Mason let out a frustrated laugh. "I haven't ignored you or given you the cold shoulder. If anything, it's you who's been distant with me. If I hadn't stepped in, who knows how cozy you and that Chris would be by now?"

Aurora shot back immediately, "Oh, but you were the one wavering between two women."

Mason was momentarily speechless.

Damn. He almost forgot about that mess with Irene.

He sighed. "You're right, and I sincerely apologize for ...