In the wake of their triumph, Alexander and Evelyn settled into a quaint cottage nestled in a peaceful village. Their mortal life together began, a delicate tapestry woven with tender moments and shared dreams. The village embraced them, unaware of the dark shadows that lurked in Alexander's past.
But the echoes of his vampiric existence refused to fade completely. Nightmares plagued his sleep, memories of bloodshed and the insatiable hunger that had once consumed him. Alexander tried to shield Evelyn from his tormented past, but the weight of his secrets threatened to crush their fragile happiness.
One fateful evening, as they strolled hand in hand beneath the moonlit sky, Alexander's gaze fell upon a familiar face in the crowd. It was Victor, a former companion from his days as a vampire—a figure whose allegiance had always been shrouded in ambiguity.
