Damon's POV

The moment Aria's car rolled off the street with Lina in the passenger seat, I told myself I would do nothing stupid today. Nothing reckless. Nothing that would worsen the storm already building in my chest.

So naturally, I found myself standing at Brenda's door thirty minutes later.

I told myself it was harmless. I told myself I just wanted to "check on her."

The moment I stepped into Brenda's living room, I felt that familiar tension crackle through the air. 

Nothing ...