Mara’s POV
I noticed Marius’s absence immediately and in his place there was a new Beta.
He followed Damon like a shadow, right behind him, just like Marius used to, but his energy was different, it was quiet, fast but more about learning than guiding. He was younger, taller, leaner and probably barely twenty one. He was definitely younger than Damon.
He didn’t smile much and didn’t speak unless spoken to, but his eyes showed that he saw everything.
I didn’t want to ask Damon where Marius went, I figured if he wanted me to know, he’d have said it.
The Beta glanced at me once as I walked into the safe house, just once. Then he immediately looked away, I gave him a quick nod and he then stepped into the hallway.
He didn’t even look back to see if I followed, he didn’t need to.
