I wake the next morning and have to pop out from underneath Eric. One more exchange and the full bond will be back. I can't believe that I doubted my feelings in the future. I can't believe that I hated the bond. When it was gone, I felt like part of me was missing. I quickly dress in white shorts, a loose lavender silk tank top and gladiator sandals that reach my knees. I arrange my hair in a side clip with curls and wear my white gold necklace with my white gold hoop earrings.
My house was remodeled while I was unconscious from the crash. It looks beautiful. My Fae family matched the outside of my home to the old Compton house. Which now is a Fae haven for my family. The inside is much the same as the house they stay inside. New furniture and the outdoors have been done to match the other home as well.
I walk into the kitchen to have coffee with Jason. Merlin is here too. That is wonderful. "Jason, would you be interested in having your home moved here on this property and possibly redone to match what has already been done to these two houses?" I ask as he looks confused. "How the hell are we gonna move a whole damn house, Sook?" he asks in bewilderment. I look at Merlin, who rolls his eyes.
"It is possible, Jason," Merlin replies dryly. I see Jason considering this. "I like my room at the big house," he says in confusion. "I know that, but you aren't using it, and it's a shame for it to go to waste, so I wondered about just moving it here and letting Hadley and her family live there or use it for a guard's house," I say with thought. "We can move your precious pond, too," I say as he perks up and nods. "I also want a complete replica of the Compton house on the other side of this house," I say to the two men staring at me with confusion.
"I have a vampire family too, and I want them to have a light-tight safe place to sleep," I say in exasperation. "Where would you like the home, my Queen?" Merlin asks. "The exact distance of the Fae house from here, but I want it to be located on the other side with my house in the middle," I say. The basement should have one room that is completely stocked with Royalty blended in case of trouble." I say firmly. "Like a big vampire wine cellar," I say. Merlin closes his eyes for what seems like a long time and goes back to eating his breakfast. "Done," he says as casually as he can. I look out, and sure enough, it's there. I close my eyes, and a large white gold Valknut crest is hanging above the porch. Eric will love that, and I think, as I smile and sip my coffee.
" I want a warehouse for storage at the back of the property." I say as Merlin rolls his eyes and says, "Done." as he continues eating. I concentrate and pop all of our belongings into the new storage building.
"Today, I want a twelve-foot tall rock wall that surrounds the entire property. The only way in or out of this property should be my driveway," I say. "It needs to be completely indestructible." I continue. When the protection spells go up, I want the wall to be the barrier for the spells," I say. "Damn Sookie, you sure have thought about this," Jason says in amazement.
"The wall is up, and Jason's house is right off the side of your driveway so it can be used as a guardhouse," Merlin says as I gasp. Damn, that was fast. "Can you make sure the vampire house has a stocked weapons room in the basement, and please make sure all of Eric's belongings, as well as his children's belongings, are in the Viking house?" I ask Merlin, and he nods in agreement. "That Pamela has a closet big enough to be a bedroom in Avalon," he says with an eye roll. "I also took the liberty of adding a home for Hadley and her family on the other side of the Fae house," he says as he rises from his chair. "Thank you, Merlin," I say with gratitude. "I took the liberty of setting up all of the belongings they own, and you can take her shopping. The house is stocked," he says as I nod my head.
"I need a meeting with the pack masters in the area and the surrounding areas," I say to both men. "I need to do this soon," I say as Jason nods. I will have grandfather send out the invitations. "No need for that," Merlin says. "Just sent them with the Royal Crest of Avalon on the seal." I nod and stare at him.
"Merlin, are you restless?" I ask him. He shakes his head, no. "I know that Karin is my fated mate, and I wish to bond with her," he says as my mouth hits the floor. Jason laughs as I give him a nasty look. "Jason, your mate, is Pam, who is completely gay, so shut up," I say as his laugh stops. "Merlin, you have been around for a very long time," I say as he nods. "If she ever sees you use a sword, no pun intended, then you won't have to worry about a thing," I say in exasperation. He immediately perks up. "With the enemies that I have, you won't have to wait long," I say with irritation.
"What about me?" Jason asks in irritation. "Well, with Pam, you have to be direct," I answer honestly. "She has a very literal and dry sense of humor," I say as Jason looks thoughtful. "She also reads Dear Abby religiously and thinks the writer is probably god," I say with an eye roll.
"Now, I am going to see Hadley and show her where she can live with her family," I say as I stand up. "We may have trouble with Remy, so if you both could accompany me, that would be wonderful," I say as both men stand to follow me.
We make it to the Fae house, and on the way, I pop a massive bronze archway over the driveway that connects to each side of the wall that reads Valhalla. Complete with matching gates. Now the estate has a name that my husband would approve.
Hadley and her family are waiting on the porch, so we sit and join them. I tell her about her new home as she cries and hugs me tight. I tell them about Hunter and how he can read thoughts as I can. We explain to Remy about the supernatural world and the dangers of living in it. After a while, he eventually comes to terms with the whole situation and holds Hadley's hand. I explain that the property and the houses on the estate are in my name and Jason's name. That we cant be glamoured by vampires, but we do have vampire allies and family. "I say this to you because Jason and I are the only people that can invite anyone onto this property," I tell them, and they nod.
"I don't want to be useless," Remy says. "I want to be able to protect my family." he continues. "I want to become a vampire," says and shocks us all. "According to you, if I claim Had and she claims me, we will both be immortal and be able to have kids, so that is what I want," he tells us as we stare at him with gaping mouths. "Who do I talk to about that?" he asks as seriously as a church preacher on Sunday. Before I can answer, Merlin, speaks up. "Lucien would be the best maker for you," he says as the wind is figuratively knocked out of me. "Who is Lucien?" Remy asks in a dubious tone. "My son." Merlin answers as Remy nods his head.
I see Hadley grab his hand, and I know that she agrees. "Merlin, can you retrieve my son in law after we show them they're new home?" I ask as Remy gasps right along with Hadley. "He should remember," I say as we stand and walk to the new home. "Jason, I need you to hit every damn animal shelter you can find," I say with sadness for all the cats. "Why?" he asks in confusion. I hear Merlin laugh. "Bubba loves cats," he answers before I can, and I laugh as we walk to Hadleys home.
As we walk, I think of Bubba, and I conjure a small house hidden in the woods where he loves to stay when he is here. Light tight.
After Hadley and Remy see the home, I change it to a light-tight home to match my own. They are both happy as a drunk in a brewery about the whole situation. "It is almost time for the pack meeting," Merlin informs me as he pops my crown on my head, and I pop my battle gear on my body. Excalibur sheathed on my hip.
I look around and notice the rock walkways connect all of the buildings with solar lighting, as well as motion lighting everywhere. There is also a large round courtyard between my house and the entrance to the estate. My throne and my king's throne sit in the middle under a canopy. I take my seat as vehicles start to approach. I have Jason on my left and Merlin on my right. All dressed for battle. You never know in these situations.
I see Calvin Norris first, and his eyes go-round at the sight of Jason with me. "I trust this man Merlin, so he needs to know everything," I say as Merlin walks to the Panther pack leader and touches his head. I conjure chairs for the pack leaders. I look to Calvin again, and he nods his head. "Change her fate," I say, and he steps forward to embrace me. "Whatever you need, you are a friend of my pack," he says, and I nod to him. "I also found a pack of panthers in Tennessee," I say as his eyes go wide with shock. "They will be in touch with you about moving here," I say as I read relief in his thoughts. "This is free information, no matter what you decide today," I say as he sits down, and a cold beer appears in his hand.
Next, I see Colonel John Flood step out of his vehicle with Jackson Hervevaux. "The same with them, both Merlin," I say as he repeats his actions from earlier. "Sookie." both men say as they take a seat, and cold beer appears in they're hands as well.
"Before everyone else arrives, I want to talk to the three of you because I trust you most," I say as they all stare at me. "I came back to change the wrongs of the past," I say as they stare in confusion. "What are you?" All three men ask at once. "I am Sookie Stackhouse Northman," I tell them. "She is Susannah Brigant Northman, Princess of the Skye Fae and great-granddaughter of Niall Brigant," Jason says them, and they stare at me with disbelief. "Above all of these names and titles, she is Aslynn PenDragon. Queen of Avalon and rightful blood heir of King Arthur PenDragon." his voice booms. "He is Merlin," I say as I hitch my thumb over my shoulder, and they snicker.
"This is just a formality," I say to the men. "I know you all and trust you all." I continue. "Merlin has shown you what the future holds, and I am here to prevent those things if I can," I say as they nod and wait for me to continue. "Hard times are approaching, and we all need allies," I say as they nod. "I need daytime guards, and they will be paid well and have health insurance," I say as they let out a whistle. "Jackson, I have paid your debt to my husband, and Merlin will spell you to no longer feel the itch to gamble," I say as his eyes widen. "I do not want Debbie Pelt anywhere near me, my estate, or my loved ones," I say with anger, and he agrees. "That is Alcide's business, but if he works here at all, she will not be welcome." I continue. "She needs help with her V addiction, and my husband is the sheriff of Area 5," I say as they listen. "I also do not want Janalyn Cooper anywhere near here," I say with hatred. "We have a house for guards to live in." I continue. "The house is made to accommodate up to twenty-five shifters," I say as I point to Jason's house that now matches the rest of the estate.
"There will be a list of people that will not be permitted through the gate," I say as I stare at them. "Not for any reason." I finish as they nod in understanding. "I would like for each pack leader to be on my council, but I understand if that is not something that you wish," I say with understanding.
"This would require blood oaths," I say with finality.
"I will do it," Calvin answers first, and Merlin performs the binding oath. "I will do it too." Colonel Flood answers as Merlin performs that oath. "When you all leave here, you will not be able to speak of the meeting to anyone," Merlin says as eyes widen.
"This is for my Queens protection as well as the protection of the time relevance," Merlin explains.
"Pam and I will be over the work schedules," Jason explains. "We have Desmond Cataladies with contracts that are ready to be signed." Jason further explains. "The contract protects all parties involved," I say as they smile and agree. "Thank you all for coming, and I hope to hear from you soon," I say as Colonel Flood and Jackson Hearvaux get in they're pick-up truck and leave. I hand Calvin a check for five million dollars, and his eyes bug out of his head. "This is to build in hot-shot and be ready for the new pack members that arrive," I say as he shakes his head. "This is business and a thank you for taking care of Jason even though it hasn't happened yet and won't happen now," I say as he tears up a little. "I don't forget a kindness," I say as I hug him. "Whatever you need, you just call," he says as he drives away.
It is almost sundown, so I excuse myself and pop myself inside the house and lock up. I snap my fingers, and the house is clean. I will have to hire maids for the other homes. A certain vampire I know is a slob. I can't have Pam cleaning that house by herself regularly.
I snap my fingers again, and I am naked, and I pop inside our bedroom with my Viking. I was tracing his broad chest and his beautiful torso when he started to rise from his day rest. I was on my back in the blink of an eye. "Mrs. Northman," he said. "You smell positively awful," he said as I playfully slapped his arm. "I had a pack master meeting today," I said as I rolled my eyes. "Did you have to hug them all?" he asked as he plugged his nose between his fingers in an exaggerated playful way. I snapped my fingers and said, "better?" as I raised my brow at him.
His lips silenced me. Boy, could this man kiss. I grabbed his cock and began to stroke him as he grew harder and longer in my hand. I nipped his lip as he growled.
I caressed his fangs with my tongue, and his eyes rolled back in his head with a moan. I felt wetness on his tip and caressed his tip over and over again.
I opened my legs, and he slid between them. "Fuck the foreplay, Eric. I need you now." I grunted as he slammed into me. In and out. In and out before he took his finger and rubbed my clit so fast it felt like I was exploding from the inside out. I screamed out, "You are mine" as we bit each other, and the final bonding rope encased us. Eric flipped me on top of him as he filled me further. I rode him hard and fast as he massaged my breast and tweaked my nipples. Eric was grunting and growling with his fangs extended, and I was no better. "I love you, Sookie," he cried out as we both exploded in another orgasm.
"I love you too, Eric." I sighed as the bonding rope disappeared, and I crumpled forward to lay on his chest.
After a long while, I was able to move again, so he lifted me off his gracious aplenty, and we both could feel the displeasure of the other, and both laughed aloud.
"I made many changes today while you rested," I said as he raised his brow at me. I started from the moment I woke and told him every detail up until I jumped into bed with him.
"You built a home for my children?" he asked in awe. "Well yeah, but also for your friends and allies," I said with confusion.
"Pam does have the biggest room with the biggest closet, and all of her things were moved while you all rested," I said as he laughed.
"I named the estate Valhalla," I said, and he smiled his real smile. "I also hung a giant white gold symbol of the Valknut on the house," I say as he grew quiet, and I could feel his surprise. "We have a room there as well," I say as he smiles.
"Get dressed, and I will show you around before we begin our night," I say as he pops up out of bed quickly. "I hope you don't mind, but I had your things moved to the house and unpacked," I say as he shakes his head no with a smile.
"Now that asshole, Philipe cant destroy your things," I say with irritation remembering his orgy party that destroyed Eric's belongings. I feel his arms wrap around me and his chin rest on my head as I relax and lean back into his embrace.
"Did I ever tell you that I love you, Sookie Northman?" he asks in a loving tone. "Not in the last ten minutes, Northman," I say and send him my love through the bond.
I pop our clothes on, and we head out the door to look over our new home and our family.