When he hugged her, Elena couldn't help it, she broke down into tears and started sobbing. She was safe, she was finally safe. This was a normal Stefan. A Stefan that she should have ended up with back home. One that cared about her. She hugged him back, not caring that he was the exact replica of the man who had abused and tortured her endlessly for months. This one wasn't like that. This one was nice...kind...gentle.
"Thank you..." she whispered and worshipful relief. "Thank you so much for saving me. I...I thought I was going to die this time."