My Mistakes

Stefan

I haven’t left the port, the ship has long gone, and I hate that I messed everything up. I made her stay with me, and rather than considering the consequences, I didn’t care. I just wanted Harlyn. I got lost in her and didn’t want to lose her, so I forgot about everyone else.

Now, what do I do? All I can do is wait for this guy to show up, then we can go get her and hope that it works. If it doesn’t, then what?

“We need to speak. You can’t stand here until you can leave.” My father taps my shoulder, and I know he’s right. Reluctantly, I turn and walk through the grounds back into the palace.

I stop when I see the Earl. “Why is he here!” He should be dead.

“Because we need to figure this out, and like it or not, as much as you hate it, Harold might actually help.”

Standing, I fight against my mind, which right now wants to rip him apart.

“Son, please sit. Let’s sort this as a family.” My mother looks at me.

“He isn’t family!” Screaming, I glare towards him.

“His son married your