He hesitated. “I should be able to make that happen.”
“Great. One last thing. Do you have a passport?”
“Axel…” he groaned. “What are you planning?”
“Surprise, remember? Answer the question, love.” I had learned the power of that word. I could get him to do anything when I called him that.
“Yes, I have a passport. But I’ve never used it.”
Oh, we were going to change that. “Wonderful. I’ve got to go. I’ll call you later.”
“Okay. You remember I must get a second job, right?”
I rolled my eyes. “Yes, yes. But it doesn’t have to be now. You have some time.”
He exhaled happily. “You’re really not going to tell me where we’re going? How am I supposed to pack?”
“Don’t you worry about that. I’ll take care of everything. Bye now.” I ended the call before he had time to ask any more questions.
Grabbing my bag from the backseat, I headed into the practice facility. Decker and Karlsson were already there, ready to get going.
After our workout, I showered and headed to the travel agent Mason had suggested. When I walked out an hour later, I held all the paperwork for what I hoped to be a perfect weekend with Luca. I sent him a text.
Me: We’re going shopping this evening for our trip.
Luca: And if I say no.
Me: Naked is fine—your choice.
Me: Humor me.
Luca: You really are difficult to say no to.
Me: Then I’m getting this right.
Luca: LOL. Where should I meet you?
Me: Now you’re catching on. My house. I’ll be waiting.
Luca: See you then.
Sucking in my bottom lip, I tried not to grin like a fool. But it was impossible. Now that I had him in such a good mood, I had a few other things to take care of before I went home to get ready. Starting with a quick call to Harlan. But he beat me to it.
“I was just about to call you. Are we ready to close?”
“Yes,” he said. “Today, if you have time. I’ll email the docs for you to sign, then wire the check.”
“Perfect. Send them on. I’ll be home in fifteen.”
“Okay.”
I ended the call and moved on to the next thing on my to-do list.
By the time Luca arrived, I had everything ready. I swung open the door and scowled at him. “Why aren’t you using the key I gave you?”
“What if I walked in and you were…” I cut off his silly what-if with a kiss. Luca groaned and clung to me. If I didn’t stop, we wouldn’t be going anywhere.
“Use the key. And don’t argue with me about it. What if I’m out of town and my plants need to be watered?”
