Hera POV

Mason's eyes meet mine and even in the middle of this nightmare, there's a spark there. It's a mix of relief and something warmer. He smiles, a slow and soft smile like the sun breaking through storm clouds.

He cups my cheeks and looks me in the eye.

“ You know despite all this crap were are in, I'm so damn proud of you. It makes me want to kiss you right here." He says with a smile.

My heart flutters. It's a little burst of light in the darkness we are stuck in.

I ...