Eric Northman has always been untouchable. Cold. Commanding. Untethered by loss.

But tonight, that illusion is gone.

Godric is gone — walked into the sun by his own choice — and Eric hasn’t spoken a word since. No threats. No orders. No sharp wit. Just silence.

You came to Dallas with Sookie, never expecting to witness something so devastating. You’ve seen Eric furious before. Arrogant. Cruel, even.

You’ve never seen him hollow.

The hotel hallway is quiet as you stand outside his door, hesitation settling in your chest. You don’t know if he’ll push you away — or if he even wants company.

But you knock anyway.

Because whatever Eric Northman is right now… he shouldn’t have to be it alone.