Chapter 26 - The Poison Of The Pact

Alina The silence in the room is stifling. Only the irregular sound of Damon's breathing disturbs the stillness of the night. I'm sitting next to him, one hand resting on his burning forehead. His skin is icy cold despite the sweat beading on his bare chest. His eyelids are trembling and his breath is ragged, as if he's fighting some invisible pain.