Chapter 122

"If men can kneel to propose, why can't they kneel to apologize when they're wrong?" His voice was rough with emotion.

She tried to make him stand, but he refused, staying on his knees like a penitent seeking absolution. "I'm sorry, Mia. I'm truly sorry for hurting you, for putting you in danger. You nearly died because of me. Even though I didn't return the kiss, Sammy was able to kiss me because I didn't draw the line clearly enough."

"Stefan." Her voice was soft, forgiving. "It's okay. I should have trusted you the same way you did, when you witnessed I and Dave's kiss on our wedding...