Is it hot in here or is it just Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena's (Nina Dobrev) off-the-charts chemistry?

The Vampire Diaries' fan favorite couple may technically be broken up right now, but then hasn't stopped them from engaging in a ridiculously hot exes-with-benefits relationship.

And that chemistry is on full display in this exclusive preview of what's to come on hit CW's hit drama, which was first shown at the PaleyFest panel (Hosted by our very own Kristin Dos Santos!) on Saturday night.

Also on display in the exclusive video below? Your first look at Markos, the series' new big bad, in action!