Chapter 31

*Poppy*

"Where are you rushing? You'll get tangled in that pretty dress and fall over."

Logan caught me just before I could run into a wall. In my reverie, and the lack of visibility through my teary eyes, I didn't notice that I was aiming for a wall, not a door, to check on my daughter.

"H-he. I-I didn't. He-he knows. Oh, my Goddess."

I stuttered, unable to form a coherent sentence due to my panicked state. Seamus was just down the stairs, probably gloating at his victory over me, knowing full well that with Tanner out of the picture, my claims were not valid. And the validation of the bond between us could be easily fixed by public rejection after listening to some stupid, meaningless scolding.

"Hold on, Poppy. Slow down and breathe." Logan recommended as he noticed my trembling body. I started taking deep breaths, still trembling in his grip.

"Breathe with me, Poppy. One – inhale. Two – exhale. Good. One more time." He instructed, and I followed.

My body was slowly obeying his comm