Aria didn’t hear the carnage behind them, and she didn’t want to. She cried silently against Darren’s neck. She couldn’t endure any more emotions for the day. She was angry, sad, and exhausted. Her Prince carried her without a word, back to the Castle. No one dared to bother them. She didn’t look up again until they reached the gates.

Darren brought her to his apartment and gently placed her on the bed. She wasn’t crying anymore, but her eyes were red. He hated ...