Logan stood in front of the full-length mirror, staring at his reflection as he gingerly patters his face dry with a towel The sharp sting from the cold water brought a very sharp clarity to the exhaustion weighing him down. Jonathan had crossed too many lines already, but now, the stakes felt higher than ever. Each bruise and cut was a reminder of how ruthless life can be at times. Logan tossed the towel aside and turned toward the bedroom, expecting you to see Sophia curled up under the covers in her usual spot. But to his surprise, she wasn't there; his chest tightened when he realized his bed was empty. Logan's pulse quickened, though a part of him already figured out where Sophia could be at that time of the night. The only place she found comfort right now was with Paula, and L

