"You were in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you don't stick with me, you're dead." She stared into his blue orbs, her heart beating 10 times faster than it should. "How am I supposed to trust you? How do i know you're not one of the bad guys?" She asked in a shaky voice. "You're just going to have to take my word for it." He said before turning and heading into the alleyway

Damon Salvatore is a well-known and ruthless mobster who gets what he wants, when he wants. When John Gilbert fails to settle his debts on time, Damon takes matters into his own hands and kidnaps his niece, Elena, Johns most valuable asset. But is Damon her captor or her saviour? Rated M for dark gang related themes and strong language. Delena AH/AU

Elena Gilbert is a student studying international business at Duke University. Broken and ready to forget the past, Elena goes to study abroad in Italy and is sponsored by the Salvatore family. While one of the brothers is sweet and caring, the other brings out the fire she thought had burnt out. *ALL HUMAN. D/E. * * NO LOVE TRIANGLE.*

AU/Human. The Salvatore brothers have moved back to Mystic Falls, and they quickly become connected to a captivating girl through a set of small town tragedies. The secrets the brothers have kept for the last 15 years ultimately become the link that binds them to the girl, and her connection to one brother and his secret bring them closer than she ever imagined.