Chapter 15 - Logan Pov

I pulled my phone out and called my father. I explained everything from the night before right up until now. I told him about Gideon being requested. I walked away from Jack and Amelia and told him about the connection I was feeling, and he told me not to worry. He would contact Evelyn and offer the full support of Carter and Sons. I thanked him and closed off the call before turning back to face Amelia and Jack.

“Carter and Sons are offering their full support to the ADA and will back the case.”

“Logan, do you think that is a wise move?”

I waved away the question. After discussing a few more things, the doctor came back and told me I could see Leah. I was escorted to the ICU. I stopped at the door as I saw Leah awake, while slightly propped up in bed. Amelia and Jack waited a small way back from me. Leah looked over and smiled as she saw me at the door. My heart skipped a beat as I looked at her, and I felt Jacks elbow giving me a gentle nudge. I slid the door open and stepped in. I took a seat on the chair next to her bed.

“Hey you.” I smiled softly.

She smiled softly at me.

“I’m glad you’re alright. I was worried.”

“How did you get in here? They only normally let family in?” Her voice was weak.

“I may have told them a little white lie to be able to get to see you.”

She tried to laugh but I saw the pain flash across her face. I reached out and instinctively grabbed her hand. I saw her instantly relax and lean her head back. She didn't retreat from me which helped settle my nerves and fear.

“I’m glad you came.” She smiled with heavy eyes.

I couldn’t help but stroke the back of her hand with my thumb. I looked over and saw the uncertainty in Jack's face. He had been with me for years and never seen me the way I was now. Although he had seen me date, even my family had not seen me completly let my walls down with someone and yet it felt like somehow that's what Leah was doing to me.

I was feeling something I had not felt in a very long time, possibly ever. I couldn't believe the effect she was having on me. I was struggling to understand the feelings she was creating in me. Was I falling for her? Had I already fallen for her? There were so many questions swirling around in my mind.

She was pulling me to her like a magnet to metal. I had been so protected and icy for so many years and yet somehow in the space of 24 hours this girl had broken in, brought the walls crashing down, and melted my heart. I felt connected to her and I could not leave her alone.