Mason believed every word of it. He knew they weren't just making empty threats.

But he'd anticipated this situation from the moment he decided to be with Aurora.

Keeping his emotions in check, he replied calmly, "Grandma, if that day ever comes when you harm Aurora, that'll be the day I completely break ties with the Jackson family."

"Let me make this clear," he added, "wherever she goes, I go. You understand what I mean."

Margaret finally collapsed from ...