Chapter Thirty-Seven - Return of the Ex

She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts. "It's not that simple. We have responsibilities, careers to think about." Logan stepped closer, his voice low and intense. "I know it's not simple. But Deonna, I've never felt this way about anyone before. You challenge me, you make me want to be better. When I'm with you, I feel like I can be the person I've always wanted to be." Deonna felt tears prickling at the corners of her eyes. "Logan, please. We can't do this." But even as she spoke, she felt her resolve weakening. Logan reached out, gently cupping her face in his hands. "Tell me you don't feel it too," he whispered. "Tell me I'm imagining this connection between us." Deonna closed her eyes, overwhelmed by the intensity of her emotions. When she opened them again, she saw Logan watching her, his eyes filled with hope and fear and longing. "I can't," she whispered back. "I can't tell you that." And then, as if drawn by an invisible force, they were kissing. It was differe