Chapter 270

“I forgot to tell you,” she said after taking another sip of her wine. “Hmm?” Mason looked at her, his eyes dark and humorous. “My publisher loves the early drafts of my novel and has offered me a five-book deal.” His eyes lit with approval and he smiled proudly at her giving her a warm squishy feeling in her stomach. “That’s great,” he said. “When do I get to read it?” “Oh.” She had never even thought about letting him read it. She’d never had someone in her life who was interested enough in her or who she trusted enough to tell them about her other life and so had never had anyone ask to read her stuff. “I…ah…” He smiled softly at her. “It’s okay Lisa,” he said. “I know you probably don’t want anyone to read it until it’s finished. I get it, I’m like that with the games I design.” He reached up and brushed a finger down her cheek. “But I want you to know how happy I am for you and how proud I am of you. I have been reading your work since the first book and I’m a fan and as a fan, I