Chapter 67

“Please don’t.” The sadness in Mason’s expression when he turned back around and the pain in his voice caused a physical ache inside of Noah.

Noah couldn’t keep his mouth shut. “I like you, too, Mas. And that’s what scares me. I did want to leave. To run away. But not because I didn’t like you, because I do. Too much.”

Mason stayed still, his gaze not telling how he felt about Noah’s declaration. Then before Noah realized what was going to happen, Mason pulled Noah into his arms, their mouths crashing together. Mason did what he wanted, taking Noah’s mouth hostage. Noah, having no control, held on tight for the ride.

When Mason finally released Noah’s mouth, Mason’s lips were red and well used. The sight had Noah wanting more. But this was Mason’s game if he wanted to play. Otherwise, Noah knew they needed to finish their talk. Noah needed to finish.21