Chapter 80 - The Burden Of Power
- Alina
- I wake up in a darkened room, my breath short and my body on fire. My limbs are numb, and a dull ache pulses through my veins. The dim candlelight dances on the stone walls, casting trembling shadows.
- A familiar warmth envelops me before I even see him. Damon is sitting by the bed, his face serious and tense. His golden gaze softens as our eyes meet.