and more than ever , i understand how she can be so lost to everything except mason , how she can ignore common sense and warning flags for just one more minute in his presence . `` i certainly hope not , '' violet said , her mouth still twitching with amusement . it was a quick climb up three levels and passageway bravo was to our left . i could feel his heart beating rapidly , as he continued to kiss my lips , my face , my throat . she could do what she wanted , when she wanted . 