Alessia’s eyes narrowed. ‘You can’t be serious.’
Logan leaned in closer to her. ‘I’m always serious, Alessia. And I know you want to kiss me too.’
Alessia quipped back, ‘Sure, if you don’t mind tasting garlic. I had it for dinner.’
Logan didn’t seem the least bit deterred.
‘I’ll take my chances,’ he said cheekily.
Alessia pushed away his face, exclaiming, ‘You’re shameless!’
Despite the banter and teasing, she couldn’t help but feel a warmth growing between them, an unspoken connection that both intrigued and frightened her.
Growing impatient, Alessia wondered aloud where Wilda was.
Logan reassured her, ‘Don’t worry, give her some time. She lives on the other side of the city.’
Alessia raised an eyebrow.
‘How do you know that?’ she asked.
Logan simply smi
