Human Elena might have chosen the stable relationship she had with Stefan, but there was a part of Elena that craved the passion that came with choosing Damon. And becoming a vampire will most assuredly bring that desire to the forefront.
par freeing Andie and seeing himself as reflected through Elena’s eyes, he saw the monster that he still is. The path to redemption and l’amour is a long one for a man so far down the wrong path.