Chapter 125. Trial by Fire

Manuela

Logan ended the kiss gently, his gaze meeting mine with a seriousness that made me swallow hard. I knew it was time to lay our cards on the table about what we felt for each other.

"What did you feel with the kiss, Manuela?" he asked, his voice calm but filled with expectation.

I felt torn between honesty and protecting Logan's feelings. But I knew I could no longer avoid the truth.

"I like your kisses, Logan," I admitted, feeling a tightness in my chest as I realized those words weren't exactly what he expected to hear.

Logan's gaze grew even more serious, and I could feel the tension between us increase.

A soft sigh escaped Logan's lips, and he shook his head with sadness.

"Liking isn't enough, Manuela," he said softly, confirming the impression that I already feared. "I understand that now."

My heart sank at his words, feeling awful for not being able to reciprocate his feelings the way he deserved. With a l