#Chapter 72: Cinders

Draken

I watched Elara 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