Chapter 18

What…?

"You heard me," he joked, his grey eyes showing his amusement.

I was very nervous because of his closeness. I gulped, feeling my throat dry. I could feel his strong arm around my waist, making it impossible for me to escape.

"Let me go," I said, trying to free myself.

"No, you owe me something," he added casually.

My heart was beating fast inside my chest.

"I'm not going to kiss you, Logan," I replied and felt his free hand take my chin. He leaned towards me little by little until our breaths mixed. "Logan, don't do it."

"Why not?" His nose touched mine. He was so close; I couldn't concentrate.

"Because..." My voice trailed off.

"Why?"

"Because I hate you," I answered, trying to look away, but his grip on my chin wouldn't let me. I was trapped.

"You don't hate me," he declared arrogantly.

His grey eyes looked into mine; I felt like I was melting.

"Me..." A knock on the door interrupted me.

I jumped in surprise, and Logan let me go. I could see the frustration on h