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CHAPTER THIRTY SIX / ACT TWO
The Past Beats Inside Me Like a Second Heartbeat
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The sunlight crept through the blinds, forcing Angelina's eyes to flutter open. She squinted against the light, slowly adjusting to her surroundings and realizing she was in her bed. Sitting up, she felt a wave of confusion as the memories of the previous night began to flood back.
She remembered Stefan staying to comfort her after her intense outburst. As she became more aware, she noticed she was now wearing clean pajamas. Her room, which she had torn apart in her rage, was tidied up. On her nightstand, a note caught her eye.
Curious, she reached for the note, her mind racing with questions. Stefan had obviously been busy while she slept, and she couldn't help but feel a mix of gratitude and embarrassment.
She took the paper and read it intently.
When you're ready, come to the boarding house to talk.
— Stefan
The vampire chewed her lower lip at his words as the revelation of what was to come settled in. She'd told them so many lies before, hidden things to keep them safe, and now her biggest lie was coming to light in the blink of an eye.
Part of her felt relieved to finally get this weight off her chest, but the other part knew it was time to accept the reality she had been dreading; Elijah would be back soon, and his brother wouldn't be far behind.
Stefan was always a forgiving person. She admired that about him. He forgave her at times she knew she didn't deserve it, but even Stefan had his limits. She couldn't help but wonder if this latest betrayal would be the one that pushed him too far.
Angelina entered the Salvatore's manor with a lump in her throat, biting her lip.
At the sound of her entrance, Stefan appeared before her. Angelina's eyes met his, her breath hitching. "Hi," She said as calmly as she could. "You said you wanted to talk."
