The Manhattan Series (Books 1-3) by Willa Thorne

Author:Willa Thorne [Thorne, Willa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Willa Thorne Books
Published: 2016-06-01T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Mason

The moonlight filtered through the shades as I watched her sleep. I enjoyed watching her sleep. It was calming to see her lay so peacefully. My mind was often filled with so many of my own demons, but Jillian soothed that inner turmoil. Things with Jillian were going very well. Perhaps it was too good to be true. Sometimes when I was left alone to my own thoughts, I got the twisted feeling this was all just a dream. I’d wake in the morning and find I was living a reality that would not and could not involve Jillian. The knowledge that she would never belong or fit in with my world in London disgusted me. That’s why you don’t live in London. New York is your home, I reminded myself.

Would my father come to accept that I would not acquiesce to his terms and goals for me, for our family? Fuck no. Who am I kidding? I knew my time as heir to my great family legacy was coming to an end. If I am going to walk away from such a birthright, I’d have to ensure she is worth it. She is. Yes, but I will need to know this is permanent, not just long term…

I struggled with the deeply rooted idea that I didn’t deserve a woman like Jillian. I never did. It’s a notion that had been ingrained in me since I was a young boy. I knew that’s why I had pushed her away in the beginning.

I watched Jillian sigh softly in her sleep.

“I love you, Jilly Bean.” My whisper was soft in her ear and a faint smile curled her pouty lips.

“I love you too, Mason. So much.” She responded sleepily. Her chest heaved softly as she turned on her side toward my side of the bed. My lips quirked into a small grin. This was the only time I could hear her say those three words. She doesn’t know it, but I often spoke those words while she slept. She still has yet to say it to me while she’s conscious. I know the reason why, and I only have myself to blame for that.

I started to settle for the night. The gentle, rhythmic sounds of Jill’s breathing was soothing. I kissed her forehead, and she suddenly jerked her head away. The gesture caught me by surprise and I looked at her more closely. She was asleep.

“No, Mason. Leave me alone. You lied.” Her body writhed and she flipped onto her other side. Her fists balled and then her hand relaxed. She writhed a bit more, and then began sobbing in her sleep. Literally, crying.

What the fuck?

“Jill, you’re having a bad dream,” I placed my hand on her arm to calm her. She jerked her arm away from my touch angrily, but I had to calm her. I pulled her close to my body, but she flailed her arms. I didn’t know what else to do. We spent many nights together like this, and I’d never experienced this from her.

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