I found myself standing in front of Tori's house the next day, my stomach a bundle of nerves. Even though it seemed like she had forgiven me, I knew I caused a rift to form between us. I knew my reasons for leaving were justifiable, but I couldn't erase the pain I caused in my absence. Just as I had the right to leave, she had the right to be upset.

Crawling into bed with Alec and Kade last night, they both promised to support me regardless of what I told Tori. After asking my permissi