Stefan stared at Dorothy silently for what felt like an eternity before his expression darkened. Dorothy sighed to herself.

"I expected this. You're going to get mad, and you're going to think I'm stupid, but I know you, Stefan. I know you can do it again," she said with a hopeful smile.

"Say something to me. Try to talk. It shouldn't be that hard—you did it before," she urged, but Stefan remained silent.

"Fine," Dorothy huffed, standing up and giving her body a light ...