Chapter 131

Logan

My cell phone rang, bringing me back to reality, releasing me from my dream world. I looked at the side table, and the bright light shone in the darkness.

"Hello?" I asked, my voice husky from sleep as I held it to my ear.

"He needs a decision, and he needs it now." Serra Gayle, my campaign manager and press secretary's voice boomed in my ear.

"Who?" I managed to say as I swung my legs over the side of the bed and ran a hand through the tangled mess of hair.

"Who the hell do you think? Mayor Townsend." She let out an exasperated breath. "He wants an answer now. Says that we 'can't take a chance on losing this seat to the republicans'. And if it's not you, then he'll endorse another candidate."

I looked at the clock. Four o'clock. "And this couldn't wait until morning?"

"It is morning."

"So it is," I said, trying to gain my bearings. And there was no arguing with Serra at this hour. "I'm in."

"You'll run?" Her voice was hopeful at the other end.