Page 114 of Muse (Fighting Fate)

I sat down and pulled one of her pillows to my chest, hugging it. “Yeah. I had a good day. I loved that everyone came over.”

“Yeah, that was nice. It was good to see you all so happy.”

I nodded and took a steadying breath. “I actually came to talk to you about Jace.”

She sat up straighter, giving me her full attention. “Sure, honey. What’s up?”

I met her gaze head on, wanting her to see that I was approaching this from a mature point of view. “I know you said you wanted the door left open when Jace was in my room, but I want to be able to have some privacy with him.”

Mom exhaled lightly. “Mia...”

“Look, Mom, I know it’s a lot to ask. I understand that – I really do, but I want to be with him. I’m not saying I’m going to take him in my room tonight and have sex with him, but it is going to happen, and I would much prefer that it happened somewhere I felt safe and comfortable. I don’t want to feel like I’m hiding anything from you or sneaking around. I like that I can be honest with you about everything.”

I watched her sigh. I could see this wasn’t something she particularly wanted to deal with, but I wanted to be open with her about his. “I know you’re right, honey. It’s just a lot for me to take in. You’re still my baby, you know. To think that you’re mature enough to have that kind of a relationship with someone is alien to me. Are you sure you’re ready? It’s a big step to take.”

I paused, my head nodding slightly as I thought over her words. I wanted to word it so she’d understand exactly what he did to me. “I know you haven’t seen Jace and me together much, so I can understand how you might think I’m rushing into it, but when we’re alone, he’s so incredibly sweet to me, Mom. He’s so gentle and attentive. He makes me laugh and he makes me cry with how much I feel for him, and when he kisses me, it’s like he can heal all the hurt I’ve ever felt.”

Her eyes widened a little as she watched me pour everything out. I could tell she was surprised by it. Tears welled in her eyes. “Oh, baby, I’m so happy that you’ve found someone who does that to you. Your dad was like that for me. That’s why I haven’t found anyone else.”

She leant forward with her arms out and I went into them with all the love I had for her. She was the best Mom in the world. She did it tough without Dad, and I would always appreciate everything she did for me.

“You’ve grown into such an amazing young woman, Mia. I trust your ability to make mature decisions, so if you feel like the time is right with Jace, then I’ll give you my blessing.”

“Thanks, Mom. I love you.”

“I love you too, baby girl.”

I gave her another

hug and kissed her cheek before leaving to find Jace.

Chapter 55

Jace

I was still sitting in the dungeon with the guys when Mia came back down, this time alone. She wore a happy little smirk on her face that made her look like she was up to no good as she slowly made her way towards me.

“Mind if I steal my boyfriend?” she said.

The sound of those words on her lips sent some strange little spark of electricity through my chest. “I don’t think I’ve ever heard you call me that.”

She raised an eyebrow, appearing surprisingly comfortable in front of the guys. “Does it bother you?”

Bother me? “Fuck no. I love it.” I grabbed her by the hips and pulled her so she was standing between my legs, then I wrapped my arms around her.

“Yeah, okay, I know where this is going, so yes, you can take him. Just don’t do that shit in here,” Aiden said.

Dean and Matt laughed. Aiden’s discomfort was pretty amusing.

Mia smiled and took a step back, taking my hand as she went. With one last grin at Aiden, she led me out the door.

I was quite aware of the stupid grin I was most probably wearing, but I sure as shit wasn’t complaining. I’d fucking follow her to hell right about now.

When we reached her room, she tugged me inside and pushed the door closed before locking it with a flick of her wrist.

I grinned, unsure of what it was we were doing. We both knew ‘the door stays open’ rule, but Mia just dropped my hand, leaving me standing by the door confused, and slowly went over to switch on the stereo.

Soft music instantly filled the room.

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