Logan’s POV

Clinging on to every bit of patience I have managed to recharge overnight, I sit with Sydney at the Claire de Lune guests lounge at noon.

“Are you sure you want to have the meeting here?” I say, sitting across from her at a small round table.

“Yes,” she replies. “Now, let’s get on with it.”

Resisting the urge to sigh, I begin.

“Any questions?” I ask rounding up and closing the folder.

“No. Everything is well understood. And to be honest, I was going to sign the contract with or without your elaboration. But now that I see how desperate he is, sending one of his men to be at my service, I do have one request.”

I stare blankly at her, waiting for her to say what it is. She stands.

“Come and see me later. At night. And be prepared.”

***

I return to the hotel to meet with Sydney at night as she instructed. When she opens the door to invite me in, she’s dressed in a pink, silky robe, and a small gold chain peaks from under it just around her neck.

She beckons me in and closes the door beh