More Than A Favor

Chapter 7

Logan‘ expression stiffened, and for a moment, he didn’t say anything. Then, finally, he spoke, his voice low. “We’re just friends.”

Friends?

He must have noticed my disbelief because he continued, his tone quieter now. “Liam is gone. Before he died, he held my hand and asked me to take care of Selene…” His voice trembled slightly, and I noticed his hand, hanging by his side, was trembling too.

Logan always got emotional when he talked about Liam’s death. It wasn’t the first time I’d seen him like this, but it didn’t make it any easier to watch.

I felt my heart sink as I looked at him. “I didn’t mean anything else,” I said softly. “I just noticed how much Selene seems to rely on you.”

“She…” Logan hesitated for a moment before sighing. “She’s pregnant. Maybe that’s why she feels insecure being on her own.”

His dark eyes met mine, steady and sincere. “Elaine, I’ll be more careful in

the future.”

He was trying to reassure me, and I appreciated it. But I still had to say

what was on my mind.

“Even if you’re taking care of her for Liam’s sake, you should remember that men and women are different,” I said quietly. “Boundaries matter.”

Logan nodded. “Okay. I understand.”

Just as the conversation ended, the sound of squeaking wheels echoed down the hallway.

I turned my head and saw a group of doctors and nurses rushing toward us, pushing a stretcher. Before I could step aside, Logan grabbed my arm and pulled me closer to him.

“Watch out,” he murmured, his voice low but firm.

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with urgency. I barely noticed. All I could hear was the

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catch me, holding me close as he carried me to the infirmary. His heartbeat had been just as frantic

here in his arms, his heartbeat still racing, I felt a flicker of that

eyes, leaning into him, unwilling to think about anything else

said softly. He released me gently, his lips brushing

outside the ward as Logan went in. I didn’t hear what he said to

left

still awake, sitting on the couch in the living room. They

Logan greeted

addressing them by their first names

did.

with a warm smile. “Have you

eaten,” Logan replied. Then, turning to me, he

my head.

then. You two should go upstairs

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smile lingering. “I’ll have the staff bring

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But I didn’t dwell on it.

I opened the door to my room, I

me, noticed my

behind us. “Oh, Elaine, I forgot to mention. We need to clear

“Elaine and I are moving out

waved off his protest. “Just because you’re moving out doesn’t mean you won’t stay here sometimes. Holidays, late nights—it’s practical

light but pointed. “Elaine, you

in my mind, leaving me momentarily

Logan unexpectedly