Damon's POV:

I was crying because I had been too strong by myself all this time. 

I was crying because I had found a mate who was kind and willing to be in my embrace. 

I was crying because I had endured so much without shedding tears for years. 

Having her arms around me and hearing her comforting voice made me succumb to my weak side. 

I held her tightly in my arms and rested my head against her shoulder. 

There was no need to talk about the past in that moment, ...