She laughed again, and Stefan couldn't help but join in this time, “I bet Alana was just dying to tell you about that,”

“Not immediately, but she filled me in eventually. You are such a caveman,”

Stefan shot her a dry look. “You’re enjoying this way too much, aren't you?”

“I live for the drama,” she whispered, grinning. “Now go, before you lose your nerve — or your woman.”

Stefan hesitated only a second longer before setting down his glass and straightening his ...