangtasia. I was here at work while Sookie was at home enjoying the evening with her grandmother.

I clench my fist, before rising from my throne to see the queen. What did she want? The queen rarely left her court in New Orleans.

I reach my office to find Sigebert and Wybert standing guard at the door. They nod and step aside to let me through.

"Eric Northman," the queen, Sophie, says.

"Your majesty," I respond as I bow my head.

"I heard that you were in New York," she says with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes," I say.

"And that your woman got entangled not only with witches, but with the king and his powerful maker," she adds.

"I had some issues with a few witches, but I took care of it," I say carefully. "The king was gracious enough to host Ms. Stackhouse for a few days until I was able to rejoin her."

"I see," she says smugly. "It is a relief to hear that she is safe. She is a valuable asset to my kingdom," the queen says.

She walks towards my desk and sits down in my chair and leans back. "I am a very busy woman so I will get straight to the point. My marriage to Threadgill is not….. well it is not producing the results that I expected. Instead of gaining an ally, I have gained more enemies. Instead of turning a profit, Threadgill has been bleeding me dry. I continue to pay for his debts that his kingdom has accumulated in this short time. On top of that, I have heard he is planning to have me killed. He wants what is left of my money and my kingdom."

I continue to stand before her.

"And what is it that you would like me to do, your highness?" I asked.

She focuses her eyes on me intently. "There is going to be a summit in Rhodes. At the Pyramid of Giza hotel. The AP will be there, along with some of the members of the council. I have put forth the issue of my marriage. I am going to ask the council to… undo my marriage."

I stare right back at her. Memories from the images that Sookie had shown me pop up my mind. I knew what had happened to us at the Pyramid of Giza. But that was in another timeline. This summit was happening at least four years early. At that summit, Sophie was on trial for the death of her husband. This time she was going there to try and dissolve her marriage.

"I need you to stand by my side. You are the strongest vampire in my territory. You have allies and assets that have garnered deep respect by the council. If you support me in court, then perhaps they will grant me my wish."

To say I was reluctant, would be an understatement. Though I knew we were in a different timeline and there was a good chance that the outcome of this summit could be different, I did not want to go. The Fellowship was still in its infancy, but it still had a strong core membership who were killing vampires in mass attacks. I think back to the bombing in Dallas. Sookie and I had not been there, so this time the death toll was higher. But no matter what my feelings were, I could not refuse the queen. It would be insubordination.

"I will be at your service," I say to her as I bow.

She rises from my chair. "I also require the services of your bonded. There will be many human companions at this gathering. Perhaps, she can provide some insight as well."

I continue to bow and grit my teeth. I did not want Sookie to be apart of this. But again, I could not refuse. I knew this was just the beginning of the queen demanding my services, as well as Sookie's. I was going to have to end Queen Sophie as soon as possible, that is to say if she survives.