Elena's eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, she was disoriented. The events of the previous night flooded back into her in a dizzying rush, leaving her feeling both exhilarated and bewildered. She attempted to sit up, but a wave of soreness and discomfort shot through her body, causing her to wince. The feeling was like she had run a marathon, as her entire body was screaming with exhaustion.
"You should rest for now," a familiar voice said, and Elena turned her head to see Prince Kai standing nearby, clad only in a towel wrapped around his waist. He looked like he had just finished his shower. His gaze bore into her with an intensity that made her pulse quicken.
She noticed how his eyes started to darken, exactly like last night, facts which sent chills down her spine. Remembering ho
