Page 60 of Casey's Hero

“We can help with the decorations,” Jacob offered. “Hawk’s entire team can pitch in.”

“Really, if you can keep Kalea’s father entertained for the day, that would be the best thing you can do.”

“I can do that,” Jacob said. “Oh, and I just got off the phone with Hank. He notified the DEA of what happened after we left Kauai. They sent in a team and caught Camila’s cousins trying to move drugs from the compound. Unfortunately, Camila wasn’twith them. We’ll want to keep an eye out for her in case she shows up again.”

“Damn.” Casey’s lips pressed into a thin line. “Surely, after what happened last night, she won’t make another attempt to stop the wedding.”

“You never know,” Jacob said. “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned…or something like that.” He kissed the tip of Casey’s nose.

Casey reached up and wrapped her hand around the back of his neck. “Did I tell you how wonderful you were last night?”

His eyebrows waggled. “Are you talking about Kauai? Or are you talking about this morning in my hotel room?”

She laughed. “I forgot. It was this morning. But yes, you were pretty wonderful on both counts.”

“You weren’t half bad yourself.” He pulled her close and tipped her head up so that he could kiss her thoroughly. “Care to make a repeat performance?”

“I would love to, but I’d prefer to take a rain check for after the reception.”

Jacob kissed her again and set her at arm’s length. “Gotcha. Go do what you do. I’ll take care of Mr. Parkman. Let me know when you’re ready to go get your vehicle.”

Casey spent the next hour on the phone with the various vendors, ironing out delivery details and making certain they were on their way to the chapel and reception hall to set up for the celebration.

At noon, she stopped by Kalea’s room. “Everything okay?”

“Perfect,” she said. “Thank you for having food delivered to my room.”

Casey looked past her into the room. “Where’s Hawk?”

“He left me to get ready in my own time. I plan on taking a long hot bath filled with essential oils and shaving my legs. Then I’m going to wash my hair and blow it dry.”

“Take your time, relax, and have a glass of that wine I sent up.”

“I plan on it,” she said. “After all that happened yesterday, I refuse to be rushed or stressed.”

“Good.” Casey hugged her friend. “I’ll be by to pick you up at two-thirty. I’ve scheduled the hair and makeup artist to be there close to three. I think you’ll like her.”

“I’m sure I will. If she can do miracles, and I don’t have to do my own hair, I’m happy.” Kalea walked her to the door. “Now, go. My tub is filling.”

Casey went in search of Jacob and found him in the hotel bar with Hawk, Mr. Parkman, Hank and Maddog.

She smiled at Hank. “What happened to your Deltas?”

“They’ve never been to Hawaii,” Hank said, “so they’re out playing tourist until this afternoon when they’ll show up cleaned and pressed for the wedding.”

“We’re all very familiar with the area,” Maddog said with a grin. “Been there. Done it. Have the scars from SEAL training here on the islands to prove it.”

Jacob slipped off the bar stool. “Ready to get your vehicle?”

She nodded. “I’ll see the rest of you later. If you could be there around four-thirty, that will give you enough time to dress and for the photographer to get pictures while you’re getting ready.”

“Yes, ma’am,” Hank said. “We’ll be there.”

Jacob dropped her off at her SUV and followed her out of the apartment parking lot before he went in one direction and she went in the other.

Casey dropped off items at the wedding venue, where she supervised the finer details of the decorations, making certain the florist had placed the arrangements in the chapel and the reception hall exactly as Casey had envisioned. She checked with the venue’s sound guy to ensure he had the correct musicloaded and ready to go when the bride walked down the aisle. Kalea had gone with pre-recorded music instead of a vocalist or string quartet. She’d chosen the songs she wanted, including a traditional Hawaiian song called “White Sandy Beach.”

When she was sure everything was in order, she hurried back to the hotel to collect Kalea.

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