“But you’re absolutely gorgeous, surely you’ve dated?” My face flushed again at his compliment, and he chuckled at my reaction.
“I suppose I’ve just never met the right person. I didn’t see the point in dating someone if that spark wasn’t there and I guess I’ve never felt it... until now.” I lifted my eyes to Mason and saw his face break out into a breath-taking smile.
“Sweetheart there is enough of a spark between us to burn the stables down.” He winked at me, and I laughed.
“So, it’s not a... a problem for you then?” I asked nervously.
“No baby, no problem. We’ll take things as slow as you want, as long as I get to kiss you whenever I want, then I’m happy. Oh, and just so you know, what you said a minute ago, about not being able to compete. You were right, you can’t compete, you’re already the winner, hands-down.”
My stomach erupted with butterflies, and my heart pounded. I thought I liked it when he called me sweetheart, but when he called me baby, I melted. This man definitely knew all the right things to say. I just prayed my heart was safe with him, he was already holding it in the palm of his hand, and I hoped he knew that he had the power to crush it.
He pulled me to my feet, wrapping me up in his arms. “We okay?” He asked me, kissing my hair.
“Yes, we’re okay. Maybe we could have that talk you mentioned tomorrow night? If you’re not busy of course?” I asked him.
“I’m not busy sweetheart. I think that’s a great idea. We could go down to the lake again and watch the sunset?”
“I’d like that.” I reached up and looped my arms around his neck. Standing on my tiptoes, I pressed my mouth to his and kissed him. He quickly responded and kissed me back, pulling me closer to him.
“Mason, sorry to interrupt you and your latest conquest but I can’t find Libby. I’m worried about her.” I heard Savannah say. I pulled my lips from Mason’s and rested my forehead on his chest. Savannah couldn’t see me as I was totally hidden from her view by Mason’s body. I took a deep breath and moved out of Mason’s hold, he immediately reached for my hand squeezing it in support. Her mouth dropped open when she saw me, her eyes dropping to our joined hands. “Oh my god!! Libby!!” She squealed, jumping up and down. “You spent the night here, with Mason. I knew you liked him!” She turned to Mason before I could answer her, hitting him on the shoulder. “I was going to kick your ass when I saw you kissing someone. I knew you liked Libby, I thought you were kissing some skank!” Mason chuckled putting his arm around me and pulling me to his side.
“Savannah, I didn’t spend the night with Mason, well I did spend the night, but nothing happened.” I rushed out.
She laughed. “Libby I don’t care what happened, I’m just glad you finally admitted you like him.” She said winking at Mason. “You make such a cute couple! You are a couple now, aren’t you?” She asked, looking between us.
I rolled my eyes, smiling at her, we’d barely decided ourselves what was going on, she was like an excited child. Before I could respond to her, I heard Mason say. “Yes, we’re a couple, as of last night.” My eyes flew to his and before I could say anything he was kissing me again. I lost myself in his kiss only being pulled back to reality by Savannah coughing loudly.
“As adorable as you two are, I don’t really want to watch my cousin and my friend making out, so Mason, put her down.” She joked. Mason took no notice and continued kissing me. I hungrily kissed him back, his kisses were addictive, and I could have stayed here like this all day. “Eww, come on guys.” She moaned at us.
Mason reluctantly pulled away from me, turning to Savannah. “No one’s asking you to watch Sav.” He told her, laughing.
Savannah stuck her tongue out at Mason. “We should really be heading back Lib, Mom’s out, so she doesn’t know you’ve been here, but Jack will be wondering where you are.”
“Okay,” I told Savannah, glad that Aunt Claire was out and I wouldn’t have to tell her about Mason and me. From her comments the other day I knew she thought that Mason was too old for me. I wasn’t worried about telling Jack, he was the one encouraging me to let someone in. I reluctantly peeled myself out of Mason’s embrace. “I’ll see you later?” I asked him.
“Yep, I’ll pick you up just before 1.30. I’ve arranged for everyone to meet at the house. Savannah’s got my number, get her to give it to you and then text me, so I’ve got yours.”
I nodded. “I’d better go then.” I reached up and kissed him, now that I’d tasted his kisses I couldn’t get enough. He kissed me back, pulling away before it got too heated again. I turned towards Savannah, and as I walked away, I felt him swat me on my bottom.
“Bye baby. See you later.” He called after me. I turned back and flashed him a wide smile before linking my arm with Savannah’s and heading back to the house.
As soon as we were out of earshot of Mason’s cabin the questions from Savannah started.
“How did you end up at his cabin? You have to tell me everything. Is he a good kisser? What made you change your mind about him? Do you think Jack will be okay with it?”
“Whoa, Savannah! Let me get showered and some food inside me and I’ll fill you in on everything. One thing I will tell you, oh my god can that man kiss!” I told her laughing, fanning my face with my hand.
I headed into the house with Savannah squealing behind me. I just prayed that I’d made the right decision and that he wouldn’t hurt me.