Bound by moonlight (Book one of the vampire kingdom series)

Chapter 20:braking free from the Past

As Evelyn's physical wounds healed, she found the strength to confront the emotional scars that lingered within her. Adrian, determined to support her through every step of her healing journey, encouraged her to share her pain and find solace in their love. One evening, as they sat in the quiet sanctuary of their chamber, Evelyn mustered the courage to speak. "Adrian, there's something I need to tell you," she began, her voice trembling with vulnerability. "Do you remember my abusive ex husband Gabriel".Adrian looked at her and said "yes my love I do". Evelyn looked at him with tears in her eyes. And,said "He is the one who attacked me in the alley where you found me". Adrian's eyes widened with a mix of shock and fury. He reached out, gently taking Evelyn's hand in his, silently urging her to continue. Evelyn had never told Adrian her story so she told him every detail from the night they were married to the night she had met Adrian. Tears started to roll down Evelyn's face as she recounted the horrors she had endured at the hands of Gabriel. She spoke of the fear, the pain, and the long-lasting trauma that had haunted her for years. But she also spoke of her resilience, her determination to break free from the chains of her past. Adrian's heart ached as he listened, his anger towards the Gabriel who had hurt her growing with each word. He vowed to protect Evelyn, to ensure that she would never have to face such torment again.
With newfound strength and a shared purpose, Adrian and Evelyn embarked on a mission to bring justice to Gabriel who had beat and raped her. Adrian's vampire abilities allowed him to track down Gabriel , who had thought he could escape the consequences of his actions.
In a fit of righteous fury, Adrian confronted him the man who had caused Evelyn so much pain. The Adrian's rage burned like a wildfire, his eyes glowing with an intensity that struck fear into the heart of Gabriel and in that moment he knew Adrian was going to kill him this time
With a swift and brutal display of power, Adrian tore apart Gabriel and set Evelyn free  her from the shackles of her past. The act served as a catharsis, a symbol of their shared determination to overcome the darkness that had plagued their lives.
As the dust settled, Adrian returned to Evelyn, his eyes filled with a mix of sorrow and relief. He held her close, whispering words of love and reassurance. "You are free now, my love. No one will ever hurt you again. We will face the future together, stronger than ever."Evelyn, her heart filled with gratitude, looked into Adrian's eyes, seeing the depth of his love and the lengths he would go to protect her. "Thank you, Adrian," she whispered, her voice filled with a newfound sense of peace. "You have given me the strength to heal and the courage to embrace a future filled with love and happiness."And so, Adrian and Evelyn emerged from the shadows of their past, united in their love and resilience. They became beacons of hope, inspiring others to break free from the chains of abuse and find solace in the power of love.

Together, they built a future filled with light and joy, their bond unbreakable. The vampire kingdom flourished under their compassionate rule, a testament to the transformative power of healing and the strength of their love.

(Just in case your confused Evelyn had never told her story to Adrian)