Chapter 48
Chapter 48
Logan dabbed the napkin across Hope’s lips and put it down. Upon Cecilia’s instructions, the maid took away the dishes as Hope was done eating.
Logan gave a painkiller to Hope, which she took with water. “It’s a special pill,” he stated.
“Yeah, | realized,” Hope asserted.
Logan made her lay on bed and covered her with a duvet. “You should sleep for some time,” he said.
“But I’m not sleepy,” Hope remarked.
“You have to rest and you'll be asleep soon,” Logan said as he caressed her hair. Hope’s eyes gradually closed and she fell into a deep slumber. He planted a soft kiss over her forehead and stood up.
“Cecilia, stay here and keep a close eye on her. | have a meeting to attend. If anything happens, please call me,” Logan affirmed. “Sure,” Cecilia replied and watched him walking away.
Logan opened the door of the study room and placed the laptop on the desk. He switched it on and put the carbuds on his ears. Calling Paul, he asked if he had done the preparation for the mecting.
“Yes, | did, Sir. But where are you?” Paul inquired. “Are you not coming to the office?” he queried.
“| will be attending the meeting through the conference. Hope’s arm is injured and | don’t wish to leave her alone at home. Currently, she is sleeping, Logan explained.
“| see. I'll prepare the conference call then,” Paul stated and hung up the call.
After two hours, the meeting was over and Logan was succeeded in striking the deal with the biggest investors of Europe. He closed the laptop and removed his earbuds. Stretching his arms out, he headed to see Hope in their bedroom.
Just as he entered the bedroom, Cecilia exited with a tray in her hand. “Hope woke up ten minutes ago, so | gave her some fruits to eat,” she proclaimed.
“Thank you for looking after her,” Logan said.
“Don’t mention it,” Cecilia said and walked away.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
Logan closed the door from inside and went toward bed. “How do you feel?” he asked, grabbing Hope’s attention to him. He took her phone and slid it into his pocket.
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“No phone since you are recovering,” Logan said.
“What? Don't do that. Also, | feel better. The pain has reduced.” Hope demanded him to return her phone, but he didn’t do it. “You should stay away from the electronics when you are sick, Logan advised her before heading to the closet room.
He took out his tie and then unbuttoned his shirt. As he removed it, his body stiffened when Hope’s hands rested on his chest while she hugged him from behind.
“I'm not sick,” Hope whispered in his ear.
Logan tilted his head to glance at her. “What has gotten into you?” he queried..
“Just return my phone,” Hope said. Her fingers stroked his chest and moved down to his abdominal muscles. He caught her hands lightly and turned to her.
“It’s not a good way to seduce me,” Logan said.
“| didn’t seduce you,” Hope grinned at him and downcast her gaze at look at his front body. “My touch has started to affect you, hasn't it?” she arched her brow in a challenging tone.
“Indeed, you aren't sick,” Logan whispered against her lips as their noses touched. “I think I'll give you something else rather than the phone,” he stated.
Hope lifted her eyes to peer at him. “What will you give me?”
“Something you crave for,” Logan huskily said as his lips brushed her cheek. His fingers touched her earlobe as he tucked the loose hair strands behind her ear.
She found herself pinned to the wall, her toes curling as his lips journeyed south, leaving a trail of wet kisses on her neck. She chewed her bottom lip hard and pressed her legs close.
Logan smirked and he pulled away. Hope was disappointed by his sudden pull and gazed at him in bewilderment. “You cannot tease me like this, after,” she paused as her words were intercepted.
“After turning you on?” Logan smirked.
Hope’s cheeks flushed beetroot red as she stopped blinking for a while. “You are bad,” she mumbled and decided to leave the closet. However, as Hope approached the door, Logan blocked her way.
His eyes radiated with a hue of deep red.
“Get away,” Hope said.
“You entered with your will, but you'll leave by my will,” Logan stated.
The next second, their lips connected in a passionate kiss. Hope wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, fervently kissing him back. Her one hand rested. on his shoulder as she was pinned again to the wall. With one swift motion, Logan tore of the shirt she had put on and pressed kisses on her collarbone.
Logan could not deny anymore that the contract had no value existed between them. From his end, it’s already nullified. He got on his knees as he pressed kisses on her belly and sensually removed her trousers. He flipped her around, her back pressing against his chest tightly.
Hope tilted her head and moaned as he planted kisses on her nape and back, waves of pleasure coursing through her body. He caressed her curves, eliciting more moans.
“Like that, Hope. Cry out my name,” he whispered against her lips.
‘She is your mate, Logan,’ said his lycan ‘beast to Logan. ‘Hope is the woman who can keep you happy.
“You belong to me, Hope. Say that you are mine,” Logan demanded.
“Yes, I’m yours,” Hope admitted. A cry of ecstasy escaped her lips when his teeth grazed the skin on her back, leaving a mark behind.
“Mine only,” Logan declared, grabbing her throat, tilting her face to his, and kissing her again. His tongue explored the depths of her mouth, savoring every moment, leaving her in a moaning mess.
His other hand rested on her inner thigh, applying a tantalizing pressure, causing her to. arch her back in response.
When he let go of her lips, he carried her gently in his arms and took her to the bedroom. Their lips remained connected in a gentle kiss. As he lay her on the mattress, he hovered above her.
Hope opened his belt while he took off his trousers soon. Logan removed her bralette, exposing her fully to his hungry, lustful eyes. He was like a predator, who was ready to feed on her body.
Hope covered her chest in shyness, her breathing were still erratic.
“You are mesmerizing,” Logan whispered as he pulled her hands away. “The contract doesn’t exist between us anymore,” he pronounced, causing her eyes to grow bigger.
“What? Really?” Hope was shocked to hear him. She couldn’t believe her ears, so asked
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him once more. “Do you really wish to-” Her words died in her mouth as he pressed his index finger on it.
“| was mad when | saw them treating you so badly. Initially, | thought | would have only a relationship of give and take with you. But | cannot do that anymore, Hope,” Logan announced and kissed her tenderly. She nibbled his lips the same way he did before pulling away.
“| love you, Logan. Say that you love me.” Hope admitted her feelings to him. She could no longer hide from him what she felt toward him. “I fell in love with vo
and you have. take the responsibility,” she asserted, her eyes turning watery.
Logan turned quiet at that moment. Saying he love Hope was too difficult for him. His inner lycan told him to admit his feelings for Hope, but he could not. Perhaps he was scared to lose her.
Hope propped on her elbows as they both sat up. She hugged him, their upper naked bodies pressed against each other. “Thank you for nullifying the contract. | won't get angry at you for not saying | love. you’ to me,” Hope stated. “I will wait more. I’m good at waiting,” she said and withdrew slowly.
She cupped his face, her thumbs caressed his cheeks. “When | said you are my salvation, | wasn’t lying to you. You truly has changed my life, Logan. Today when you protected me from them, | felt so safe. My heart beats for you and it will always beat for you. | love you so much,” she said with a smile.
Thank you for understanding me,” Logan kissed the crown of her forehead. “Soon, | will say that you. | scare to lose people Whomever | said that, left me. | just don’t want to lose you. | cannot go more heart breaks. I'll die if that happens,” he expressed his fears to her.
“It won't happen. We will live together for a long time. Trust me. | entered your life to give you happiness and you entered mine to give me the much needed second chance. You'll always find me by your side, Logan. I'll never leave you. | promise,” Arial pronounced with a smile and hugged him again.