_Alyssa's POV_
As soon as I reached the barn, Damon spotted me and rushed over. He wrapped me in a tight hug, holding me close. His embrace felt warm and safe, something I hadn’t felt in a long time.
“Are you okay?” he asked, pulling back just enough to look at me. There was a concerned expression on his face.
I nodded, offering a small smile. “Yeah, I’m fine.”
Damon sighed in relief. “I have missed you so much, Alyssa,” he admitted, his voice soft.
“I missed you too,” I replied, and I meant it. Being around Damon felt different. It felt like a break from the constant pressure I was under with Logan.
Damon reached into his pocket and pulled out a small vial, the liquid inside glowing faintly under the moonlight. He handed it to me, his expression serious. “Here. This is the potion.
