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excited when Andrei had called, that I had forgotten Logan’s promise. “But you said you would be here in the morning. It’s not morning,” I pointed out.
    His eyes hardened. “I know it’s not morning. I showed up, but your mother told me you were gone. I thought maybe you had gone to look for your cat and that you would check in. I guess I was wrong. You sure fooled me, Raena. You were so sad about your cat last night, but you don’t seem to care about her as much as you made out.”
    “What do you mean, I don’t care about her?” I demanded, my voice rising.
    “Well, you don’t look like you were out searching for a cat. You look like you were on a beach date. I guess the cat means nothing to you.”
    “Someone found Nuada! She was returned to me this morning. I wouldn’t have gone out with Andrei if she were still gone, not that it’s any of your business. And don’t you dare guilt me! You don’t care as much as you tried to pretend last night. You said you would come in the morning, but you didn’t. I didn’t leave until after noon, and I sure didn’t see you!”
    He looked unspeakably sad. “You’re right. It’s not any of my business, but I did show up. My mom had car troubles and needed me to drive her on some errands, but I came here right after. I would have called, but I didn’t have your phone number. I’m sorry I was late. I’ll leave you alone now. I’m glad someone found your cat. See ya.” He started to walk away.
    “Logan!” I called after him. He paused. “Why did you wait here all day?”
    “I promised you I would help you find your cat. I don’t break my promises. I figured you would come home eventually, and then I could help. You obviously don’t need my help. Sorry I bothered you. I’ll see you in school.” He continued back down the sidewalk. I called after him, determined to apologize, but he didn’t stop again. He walked across the street to his car, got in, and drove away.
    I walked inside and up the stairs, where I hid myself in my room. I came down for dinner because I knew Genevra wouldn’t allow me to stay upstairs while everyone else ate together. Afterward, I ignored Tanis’s knocks on my door and just lay in bed, feeling horrible about the way I had treated Logan. I needed to apologize. I fell asleep early, dreading the day to come.

Chapter Fourteen
     
    The next morning as I sat in chemistry, I sensed someone slide into the seat next to me. I looked up, startled.
    “Logan! Look, about yesterday…” I began.
    He raised his hand, cutting me off. “It’s forgotten. I’m here for the pleasure of your company.” He winked.
    I rolled my eyes and gave him a withering look. Great. He’d reverted back to his annoying self. Well, if he wanted to forget about yesterday, then I guessed I would let him. “What do you want?” I asked.
    His eyes widened in mock horror. “Now Raena, you don’t sound happy to see me!”
    “Oh, of course. I’m always happy to see you. I’m just as happy to see you sitting next to me as I am to have you sitting next to me in every single class. Now, what do you want?”
    He lifted an eyebrow. I had always wanted to be able to do that. “Why, haven’t you heard? It seems my lab partner has gone and moved away.”
    “So? Why should I care? It has nothing to do with me.”
    “Well, isn’t it obvious, Raena? You’re my new partner,” he said with a smirk.
    I stared at him, dumbfounded. Can’t I get a break from him in one class? With this new seating arrangement, I would now be stuck sitting next to Logan in every single class.
    I sighed. “So how is it that you are privy to this information already?”
    He winked at me again, his emerald eyes sparkling. “Oh, I have my sources.”
    “What happened to you being nice from now on? Or was your declaration a figment of my imagination?” I asked.
    “I have no idea what you’re talking about, Raena.”
    “Remember? On Saturday when you gave me a ride home from the