Without a word, Alexander approached her, his heart pounding within his chest. He took her hands in his, their warmth a stark contrast to his own icy touch. "Evelyn," he began, his voice trembling with a mix of fear and hope. "There is something I need to tell you. Something that may shatter the fragile connection we share."
Evelyn gazed into his eyes, a mixture of curiosity and concern evident in her expression. "What is it, Alexander? What could be so grave that you would risk losing me?"
Summoning all his courage, Alexander took a deep breath. "I am not what I seem, Evelyn. I am not human. I am a vampire, cursed with immortality and a thirst for blood."
A gasp escaped Evelyn's lips, her eyes widening in disbelief. "A vampire? But... but how is that possible? You seem so... so human."
