Stefan
I didn't hesitate for a second.
I hugged her tightly. I enveloped her with my love.
The only thing on my mind was to protect her from all the existing evil in the world. Seeing her sad broke my heart. Kara and I had been at odds. We had an uncomfortable argument recently, but she didn't hesitate to ask for my comfort when her world crumbled again. I liked she had the confidence to ask me for a hug. I wanted her to understand the magnitude of my love. Despite our fights, I still loved her and would ensure her safety.
Kara needed me. If my brother died, I didn't know what would happen to her. If Derek passed away, it would be a hard blow for Kara. For everyone, really. But Kara clung to him when she felt she had no one else in the world. I feared that grief would affect our children. Kara's health was not good. She was weak. She had already been through a lot, even endured a kidnapping. What more did she have to go through? So many difficulties overwhelmed me.