"Cecelia, you really don't have to..."

Sam covered his face with his hands, not wanting his sister to see his tears of guilt and moving.

Cecelia smiled and patted Sam on the shoulder. "Sam, I asked Nathan to keep your Beta status, not just for you, but for me and Damon. You don't have to be burdened. Your wedding is coming soon, and all you have to do now is prepare well for it and be happy with the most important event of your life."

Sam nodded heavily.

Cecelia looked at Andy with a complicated expression.

Andy smiled easily, looked sideways and asked, "Is it my turn now?"

Andy sat...