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    Yours Always, Mason: Yours Always, #1
    Yours Always, Mason: Yours Always, #1
    Yours Always, Mason: Yours Always, #1
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    Yours Always, Mason: Yours Always, #1

    By Ryenne Renner

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    His fingers ran through the hair just behind my ear and I shivered.

    How did he remember exactly where to touch me after all this time? Because he was Mason. Because this was the kid who had done research on how to make a woman come before our first time because he hadn't wanted me to be disappointed.

    "I'm not asking you for more than you're ready for. I'm back, okay? I'm here. Whatever you want, however you want..."

    My brain was telling me I was being an idiot for believing he wouldn't break my heart again. My heart was trying to remind me it hadn't been his fault he'd left. And my body? My body was starting to melt into his touch, wondering if after all this time he'd still do that thing with his tongue...

     

    Ronnie

    Ten years ago, he left me sitting in a park with no explanation. You can imagine my surprise when, out of the blue, he comes to my rescue in a small-town bar. Why is he back? Where has he been? And why do I still care?

     

    Mason

    Ten years ago, I broke her heart and I couldn't tell her why. When the dangers from my past come back to haunt her, it's my worst nightmares come true. Ten years ago, I left to keep her safe. This time, I'm staying even if it might kill me.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRyenne Renner
    Release dateMay 1, 2023
    ISBN9798223953333
    Yours Always, Mason: Yours Always, #1
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    Ryenne Renner

    Ryenne Renner is a Canadian author who resides in the beautiful province of Saskatchewan. Wife, mother, author, woods sprite, food lover; she has many hats she loves to fill. A trucker’s wife and mom of three, she is grateful to be able to write full time and stay home with her son with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. When not writing, her days are spent hiking, fishing, camping, reading, and watching movies with her family.  Ryenne is a romance author who is a firm believer that love is love.  Follow her at the following links! Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ryennesromancelovers/  Twitter: www.twitter.com/ryennerenner Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/ryennerenner  Newsletter: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jfqivnv90e (free book) Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/ryenne-renner  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryennerenner    Books by Ryenne Renner Contemporary Romance   Yours Always (Mason, Lukas, Logan, Nyssa, Ray, Jack, Kit, Dean, Morgan) Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy   Palbert City Underground (Fire’s Kiss, Tiger’s Choice, Reaper’s Promise) Books written as Mireille Chester Adult: Fantasy Romance   The Chosen One Trilogy (Crossover, Journey, Destiny)   Sageden Pack (Displaced, Shattered, Strayed)   Holidays in Quelondain (Eggnog Kisses, Candy Hearts)   Ghosts (a Quelondain Short) Apocalypse Romance   Angered Seasons Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy   Crimson Moon Hideaway (Winning Paradise, Feathers Afire, Ocean’s Blood, Sweet as Huney)  *these characters also make appearances in the Palbert City Underground series)    YA :   Tyler’s Story   Chael’s Luck

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      Yours Always, Mason - Ryenne Renner

      CHAPTER ONE

      Ronnie

      Ten years ago...

      Ronnie! Are you ready? My mom’s voice echoed up the stairs.

      Not yet! Just ten more minutes!

      I glanced in the mirror for the millionth time. The pale blue dress was floor length, the sandals were strappy and black... I’d gotten my hair curled into perfect dark brown ringlets that reached the middle of my back. Simple was best. I applied some dark brown waterproof mascara around my light hazel eyes and an extra coat of clear lip-gloss. Perfect.

      Ronnie! Mason is here!

      Perfect. I wanted to see his face when I came down the stairs. It didn’t matter that we’d been dating since the seventh grade. Mason’s smile when I came into view was a constant in my life. It never failed.

      So many people had told us it wouldn’t last. I was captain of the volleyball team; he was captain of the chess team. Why didn’t I date a jock? Why didn’t he go out with one of the other nerds? One of my friends had compared us to Jughead and Veronica. But it didn’t matter because we were best friends; had been since we were four and my family had moved next to his. And besides, this was real life. This wasn’t a movie where the jock chick was drop dead gorgeous and the nerd boy was all awkward with bucked teeth and glasses. I was actually the one who wore glasses. Thick ones too. Contacts were the best invention ever. And Mason? Mason could have modeled underwear and made a killing. Those natural dark brown curls, those light green eyes... and that ass.

      I grinned. That ass belonged to me and I couldn't wait to see it in a tux.

      I’m coming! I called out.

      Tonight would be a night to party it up with our friends and say goodbye to grade twelve. Summer was going to be the usual with summer jobs and campfires. In the fall, we were heading to university. I was going to be a teacher and he was going to be a computer analyst.

      I admit, I did the whole cliché walk down the stairs for a big reveal. But it wasn’t Mason who was shocked. It was me when my eyes found him at the bottom of the stairs, his eyes glued to the ground.

      I stopped midway down the stairway and frowned.

      Mason? Why aren’t you dressed? I wasn’t mad. I was worried. Changing plans without letting me know was not something Mason Trenton did. Ever.

      He looked up at me, his eyes red, and my heart dropped.

      What’s wrong? What happened? I looked from him to my mom who shrugged and shook her head, her eyes showing she was just as confused and worried as me.

      Can I... He ran his hands through those amazing curls and cleared his throat. Can I talk to you?

      The excited butterflies in my stomach turned to nervous ones.

      I nodded.

      He held his hand out to me and I took it, letting him lead me across the street to the park.

      Sitting on the play structure, he kept his eyes on his knees. Teardrops fell on his jeans leaving dark blue spots in their wake. I put my hand on his knee, scared.

      His hand covered mine, his other arm brushing across his face. I have to go, he whispered.

      I don’t understand. I swallowed hard.

      My family. We’re moving.

      My chest started to hurt. What? Why?

      He shook his head. They weren’t going to let me say goodbye. He glanced back at our houses. But I couldn’t just leave and not tell you.

      Mason. What’s going on? My tears were flowing just as freely as his and he reached up to wipe them away.

      I’m not allowed to say.

      When will you be back?

      He shook his head.

      Never?

      His silence was answer enough.

      Well, where are you going? You need to phone me when you get there! Sobs shook my whole frame.

      I can’t. His arms wrapped around me held me close. I returned the embrace, needing to feel him while I tried to process what was happening.

      I don’t understand, I whispered.

      Mason! We both looked back at the sound of his dad’s voice.

      I have to go. He dug into his pocket. I... I was going to give you this tonight. You know. Just a promise that I’ll always love you.

      He pressed something into my hand and closed my fist around it. His lips found mine. The kiss was urgent, rough, desperate.

      He pulled away, leaving me breathless and reeling.

      I’ll always love you. His voice broke. I’m so sorry, Ronnie.

      And with that, he jumped off the play set and sprinted to his family’s SUV which was waiting on the street. I watched him punch the door before opening it, his fist leaving a dent.

      I didn’t notice the rain start to fall as the vehicle swallowed him whole. I didn’t notice my mom running toward me as the SUV drove away.

      I watched as the taillights disappeared around the corner before looking down at the perfect silver band with the green gemstone in my hand. Yours Always, Mason; he’d gotten it engraved. My stomach heaved and I doubled over, my stomach emptying in the sand.

      CHAPTER TWO

      Mason

      Two years ago...

      I watched as Bear adjusted something on Pointer’s vest then gave his twin a pat on the arm. Pointer nodded and they turned to me.

      Pen and Pup came to stand beside them.

      I made sure the knife on my leg was strapped in. Alright guys. This one should be basic, but let’s not get too comfortable. We all know things can go to shit in a matter of seconds. The area has been cleared. So, in and out. Simple. Fast. Pointer and Pen, you’ll cover the entrances. Bear, you’ll cover our backs. Pup, you’re with me on explosives.

      Everyone nodded and we jumped into our vehicle.

      I liked these assignments. Just a quick demolition of ex bases or hideouts so they wouldn’t be used again. No killing. No being shot at.

      It didn’t matter how safe the op was, though; I always sent up a wish into the universe that everything would go well and that it would bring me one day closer to being with Ronnie again.

      I let myself think about her as we bounced down the trail to our objective. I knew she’d become a teacher. Of course she had. She’d always been amazing with kids. By the looks  of things on her social media the last time I’d risked going online, she’d just left that useless dick, Carl. He was the third boyfriend in the eight years since I’d left. It killed me every time it happened. It made me want to start a profile and say, hey! But, I couldn’t. Not yet.

      So I secretly watched her and yes, I knew how creepy it was, but I needed to make sure she was safe. It was why I stayed away. It was why I kept an eye on her from afar. She needed to be safe.

      Pen pulled to a stop not too far from the building and we all piled out.

      Everyone strapped their helmets on.

      Alright. In and out, I repeated. Two, two, five.

      Two minutes to get in, two minutes to set the charges, five minutes until detonation.

      Pen nodded, her green eyes bright. She loved this shit. She broke left and Pointer went right.

      Bear, Pup, and I moved past him into the building.

      Two minutes started now.

      I pulled my pack off my back, pulling out everything needed. Pup went left. I went right.

      Two minutes...

      Meeting back in the middle, Pup gave me the thumbs up and I nodded.

      Five minutes...

      The numbers ticked off in my head. It was automatic. I didn’t even think about it anymore. I had a silent stopwatch in my brain.

      Sneak...

      I frowned and looked back. What are you doing? Let’s go!

      He shook his head and disappeared into a hallway to the right.

      Three minutes...

      I heard a sob and saw Pup carrying a kid. There was no way that kid was more than eight years old. What was a kid...

      Pup grunted and the kid screamed as he fell to the ground.

      Contact! I barely managed to get the warning out before I felt the bullet go through me. Everyone out!

      Another shot rang out, this time one of ours. My shirt and pants were warm with my blood and I pulled myself up.

      Pup!

      I saw him push himself up, grabbing the kid, motioning for me to go. I turned, getting almost out before realizing something was wrong.

      He wasn’t behind me. Where the fuck was he?

      Bear’s eyes met mine before I raced back in.

      Pup was down. He wasn’t moving. The kid wasn’t moving. We had to go!

      I

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