Cora’s POV “You’re okay?” Eric asks, his voice low but urgent, eyes searching my face like he needs to see it. I nod once. “I am now.” Behind him, Cain and Anton push through the last of the broken barricade, their movements sharp, ready, scanning for threats. Cain’s gaze lands on me immediately. Relief flashes across his face......quick, unguarded. “You're okay,” he says, like he hadn’t let himself fully believe it until now. “Of course I am” But my attention doesn’t stay on them. It shifts. Back to Damon. He hasn’t moved far. Just enough distance to reassess, to breathe, to watch. His eyes are still locked on me, calculating, measuring every change like he’s trying to solve something that no longer follows his rules. And that’s when I understand. This fight It’s not meant for anyone else. I step forward. Eric’s grip tightens instinctively. “Wait—” I shake my head before he can finish. “No.” His brow furrows. “Cora—” “Eric.” My voice is calm. Steady. Certain
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