Chapter 18 Dakota My heart raced as I stared at Logan . : " Are you dumb all of a sudden ? " he questioned , leaning off the wall and approaching me . All of a sudden , I began to hear footsteps from outside the room . Someone was coming . Logan quickly grabbed my hand and led me into the closet . 55 vouchers The doorknob turned and the door opened . " Is anyone here ? " my mom asked as she walked into the room . Logan placed a finger on my lips . " Shh . Don't make a sound . " The closet was dark , the air warm and tense as Logan and I stood inches apart . I could feel the thump of my heart in my throat . Outside , my mom moved about the room . I could hear the rustle of papers , the creak of the mattress as she sat down . Logan's finger still hovered near my lips , his eyes locked on mine . " She won't stay long , " he whispered , his breath brushing my cheek . I nodded silently , but my body refused to stay calm . He was so close . Too close . The scent of his cologne , clean , piney - wrapped around me like a spell . " Why did you drag me in here ? " I mouthed , barely audible . His lips curved into a smirk . "Would you rather have explained to your mom what you are doing in my dad's room ? " " I could've handled it ," I whispered back , chin tilted . He leaned in a fraction closer . " Thank you is not so hard to say , is it ? " I froze . He was getting too close . " Perhaps , if you take a step backwards , I might consider showing appreciation for your kind gesture which I didn't ask for , " I muttered . " Oh , no need for the appreciation , little wolf , " his smirk widened . " I can't help but notice you are freezing , I make you freeze , don't I ? " " No , you don't , " I bellowed , trying to keep my composure . " You freeze every time I get near you , Dakota . You really think you could lie with that face ? " he slowly placed his hand around my waist . " If my presence can make you freeze , then I wonder what my touch will do to you My breath caught . " I don't freeze ." 16:08 Fri , Sep 19 d . Chapter 18 " Oh ? " His voice dropped , husky . " Then why are you trembling right now ? " My hands clenched into fists at my sides . " It's cold . " 15 % vouchers He chuckled softly , but there was something different in his eyes now . Softer . " You know what's crazy ? " " What ? " " I didn't plan this . I was walking by and felt your presence . I had to check if you were in this room and then I saw you and realized you were up to something . So , I decided to find out what you were up to . " I swallowed hard . " I'm not up to anything . I thought mom was in the room . " " Do I look stupid , Dakota ? " I looked away , heart pounding louder than my mother's footsteps . " Yes , you do ." He tilted my chin up with his finger , forcing me to meet his eyes . " Say that again . " I hesitated , but the moment was electric . Real . " You are trouble , Logan ." He stared at me like I'd just told him the sky had changed color . " You shouldn't say things like that , Dakota . Not unless you mean them . " " I wouldn't say it if I didn't . " The silence between us thickened , humming with everything unspoken . Then , slowly , cautiously , Logan leaned in . His lips brushed mine . Soft , hesitant . Testing . And I didn't pull away . Outside , I heard my mom call out , " Guess no one's here , " followed by the sound of the door shutting . Still , we didn't move . Logan's forehead pressed gently against mine . " I've wanted to do that for a long time . " " I thought you hated me so much . " He smiled . " I did . But now , I'm starting to like you ." I smirked . " Why ? Because you need something from me ? " " If it's about me asking for your help with my studies , well forget about it , because I have decided to be the Logan I used to be . Ask about me . I used to be the most intelligent student in Crescent Ridge High School , " he murmured , leaning in again . " But I'm pretty sure you can't believe it . " 16:08 Fri , Sep 19 d Chapter 18 414 2900 I stared at him . My lips longing for his . There was something about his aura , his presence . His annoyance Fuck ! I couldn't believe I was attracted to a jerk like him . " Hey , " he called , bringing me out of my reverie . " Mom is gone . We should get out of here . I'm suffocating and your presence is not helping me I made to leave but he pulled me back , gently . " So , you are going to act like we didn't just share a kiss ? " I swallowed hard . I was fighting every urge to stand on my toes , place my hands around his neck and kiss him . I licked my lips . " You shouldn't have kissed me . " " If you regret it , then I dare you to leave , " he said , taking a step backward . I stood there , his words echoing like a challenge in the tight space between us . " If you regret it , then I dare you to leave . " But I didn't move . Not because I was scared . Not because I was frozen . But because I didn't regret it . Moon Goddess help me , I didn't regret any of it . My chest rose and fell quickly , and I could still taste him on my lips . That kiss had awoken something I didn't even know I was trying to bury . He watched me , his expression unreadable now . Waiting . Daring . Expecting me to walk away . I took one step . And then another . But instead of heading for the door , I turned - spun around and shoved him back gently against the closet wall . His eyes widened for a heartbeat , then narrowed with interest . " I said you shouldn't have kissed me , " I whispered , standing on my toes . He opened his mouth to say something cocky , no doubt , but I didn't give him the chance . I kissed him . Firmly . Slowly . With every ounce of pent - up emotion I'd buried under sarcasm and glares . His hands found my waist again , gripping tighter this time . He kissed me back , deeper , like he'd been waiting 16:08 Fri , Sep 19 ... Chapter 18 65 vouchers for this moment longer than he cared to admit . His lips moved over mine like he already knew the shape of them , like he needed to remind himself . I pulled back just slightly , our noses still brushing . " You're an idiot ," I murmured , breathless . His thumb traced my jaw . " But I'm your idiot now ? " " You really know how to get under my skin , " I muttered , but I didn't stop touching him . My hands were now resting against his chest , where his heartbeat thudded in sync with mine . " What about getting into your skin ? " he said , eyes searching mine . " Fuck ! No ! " I scoffed , pulling away from him . " It's never happening , you pervert ! " " I love this new you . You're acting tough and it makes me crazy for you ," he whispered . " And I like it ." " You shouldn't , " I paused . " Well , that's the benefit of being trained by Mr. Isaac ." A silence stretched - uncomfortable . Logan finally sighed and ran a hand through his hair . " We should probably get out of this damn closet before someone actually catches us . " I nodded , letting him reach for the door . He opened the closet's door . I was about to leave before he caught hold of my wrist . I swallowed . " What ? " " I want to know what you are up to . I know something is going on . You can trust me , Dakota , " he said . " Why did River reject you ? And why is Mr. Isaac training you? You barely know him ." " You want to help me ? " I asked , getting out of the closet . " Helping weak people is what I do best , " he said , as he got out of the closet . He closed the door . " I hope they don't notice someone was in here ." I looked around the room . " I'm looking for your dad's record book . I need to get someone's contact . " " Whose contact ? " he asked , searching my eyes . " Mr. Isaac , " I retorted . " Why do you need his contact ? " " None of your business , " I snapped , rummaging in a secluded drawer at the end of the room . " Found it . " I went through the book . " And I've found what I needed . " 16:08 Fri , Sep 19 d ... Chapter 18 I returned the book to the drawer . : " You barely know that man , " Logan said , as I walked to the door . 60 55 vouchere " I barely know you , too . At least , Mr. Isaac knows a lot about me , my origin and Silver Wolves . All he wants to do is to help me ," I said , opening the door . I left the room . Logan followed behind me . " It still doesn't change the fact that you barely know him ," he snarled behind me . " Trusting him is a big deal . " I stopped walking . I turned around and folded my hands . " He gave me my grandmother's diary and that's because he trusts me . He wants to help me learn to control my wolf . He wants to train and protect me . It's either you are jealous about it or you are worried that I wouldn't be your victim once I learn how to control my wolf . " " When did you get your wolf ? " I heard my mom's voice . I slowly turned around . " Mom , " I called out in awe . She walked closer to me and touched my shoulders . " Why didn't you tell me you got your wolf ? " " I'm sorry . I didn't know how you'd take the news- " " Silly girl , " my mom pulled me in for a hug . " Of course I'd have taken it with gladness . This has always been my prayer . For you to find your wolf . I'm so happy ." I ended the huh . " Thanks , mom . " " What's the color of your wolf ? " I turned to know if Logan would signal to me whether I should tell my mom or not that I'm a Silver wolf . But , he wasn't there . He was gone . " Mom , can we continue this conversation later ? " I asked , hastily . " Now , is the best- " " I have something important to do , mom , " I said , giving her a peck . Then , I started walking away . " Alright , sweetie . Don't forget , " mom yelled behind me . I quickly rushed to my room and opened the door . I frowned , clenching my teeth . " I knew it ." Logan stood beside my bed , holding up Henrietta's diary . I approached him . " A stranger gave you a book and you assumed it belonged to your grandmother ? " 16:08 Fri , Sep 19 d . Chapter 18 " Yes . Why would Mr. Isaac lie to me ? Take a look at the book cover . It says Henrietta's diary . My grandmother's name is Henrietta . Now , give it back ," I said angrily . " No , I won't . I don't trust that man . And you shouldn't trust him , too , " Logan yelled . " Return my book to me , Logan , " I snapped , my eyes transitioning . I was filled with rage . " Are you going to fight me ? " " I'd do anything for that book . " " He has gotten to you , Dakota . He's using you ," Logan said , slamming the book on the bed . sa a 65 vouchers