When Violet opened her eyes next, she saw that Dr. Lee, Elena, and Talia were all gathered around her bed. Her body felt weak and her throat was dry. She barely had the strength to keep her eyes open, but she knew that she had to.

“What… happened?” Violet croaked.

“You fainted last night, do you remember?” Talia replied.

Violet could see flashes from last night. Damon kissed her on this very bed. He made her another bet and she didn’t win. ...