CHAPTER 13

 Stefan

  I went to the hotel to rest. I hoped to be with Kara, take care of her, protect her, and console her, but Derek arrived to handle that. It was tough to see Kara preferring to be with Derek. I remember that once Derek told me that Kara would end up being his girlfriend. After hearing that, he and I had a big fight. And we distanced ourselves. My parents found out about the fight and sided with me, which is why Derek left town and abandoned the pack. The worst part is that Derek wasn't wrong: Destiny brought Kara and Derek together. And it was my fault. I handed Kara over to him. I forced her to seek comfort in my brother's arms.

  I would regret it for the rest of my life.

  My phone had been filling up with messages over the last hour, but I didn't check who they were from. I didn't have time for anyone.