However, Damon is having second thoughts about taking the mark from Stefan because he has an alternative plan to solve the problem.
It also seems that Valerie would help Damon execute his plans against Rayna and save his brother. If Rayna dies, all the victims who carry the mark would also die. So Valerie will get a spell that could immobilize Rayna and she will no longer be in danger to others. But she needs to be alive to keep her victims alive.
During episode 15 entitled “I Would For You,” it featured Stefan and Valerie pursuing a herb that can hide them from Rayna.
It was also the episode where Bonnie made a discovery that thwarted Damon’s plan to take down Rayna for good.
Stefan also questioned his future with Caroline and thus ended the ‘Steroline’ relationship once and for all. Matt also decided that it may be time to take a real stand against vampires.
It was a mediocre episode at the beginning but as soon as Damon made his decision to take down Rayna, the episode suddenly became something great, which critics even considered as the best in the whole season in an emotional sense.