Chapter 207

Logan’s POV

Layla’s laughter echoed in my ears, the way her eyes lit up whenever I surprised her with little gifts or secrets we shared. I could almost feel her hands in mine, the softness of her lips when we kissed.

“How could I let this happen?” I whispered, more to myself than anyone else. “I should’ve protected her first. Not my damn properties.”

“Logan,” Dani started, but I cut him off.

“She’s my everything, Dani!” My voice cracked. “And I failed her.”

The car grew silent, save for the hum of the engine. I leaned back in my seat, staring blankly at the ceiling as another memory surfaced…one I had buried deep. My uncle. The only family member who had ever cared about me. He was taken too, killed by someone who wanted to hurt me.

“I can’t let this happen to Layla,” I said quietly, my voice hollow.

“It won’t,” Dani replied, his voice firm now.

But I wasn’t so sure. The thought of losing Layla made my chest tighten. I