Chapter thirteen / controlDarling’s POV"I should have known," Kazan whispered, his voice cracking with a raw, agonizing emotion that I had never heard from him before. He didn't pull his hand away from my chin; instead, his thumb brushed softly over my lower lip, his touch trembling. "Nolan... he told me, Darling. Before I took his breath away, he told me what he did to you."The damp cloth slipped from my fingers, hitting the tiled floor with a soft, heavy splash. My breath caught in my throat, the old shame instantly flaring up in my chest, making me want to look away. But Kazan wouldn't let me. He leaned down, pressing his forehead gently against mine, his hot breath fanning across my cheeks."I am so sorry, little mouse," he choked out, a single, heavy tear escaping his amber eyes and smearing the soot on his cheek. "I judged you. I looked at your past and I let my own twisted pride convince me that you chose that life. I thought you wanted the money. I was a blind, arrogant foo
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