Chapter 8

Nadine

Logan notices my unease and pulls me close in a protective way that makes my heart swell. Despite his stoic nature, he can tell that something is wrong. "Are you alright?" he whispers, his breath warm against my ear.

I nod my head because words are caught in my throat. I couldn't tear my eyes away from the man who just entered.

His gaze locks onto mine like he's not expecting to see me here. Of course, I didn’t think I’d meet him here.

His eyes have always been my weak point. When I stare into them, I am always lost in those eyes.

They held so many secrets. I remember how my heart pounded loudly in my chest with just a look from him.

He’d been my crush for what felt like forever until he finally asked me out.

But like every fairy tale, I foolishly clung to him, thinking he felt the same way about me.

Even now, thinking about my time with him makes my stomach twist in disgust.

It later dawned on me that I w