Total pages in book: 73
Estimated words: 69025 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 345(@200wpm)___ 276(@250wpm)___ 230(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 69025 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 345(@200wpm)___ 276(@250wpm)___ 230(@300wpm)
“So all the memories of the past will be gone?” Mason felt the walls caving in his heart.
“I talked to Peter, and he agreed, that when your time on earth is up again, which won’t be for a long time, by the way, your memories will return, but not before then.”
“But I won’t remember a big chunk of my life.”
“I’m sorry, but that’s the way it will be if you return to earth.”
Mason wanted to scream and rage but he realized that he had no choice if he wanted to be with Brandi again. “Paul, will…will you be watching us?”
“You couldn’t stop me.” Paul smiled.
“Paul…I’m going to miss you, man.”
“This isn’t goodbye, you know. We’ll see each other again.”
“Promise me.”
“I promise.”
They embraced. Mason’s chest was tight with emotion. He pulled back and looked at his friend. “One more question.”
“What?”
“Did you stop that gun from firing?”
Paul winked. “What do you think?”
Mason closed his eyes and shook his head. Paul was one in a million.
When he opened his eyes, he was in a hospital bed. Again.
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
“I told you my dad would love you as much as I do, I don’t know why you were so nervous.” Brandi smiled at Mason as they drove back to her house.
“Well, he sure didn’t act like it,” Mason growled.
“That’s just his way. Sometimes it takes a little while for him to warm up to people. Besides, my parents are crazy about Ben.”
“And why shouldn’t they be? He’s a super kid.”
“Speaking of kids… When we’re married do you want any more? I have the twins, and you have Ben, and I’m not getting any younger.”
“I’d rather hold off, but let’s play it by ear. Our children are at an age where they can pretty much entertain themselves; a baby will take both of our time. I want to be a little selfish right now and have some of your attention, too.” He winked at her.
Brandi’s heart fluttered. She was so happy that she almost felt guilty. Mason filled her days and nights with so much joy she could barely stand it. He’d proposed to her one month after the horrifying Rodney incident.
Things had been hectic once the police arrived on the scene. Apparently, a passerby heard the commotion and called the police. Brandi and Mason were rushed to the hospital.
When they were both released, they gave their separate statements. Because of their statements, plus the restraining order, the phone messages, and what had happened to Mason’s car, the police decided no charges would be made against Mason. Brandi shuddered to think about the whole ordeal.
Although she would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night from a nightmare, with Mason’s support, it was easier to deal with all that had happened to her. She loved him to distraction. Their bond grew stronger than ever and the kids adored him. DJ looked up at him with the same hero worship in his eyes that Ben did.
Mya was finally over her aversion to redheads, and Ben was one of the sweetest little boys she knew. The kids got along beautifully, and she and Mason were planning their future. Mason decided to sell his house to buy something a little more family friendly, and they were having a ball house hunting.
Brandi studied Mason’s handsome profile. She didn’t think she would ever tire of his beautiful face. Though he still seemed very familiar to her, it no longer mattered that she couldn’t place her finger on why. She loved him.
“It was nice of your parents to watch the twins and Ben tonight.”
“Yes, but they love them. They spoil the twins to death. They come back so rotten after they’ve spent time with their grandparents.”
“That’s what grandparents are for.”
“I suppose.”
“I have to get them a little gift for keeping Ben with them as well.”
“It’s nothing. We’re going to be family in a few months, anyway.” She touched his face. “Mason, I can’t wait to be your wife.”
He took his eyes off the road briefly to look at her and smiled before turning his attention back to driving. “I know how you feel. I can’t wait for you to be my wife.”
“Do you know what would make this night perfect?”
“Hmm, making love?”
“You must have read my mind. Hurry up and get us home.”
“You don’t want me to get a ticket, do you?”
“No, but let’s take a shortcut.”
“Am I going to have to pull over to the side of the road and fuck you senseless?”
“You keep threatening me with that, but you never do. You’re all talk.”
“Oh? I am? We’ll see.”
Mason turned the car at the next intersection and drove until they came to a dead end. He pulled over and stopped the car. “Okay. Get out.”
“What? Are you serious?” she asked incredulously. He turned to look at her, his green eyes dark with desire.