chapter seven watching elle let herself go and give herself to me was remarkable and nothing short of amazing . she fought to try and place herself in the frame of mind she 'd been in before she 'd ever met mason , but found it impossible to match the woman she 'd become to who she 'd been . if that man can stay married to me for nearly thirty years , he can handle this . burns closed his eyes and placed a hand over his forehead , feeling his heart sink . the boy removed his boots and clothes . 