Flashback continue:-

"I will announce our relationship in front of everyone. Effective immediately. You're worth more than whatever I have, Rose."

"Okay. So, say we stay together. Then what? I've got to decide whether we stay closeted or not."

"Pros and cons of each?"

"I want to be out of the closet. I do. But then I have to deal with your pack members. It's all over. Everything. That means everyone will know that you cheated on your mate, and I am your lover, Damon. We'll both have to deal with it. But I don't want to be back in the closet."

"Okay," Damon said, clearing his throat.

"So then...