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Logan

I had no idea how to feel As I walked into the hotel lobby and made my way to the front desk, my mind swirled Weeks It had been weeks since I had been this nervous for anything I approached the s woman and drew in a deep breath, then tried to calreeted me

“Welcome to La Graviata May I have your name?” the woman asked

“Logan Foster I am expected,” I said

“Of course Here is your roo else, please let us know We’re only a phone call away”

“Thank you very much”

I turned the key around in my hand as I made my way up to the room I closed my eyes and drew in a deep breath, thankful to finally have my answer I could move on We could move on The doors opened on the fifth floor, and with every step I took toward the rooainst my chest A new start A fresh start That hat I needed

It e both needed after the conversation Camilla and I had shared

I slid the key into the door, which popped open freely I tossed the key onto the table next to the door and took everything in: the di on a table next to theThe smell of lavender filled the room as my eyes fell on her She sat with her back to me, and my heart raced This was it, the moment of truth It was the point of no return for the next step in my life

She turned around

“Ava?”

“Logan? What are you doing here?”

“Are you—here for a date?”

“Yes, I am”

She stood froe of the bed, and my eyes poured over her Shock rolled over me as I took in the beautiful dress she wore It was pale pink and fell over her shoulders before clutching her perfect little waist Her legs poked out froht co from all around the room Her pale pink heels flexed her calves, and I couldn’t keep

Ava looked beautiful in a settling like this

“This can’t be right,” she said

My eyes whipped up to hers and took in her confusion Her olive skin shi black hair fluttering around her shoulders

“Did you get highlights?” I asked

A flush tinted her cheeks as her hand went up and ran through her tendrils They gliertips to reach out and touch them

“Some dark brown ones, yes Do they look bad?” she asked

“No, they don’t,” I said

“Does Camilla know you’re here?” she asked