Chapter 28

I closed the gap between us and placed a hand on his chest. I could feel his heart thumping so hard against my hand. He lifted my hand from his chest and placed a soft kiss on the back of it. As it was placed back on his chest, I felt the increase in his heart rate. His eyes fell onto my lips. He placed his other hand onto my cheek and brushed his thumb across it. I felt an electric charge run through me from his touch. I closed my eyes savoring it. As I opened my eyes again, I could see a passion burning in his.

“Leah,” my name was but a whisp on his lips.

His unspoken question filled the air around us.

“Yes.” I answered as my eyes fell to his lips in return.

His other hand fell onto my hip and squeezed gently, before sliding into the crook of my back. With a gentle tug, my body was pulled flush against his. He lowered his lips to mine. His kiss was soft but filled with need and passion. I leaned into his kiss and kissed him back harder. I felt my breath catch in my throat as the kiss deepened. My heart was thumping in my ears. I could feel his heartbeat quicken under my hand on his chest. He broke the kiss, and we were both breathless. He released me slowly, ensuring I was stable on my feet.

“You have no idea how long I have waited to do that.” He said stepping back and putting some distance between us.

“Probably as long as I have wanted it too.” I smiled.

He pulled me back for another quick kiss and nuzzled his nose against mine.

“The things you do to me, Leah.”

I smiled and watched him as he went to make himself some breakfast. I went back to watching the city thinking about the kiss and what it could mean, until it was time to leave for the hospital. The car ride was spent with Logans hand on my knee for most of the time. He only broke contact when he really had to.

His arm was around me as we walked in and checked into reception. The wait was making me nervous, and I found myself bouncing on my knee in anticipation. He settled his hand on my knee which calmed me a little. My name was called, and we were taken into a room. My wound was inspected, and the nurse was happy to remove my stitches.

I sat back and tried to relax as she prepared her equipment. Logan never let go of my hand. She asked if I was ready, and I nodded nervously. She explained what I would feel and there was a chance of it hurting a little depending on how well I have healed around them.

With the first two stitches all I felt was a little tugging against my skin. With the third stitch it seemed It had healed well around it. She had to dig and unhook the stitch and it was painful. I winced and squeezed Logans hand. The nurse made quick work of the rest of the stitches. She placed a little bandage patch over the wound as the stitch that was caught had caused a little blood. I was seen by my surgeon before being given the all clear to go home. I was given a follow up appointment for 2 months.

Logan seemed more relieved than I was as we walked out. I handed my paperwork into reception, and they advised me they would send me a letter with my follow-up on. As much as I wished we could go home and rest, I knew we had to go and see Evelyn and Jack. Logan took me to his firm. It seemed he was trying his hardest to delay the meeting as much as possible as he showed me around. It was evident by the fact he kept checking his watch. We made a quick stop off at his office before meeting Evelyn and Jack upstairs in the executive suite.