Elena Pov

Chloe was wrapped in some blankets and snuggled in the back of Stefan's car. I was finally able to gain a sense of relief knowing that she was ok now. Brushing her hair back I kissed her forehead and got out when I heard Stefan coming.

He ran up to me and wrapped his arms around me kissing my temple ever so lightly. I snuggled into his neck just needing him more than anything.

"How is she?" he asked. His eyes were full of concern as he grabbed my hand and we began to walk back towards the car.

"She's good. When I found she was really confused and scared, but I'd say that she's fine now." I said as I slid into the passenger seat and Stefan into the drivers.

He looked back at Chloe and fixed her blanket. "I was worried about you guys." He told me softly grabbing my hand and kissing it.

I gave a small smile. I sighed and decided to tell Stefan what was on my mind.

"I was scared that things would end up like how they used to be." I whispered softly.

"How they used to be?" Stefan questioned pulling out back onto the highway.

"When Klaus and Katherine pretty much controlled our lives."

"I promise you Elena that I will never let that happen again. Klaus won't be a problem again. As for Katherine if she ever gets near our family I will kill her and not think twice about it." He said and his face gained a protective look.

Turning to him I smiled before leaning back and closing my eyes and falling asleep.

Stefan Pov

Pulling into the driveway of the Gilbert house I gently shook Elena and grabbed Chloe.

Her eyes opened and she murmured groggily. "Daddy I'm sleepy." I was never able to respond because she fell back asleep instantly.

"You can put her in my room." Elena followed behind us.

Gently I laid Chloe on Elena's bed. Elena who was already in her pajamas got in next to her then looked at me with her doe eyes.

"Will you stay?" she asked quietly eyes boring into mine.

"Of course I will sweetheart." I said taking of my jacket. I sped back to my room and took of today's clothes trading them for a white t-shirt and black pajama pants.

Once in her room I slid in next to her with Chloe between us.

"Goodnight Stefan I love you." Elena said before succumbing to sleep. At the sound of those three words my heart swelled and all was right in the world. There wasn't anything that could ruin this moment right now.

"Goodnight sweetheart I love you too and I always have." I said grabbing her hand and entwining our fingers.

This was how it was supposed to be just the three of us for the rest of eternity. Always and forever as Klaus and Rebekah once said, except this time we would follow through.

THE END

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-Callie