Chapter 29
Veronica agreed to meet Mac in her suite at the Neptune Grand so the two could have an honest face to face conversation. And it would give Veronica an excuse to check on Logan.
As she pulled into the parking lot of the Grand Veronica counted at least ten photographers camped out waiting to get pictures of Logan or possibly Carrie. Veronica decided it would be best if she went in through the employee entrance in the back. She was waiting for the service elevator when the doors opened and her father walked out.
"Dad, fancy meeting you here."
"Veronica, I thought you were going to go home and rest."
"Mac is staying here this weekend so I thought I'd come and rest in her room since it has room service."
"And it lets you keep an eye on Logan?"
Veronica sighed "Maybe. How did it go up there?"
"Let's see, he agreed about the book, we talked about his dad, and Dick knows. So a mixed bag."
"What! No. Why did Logan tell him?"
"He didn't."
"You told him?"
Keith laughed, "He figured it out on his own. Apparently Richard is smarter and more observant than we give him credit for."
"But he is still a dick."
Keith laughed even louder "Yes, yes he is honey. Are you staying here with Mac tonight or will I see you at home later?"
"I haven't decided yet. I'll text you later and let you know."
"Alright, I love you."
Veronica kissed her Dad on the cheek "I love you too."
After a short elevator ride Veronica found herself standing in front of Logan's door, she stood there not quite sure what she should do. She made a fist to knock but stopped at the last moment and placed her hand silently on the door.
The door swung open and Veronica felt a strong hand grip her wrist and pull her into the room and in a flash Logan had his arms wrapped around her in a hug and his head resting on top of hers.
Veronica just let herself melt into him, she inhaled and breathed Logan in, she leaned her head against his chest and listened to his heartbeat. If she was honest with herself, this was her happy place, he was her happy place. Even with all the crap they put each other through over the years followed by the distance and the silence; when things got bad, this is where she imagined herself; wrapped in the safety of Logan's arms. The little voice in her head said "You are in so much trouble."
Logan spoke first "I saw your Dad, he had some interesting theories."
Veronica kept her eyes closed and head against his chest. "I know. It's a scary idea but the more I think about it, the more it starts to seem plausible."
"I was afraid you were going to say that." Logan let go of Veronica and walked over to couch and threw himself down with a sigh. "Any good news today?"
Veronica sat next to Logan "I found Don Shepherd."
"Of course you did, where is the shady lawyer?"
"Hiding out at the Sandpiper, and get this, everyone there thinks he and Carrie are a married couple named Rooks."
"As in Susan's baby daddy, history teacher extraordinaire Rooks?"
"Yep."
"God, she is awful. So what do we do now?"
"I planted a few bugs so now we have to wait to see who he is talking to and what he knows if anything."
"I hate waiting."
Veronica laughed, "Trust me I know."
Logan turned and took her hands in his. "I do you know, trust you. And I need you to trust me now."
"What are you talking about?"
"If this is even remotely about Aaron, you are in as much danger as I am, and since we still don't know how or if they are watching me it would be better if we stayed away from each other, for now."
Veronica pulled back her hands and looked away.
"Veronica if it looks like we are barely on speaking terms maybe they will leave you alone and stay focused on me."
"And what would that accomplish?"
"It would keep you safe. I swear if anything happened to you I would never forgive myself."
"And you think I could survive losing you?"
"You've done it before."
Veronica was speechless. She looked at Logan wide eyed, she stood and started marching to the door.
Logan stood "Veronica, I didn't mean it like that."
Veronica spun around and took a few steps towards Logan "I'm pretty sure you did."
"Will you stay away if you are mad?"
Veronica sighed and shook her head; Logan was pushing her buttons as only he could. "I will play along for a few days, after that you are stuck with me."
"You promise?" Logan grinned at her.
Veronica grinned back and held out her hand "Pinkie Swear."
Logan took her pinkie in his, "You lawyers and your binding contracts."
