Chapter 57

“I need to see if we have anything between us if you take away the situation and conditions under which we met.”

“I know. I am here and I am not going anywhere unless you ask me to.”

“Let’s just get through this date like a normal couple who are dating and see what happens.”

He nodded and smiled. We changed the direction of our conversation to the firm and the cases he has worked on recently. He had really thrown himself into work relentlessly. We moved onto his family and how his parents were. We avoided the subject of anything that happened and how we met. By the time the food came out, it felt like a normal date. However, all I could think about was how much I wanted to kiss him. He must have picked up on my distraction as he moved his chair to be closer to me.

The conversation died a little while we ate. He asked about my new job and how my family was doing. As the plates were cleared the waitress dropped off some dessert menus for us to look at. Logan opted to skip dessert having something else in mind, and I followed his lead. He paid the bill and grabbed my hand, pulling me towards the car.

We were on the road; I was expecting him to take me to the hotel, but I found myself on familiar roads and before long he pulled up outside my house. He opened my car door and walked me up to the porch. I was confused by his actions.

“I am not going to rush this, Leah. I want you to choose me for the right reasons. However, there is one thing I need to do.”

He stepped up to me and placed a gentle finger under my chin. The contact sent electricity coursing through my veins. His lips softly touched mine for a brief moment before pulling away. My instant reaction was to pout at him. He couldn’t help but laugh. I swatted my hand onto his shoulder playfully.

“Is that the best you’ve got Mr. Carter?” I toyed.

He crashed against me with so much passion and heat it knocked the breath from my lungs. I hummed into the kiss and melted into him. He moaned in return for my moan. He sent my whole body weak. It was everything I wanted from him and more. I didn't want the moment to end. He pulled out of the kiss. Taking a moment to gather himself.

“Goodnight Leah.” He whispered against my lips as he broke the kiss.

I watched as he walked back to the car. I hovered in the doorway until I was certain he had driven away. I headed inside and locked the door behind me with an enormous sigh. I didn't want him to leave, I wanted him with me. Every nerve in my body was alight for him, for his touch. I wanted Logan more than I cared to admit.