They had talked about it off and on for a few weeks, but Elijah hadn't been certain if he should make plans or not. Part of him kept expecting Elena to leave, despite the things they'd said, despite her staying behind when Caroline and Tyler left. That would be the wise thing. That was the thing he could understand her doing ( Read more... )

There was a part of Elijah's brain that was telling him whatever this was with Elena was a mistake. Niklaus still wanted her for her blood and wanted her to have some sort of normal life solely in order to keep her bloodline going. He was probably doing flips of joy at her cessation of romantic involvement with the Salvatores. If he knew about... ( Read more... )

Elijah hadn't spoken to Klaus. Perhaps he should have, to at least...discuss the situation, but he'd be damned if he was going to come across as asking for permission. He did speak to his staff and made sure the house was aired out and the kitchen stocked with food for Elena and blood for his vampire and hybrid guests ( Read more... )