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get some service?”
    Luke pointed. “You might have better luck on the other side.”
    “You’re probably right. Kate, what would you like?”
    “I don’t know. Something tropical. Surprise me.”
    “You got it.” Miles shimmied his way to the other side of the tiki bar.
    Luke laughed.
    “What?” Kate narrowed her eyes.
    “Your assistant is quite … jovial. Looks like he’s on the prowl for a good time tonight.”
    “How do you know we’re not together?” He caught the agitated expression she threw at him.
    “So you two are dating?” He raised an eyebrow in mock surprise.
    “Maybe.”
    “I see.” He pointed to Miles who had his hand dripped all over the male bartender. “How’s that working out for you?”
    She let out a groan. “Who I spend time with is none of your business.”
    “You’re right, it’s not.” He smiled. “Listen, Kate. I know we got off on the wrong foot and I’m to blame.”
    “You got that right.”
    “I’m a jerk. I want to make things right and I want to give Lauren the best wedding imaginable. I think we both want that, yes?”
    She shook her head. “I’m committed to your wedding. As I told you earlier, my future is riding on it.”
    “I was thinking. I have to run to the airport tomorrow to pick up my brother.”
    “There’s more of you?”
    He let that sarcastic comment go. “I’d like you to come with me.”
    “Why?” Kate asked, shifting on her stool. It killed Luke that he couldn’t pick her up and take her upstairs to his suite right then and there. To uncover with his hands if the lacy blue bra and thong were still there from earlier.
    He took a deep breath. “It’s a good opportunity for us to start fresh and get to know one another. I also want to talk to you about some special surprises I have planned for Lauren that I’d like to have included in the wedding. I’ll need your help.”
    “I don’t know.” She raked her fingers through her hair, pulling the flower out and setting it on the bar. “I guess it would probably be good for us to be on the same page on what those surprises are.”
    “Good, it’s settled. Meet me in the lobby at noon. We’ll swing by the airport and then I’ll drop you off at your next appointment. My brother, Luke, is a great guy. You’ll like him. He’s better looking than me.”
    “Kate! Kate!” Miles was motioning for her to join him.
    She stood. “Fine. I’ll go with you tomorrow. I don’t know what your game is Drew Cannon, but I like Lauren. Don’t break her heart.”
    “I’ll see you tomorrow.” Luke called out. He paid his tab and reached for his wallet. Next to it was the pink flower from Kate’s hair. Smiling, he picked it up and tucked it into his pocket. Tomorrow, Kate Ashby would meet Luke Cannon for the first time. He hoped to God she liked him.

Chapter Seven
    Kate and Miles sat on a chic blue sofa, flipping through a bridal book on her lap. It was nearly eleven A.M. , and Lauren was trying on her fifth dress. They had the run of the bridal shop that operated by appointment.
    “Oh … my … God!” Miles pointed. “She’d look absolutely fabulous in that one. Let’s show her.”
    Kate stifled a laugh. The dress on the page was unquestionably hideous with its long train of white feathers. She shut the book. “I don’t think so.”
    “What? After their vows, Lauren could take flight down the aisle.” Miles jumped up and flapped his arms, imitating a bird. “Soaring along the ocean.” He landed back on the couch in a fit of giggles.
    “Oh, Miles, you’re such a comedian.” Kate placed the book back on the coffee table and stood to check on Lauren. She didn’t really need to. She already knew what was going on inside the dressing room.
    Lauren displayed typical wide-eyed bride behavior. This was the fifth dress that before trying on, she proclaimed would be “the one.” Kate knew better. Frustration would soon take over. The tears were about to come. She was actually a little