His brother leaned against the hood of a black Camaro, a slow, predatory grin spreading across his face. He raised a hand in a lazy wave. The message was clear: The game has begun, little brother. And this town? It’s going to burn.
Damon was here.
The cemetery was her shortcut. She didn’t avoid it anymore. The headstones were just… furniture now. She ran her fingers over her parents’ names, then her own—the empty space beside them that felt like a promise. A cold wind kicked up, rustling the dead leaves. For a second, she thought she saw a flicker of movement between the old mausoleums. A shadow that was too solid, too fast. vampire diaries season 1 episode 1
“You’re the new kid,” she said, her voice soft but steady. “I’m Elena.” His brother leaned against the hood of a