Chapter 765

Logan's POV

I paced around the room, my hands buried deep in my pockets as I stared at the floor, my mind racing. It was supposed to be a simple mission. 

Get in, eliminate the threats, and get out. But nothing about this was simple anymore. Not since Layla came into my life.

I ran my fingers through my hair, letting out a frustrated sigh. Why couldn’t I stop thinking about her? 

Even now, in the middle of this mess, my thoughts kept drifting back to her smile, her laugh, the way her eyes sparkled when she looked at me. It was driving me insane.

I had left my hotel earlier, slipping out without being noticed. I needed a safe space, somewhere I could think without constantly looking over my shoulder. 

My secret house was perfect for that. Only my most trusted men knew about this place, and even they stayed outside, guarding the perimeter.

I glanced at the table where my phone sat, the screen dark and silent. Th