He was about to search her out when Dan Fellows, the owner of the hall, approached him with a happy grin. “My, it was wonderful, wasn’t it? Just wonderful.” Sweat beaded on his brow as he took in the remaining decorations on the tables. “A great turnout. Lovely bride and groom.”
“Yeah, it was nice.” Where the hell was Glory?
“I guess I can close it up now, right? You don’t need anything else?”
Honestly, Kam had no clue. “You’re all taken care of?”
“Yes, yes. Paid in full and everyone was given a generous tip.” He loudly confided. “We all love your in-laws. Generous people. Very generous.”
“Notmyin-laws,” Kam said. “Jesus, don’t start rumors.”
Laughing, Dan gave him a sly look. “Sorry, Tanner’s in-laws, then.”
Kam was glad they hadn’t scrimped on the tips. With rich people, you never knew. “So...” No sign of Glory at all. “I guess if you see anything, like anyone forgot something or left something behind, let us know.” Kam offered his hand.
“Yes, of course, but Glory already made those arrangements.”
Of course, she did. “Then I’ll get out of here so you can wrap it up and get home.” As soon as he stepped out, cooler evening air embraced him. Tension eased as he drew a deep breath, but it didn’t entirely go away.Where was Glory?
Out of the shadows, the girl he’d talked with earlier sidled up to him. “Kam.”
He turned to her, but he’d already forgotten her name. She was young, barely twenty, and while she was cute and obviously interested, tonight wasn’t the night for him. It made him feel like an ass to acknowledge that he might have led her on a bit just because he’d known Glory was watching.
“Hey.” Trying to keep it casual, he said, “Thanks again. The reception was nice.”
“Your brother looked really happy.”
“Yeah.” Tanner had found that once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. It still amazed him. Before Callie had shown up and impacted them all, he hadn’t even known something like that existed.
“So... you’re heading home?” she asked, her suggestive gaze holding his.
Kam was trying to think up a good excuse when a new voice intruded.
“Sorry, but I’m not quite done with him yet.” Glory stepped closer, her chin tilted up as if in challenge, shoulders back—which just made him glance at her boobs again—and a glint of determination in her pretty blue eyes.
He forced his mouth to curve in the semblance of a smile. “Is that right? What can I do you for?”
“I...” Confused, Glory asked, “What?”
His smile turned genuine. “What is it you need?”Say me. No, wait.Don’tsay that. If she did, he’d be all over her, and he didn’t want that to happen... Did he?
The girl beside him put her arm through his. “But, Kam, we had plans.”
Damn it, Kam couldn’t even drum up her name. He patted her hand and attempted to free himself from her hold without much success. Giving up, he let her cling while he asked, “So what’s the problem, Glory?”
Her gaze tracked over his arm, then over the girl attached to it. Smile tight, she replied, “I could use some help with... things.”
“What things?”
Emotions flitted over her face, and stubbornness set in. “You know what? I just thought up another solution.” Shefluttered her hands. “You’re free and clear to enjoy the rest of your evening.” Pivoting on her heeled sandal, she marched away.
Damn it. To the other woman, he said, “Sorry, sugar,” as he peeled her fingers away. “In case you couldn’t tell, she was pissed, so I’d better see what’s up.” Without waiting for a reply, he broke into a jog to catch up with Glory, whose militant stride had already taken her around the corner and into the darkness of the back lot.
It wasn’t until he got closer that he heard her low voice. “What are you even doing here?”
Another voice, amalevoice, replied, “I’m picking you up.”
Brows coming together, Kam took in the scene before him. Some guy was standing in the lot with Glory, but she was keeping her distance.
