Jason's POV

In order to finally be able to embrace her in my arms and bring her as near as I want, I put the bulky book on the ground. And Jackson shook his head in appreciation and exited the room, leaving Megan and me alone. My heart squeezed with each sob that escaped her lips, resentful of her melancholy and distressed condition.

My darling, be quiet. Shhhh." In an effort to calm her, I stroked my hands through her hair and down her back.

But you, I saw you, and you were already gone. She gasped out a few words in between crying, and as I did, my own...