As Logan led Grace out of the house and into the cool night air, the bustling noise of the party faded away. The outside world felt quieter, the chaos and tension from inside now replaced by a peaceful calm that Grace hadn't realize she needed this until now. She could still feel the heat of her adrenaline, but with every step she took away from the house, the weight on her chest started to lift.
Logan kept his arm around her shoulders, the familiar warmth of him grounding her as they walked down the street, far enough from the house that the party no longer felt overwhelming. His hand remained firmly at her side, a silent promise that he wasn't going anywhere.
Once they reached a quieter corner of the street, Logan turns to face her, his expression soft but intense. He took a deep breat
