#Chapter 197: Never Gets Easier

“I’ll go with you,” I said at once. “No,” Logan said, almost as quickly. “Why not?” “Tina doesn’t play fair. I want you as far out of this as possible.” “But Logan, this is my fight too.” Logan placed his hands on my shoulders. “Let me get there first and pave the way, alright? I’m not asking you to wait forever, just for now.” “You shouldn’t have to face this on your own,” I said. “We are a couple. We should stand together.” “If we were just standing against Tina, I would agree. But if my grandfather becomes involved, which seems likely, I will do everything in my power to shield you from him.” “I’m not afraid,” I said. Logan pulled me against him into a tight hug. His lips pressed against my temple. “Stay here, Hazel. For now. For me.” The next morning, we went to the Christopher’s in separate cars. Logan already had his things packed and loaded into his car. He was going to leave straight from his foster parents’ house. They were waiting outside of us as