Chapter 6

My heart began to beat faster. A wild, impossible hope rose in my chest. I asked uncertainly, "Lucas?"

The driver in the front seat slowly turned to face me.

His eyes were shining with tears, his voice rough with emotion. "Rachel, you finally recognized me."

Up until I stepped out of the car, I kept my eyes locked on Lucas Lynn, terrified this was all just some dream. "Lucas?" I called out again, just to be sure it was really him.

Lucas' voice was choked up as he managed a silly grin. "It's me, Rachel. Missed me?"

I couldn't hold…