I stay there for a few minutes, pulling myself together, before gathering my things and going out into the waiting room. The lady at the front desk handed me all the paperwork I needed, giving me a warm smile as she did.
Nick stood up and came over to me. "Come on, let's get you over to the Pack House to have lunch with Brax." I could tell by the way he looked at me that he knew I was struggling with my emotions.
I didn't speak in the car; I just sat there staring at the papers on my lap. I had so many other things to worry about, and I couldn't let myself stress over this when it was something I had no control over. I had to pull myself together before I sore Brax. I knew that if I walked into his office sad and worrying, he would fuss over me, and right now, I didn't want that.
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