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Letting out a long exhale, trying to relax my tense shoulders, I sink further into my seat. I turn to look at him. My big, lovable guy. He was only trying to do the right thing, and I’m only mad because if something happened, I wouldn’t have gotten my goodbye. I’m so glad he is okay. I lean over and plant a small kiss on his cheek. “Thank you… for not getting yourself killed.”
He chuckles, sliding his hand out to rest on my thigh and squeezes gently. “I love you, Kaia. I’m not leavin’ you anytime soon.”
“You better not, you jerk!” I reply, and he laughs.
“You’re adorable when you’re all worked up over me.”
I roll my eyes. “Forget it! I’m too full from all the damn cinnamon rolls I nervously ate to even think about anything sexy with you right now.”
He smirks as he continues to drive. “Lucky for you, I plan on getting you into your swimsuit and letting you relax by the pool, drinking mocktails for the rest of the afternoon while I sit back and stare at your gorgeous body.”
I snort, resting back and closing my eyes. “Sounds like heaven.”
CHAPTER 5
KAIA
It’s getting toward evening, and while I have enjoyed my afternoon by the pool and my romantic dinner with Hurricane, my mind keeps playing on the faces of Malia and Mauka as they heard Hurricane was unsuccessful in retrieving Nalani from The Ministry.
Lounging back on the comfortable king bed, my guilt starts playing havoc with me. As a mother, knowing we walked away from Malia, who is fighting for her daughter on their own, is tearing me up inside. If that was me trying to get Immy away from the Bratva, I would be beside myself.
They had a shot at getting her back.
Hurricane failed.
And I know exactly why.
Because Nalani doesn’t need a man to rescue her.
She needs a woman to reason with her.
To remind her that she doesn’t need a man in her life, especially one who is abusive.
They should never have sent a man to do a woman’s job.
A thought crosses my mind, and I glance to the bathroom where Hurricane has just jumped in the shower. My eyes shift to my cell, and I hesitate because this is all kinds of crazy. I reach over and pick up my cell, dialing Malia’s number.
It doesn’t take long before she answers. “Kaia, I didn’t think I would be hearing from you again so soon,” she says kindly.
I sit taller on the bed, anxiety rolling through me at the thoughts racing through my mind right now. I glance to the bathroom, still hearing the water running, so I tell her what I’m thinking. “Aunty… I’ve been thinking about Nalani and what I said about how Hurricane wasn’t the right person to talk to her.”
“Oh, yes, we’ve been thinking about that too. We think you’re absolutely right. We just have no idea where to go from here.”
Exhaling, I roll my shoulders, looking to the bathroom again. “I have an idea. Can Wipeout tell me where Nalani is right now? Hurricane is in the shower, and I can leave to find her and try to talk to her myself. I think I’ll get through to her, but I want the club close by for backup, just in case. Can we arrange that?”
Malia is quiet for a moment, almost like she has covered the phone to talk to the Defiance brothers, and then she returns. “Hurricane doesn’t know you want to do this?”
“He doesn’t even know I’m talking to you right now. If he knew, he would forbid it because of the pregnancy. But Aunty, mother to mother, if I can help you get Nalani back, I have to try. I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t. You get it, don’t you?”
She sniffles like she’s trying to hold back her emotion and clears her throat. “If you leave before Hurricane gets out of the shower, we will text you the coordinates of where she’s currently located. Though, I think it is safe to assume they will be at a club or restaurant this time of night. You might want to dress the part.”
Nodding, I jump from the bed and start yanking off my pajamas. “Got it! Send me the details, and I will leave immediately. But please ensure the guys are close by so they have my back if I send out a 9-1-1.”
“You have my word. They’re getting ready to ride as I speak.” She pauses momentarily. “Kaia… you are a blessing to us all.”
“I haven’t done anything yet, but I sure as hell am gonna try. Gotta go if I’m gonna make it out of here before Hurricane catches me.”
“Be safe.”
