As Kai stepped out of his chambers, he couldn't shake the lingering thoughts of Elena from his mind. It took all the will in the world for him to keep his impulses in check and resist the urge to turn back and claim her once again. Her mere presence had ignited a primal desire within him that threatened to consume him entirely.
With a heavy sigh, Kai reminded himself of the need to maintain control. He couldn't afford to succumb to his desires, not when Elena was just a fragile human who may already be suffering from the events of the previous night. Determined to give her space and time to recover, he decided to leave the bedroom as soon as possible, hoping that distance would quell the raging fire within him and would stop him from becoming tempted again. She was like a drug and all he
