[ BOOK ONE ]
Erin Gilbert believed the worst thing that could ever happen to her was the death of her parents. But when the Salvatore brothers waltz into town, she finds herself longing for the sorrow-filled days of the past.
All too soon, Erin's n...
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BEAMS OF LIGHT illuminated the narrow damp tunnel that stretched beneath the old Lockwood property. Erin clutched the flashlight in her hand as she stepped carefully through the long forgotten maze. Hard to believe no one ever knew the place existed. She wondered how Mason Lockwood discovered it.
The previous night had been complete and utter chaos across town. Matt's attempt to resurrect his sister, which almost led to Elena and Stefan's death, caused a mass of ghosts to descend upon them. Tomb vampires on a revenge path, Jeremy's dead girlfriend Anna, and even the tragically killed Mason Lockwood. All of them seen, heard, and felt for the first time since they died.
Erin didn't understand how it was possible, how the supernatural dead pushed their way into the real world from their little purgatory, a place called The Other Side. She was just glad that they were gone and couldn't cause anymore trouble. The public murder of Tobias Fell already sent the town reeling.
The one good thing out of the whole fiasco came with Mason Lockwood. He led Damon down into the old Lockwood cellar to where a set of tunnels led to an open chamber of ancient text. Written history that pertained to a weapon that could kill an Original.
"So, the Lockwood's really have no idea that these tunnels are underneath their property?" Elena questioned as they continued deeper into the underground space.
Erin cringed when she eyed several cobwebs. She really hated spiders. "Can't see why they would," she voiced, shining her flashlight onto the ground to not trip on the uneven terrain. "I don't think anyone's been down here for a really long time."
Alaric glanced back at them and said over his shoulder, "careful where you shine those things. Bats hate the light."
Elena paused at that. "Wait, what?"
Erin snorted and continued after Alaric. They came to a stop when a light whisper echoed through the cavern.
"Elena."
Erin chuckled when her sister turned and came face-to-face with Damon. He popped out at her with a short yell, causing her to jump and smack him on the arm.
"Ah! God, Damon," Elena exclaimed, releasing a long breath.
Damon simply grinned in response. "Scaredy-cat."
"Just ignore him," Alaric called out, giving Damon a pointed look. "That's what I do."
Erin's gaze flicked between them, before she turned and continued through the tunnel. Seems Alaric still held a grudge. Granted, Damon did kill him. She warned him it would happen. Damon just didn't listen. If only he actually apologized for what he had done, maybe things would be different.
