If there was one word that could never, ever, ever be applied to Diana--at least on her own--it was 'grounded.' But Stefan was right, of course. Having people in her life to care about did wonders for her. And when Diana cared, she cared with everything in her being.

She turned toward him, giving him a kiss on the cheek. "I don't think I ever thanked you properly. That night changed my life."