My heart beats erratically at his words. Part of me wishes he’d do just that, but I know I’d only end up more hurt.
“I don’t know how to be friends with you, Mason,” I tell him truthfully. “Lying to my sister…”
“Which is why you should pretend nothing happened.”
I flinch as if he’d just slapped me.
“s**t, that came out harsh.” He fidgets with his hands. “I’m not in a place to have a relationship right now, and the last thing I want to do is cause you any pain. I should’ve kept my hands off you, but f**k, Sophie, you’re too damn tempting. I would’ve never pursued anything in the first place had I known you were Lennon’s sister. Now everything is f****d up.”
His honesty gives me whiplash, and I’m not sure what to think about it.
“Seeing you get cozy with Liam pisses me off, and I know
