Chapter 15: Midnight Kiss of Protection

Logan chose to make a move that left me utterly surprised. He rose from his chair with a graceful, almost fluid motion, bringing him closer to where I was seated. My wide-eyed expression likely mirrored the astonishment I felt as he extended his hand and gently placed it on my cheek.

"Logan," I murmured in response, the name escaping my lips in an almost breathless manner. His touch sent a shiver of unexpected excitement coursing through me.

In a teasing tone, he remarked, "Still eating like a kid." With that, he carefully wiped a piece of food from the corner of my mouth, his touch tender and caring. It was a simple gesture, meant to ensure I had not missed a trace of the delightful meal he had prepared.

The moment held a certain intimacy that was hard to ignore. The world seemed to stand still as Logan's fingertips brushed against my skin. I couldn't help but be taken aback by the gentleness and tenderness in his actions. It was a side of him that was rarely on display, and it reson