#Chapter 72: Cinderella

Darren I watched Aria dart away, disappearing into the crowd with her gown trailing behind her like a fleeting shadow. My heart pounded in my chest, a tornado of emotions swirling around inside of me. What the hell had I just done? Again? “Dammit,” I muttered under my breath, raking a hand through my hair. My wolf was silent for the moment, but I could feel his smug satisfaction simmering at the back of my mind. “You can’t keep taking control like that,” I hissed internally. “It’s not fair to either of us. Especially not her.” A low chuckle echoed in my skull. “I’ll admit I went too far in making you rush over there. But I didn’t take control when you kissed her... That was entirely you.” I stopped in my tracks, stunned. “You lying little—” “I’m not lying,” my wolf retorted. “Face it, Darren. You wanted to kiss her.” I clenched my jaw, memories of the kiss flooding back—the softness of her lips, the way she fit so perfectly in my arms. I