Chapter 48 The Forsaken Ascent

• Melissa’s POV
• As though the forest itself were holding its breath, the air felt heavy. With everyone feeling the effects of Damon's transformation, we made our way back to the camp in quiet. I was tormented by his new body and his icy comments. A sinister spirit out to wreak havoc had taken the place of the Damon I had known.
• I observed the wolves gathering about Kane from my position close to the middle of the camp. Whispers filled the room as tension crackled in the air like electricity.