In the clip, Eric is flat on his back and covered in blood. But don’t panic just yet — not only do vampires have a reputation for liking blood, Eric himself seems to have plenty of strength as he wraps a fist around his tattooed assailant’s neck and shouts: « Who sent you? » The two are not alone, as Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) is nearby holding a revolver.

So what exactly is going on here? It’s a solid bet that Sookie and Eric have been ambushed by a werewolf, given the fact that these creatures are supposedly at the center of « True Blood » season three, but until that June premiere date, it’s just too early to say for sure.