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I was home, inI’d been secretly craving since I was released fro bubbles, a san was a constant in e assaultedht to toran had charmed his way intoit to the next level, I lost that I lost him I knew the man he hen it came to women, and I was a fool, like always, to believe I was the one he’d change for

A tear escaped from my eye and slid down my cheek I didn’t bother to wipe it away; instead, I allowed it to slide to my chin and fall into the water aroundto escape froup at the realization that I was sinking under the water I was still in the tub The e were now rigid and sore I choked back a yelp as I allowed it to fall into the water, aching fro my little nap

Oh crap!

Blood pounded in ht not have been the best idea As I attempted to sit up, my entire body cried out at the stiffness inache in ainst the tub, wanting to do nothing but cry But no--that was the last thing I’d do

I proppedall ered a sharp, excruciating stab of pain that shot through the laceration downscreaht out ht it in with the candles, but as I looked around, I realized I’d left it on the hall table

This was not good My chest began to heave, and tears stung atto do now?

To my relief, there was a knock on an? I wasn’t positive, since he’d never knocked before Worried it ed on the shower curtain until it fell free, theto the floor

"Cassandra!"

It was definitely Logan, and the knock fro that could’ve easily busted down the door I began pulling the clear vinyl curtain over an! I need you" I did not just say that Today was so not my day I should’ve stayed at the hospital

I waited for another loud bang atit down Instead, I heard the sound of a key in the lock, then footsteps entering

Logan had a key! How the hell did he get that? He’d returned the one from when I babysat Oliver before Christmas, so unless he’dWhat was it with Logan and bathroo to hide ainst the far wall rew closer, calling my name in a panic

"In the bathroom," I croaked

One hand covered htly to ainst the tight space and cool water to press the curtain over nity I had

I felt hi my skin With hesitantin the doorway, candlelight flickering around him His dark, hooded eyes locked on et in?" I askedthe lu I could think to say to break the tension, and it see farther into the roo the fluffy white towel from the rack With his back to me, I watched his shoulders rise and fall as he took a deep breath, then turned to facethe confident and save htest bit "…well, like this, I assume"

With a scoff, my eyes rolled back He was overly a to be a regular thing with us: you, rew over his lips sha" He kneeled down beside the tub, and I jerked back

"Are you hurt?" The a concern