A change occurred in Ethan when he felt what I desired from him, and his emotions engulfed me with all their intensity. Although I felt that the bond between us was not yet fully formed because we still had to mark each other, despite the halfway connection between us, I sensed his passion and longing as if they were amplifications of my own feelings. I could almost feel the current flowing between us, a kind of vibrant electrical connection in my surroundings, similar to the buzz of an electrified swarm of bees, even in Liam's absence. It didn't take long for me to feel Ethan gently caressing my back under the warm water that still embraced us. Despite the pain, I couldn't conceive of anything more gratifying than this experience. The worry about what was to come faded from my mind,

