Elena's heart raced as she tried to process the whirlwind of emotions and sensations that had just washed over her. The kiss had been intense, unexpected, and undeniable in its passion. She felt a knot form in her stomach as Marcus's possessive growl reverberated through the astral plane, sending shivers down her spine. As she looked into his eyes, now ablaze with fierce intensity, she saw a side of Marcus she had never witnessed before. The demon king's features seemed to blur and shift, his demonic essence coming to the forefront in a display of power and dominance. "Marcus, what are you doing?" Elena's voice wavered with a mixture of fear and confusion, her eyes wide as she tried to make sense of the situation. His sudden shift from gentle to demanding had caught her off guard, leavin