Harlequin Medical Romance February 2021--Box Set 1 of 2 by Alison Roberts

Author:Alison Roberts
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

SUNLIGHT FILTERED INTO the woods, making the new leaves on oak trees a soft, green halo above dark trunks and the carpet of blue flowers a stunning contrast.

The scent was strong enough to make Lachlan feel lightheaded for a moment. Or maybe his head was just so full of tumbling thoughts and emotions it was spinning out, giving up trying to find something solid and safe as an anchor.

It was Flick who reminded him that he was actually within the best anchor that he’d ever had—in a place he had always loved.

‘This is so amazing. I’m scared to walk on them—I don’t want to squash any flowers.’

‘There are tracks. Like this one.’

Without thinking, Lachlan held out his hand to guide Flick onto one of the many paths that the deer followed in this forest. A sideways glance gave him another glimpse of Flick’s delight and he realised that the bluebells darkened by this dappled light were an almost perfect match for the shade of blue of her eyes. A squirrel scurried up a trunk just ahead of them and Flick laughed, a joyous sound that—weirdly—brought the prickle of tears to the back of his eyes.

It was that sad/happy thing again. He probably should be letting go of Flick’s hand by now but, instead, he found himself holding it a little tighter. And she didn’t pull hers free.

‘These are oak trees, yes?’

‘Yes. They’re the most common trees here but we also have chestnut and beech, ash and birch trees.’

‘And squirrels. I love squirrels.’

‘There are deer, as well. They keep these tracks open. I used to love seeing them. And hearing the woodpeckers or seeing owls.’

‘This place is magic.’ Flick’s steps slowed as another swathe of bluebells appeared in front of them. ‘I feel like I’m stepping into a fairy tale.’ She was smiling up at him. ‘And I think you were right.’

‘About what?’

‘Needing the fresh air. You’re looking a bit better.’

He was feeling better, Lachlan realised. His head wasn’t spinning any more. He was happy to be here. To be with Flick.

‘This is home,’ he told her quietly. ‘When I think of my childhood home, it’s not the house that comes to mind first. Or my parents. It’s here, in these woods. Maybe it’s the only part of my life that I feel I was lucky to have.’

That quirk of Flick’s eyebrows was eloquent.

‘Oh, I know how privileged I was to live like this and get the best education and opportunities. My life could have been so different. It could have easily been Josh here instead of me and I wouldn’t have chosen his life.’

‘Why not?’

‘When we were talking last night, I got the impression that his whole life had been difficult. When he was just a little kid—about three—the people that adopted him had their own baby. A “real” son, Josh called him. He wasn’t wanted any longer. By the time he was five, his parents were talking about putting him up for adoption again.’

Flick gasped. ‘That’s so awful.’

‘His

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