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Me
I’m fine. Logan barely leaves my side
Luna
Glad about that. I’m so sorry, for everything
I hit the call button. “I miss you,” I say, tears welling again. “God, this has been so fucking awful. I can’t stop thinking about… everything.” I can’t even bring myself to say the words. Remembering Deidre’s face with a bullet in her forehead will haunt me for the rest of my life.
“I know, I wanted to come, but with the baby and everything, Tag wouldn’t allow it.”
I brush away a tear. “Of course. I wouldn’t expect that. You know I’m tough, I’ll be okay.”
“Still, that whole situation, Payd. I can’t imagine how terrifying that would’ve been. Tough or not, it’s okay to let it out.”
Luna is one of the toughest people I know, so for her to tell me that is saying something. To live with Tag she has to be as strong as steel.
I smile softly. “I have been, trust me. I guess I just don’t know what to do with all of this inside me. I think I’m still in shock.”
“That’s because you’re traumatized,” she sympathizes. “You probably need to talk to someone. Maybe when all this blows over?”
“Yeah, that’s probably not a bad idea. What’s going on there with the media? I haven’t switched the TV on since we got here.” In truth, I’m afraid to because it’ll bring all of that back up again.
At least for now I just want to get through each day at a time.
“It’s been a frenzy. Cops have been questioning the Cini group and the entire building has been locked down for analysis, it’s been a shit show. Willow made a statement last night. I’ll send you the link.”
“Okay,” I say. “There’s more going on than meets the eye, but I can’t say much more.”
“Just stay safe.”
“That’s a given, with Logan.”
She pauses. “You really like him.”
“Yes,” I say without hesitation. “He’s… he’s something else. The way he ran into that building. He has no fear, I swear to god.”
“He’s a Rebel through and through, and a Dawson. You know how all the brothers are when it comes to their ol’ ladies.”
“But I’m just his fake ol’ lady,” I remind her. “To keep the Hellions away.”
Luna scoffs. “And you really believe that?”
“I-I don’t know,” I say truthfully. “Logan keeps his cards close to his chest.”
“Even so. Nobody can force him to do anything, even Cash?—”
“I’m sure when Cash gives an order, it has to be followed.”
“Nope, that’s where you’re wrong,” she tells me. “He’s the one who told Cash he was going, and what was gonna happen. He wanted to be there, to keep you safe—that means something. Don’t discount that just because he’s broody.”
I frown. I know he’s hard to read, and he’s a dark horse, but my gut tells me there’s some truth in her words. “He’s been amazing,” I say. “So sweet, patient. Honestly, I think I’m starting to fall for him.”
“Holy shit, you totally did it already, didn’t you?”
“It isn’t just the sex,” I whisper. “Which is fucking phenomenal. It’s how he carries himself. I feel as if nothing in this world could get to me when he’s here, and you know how I am about being independent.”
“There’s nothing wrong with letting a man take care of you,” she reminds me. “Period. Maybe you’ve underestimated his feelings for you? I am biased, but you are pretty great.”
