The silence that followed Dmitri's confession was heavy with unspoken emotions. Elías walked over to Dmitri, taking his hands in his. "Thank you for telling me," he said, his voice soft but firm. "It couldn't have been easy."
He looked into Dmitri's eyes, seeing the pain and regret that lingered there. He knew that Dmitri's past would always be a part of him, but he also believed that it didn't define him.
"I understand that you've made mistakes," Elías continued. "But I also see the man you are now, the man you're trying to become. I'm not going to let your past destroy our future."
Dmitri's eyes filled with tears, his grip tightening on Elías's hands. "I don't deserve you," he whispered, his voice filled with emotion.
"Maybe not," Elías replied, a faint smile playing on his lips. "But you have me anyway."
They embraced, finding comfort and strength in each other's arms. Elías knew that they were facing a dangerous situation, but he refused to be intimidated. He was determined to stand by Dmitri, to protect him from his enemies, and to fight for their future together.
"What do we do now?" Elías asked, pulling away from the embrace.
Dmitri's eyes hardened with resolve. "We find out who made that phone call," he said, his voice firm. "And we put an end to this threat once and for all."