Broken Melody (Rock With You #2) Rock Star Romance Read Free Page B

you that I was having an affair with him. He’s
been making passes at me, touching me at the office…none of it anything I
wanted.”
    She
took a deep breath. “He’s been doing this since Patrick, since my engagement
ended. But it got more…intense, I guess…since you. Since he’s suspected we were
having an affair. I think it’s driven him to this somehow.”
    Logan
was watching her closely, some of the pain fading from his eyes. But they still
remained cold and distant. She leaned forward and reached for his hand and he
let her hold it.
    “He
had a photo of us…from that first night I slept with you. It came in a package
of other photos…of you. With other women.”
    Logan
scowled. “Ashton. I thought someone was following me, more than just the
paparazzi.” He shook his head. “That man will go to any lengths. He’s ruined so
many things in my life.”
    “And
so will Ryan. Ashton’s out to ruin you and Ryan’s out to…either have me, or
ruin me, whichever comes first. He’s threatened my career if I don’t…go along
with what he wants. He’s told me I’ll never make partner unless…”
    “Unless
you give in.”
    Melody
nodded. “Unless I give in.”
    “But
why didn’t you tell me? Let me help you…or at least let me listen to you?”
    Melody
slid across the couch and Logan pulled her close. The tears she’d been holding
back spilled down her cheeks as she rested her head on his shoulder. The warmth
of his body, his scent was comforting, but she was still uneasy, still unsure
as to what Logan really thought.
    “I
wanted to…I thought about it, but I didn’t know how…we were so new, you and I. I
was afraid you’d think the worst of me or not believe me at all. Or…I don’t
know. I was so confused…Ryan has me so incredibly confused and… scared. By the
time I felt that I could trust you, it was too late.  And here we are.”
    “You
should have trusted me, Melody.” He stroked her hair gently as she cried softly
against his shoulder. Finally she sat up, still in the circle of his arm.
    “Logan.
I’m so sorry. For all of this.” She ran her fingers down his cheek, her eyes
searching his.
    “I
care for you so much. Logan. I wanted to tell you. But you were gone. I thought
I’d lost you forever.”
    “Aye,
I ran away. It was wrong, me being a coward, but it tore my heart out, seeing
you there with him. I wanted to do so many things; pull you away, beat the shit
out of him, demand an explanation. But I ran, like I’ve run before.” Logan
shook his head.
    A
knock on the door made Melody jump. Logan looked up as a tall red-haired man
came into the room. Melody recognized him as the drummer from Revival.
    “Logan…we’re
heading out. I…wanted to say good luck, before we left.”
    Logan
stood and pulled the man to him in a warm embrace.
    “I’ll
miss ye, Angus. I’m not sure what I’ll do without ye around.”
    “Aye,
well, this is for the best, at least for now. Take care, Logan. I’ll be in
touch.” The man nodded to Melody and slipped out of the room. Logan stood for a
moment, looking at the empty doorway before turning back to Melody. There was
sadness and loss on his face, deep in his eyes. His voice was so low she barely
heard him as he answered her unspoken question.
    “The
band’s broken up. This was our last show. We’ve cancelled the rest of the
tour.”
     
    * * *
     
    They
were quiet in the taxi to Logan’s hotel, Logan holding her hand during the ride,
absently running his thumb across her knuckles. The street was dark and the
night chilly as Logan ushered her into the small building and up the narrow
stairs. She half expected the same dismal accommodations she had at her hotel,
but the room turned out to be surprisingly cozy, dominated by a large canopy
bed with lavishly curtained sides. Melody was inspecting the decidedly feminine
looking bed when Logan caught her eye and smiled.
    “All
the rooms have them, ye ken. The curtains, I mean. Not all inns