Elena and Stefan have built a home for themselves in Dalcrest, and all of Elena's friends are as in love as she and Stefan are. Even Damon is enjoying visiting his favorite old haunts in Europe, and is more surprised than anyone that he's traveling with Katherine. But lately, Elena's Guardian senses are on edge, and she can't ignore the feeling that danger is coming. Soon, she and Stefan are battling a vicious Old One who is always just out of their...

Elena seeks to avenge her true love Stefan's death by destroying Jack and his scientifically created vampires, but she struggles to accept her feelings for Damon, who is helping her, for fear of betraying Stefan's memory.