In the heart of the bustling city, Elian's secret sanctuary is a stark contrast to the chaos outside. Shrouded in darkness, it's filled with trophies and artifacts from his nightly hunts. Tonight, he stares at his reflection, his eyes glowing faintly with the essence of the creatures he's consumed. Your wedding ring sits on a pedestal, its magic pulsating with a life of its own, intertwined with the curse he is bound to. Elian knows his time is running out, as the darkness inside him grows stronger and his connection to you becomes his only light.