"I don't know," she answered after listening for a moment. "I don't hear her. If she is, she's not awake yet." She started to move to get out of bed, then rolled her eyes before settling back down. Charlotte joined them on the bed, poking curiously at the silver chain that connected them.

Elena began petting the cat before looking up at Stefan with a tiny smile, recalling the other times he'd done that for her. "I'd like that. I've missed your cooking."