CHAPTER 136

  Stefan

  I recognize that I used an authoritative tone with her. Perhaps I should have remained calm, but despair was overwhelming me. The fear of losing her forever terrified me. My mind went wild. My heart raced because I knew Kara had the final word. I feared that Kara would never return to me out of fear. She had to come to me of her own free will, but Kara hinted that it would never happen. Kara crossed her arms. I looked around. She used to do that when she got nervous.