“It’s a surprise.”
I rolled my eyes. “You’re really leaning into this whole mysterious thing, huh?”
“Maybe,” he said. “But you’ll like it.”
“Should I be worried?”
He stepped closer then, close enough that I could smell his cologne, something warm and familiar that made my stomach do a little somersault. “Not at all, Counselor.”
I swallowed, trying to sound casual even as my pulse raced. “I’ll hold you to that.”
“Good.”
By the time Harper had her backpack packed and her dolphin safely secured under one arm, the plan was set.
Logan loaded her things into the car while I knelt to tie Harper’s shoe. “You’re sure you’re okay staying over?” I asked.
“Of course! Auntie Cami said we’re gonna make popcorn and do makeovers and maybe camp in the living room!”
“That sounds perfect,” I said, smiling.
She threw her arms around my neck. “Don’t be sad, Ms. Dani. I’ll see you tomorrow!”
“I’m not sad,” I lied, hugging her tight. “Just going to miss my favorite girl.”
She pulled back, grin wide across her face. “You can miss mea little.But Daddy says you’re going to dinner, so you won’t be lonely.”
I blinked. “He told you?”
“Uh-huh. He said it’s a secret mission.” Placing her finger to her lips with a “Shh”
Logan groaned softly from behind us. “Thanks for blowing my cover, kiddo.”
Harper giggled, totally unbothered. “You’re welcome!”
When we finally pulled into Hunter and Cami’s driveway, Cami came out onto the porch, smiling like she’d been waiting for us.
“Perfect timing,” she said, crouching to greet Harper, who immediately started talking a mile a minute.
“Midnight snack fort!” Harper squealed.
Cami winked. “You bet. I’ve got snacks and blankets ready.”
Logan shot me a look, amused. “She’s in good hands.”
I nodded, watching Harper disappear inside. “Yeah. She’s gonna have the best night.”
Cami glanced between us with a knowing smirk. “So… you two have plans?”
Cami shot me a look, her eyes wide before a full, very obvious smile crossed her face. “Tell me everything.” She mouthed, emphasizingeverything.
I gave her a look that saiddon’t start,but she just laughed.
I’d have to figure out what was going on myself before I could rationalize it to her.
When we got back in the car, it felt like there was something new humming just beneath the surface.
“So,” I said finally, glancing at him. “Where to, Mr. Secret Mission?”
