CHAPTER 41

  Kara

  I felt the terror coursing through my entire body. I know Derek didn't mean to be harsh with me, and I know he didn't want to give me an ultimatum, but his feelings were at stake, and he didn't want to suffer. I imagine Derek was dying inside: he fell in love with me when Stefan and I were dating. Then I married Stefan. Afterward, my marriage fell apart because of infidelity. I left town, ended up in Los Angeles, and found Derek. Or rather, he found me.