It was so strange to see Eric's body bound and seated in the courtroom. He had such an evil look on his face as he stared at his former body seated beside me. For the first time in my life I thought that Eric looked ugly. I guess I should say that Bob looked ugly. His ugly persona was inhabiting Eric's beautiful body and it just ruined it for me. And, of course, I had just spent the last few hours worshipping the body that had formerly been Bob's—a man that I never found attractive in the least. But with Eric inside of him, I had quickly grown to think him beautiful.
I felt the emotions of Bob since we were physically blood bonded. He was calm and angry, but definitely not afraid.
As the room filled with people and everyone settled into a seat, Victor called everyone to order. He summoned Eric up to the front of the room. I gave his hand a final squeeze and watched him walk to face Bob seated in his chair. Victor addressed the room, explaining what had happened, how the bodies had been switched in a magical spell. He explained to Bob that his cooperation was expected. Bob simply smirked and barked a small laugh. "I take it that you do not plan to cooperate?" Victor was polite and cool.
"Fuck you. I'm pretty sure that I'm older than you and can most likely kick your ass."
Victor's expression softened. He was enjoying the challenge. "Said the prisoner bound in silver."
"You'll never be able to keep me here. I have powerful magic and can kick the asses of every vampire in this room. I was very careful when I chose which body to inhabit. You're fucking with the wrong guy now."
"So, you do refuse to cooperate."
"You're a brilliant fuck."
Victor pondered his next move. I could practically see the wheels turning in his mind. "I will allow Eric Northman to decide your fate, witch. We can torture you until you provide the information we need. Or we can keep you bound in silver indefinitely until you change your mind." Bob's smug sneer never left his face. "Eric, please take your time. We're in no hurry."
I watched Eric lower his head. I could see that he was deep in thought, his back to me. After a few long moments, he thought directly to me. I know that you love me. This isn't what you bargained for when we started, but obviously things have changed. For better or for worse. If I stay in this body, we can grow old together. I won't be beautiful and invincible, but I'll love you until I take my last breath. We can have children together, spend every sunrise and sunset together, love each other. Will you have me as I am now?"
He turned to look at me. I nodded my head, tears streaming down my face.
He turned back to Victor. "Kill him."
I felt a pang of fear, but it wasn't mine.
"Kill? That wasn't an option. What the fuck?" Bob wasn't so smug anymore.
"Bring me a sword." Victor stood and approached Bob with a sweet smile on his face. "It will be my pleasure, Eric."
"Wait, wait!" Bob was in a panic. "Fuck, I'll do it!" He turned to Eric. "Tell them to stop. I'll do it. I'm sorry. Fuck."
Eric turned to Victor. "I believe he wants to cooperate."