Tabitha's POV

The vehicle was covered with silence and I was uncomfortable being with Damon, especially since I was an expecting him to confess and unexpected bond. Now I understand why he backed out when we first met, like he was hesitant to hurt me and explains everything now. Our journey was filled nothing but silence and I don't know how to open unc conversation that won't fall into awkwardness.

I exhaled deeply, “Is being ma mated to me The reason why you let us leave the last time ...