I stayed silent as Damon dragged me upstairs, his grip firm but not painful. People in the hall watched us, their gazes heavy with curiosity and unease. Lily caught my eye, shooting me a What did you do this time? look. I frowned, my stomach twisting with guilt. She had literally warned me not to go looking for trouble, and here I was-knee-deep in it again.

When we reached his office, Damon closed the door behind us with a deliberate slam. The heavy sound echoed in the room, sending a chill down my spine.

The silence was unbearable. I couldn't stop myself. "What are you?" I blurted out, my voice...