The Reunion

THE REUNION

“Your name?”

The woman’s eyes remained riveted on the paper in front of her face, forcing Natalia to stare at the crown of her blonde head. Yet, despite the cloud of hair that obscured her face, Natalia easily recognized the unmistakable delicate features of the woman—Rebecca Laitin.

Natalia blew out a long shaky breath, trying to decide if she should just bolt right then. No one had seen her yet and she was sure she could escape undetected if she got out of there right now, but before she could make a move, the woman lifted her head and she found herself staring into the fathomless green eyes of the seemingly ageless woman.

Natalia instantly glimpsed the awareness on her beautiful face. At first there was a flash of shock, followed by a brief moment of wariness, until finally a serene politeness settled in her gaze.

She forced out a tight smile, thinking that it could have been worse.

Rebecca could have blurted out h