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Elena - POV

I shivered, the sensation of blood and torn flesh in my hand, as tears filled my eyes. Yuri had removed Elders from sight, and I found myself slumped on the ground, gazing at Henry's lifeless body. My tears weren't for the man I had killed but from regret. If only I could have transformed sooner, stood by Silas's side, and faced death alongside him rather than endure this life without him.

"Elena," Drake said, embracing me as my sobs echoed in the quiet surroundings. I had lost track of time, distancing myself from the reality of the situation.

"Thank you," I managed to whisper once I had no tears to shed. Drake's clothes were stained with blood, a vivid reminder of my deeds of killing Henry as he was next to me. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be," he responded gently, his gaze softening. With his help, I managed to stand, only to see the place where Henry's body lay had been cleaned. I turned to Drake in surprise.

"Yuri took care of it," he replied.

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