An Elemental Difference - FIRE - Book 2 (Stefan Salvatore)

Chapter 99 - I might marry him if I didn't love Stefan so much

A/N: Thank you to all who messaged me when I was plagiarized again by the same account. It looks like Wattpad has removed the account or the user has but I will be keep an eye out.

FELL'S CHURCH TOMB

Caroline gradually emerged from the haze of unconsciousness, her senses slowly returning as she became aware of her surroundings. The musty air of the old vampire tomb hung heavy around her, and she grimly took in her surroundings. Beside her, Tyler stirred, already awake and alert, his gaze fixed on the entrance to their dimly lit prison.

"Tyler?" Caroline's voice was hoarse as she addressed him, her tone tinged with uncertainty.

Startled, Tyler turned his attention away from the entrance, his expression softening with relief as he met Caroline's gaze.

"You all right?" he asked, his voice laced with concern.

Caroline nodded in response, though she still felt the lingering effects of her unconsciousness, her movements sluggish and her thoughts clouded.

"Yeah. I think so," she replied, her words strained as she struggled to shake off the remnants of sleep.

Determined to free themselves from their chains, Caroline attempted to summon her vampire strength, but her efforts were in vain. Tyler's somber nod confirmed her fears as he revealed his own unsuccessful attempts to break free.

"I already tried," he informed her, his tone resigned.

Frustration mounted within Caroline as she attempted to rise to her feet, only to find herself weakened and unsteady. It was a sensation she wasn't accustomed to, and she recoiled in anger, baring her teeth in defiance.

"Those witches vervained me," she growled, her frustration palpable as she realized the extent of their predicament.

Tyler's gaze remained fixed on the entrance, his thoughts racing as he absorbed Caroline's accusations.

"I'm guessing those are the ones Aella warned us about," Tyler finally responded, his voice laced with resignation as he acknowledged the grim reality of their situation.

Caroline nodded sadly, a pang of regret gnawing at her. Why had she ignored Aella's warnings?

"They're with Klaus. Tyler...You shouldn't have come back here," Caroline admonished him, her tone filled with concern.

Silently, Tyler agreed, his jaw clenched with the weight of their predicament.

"If we're here, where's Jules?" Tyler's voice was tense with worry as he searched for any sign of their missing companion.

Caroline, never one to hold much fondness for the female werewolf, shrugged indifferently.

"She probably ran," she retorted dismissively, her tone tinged with bitterness.

Tyler's sharp gaze fixed on Caroline, his expression hardening with determination.

"No, she wouldn't have," he insisted firmly, his protectiveness over Jules evident.

Caroline scoffed at Tyler's defense of Jules, her skepticism clear.

"So what, are you two, like, friends now?" she quipped sarcastically, unable to conceal the sting of jealousy in her voice.

Tyler rolled his eyes at Caroline's tone, a hint of exasperation in his response.

"She's been helping me. It's different with her," he explained, his voice tinged with frustration.

Caroline's resolve wavered, a pang of hurt lancing through her as she realized her inability to provide the support Tyler needed. She retreated slightly, her frustration palpable.