Lucas's POV

The question hangs in the air like smoke. Logan and I exchange a look—one of those silent conversations that happen in milliseconds. Jaxon shifts uncomfortably, guilt written across his face.

My jaw clenches. Logan had asked us to let him handle telling her about Lila's confession, but he's been avoiding it for the past hour, making excuses about timing and her emotional state.

"Logan's trying to spare your feelings," I say, cutting ...