"I'm not ready to make that decision," Elena protested. She was eighteen. She was supposed to have a few years left to decide what she wanted. If she'd prefer to stay human and have children and live a normal life or if she actually wanted to turn and stay with Stefan forever.
"...what if I made a bargain with Klaus?" Just as she had with Elijah once upon a time. "What if I promised to willingly give a steady supply of blood in exchange for your family leaving Mystic Falls? For leaving me and my friends in peace."