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Chapter 57

Author: Six Cats
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Ava’s POV

The cool night air brushed against my skin as Logan led me onto the balcony. The noise of the party dulled behind us, leaving only the distant hum of music and laughter drifting through the open doors. The scent of pine and crisp winter air mixed with the faint traces of Logan’s cologne—clean, understated, nothing like the overpowering scents most men in his circle wore.

I took a deep breath, glancing over my shoulder toward the ballroom. Luke was nowhere in sight. That was all I needed.

"Thanks for the save," I said briskly. "But I should get back."

I turned to leave, but Logan’s voice stopped me.

"Do you hate me that much?"

His words weren’t sharp or accusatory. They were quiet. Almost curious.

I hesitated, caught off guard.

Turning slowly, I met his gaze. In the dim light, his expression was unreadable, but something about the way he was looking at me made me pause.

*"I don’t—" I stopped myself, exhaling. "That’s not it."

It wasn’t a lie, but it wasn’t the full truth eith
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