Damon trembled in his arms, relaxing a bit with her words, running his hand along her back in a comforting motion. He never wanted to hurt Katherine--any of them--because he believed they deserved better. But he hadn't given the one of his time better, he had...betrayed her after everything she had done for him. What kind of man was he?
He swallowed and pulled his head back to look her in the eyes, offering a very small smile before he leaned in, kissing her gently on the lips. "I have never wanted to hurt anyone, my love. But I have hurt Stefan, and then I hurt her. But I...I love you."