Elena's POV
I sensed him before he walked through the double doors and entered the large living room filled with members of our combined family. The moment my eyes caught sight of his bruised and haggard face, I pushed to my feet from the couch and rushed across the room towards him.
His arms automatically opened wide and he held me close as he buried his face into the crook of my neck, inhaling deeply. Then his body froze and he slowly pulled back from my embrace. He eyes searched mine and then trailed every inch of my face and then down the length of my body.
"You smell…. different. You feel…. amazing," he gasped as he held me at arm's length.
I think he likes me.
Alec's eyes snapped back to mine when his face registered that he heard the voice as well.
"I just heard…" his words broke off as he stared at me intently.
Is that who I think it is?