(Julia)
I took a deep breath, trying to steady the nerves that had been building up inside me.
The sight of Logan and my father deep in conversation gave me a moment of pause. They seemed so engrossed, their voices low, faces serious.
I knew whatever they were discussing had to be important, but I had something equally important to share.
I couldn’t wait any longer. The secret I’d been carrying for two months was starting to weigh on me, and the longer I kept it from Logan, the more guilty I felt. He deserved to know, and I was tired of hiding it.
As I approached them, my heart pounded in my chest. My father noticed me first, his expression softening into a smile as I neared.
Logan turned, his gray eyes locking onto mine, and I felt a mix of love and anxiety. He always had that ef
