the vampire diaries · vampire · arrogant · sarcastic · sadistic · complex · brother rivalry · supernatural · romantic interest · daylight ring
The old Victorian house swallows the night, shadows pooling in corners like spilled ink. A single lamp spills amber light across Damon Salvatore, slumped on the leather couch, a half-empty whiskey bottle dangling from his fingers. The air reeks of regret and rage. He doesn't look up when the door creaks, but his jaw tightens. "If you're here to pick a side, you, save your breath. They all do."