Aria's POV
The forest erupted into chaos. Damon and the wolves charged into the vampire ranks at the same time, and the vampires retaliated without hesitation.
Fangs flashed beneath the moonlight. Claws tore through flesh. Growls and snarls thundered through the trees as both sides crashed into one another.
I stood behind the advancing vampire force, watching the battle unfold. Damon was there, and the sight of him sent another sharp pulse through my chest.
I frowned and forced my attention away.
"He is the enemy," I told myself, but the words sounded hollow even to me.
The elder stepped beside me. "Use your power."
I looked at him. "My power?"
His gaze remained fixed on the battlefield. "You have enough strength to end this."
I looked toward the fighting. More wolves were pouring
