I had a feeling that I was on to something, and I had a feeling that Kate would obey me.
I didn't know why I had this feeling, but I knew I could control it.
Kate's eyes moved slowly from the floor, and I smiled at her. "Kate," I said. "You are the kindest, most selfless, most attractive girl I have ever met in the world. You have your unique talent and are always the most dazzling one in the crowd. You have no idea how much I envy you. You think I am brave, but I was only forced to look it."
I paused. "Why did I come here?" I continued, "It was because I couldn't cope with my situation, so I chose to escape. Even though I knew it was just an ostrich act and that Michael would find me here, I had to face it. But you helped me selflessly, and you and Aunt Carol took me in regardless of personal gains and losses, risking the wrath of the Lycan prince. Every time I think about it, I feel sorry for you."
Kate looked at me and shook her head slowly.
