Mary is right next to me; Lachlan is in front of me. His back is facing me and he’s talking to Dr. Rutledge.I revert back to teenage Naomi. The one that turns red around him. Whose lips split into a ridiculously bright smile while her heart flips wildly in her chest.Dr. Rutledge looks over Lachlan’s shoulder at me. Her brows lift and she smiles. “Good morning, Naomi.”Lachlan turns and looks at me. He gives me a one-sided grin. I think my heart just dropped down to my stomach.He’s dressed in a simple pair of jeans, dark blue shirt and a brown jacket. He looks so relaxed and at ease. He’s never looked sexier. “Look at you,” he says and reaches to take my bag.“I know. Can you believe it?” I lift up my foot. “I have laces on my shoes.”Mary actually laughs. Holy shit. Who knew she had a drop of humor inside of her. But in all seriousness, putting on clothes—that weren’t sweats—and wearing shoes, makes me feel as if a piece of myself is clicking right back into place.Lachlan’s grin stays in place as his eyes sweep me from head to toe.
