Elías stared at his reflection in the mirror, barely recognizing the man staring back. The constant tension, the fear, and Dmitri's rejection had taken their toll. He felt like a shattered mirror, his once clear image now fragmented and broken.
He had given Dmitri everything: his loyalty, his trust, his heart. And in return, he had received only pain and disillusionment. He realized that he couldn't keep fighting for a love that was slowly killing him.
With a heavy heart, Elías made a decision. He would leave. He would walk away from Dmitri and the darkness that consumed him. It was the only way to save himself, even if it meant losing the one person he had ever truly loved.