The intensity of his anger left Elena speechless for a moment, her mind racing as she struggled to find the right words. Finally, she managed to stammer, "I... I was... in the library... learning... with Jarno."
Kai's gaze narrowed further, but before he could respond, she felt a surge of courage. Despite her fear, she met his gaze head-on, determined to explain herself.
Elena's breath caught in her throat as she gazed into Kai's eyes, now blazing with an otherworldly intensity. The transformation was surreal, his once gray irises now ringed with fiery orange, resembling the eyes of a dragon. Her heart raced in her chest, fear and arousal mixing in a tumultuous storm within her.
Before she could utter a word, Kai's laughter filled the room, sending chills down her spine. His grip on her
