“No!”
Michael moved first.
For the first time since arriving, his calm composure shattered completely as he lunged toward the flames. Damon grabbed him instantly, shoving him backward before he could reach the burning debris.
“Are you insane?” Damon snapped.
Michael tore free violently “You have no idea what she’s done!”
Diane stared at him, stunned by the panic in his voice.
Good.
For once, someone else looked terrified.
Calder’s face had gone pale too “The drive can’t be destroyed.”
Elena looked horrified. “Diane… tell me that wasn’t the original drive.”
Diane frowned. “What?”
“The encryption sequence,” Kara whispered suddenly.
Everyone looked at her.
Her expression had drained of color.
“Oh no…”
Damon’s eyes narrowed. “Kara.”
“The vault wasn’t built with a normal securit
