Chapter Thirty-Six - The Aftermath

Logan entered, looking as uncertain as she felt. "Good morning, Ms. Vernetti. I thought we should talk about... well, you know." Deonna took a deep breath, steeling herself. "Logan, what happened last night was a mistake. We can't let it happen again." Logan's face fell, but he nodded. "I understand. I just want you to know that it meant something to me. You mean something to me." "Logan, please," Deonna said, her voice tight. "We need to keep things professional. For both our sakes." He hesitated for a moment, then straightened his shoulders. "Of course. It won't happen again." As he turned to leave, Deonna felt a pang of regret. But she pushed it aside, reminding herself of the importance of maintaining boundaries. The next few weeks were tense, with both Deonna and Logan making a concerted effort to keep their interactions strictly professional. But despite their best efforts, there was an undeniable undercurrent of attraction that neither could fully ignore. One afternoon, a