His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 355 Broken Noses & Broken Hearts

Logan

It was supposed to be simple-a night out at the racetrack, full of life, energy, and maybe, just maybe, the softening of Ella’s guarded heart toward me.

The air was warm, filled with the scent of gasoline and grilled meats, as I wandered through the maze of food vendors. I was in a good mood, an incredibly rare feeling for me. Ella seemed to be enjoying herself, and that made me think tonight might just be different.

I took my time selecting our food, eyeing stalls that sold fries drenched in cheese, corn dogs with a crisp exterior, and for a touch of sweetness, funnel cakes powdered with sugar.

“Logan! Is that you, buddy?” a voice broke through my thoughts. I turned to see Mike, the vendor I had known here for years. He ran one of the more popular food stalls, known for its top-tier corn dogs and fries.

“Hey, Mike,” I greeted, a half-smile forming on my lips.

“Wow, you’re in the viewing area tonight? Skipping the usual gig, huh?” he winked, carefully avoiding specifics, a man accustomed to the nature of delicate topics.

“Yeah, just felt like doing something different,” I replied. “And I’ve got company.”

“Ah, the lovely lady I saw with you. She’s cute. Got a new girlfriend or something?” Mike asked, tossing a corn dog into the fryer.

“No… Just a friend,” I said, the words coming out more defensively than I intended. “And Mike, don’t mention anything about my usual activities here, okay? I don’t want her to know.”

Mike winked again, a knowing look in his eyes. “Your secret’s safe with me. In fact, how about a little discount for the mystery man?”

“Appreciate it, man,” I said, gratefully accepting the tray loaded with greasy food that was sure to make Ella’s mouth water.

crowd, my wolf stirred, a low growl vibrating in

upset when she finds out the truth about what you really

“It’s not like she’ll ever

she’s willing to admit it or not. Get closer with

as I thought back to how Ella

smudged from rubbing her eyes. She wore casual jeans and a T-shirt, so different from her usual lawyer attire, and I was hopelessly drawn

a moment, too, I envisioned us at that restaurant during my brother’s wedding shower. In my old playroom, we had almost gotten closer than ever

was convicted about her life, and she would

the mafia, there was always the looming possibility that its claws were in too deep

precisely her fierce independence and moral rigidity that I loved, even if those were the very barriers keeping

you’re just going to let her

would be the best. For her, at least. To keep her away from this…

silent, clearly bothered by my decision. I shook my head slightly and continued

my hands, I saw him. Some stranger was sitting next to Ella-in

creeping up her leg. Ella looked uncomfortable, her face tightened into a strained

narrowed to a tunnel focused on

him, grabbing his shirt and punching him square in the face. There was a

and security guards flooded the scene. As I was being dragged away, I heard Ella’s footsteps following, her face hidden behind a

of the security guards who had seen me here many times, said, “Logan, you’re known here. Come back another day, man. But for tonight, you’re done. Got

off and making my way through the parking

after me,

before she could see. “I’m fine,” I lied, although my body was still tense