Chapter 17: An Assassination Attempt

Stefan really was starving. He flipped open the lunch box, inhaled the rich aroma, and dug in. Between mouthfuls, he said, "Relax. Carlos Lapwood won't be bothering you anymore; he's already dead." "What? What are you talking about? Carlos is alive and well. Why would he die? Stop joking around and just eat your food!" Anya jumped, her voice rising before she could stop it. She admitted to herself that Stefan was mysterious and frighteningly capable, but he couldn't just say someone would die...