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The seriousness in his tone made my heart race. "Who?" I whispered nervously.

"You’ll see."

"We are here!" Charles immediately said as he pulled up in front of the castle. It looked even bigger now that we were closer. He made his way over and smiled, sensing the tension surging through me. “Come on, Nic,” he said, holding out his hand. I took it hesitantly, suddenly aware of my baggy clothes and cap that barely hid my face.

“Alright, we’re here,” Charles said and pulled up to the front of the castle. It was even bigger than I had thought. This place was massive, and I was in complete awe as we stepped out of the car.

“Alaric! Charles! Welcome home,” another really good-looking guy with blonde hair and green amber eyes said.

“What’s up, Damon? Glad to see you didn’t burn down our home while we were gone,” Charles said. So, this was the Gamma.

“Damon, where is Hailey?” Alaric asked.

“She’s going to get your mum; they should be right out.” We stood there for a minute or so, then a