Sorry for the late chapter everyone! I've been busy with school and other things. Such as a new story I've started that I'd really, really, appreciate if you'd give it a shot and read it. It's called Pink Tulips. It's based in 1955 Fell's Church, Virginia (that I recently found out is an actual town). Elena's in 10th grade when Stefan's mysterious cousin rolls into town, named Danny Smith. He comes from New York and, much to Elena's dislike, she just can't shake him. But, he has secrets, and a past that Elena is sure she doesn't want to know about. So, if any of that interests you, please take a few minutes and read the first chapter! I hope you enjoy it, please review and tell me what you think!

A Life Changing Love Chapter 10

Alaric P.O.V

i don't want to do this but, if I don't, she'll hurt Jenna. I can't let her do that. I love Jenna and I need to protect her. Even if it means lying to her and putting her niece in danger. Jenna is everything to me and I can't let Katherine touch her.

I'm waiting on a park bench in Town Square right now, Katherine has told me to meet her. She wants me to report back everything Elena has done this past week. I don't want to but, sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do so we can protect the people we love the most.

Elena hasn't even really done much this week. The last time we spoke was last week before she went out. She was gone for a couple of hours after that but, she said that she took a walk and then went for coffee. She still seems really distraught over that Damon guy, if she's faking it, she's doing a really good job of it. She's been in her bed this entire week. She seems sick, throwing up and looks really tired all the time.

I don't know for sure if she's still seeing Damon, so I won't tell Katherine about it. There is nothing really to say that she is for sure. I used to love Katherine, I'm now ashamed of how I felt. How she fooled me and got me to do whatever she wanted like a servant. I was blinded by my love for her. I thought she was just misunderstood. She crazy, insane even.

I look up from my hair and Katherine is standing before me. Her cream colored hair is straightened and her dark blue eyes have a glint of danger in them. I used to feel excitement at seeing her model like body stand before my eyes but, now i feel regret and hatred of myself.

"Hello, Ric." She greets as she sits down beside me, inching close enough to me that I can smell her vanilla cinnamon perfume. The perfume that used to make me go crazy.

"Katherine." I sound cold and stern, not at all the way I used to talk to her.

"So, how's Elena doing? I heard she got shot, ouch." She chuckles, causing me to cringe. I care for Elena like a daughter, I wish I didn't have to do this. It's my fault she got shot, well, partly my fault. I blame Damon for getting her into this mess, for involving her in this crazy life of his.

"She fine, fully recovered now."

"That's unfortunate. I was hoping the little whore would die but, she seems resistant to give up this life she has created for herself." I almost reach over and strangle her but, I stop myself.

"What do you want Katherine?"

"Has she seen my boyfriend lately?" She asks.

I scoff at her use of 'boyfriend' and say "You mean her fiance?".

"Ex Fiance!" Katherine seethes, glaring at me.

"No. She hasn't seen Damon at all." I respond, rolling my eyes at her glare.

"Good. That little homewrecker can stay away from him."

"Can I go now?" I sound tired and irritated.

"Or you could have lunch with me, or maybe something else..." She moves closer to me, practically trying to sit on my lap. One of her hands trails up to my cheek and the other finds itself on my shoulder. She's giving me one of her intoxicating smiles.

I shake my head and pull away from her. "Or maybe I could go do that "something else", at home, with my wife." I retort, standing up from the bench.

"You used to be so much fun." Katherine sighs as she stands up as well.

"You ruined that. Just like you ruined everything else." I tell her sharply before walking away from her.

"You better watch what you say Ric! Accidents happen all the time!" Katherine yells at me, but, I just keep walking away.

I arrive home a few minutes later and walk in the door to find Elena and Jenna sitting, huddled together, on the couch. Jenna looks empathetic..almost sorry for Elena and Elena looks shocked and scared at the same time.

"What's going on?" I ask them both as I sit down on the loveseat that is placed across from the sofa.

"I'm pregnant.." Elena's voice is a low whisper but, I can hear it clearly. I almost fall of my seat at her words. She's pregnant..with Damon's child.

Suddenly Elena bursts into tears and Jenna pulls her into a tight hug. "What am I going to do?! Damon and I can't be together..oh god, what am I going to do?!" Elena cries as Jenna soothes her.

"Are you..going to tell him?" I manage to ask, my tone wavering.

How can i do this to her? I can't do this anymore. Elena doesn't deserve this, Jenna doesn't deserve this. Maybe if I explain things to Elena, she'll forgive me. Maybe we can come up with a plan to get rid of Katherine.

"I have to." Elena looks up from me and guilt hits me hard and fast. What have I done? I need to fix things, no matter the cost. No matter who I lose, things need to end. This started with me and it will end with me.

"I'll drive you." I suggest, she looks at me, looking a little confused but, she nods her head.

We all arrive at Damon's mansion ten minutes later, by now, I have a plan to get rid of her. Jenna doesn't deserve to be lied to and Elena deserves to be able to be with Damon and her child without the danger of Katherine. This entire world deserves to be free of her.

Jenna and Elena get out of the car as I park in the driveway. "Aren't you coming?" Jenna asks as I continue sitting there, my seat belt still buckled.

"Uhh..I think I'll skip out on this one. I'll go grab us all coffee, i will be right back." I lie, managing to not stutter and keep the tears at bay. I feel empty and numb.

"Okay. I love you." Jenna tells me as she shuts the car door on her way out.

"I love you to." Are the last words I have said to her. She deserves so much more than me.

I pull out of the driveway and speed my way over to the house Katherine is hiding out at. As I park the car, I open the glove compartment and slowly pull out my gun.