THIRTY NINE – RELUCTANT SURRENDER

MIRA

My heart picks up speed again as memories of that night assail me. My eyes are wide with shock.

"You were there that night. You saved me."

Mason stops in his tracks, his face darkening with an expression that dangerously tilts towards anger.

"What did you think, princess? That I didn't care if you were taken? I would'nt look for you?"

His voice washes over me, the intensity of his stare heating my cheeks. I lower my eyes.

"I would'nt blame you. You do not owe me anything." I say quietly.

"Bullshit!"

My eyes snap to Mason's at his outaged outburst.

"You were my responsibility that night, Mira. It was my job to protect you. I want you to understand that."

Annoyance spikes through me at his anger. I give him a haughty look.

"Fine, I get it. You came looking for me out of obligation. That's great."

"Cut the smart mouthed crap, Mira."

I lower my eyes once again at the seriousness in that icy stare.

My entire body stiffens in tension as Mason advances closer to the bed. He finally sto