Damon could feel the truth of it through her whole body, the pulse and heart slowing. Her arousal was no longer at the peak it had been, which meant that the real test was about to take place.
Damon wrapped his arm tighter around Elena's waist, as he pulled her in. There was no gentleness or grace in the way he tore at the side of her neck, his fangs dropping in faster than the human eye could even recognize. Blood flooded his mouth, making him groan, just before he took his first swallow.