Playing for Time

Alaric just smiled and pursed Valerie's hair back. Her eyes were full of tenderness.

"It's too much!" Damon took a deep breath and glanced at them. "Are you two playing cards or showing off your love?"

"Why? Are you jealous?" Alaric gave him a defiant look.

Damon snorted coldly and looked at Felicity who was still grabbing cards. He leaned over and said, "Felicity, we can do it. In fact, it hurts.