You don't have to listen to me. [ Like he'd ever expected her to is what the look on his face says. So he's a little hurt that she'd trust an Original over him, but whatever. Elena's always making the choices for herself. Her life. Her way. It's how it's always been. ]
So that's it? An Original's compulsion trumps sire bond? [ Where was an Original when you needed one back in the 40's, hm? ]