I never imagined that things would go the way they did with Sophia. Then again, I never imagined that Damon would just come waltzing back into my life like a hurricane trying to take down everything in his path. Honestly, I should have known better than to lie to Sophia. She’s a bright girl, and as much as I wish she didn’t take everything to heart… she always does.

Taking a seat at a nearby table, I watch Damon sit across from me with a mix of overwhelming confusion and concern ...