When Logan and I returned from the woods, we found the three of them, Maddie and Jordan included, waiting in the suite.

I couldn't even look at them directly because I didn't want to see something that would surprise me.

"Just around here..." I almost whispered. "Why? Isn't this place secure? That's what Dad said," I said, shifting my gaze back to them.

At that moment, Logan, who just entered with two cups of coffee, met my eyes. He approached me immediately and handed me a cup.

"Aomori has its dangerous parts, Natasha. I hope you don't do that again. We're here. If you have questions, we can answer them,...