"Just let me go Stefan, please..." Elena begged, fat tears rolling down her cheeks. "Your friend Katherine is here, you don't need me anymore. I'm grateful that you saved me from the crash, truly I am, but please, I'm begging you, just let me go. I'll do anything, I'll give you anything, just let me go before you or somebody else gets hurt!" She knew that pleading to him probably wouldn't do much good, he wasn't the compassionate sort, but maybe if she promised to come visit him...to keep in contact...something that he'd be amiable.
"I did tell everyone about you, and everyone who has offered to come and rescue me I've told them not to bother. I've told them I'm staying with you. I swear I have!"