With trembling hands, Elena placed the bottle on the table before slowly removing her head covering. As she lifted her head to meet the Vampire King's gaze, she found herself ensnared by his hypnotic red eyes.
But as their eyes locked, his smile faltered, replaced by a look of concern as he took in her frightened demeanor. "Are you okay?" he asked, his voice laced with genuine worry. His eyebrows shot up in surprise when he noticed her trembling hands and tear-filled eyes. "Are you hurt?"
Elena wanted to reply, to reassure him that she was fine, but she felt paralyzed by the overwhelming flood of emotions coursing through her. A lump formed in her throat, making it impossible to speak.
Suddenly, the Vampire King's demeanor shifted, his expression turning predatory as he sniffed the sur
