Eric:
When I felt her walk into the bar last night, I was instantly drawn to her. She was like sunshine in the dark. I am still shocked that when I first saw her, my mind and body screamed MINE!
I listened to her phone call. I saw her sadness because she wore it like a brand. I tried to glamour her several times, but she can't be glamoured. That was also a shock.
I was intrigued by her from the moment she openly defied me. I have never met a woman who did now want me. The drunker she became, the more she talked.
This woman claims to have killed Breadan's forces. That is formidable, indeed. I do not doubt that she spoke the truth; her words rang true.
When I kissed her, it was unlike anything I have experienced before. That fun quickly ended when I discovered she is still pure. I refused to take her innocence in a place so tainted by other women. This woman is different. She will be MINE!
When Pam and I showed up to an old farmhouse, she was waiting with Karin. We could feel Karin's humor before we ever reached the house, and we were both confused. I hoped my child had not killed my soon to be lover.
When we arrived, all was well until she showed us our future or her past. The things I did to have this woman were insane, even for me. She is my wife in every way. She is my bonded mate. We had actual children together that I didn't get to watch them grow up.
I fled without saying a word. Pam found me at my home, pacing the floor. She was so angry that she refused to tell me what happened after I left. I did not push the issue because my child can be a vindictive bitch when she wants to be. Completely ruthless.
The way Karin was with Sookie, I have never seen her show, anyone, such respect in her entire life as a vampire. She came in just before sunrise and only glared at me as she slammed the door to her room.
I decided to go to my day rest and apologize when I rose the next day.
When I rose from my day rest, I felt a nagging sensation. Something is wrong. I flew to the trees in the Cemetary as soon as I could. Sookie was nowhere to be seen, but I listened to every word of her brother's outburst, and my blood boiled with rage. I memorized this man's face. He would die very soon.
I saw Dillon Brigant run to Jason and tell him that Sookie had been in an accident, and Karin was with her now. He said my wife was dead. I flew through the sky, tracking my oldest child until I found her sitting bloody on the ground holding the broken body of my wife. I could feel her numbness, and I could feel Pamela's grief.
NO! She will not die. She is not dead. I can save her. I snatch her from my child and feed her my blood. I cant see her wounds, so I begin to lick her clean. I never noticed the wizard or anyone else. When I heard Jason Stackhouse tell me to move away from my wife, I reacted as any bonded mate would respond. Then I was knocked unconscious by the blast he sent into Sookie that, in turn, also traveled into me.
When I woke up, I was in Sookie's home, but it had changed. The house had been completely remodeled and was light-tight. How long was I out?
As I sit up to look for Sookie, I see her lying in a massive bed beside me. Unconcious.
"She is alive, but we don't know if she's gonna wake up whole or not." I hear a blonde man say from the corner. "Who are you?" I ask in anger and confusion.
"I'm Jason Stackhouse." the man says as he glares at me. "I'm her brother," he says. "Why did you leave her the other night?" he demands. I see electrical currents dance through his eyes and fingertips.
" I remember you now," I say as he nods. "I heard your speech at your grandmother's funeral," I say, and he nods and looks defeated as he slumps down in the corner chair with his head in his hands. "What happened to your sister?" I ask.
He looks up, and I can see teardrops falling from his eyes. "I never knew until Sook came back from fairie," he said in an apologetic tone. "I found out when I helped her to defeat Morgana," he said. "I assume you've heard of the sorceress named Morgana?" he asked as I nod my head for him to continue. "She tried to beat Sookie in psychological warfare because she couldn't beat her in combat or with spells," he said, and I could imagine after hearing what I heard from the speech he gave at the funeral precisely what she used against my wife psychologically.
"It's strange to say I have a wife," I say to him, and he looks surprised. "You don't remember her?" he asked in a surprised tone. I shook my head, becoming frustrated. " I know what she has shown me, but I do not know her other than meeting her in my bar in Shreveport the other night," I say, and he is astounded. "She is your fated mate," he said with disbelief. Now I am shocked. It is rare for vampires ever to find the mate that they are fated. "She came back through time to save your children and a lot of other people," he says in a matter of fact tone. He seems to contemplate something before he speaks.
"Do you want your memories back, Eric?" he asked me in a somber tone. I think about his question for a moment and nod my head. When I do, he calls out for Merlin, who appears instantly. Walking to my wife's side and touching her head as he closes his eyes, and I growl at him, and my fangs drop.
"She is improving," he says aloud as if I am no threat.
His eyes open, and he stares me down. "Merlin, he needs to remember everything," Jason says to this mountain of a man. I watch as this man Merlin walks over to me and touches my forehead, and his voice booms in the room "REMEMBER ALL NORTHMAN.," and I fall back on the bed as memories flow through my mind. Flickers and moments like movie scenes. Feelings so strong, I start to weep bloody tears silently. I do remember everything. After what seems like years, I sit up swiftly and gasp. I look over at Sookie and snatch her into my arms and rock her as everyone leaves the room.
I lay with her clutched to me for what seems like forever. Her family and my children come and go, each to see if there is any improvement. I am starting to lose hope when she opens her eyes and stares at me. I smile at her as she blinks. Then she lets out an ear-piercing scream as the door burst open and everyone rushes in.
Sookie jumps from the bed and darts to the corner to huddle in the corner. Jason slowly crouches in front of her. "Sookie," he says as she looks at him in confusion. "Jase," she says with uncertainty. I see him nod his head. "What do you remember?" he asks her patiently. Her brow scrunches. "I remember fightin'," she says as he sighs. "What is the last thing you remember?" he says as her brow scrunches, and she closes her eyes as her breathing increases. I am alarmed, but I keep my distance.
She feels rage. Hatred. Shame. But she feels vengeful the most because she remembers her uncle. I know that she remembers as soon as those feelings trickle through the bond. I feel so relieved I unnecessarily exhale a breath of air as she snaps her wide eyes to me, and I feel recognition through our blood bond.
She pops to me without a second thought and wraps her arms around my torso as I wrap my arms around her in return. Then I feel the pain and the sobs as she shakes in my arms. I stroke her hair and send her comfort. "jag älskar dig" I say as she replies "jag älskar dig också" she whispers in return.
I feel relief so strongly I clutch her tighter. "So, I guess my car did not survive," she says, wryly attempting a joke. "Do not joke about such a thing." I chastise her half-heartedly. "You survived," I say quietly. "Fuck the car," I growl as I sigh internally.
"What happened to the house Eric?" she asks in confusion. "I only awoke briefly before you, so I have no idea what happened, or how long we have been unconscious," I say as we both look at each other with confusion. She snaps her fingers, and I am wearing my dark jeans that she loves so much with my blue cotton t-shirt, and I notice my boots are on my feet. She has dark skinny jeans on that hug her figure, with tan leather boots that reach her knees. She has a white cotton t-shirt on with her hair in a high straight ponytail. She cuts her eyes at me and smirks as I growl. "Later, Viking," she says with lust as she opens the door, and I take her hand as we make our way to the kitchen.
"They must have played a game of snap and go while I was out," she says in thought as we walked through the house. "What is snap and go?" I questioned her as we walked to the kitchen. "Well, my uncle Dillon was so grateful when I came back, and Jason and I killed Braedan and his followers that he bought Bill's house and about three hundred surrounding acres as a gift to my brother and me," she informed me. "Makes it harder to stalk me when he doesn't own the house next door," she smirked. I had to agree. I feel better already.
As we enter the kitchen, I see everyone assembled, and Sookie pops me a bottle of Royalty. I send her gratitude. "What or who is next on the agenda?" she asked everyone gathered in the kitchen. Claude steps forward. "I called the police station from a burner phone and told them about Renie Lenier murdering his sister because she was involved with vampires, and they picked him up this morning for transport to his city," he says with pride. "Thank you, Claude," she says as she checks his name off of a list, and I see that Braedan, Neave, and Lochlan are marked off. "I want to see Hadley, and I want to see her here," Sookie says to the shock of everyone else.
"Before the accident, all I could think about was what happened to us." she elaborates. "Hadley and I are going to end Bartlett together," she says with determination.
"And Hadley is a member of our bloodline." she continues. "A Brigant princess will not be a pet for anyone," Sookie says with anger. "I will awaken her spark," she says with determination.
I see the pride in her grandfather's eyes and her family. "Merlin, can you make this happen today, or has she been turned already?" she asks the wizard. "No, she is still human and has only recently met the queen," he responds in thought. She nods her head. "Can you bring her to me?" she requests, and he accepts and disappears into the mists.
"Claudette, I understand you are a healer," Sookie says as she looks at her cousin. "Yes." Claudette answers in a confused tone. Sookie nods. "When Hadley arrives, could you heal her mind and her body?" Sookie asks with thought. "Yes, I can heal her completely," Claudette says with understanding.
"I will need your help, then," Sookie says with thought." She turns to Claude, "Can you locate a friend for me?" she asks. "Of course, cousin," he replies. "His name is Lafayette Reynolds, and he is the cook at Merlotte's bar and grill in town." She explains. "He is a very handsome and very gay black man that will be violently murdered in the future because of his sexual orientation," she says with anger. I can see pain pass Claude's face for only a second before he pops away with determination. "Merlin will be here soon, we better get ready," she replies as she stands and hugs my torso needing the physical contact.
A moment later, Merlin appears with an unconscious Hadley in his arms. Merlin lays her down on a new leather couch in the living room, and Claudette begins to hold her head and her abdomen as she chants fae language that I cannot understand as she cleanses Hadley's body and spirit. I see Sookie and Merlin touch Claudette's lending strength as the rest of the remaining Brigant clan join to lend strength to the cleansing. The room begins to glow, and a bucket appears. Hadley starts to vomit whatever corrupt evil thing that has taken root inside her. I suppose what goes in must come out. When her body has expelled it all, the bucket disappears, and Sookie steps forward as everyone, but Merlin steps back. She is glowing, and her wings have extended from her back. My lover looks beautiful. She wraps her white wings around Hadley and kisses her forehead. Niall steps forward and blesses Hadley, and the rest of her bloodline step forward as they all begin to glow I step from the room. It is much like standing in the sunlight.
When the cleansing is over, I see Hadley step out of the room behind Sookie. They are both dressed in the same outfit as Sookie's combat clothes. "Tonight, we have revenge." She says as she looks at Hadley, and both women look vengeful. One light and one dark. They both nod and hold hands. I hear a pop, and they disappear. Bartlett Hale is in for a surprise. He should be thankful it is the woman he is dealing with instead of my justice.
I see Jason Stackhouse preparing to leave. "Are you participating in the festivities with your sister?" I ask as he shakes his head. "No, but I may need your help where I'm goin'," he says, and I am intrigued. "Where are you going?" I ask as I grab my jacket to join him. "I'm goin' to get Hadley's husband and son," he says as I step forward. "At your service," I say as he grabs me and we pop to a shitty little house in Monroe.
He knocks on the door, and a dark-haired man answers cautiously. "Can I help you?" he asks, and I can tell he is very suspicious. "My name is Jason Stackhouse, and this is my brother in law Eric Northman," he says as the man looks at both of us with suspicion. "Hadley is my cousin, and she has been found alive." The man seems confused, so I step in front of Jason and catch the eyes of Remie Savoy. "Hadley went missing after the birth of your son Hunter," I say as I feel my glamour take effect. "She was drugged and kidnapped, but her family has found her," I say and push my influence on him firmly. "She waits for you and her son in a safe new home in Bon Temps Louisianna," I say as he nods his head. "Invite us in so that we may help you pack for the journey." I say as he nods, "Please come inside." he says blankly.
We step inside, and I throw pictures and papers into a large duffle bag. Jason snaps his fingers, and the house is clean. He snaps his fingers again, and all personal effects have disappeared to the family home in Bon Temps. We look up to see Remie and Hunter walking down the steps. As Jason Lays his hands on Hunter, they pop to Bontemps, and Remie gasps and meets my eyes as I glamour him once again. "The car ride to Bon Temps is long and tiring, so you will remember nothing about it because you will be sleeping," I say as he nods and falls asleep as Jason pops back and grabs Remie to pop him back to where he left Hunter. A moment later, I am back in the kitchen in Sookie's farmhouse. I feel her arms slide around me. "Did you kill him?" I ask her in interest.
"No.," she says, and I turn to her with confusion. "It seems that Hadley has a special gift," she says. "She can influence the mind to think and feel whatever she wants." she sighs. "So, in Bartlett's mind, he is trapped in prison being brutalized by many gang members and murderers," Sookie says with a shudder. "Over and over again." she continues. "Hadley is kinder than I am," she says with doubt. "Or not," she says as she perks up."Either way, the problem is dealt with." she concludes.
With the blink of an eye, we are back in her bedroom. With the snap of her fingers, we are both naked, and I can't wait any longer. "Remie and Hunter are next door with your kin," I say as I stroke her cheek. "The house is empty and locked," she says as she drops to her knees and takes me into her mouth. I growl at the sensation. I watch her watching me as her beautiful lips wrap around me and suck up and down as she pushes me further down her throat by grabbing my ass that she loves so much and pushing. My fangs are out, and I can't wait much longer. I pull her up and suck a pink nipple into my mouth and suck as she moans. "I have missed this, my lover," I whisper as I massage her big beautiful breast. She is stroking my cock and kissing me wherever she can.
I pick her up and lay her on the bed as I dive between her legs. I feel like a teenage human that has just hit puberty. I lick and suck her pussy with enthusiasm.
I have missed this. Sookie is moaning and pushing herself against my mouth. I shove my tongue deeper inside her over and over until I taste her release on my tongue. I move abruptly and ease myself into her warm, wet center, and she breathes a sigh of relief.
I begin to move, but she is not content to lay still. She meets me thrust for thrust, and I can feel her nearing her release. "You are mine Eric Northman." I hear her say through my haze of lust. "As you are mine, Sookie Northman." and we both bite at the same time and take each other's essence into the other.
The bonding rope is around us, and we keep moving until the magic is spent. We fall asleep with my cock inside her, where it will stay if I can help it.