Benjamin coughed, blood dripping from his mouth. He glared up at Damon, his eyes filled with a mix of fear and hatred. "This isn't over, Damon," he spat weakly.
Damon's jaw tightened, but he turned away, not wanting to waste another moment on him. He reached for Kyra, gently pulling her away from the scene. "Let's go, little thing."
Benjamin's eyes turned dark as he watched Damon and Kyra walk away. He shifted back into his human form, his face becoming gentle again.
He wiped the blood from his lips and straightened his robe. With calm and grace, he walked back to his house as if nothing had happened, his steps steady and composed.
***
"Little thing..." he tried to hold her hands, but she shook him off and quickly walked upstairs. He ran after her.
Kyra shut the door behind her, her face blank.