Violet opened her eyes and found Damon staring right at her. She gasped in shock and pulled away instantly. She was staring at him in disbelief, not knowing how to react. But Damon, on the other hand, was as cool as a cucumber.

“Who said that you could stop?” he said, though his voice was weak and coarse.

“Damon?!” she gaped. “You’re awake!”

Violet’s hand went to cover her mouth and her eyes ...