Elena
"As I sat in Elijah's arms, I knew I had to make a decision. I couldn't stay with Scott any longer, but I was terrified of what he might do if I tried to leave. Elijah's gentle touch and reassuring words gave me the courage to take the first step towards freedom..”
I took another deep breath and began to tell my story, the words spilling out like a dam breaking. Elijah listened, his eyes never leaving mine, as I poured out my heart to a stranger on the other end of the line."
Despite everything Scott had done, I couldn't bring myself to take the final step and leave him.
Elijah noticed the turmoil in my eyes and gently asked, 'What, unsure of how to explain. 'I don't know if I can do it, Elijah. I don't know if I can leave Scott.'
Elijah's expression softened, and he pulled me i
