Chapter 739

Logan's POV

Layla was lying on the bed, her head resting on one of the pillows as she stared up at the ceiling, her hair spread out around her like a halo. 

The nightgown fit her perfectly, hugging her curves in all the right places, the soft pink fabric contrasting beautifully against her golden skin.

I swallowed hard, forcing myself to keep my face neutral as I walked over to the couch and sat down, trying to put some distance between us. 

“Comfortable?” I asked, my voice coming out rougher than I intended.

She nodded, her eyes flicking to me before quickly looking away, a shy smile playing at the corners of her lips. 

“Yeah... this place is... amazing.”

I smiled, feeling a strange sense of satisfaction at her words. I wanted her to feel safe, to feel comfortable. 

I wanted her to know that she was protected, that nothing would harm her as long as she was with me.

I cleared my throat, leanin