Damon's POV

I wasn't planning to go to Brenda's house.

In fact, I hadn't planned to think about her at all today.

But life has a strange way of dragging me into situations I'm not looking for.

It started with Aria's hurried exit that morning-kissing me lightly before grabbing her bag and rushing toward the door.

"I'll be back late," she said. "Lina and I have a meeting with the event planner."

"Do you need me to pick you up?" I asked.

She smiled. "No, baby. Just rest today, ...