Chapter 126

A light peck landed on my cheek. Was a peck even considered a kiss? It felt like a joke like something meant to fool a child. Annoyance rose up within me, and suddenly, with a surge of frustration, my eyes snapped open. The man in front of me froze as he saw my eyes open. Then, gradually, a radiant smile spread across his face. I pouted, muttering, "You tricked me!" He laughed, his eyes sparkling, more beautiful than anything I had ever seen. And then, without warning, he leaned in, pulling me into a deep, lingering kiss. Now, that was what I'd call a kiss. ... I had finally awakened—one month after my coma. When I opened my eyes, the first person I saw was Logan, and his kiss woke me up. It was such a sweet way to return to the world. I felt renewed, almost as if I had been reborn. Not long after, Teri came barreling into the hospital room, throwing herself at me in a storm of tears and remorse. My voice was still hoarse, barely able to make a sound, so I let her sob all ove