#Chapter 17: An Unexpected Encounter

Logan As soon as my father left, my chin fell to my chest. There was never a moment of peace so long as my father was around. I had hoped our efforts had been enough to prove that Emily was fit for the role of Luna, but he was insistent that I eventually reject her. I had originally intended to do that, but as more time passed, I found that I was reluctant. Emily was a valuable asset and more interesting than any other woman I had met. Starting all over again would not only be troublesome, but it may not work as well. I only told my father what he wanted to hear in order to get him off my back. I didn’t want to tell him my mixed feelings about the situation. He didn’t need to know. Besides, he’d only see me as weak for thinking like this. I loosened my tie, and I was reminded of the time that Emily had tied my bowtie for me. She had not done a terrible job, and it was only a little bit crooked. But it was fun to tease her. I enjoyed