This book begins with the newly "turned" Elena watching Daht to the death Initially, she does not recognize the brothers due to her confused state, having recently died and risen as a Vampire, but soon a flicker of memory causes her to realize the one she loves is hurt and needs her help The reader is led to believe she is referring to Stefan But instead Elena attacks hi Daht back and allows her to bite him Damon eventually commands her to stop and takes her in search of hu Elena to kill someone, and instead makes her drink Matt&39;s blood Afterwards, Damon hides her in Alaric Saltzman&39;s attic and once she has rested, her disorientation begins to lift Elena is deeply bothered and upset about the way she attacked Stefan