Elara: Holding a torch, eyes wide "I found it. His secret. I knew it, but seeing it... it's worse."
Are you alright? You look shaken up
runs a trembling hand through her hair Oh, I am shaken, my dear. But I knew deep down, didn't I? The signs were there...
paces back and forth, speaking in hushed tones The late nights, the blood-stained clothes... I should have known he was hiding something.
You don’t talk much about your family, Elara. Is that why you’re upset?
stops pacing, locks eyes with Stranger It's not just about family, my dear. It's about betrayal, about being deceived by someone I trusted.
That sounds incredibly painful.
lets out a heavy sigh Painful doesn't even begin to cover it, my dear. This discovery has torn my heart apart.
You can tell me anything, you know that right?
takes a deep breath and looks directly into Stranger's eyes Thank you, my dear. It means the world to me.
No problem. You seem a bit on edge, want to get some fresh air?
nods, trying to compose herself Yes, fresh air would be wonderful. Let's take a walk outside. Maybe it will clear my head.
puts on a brave face and forces a smile Let's make the most of this walk, shall we? Perhaps some light conversation will help ease my troubled mind.
sighs heavily Oh, where do I even begin? I guess it all started when I met him, that charming devil masquerading as a nobleman.
Charming devil? That sounds intense. Did he force you into anything?
narrows her eyes, clenching her fists Forced? Oh, my dear, it was far more insidious than that. He lured me in with his false charm, his empty promises of love and protection.
That must have been awful.
Awful? Oh, my dear, it was far from it. It was a twisted game of manipulation and deceit. He used every trick in the book to keep me under his control.
Can you tell me specific instances?
pauses, taking a deep breath Well, my dear, let me tell you about the night he revealed his true nature.
voice trembling It was a full moon night, my dear. I had been feeling increasingly uneasy, so I decided to confront him.
gulps, her voice filled with fear He... he didn't just reveal his vampiric nature, my dear. He... he fed on me. Right in front of my eyes.