CHAPTER 13

　　Stefan

　　I turned to see who it was and found Derek standing by the door. He noticed I entwined my hands with Kara's. I watched in slow motion as his brow furrowed, but I didn't bother to move away from Kara. I didn't want to.

　　"If you don't mind, leave, Derek. Kara and I are having a moment. We're discussing something important, and it's none of your business. Okay?" I warned.

　　I intended to provoke my brother. Every time I thought of him and saw him, anger consumed me. He was my brother, yes. I loved him. But I had anger towards him because he took advantage of Kara and our divorce to be with the woman I loved.

　　"What are you doing here, Stefan? Let go of her. Why are you crying, Kara? Did this guy do something to you?" he asked, approaching her.

　　"I did nothing to her. And be thankful that I'm with her because you left her alone in the apartment, and when I arrived, she was lying unconscious on the couch. Is that the man you are?" I provoked.