Page 75 of Finding You

“Do you know how to get back to the highway from here?” he asked.

“Oh, my goodness, believe me, I definitely know how to get there. It seems your little town has a bit of an obsession about the right and wrong way to get to the highway!” She laughed. “That’s the advice I’ve been getting all morning!”

“We just want to make sure you’re making the best use of your time,” he told her with a grin. “You already have way too many days of driving ahead of you. Might as well make sure you’re taking the best route.”

“I guess…”

“Whelp, I’ll let you know when I call the lunch order in, and thanks for offering to pick it up. You’re the best!”

That’s not what you were saying a few days ago…

But she waved and watched as he walked out of the office, only to have Devin walk in. “Hey, beautiful. How’s your morning going?”

“Busy,” she said. “And yours?”

“Well…I just finished a certain Mustang and took it for a drive myself to make sure I’ve worked out all the kinks. If you want to take it to lunch, she’s all yours.” He held the keys out to her with that boyish grin that she loved so much and…

Love.

She was in love with Devin.

Not just in like or seriously attracted to him, but in. Love.

Dammit!

“MacKenzie? Are you alright?”

Reaching out, she took the keys from him but put them down on the desk. “Yeah, sorry. And it seems silly to drive two blocks when I can walk. And with all the driving ahead of me, I should take advantage of the time to stretch my legs, right?” The nervous laugh was out before she could stop it. “Oh, I told Will I’d pick up lunch for everyone before I go to meet the girls, so be sure you get your order in from the café. You should probably get that bacon cheeseburger. It was so good the last time, and we’re having salmon for dinner tonight, so it’s not like you’re eating something similar.”

He took a step closer and felt her forehead. “Are you sure you’re okay? You’re acting weird.”

That’s because I just realized I’m in love with you!

Ugh…so not the time for that revelation.

“I…I guess I just have a lot on my mind,” she said. “And…I think I’ll take the car out after work. Maybe we can take it out together?”

His smile made her heart ache. “That actually sounds great.” Then he leaned in and kissed her on the forehead. “I need to get back to the garage. Betty Riley’s Ford truck is up next.”

“You got this!” she called out as he walked away, and then gently banged her head on the desk because things just got a lot more complicated.

“Dude, you have to stop moping! Everything’s going as planned!”

Devin glared at Will. “Really? Because that’s not how it looks to me! As of right now, MacKenzie’s still leaving in the morning, and I have no idea if I’m supposed to be begging her to stay or not!”

Actually, after her admission last night about her mother, he knew he couldn’t beg. She needed to go and try to reconcile with her mom. Family was very important and if they were finally going to have the opportunity to make amends, then he didn’t want to be the one to stand in the way.

No matter how much he wanted to.

“And how are you so certain that whatever you’re planning is going to work?” he demanded.

“There are no guarantees, but I know you, Dev. You’re going to let her go.”

“I have my reasons,” he murmured.

“I’m sure you do and I’m sure they’re very admirable, but…I’ll know more after lunch.”

“Lunch? What does that have to do with anything?”

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