Aria's POV
I woke up with a strangled gasp. My entire body jerked upright, and for a moment, I didn't know where I was. Darkness surrounded me.
My chest heaved as I clawed at the sheets, my heart pounding so violently I could hear it in my ears. Sweat coated my skin, and the lingering scent of blood from the nightmare seemed trapped inside my nose.
Damon. My gaze snapped to him. He was already awake, sitting beside me with one arm wrapped securely around my waist while his other hand cupped the back of my head.
"Aria." His voice was low and rough with sleep. "What happened?"
I stared at him. For one horrible second, I could still see the dream. His blood soaking through his shirt. My claws buried in his chest. His lifeless body going cold in my arms.
I swallowed hard. "Damon..."
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