Aurora's heart pounded like a drum as Marcus loomed over her, his gaze smoldering with an intensity that left her breathless. His words hung in the air, dripping with seduction and dominance,"Now, angel, let’s see if I can make you scream my name." Before she could respond, he tore her outfit effortlessly, the sound of fabric ripping blending with the pounding of her pulse. Her breath hitched as his eyes roamed over her, dark and possessive. Aurora sprawled her trembling hands over her chest, unable to tear her gaze away from the man before her. His broad shoulders, inked with intricate tattoos, and his sculpted, muscular chest looked almost otherworldly under the dim lighting. Marcus’s lips curled into a knowing smirk as he caught her staring. “Like what you see?” he teased, his

