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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I barely noticed. All I could hear was the pounding of Logan‘ heartbeat beneath my ear

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memories–of the time I’d fallen during a school event shortly after moving to the Mercer Estate. Logan had been there, rushing to catch me, holding me close as he carried me to the infirmary. His heartbeat had been just as frantic then, and it was the first

standing here in his arms, his heartbeat still racing, I

him, unwilling to think about anything else in

He released me gently, his lips brushing against my forehead. “Let

didn’t hear what he said to her, but

Logan returned, we left

parents were still awake, sitting on the couch in the living room.

Logan greeted them.

I added, addressing them by their

did.

with a warm smile. “Have you two eaten? There’s still food in

me, he asked, “Are you sure? You

shook my head. “I’m fine.”

upstairs and get some rest,” Tessa

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have the staff bring you some milk later.”

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off. But I didn’t dwell on it. Instead, I followed

door to my room, I

me, noticed my reaction and frowned.

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

are moving out after

moving out doesn’t mean you won’t stay here sometimes. Holidays, late nights—it’s practical to

light but pointed. “Elaine,

to Caleb echoed in my mind, leaving me

unexpectedly answered for