There was a ring of truth to his words. And Elena couldn't help holding out a hand to stop him.
"I'm just not exactly used to your family being around without some ulterior motive." Beyond just companionship, that was. And it was easy enough to understand. There were times when Elena, for all of her friends, felt the same. Times when she felt like a burden. Only there to be protected, nothing more.
"I'm sorry." For being so suspicious. Though if she'd thought she would be apologizing to Kol even a few hours ago, she would have laughed at the idea.