Third POV The battlefield fell into eerie silence as the last of the Hollow Court creatures dissolved into smoke. Sophie dropped to her knees, her chest heaving, golden energy showing weakly around her. The effort of the final blast had drained her completely. Her side burned where one of the shadows had injured her, and her vision was covered with exhaustion. She felt like she was was one stop away from fainting. “Sophie!” Damon’s voice cut through the haze. He shifted back to human form and reached her in seconds, pulling her close. Blood was on his face and his chest, but his silver eyes told a different story. He looked as worried as ever. "Talk to me. Are you hurt?” “I’m.. okay,” she managed, gripping his shoulder. “Lucas. Is he..” “Safe,” Damon assured her, helping her to her f

