Damon's POV
I watched Sera's back as she walked away from me.
Every instinct screamed at me to chase after her. To grab her hand and beg for forgiveness. To promise that nothing would ever come between us again.
But the Healer had said Elena would wake up soon.
Soon. Just a little longer. Then I would have my answers, and I could explain everything to Sera. I could make her understand why this was so important.
No matter what punishment she gave me, I would accept it. I would apologize on my knees if that's what it took. I would spend the rest of my life making it up to her.
I just needed to know the truth first.
I turned back toward Elena's room, resuming my anxious pacing in the hallway. Back and forth. Back and forth. My footsteps echoed against the sterile floor.
Minutes felt l
