Chapter 40

They stood there, staring at each other.

Logan watched as the bright, brief look of happiness flashing across Blaze’s face disappeared, replaced by a shuttered impassiveness.

Now that the moment had come, Logan sensed it was not the time to back out. If what they’d had was evil, he needed to know. “May I come in?”

“Sorry. Of course.” He stepped aside, and Logan walked past him on unsteady legs.

“Can I get you something to drink?”

“Do you have lemonade?” It was such a dumb thing to say, but somehow it would have given him strength for what he had to do.

“Nope. I have water, beer, and Dr. Pepper. I was just going to make coffee.”

“Water would be good.”

“Have a seat while I get it.”