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“Invite her, too.”
He didn’t dislike the idea. Kiera knew Allison and Trent well, and he got the impression she’d get along with Trent’s wife, but he wasn’t sure she’d go for the idea. “I’ll have to see.”
“Apparently, her identity is some big national secret, but I’ll figure it out.” Trent walked away with a stack of dishes.
Addie appeared curious, but she didn’t press for a name. “If you change your mind, come on by.”
His brother came back into the room for more dishes. “It’s not like the media camps out on my back step anymore.”
“Liar,” Addie said with some humor.
“Well, not like they used to.” Trent kissed his wife’s cheek before he started toward the kitchen. “I still think you’re seeing Tasha Marshall and you’re too embarrassed to admit it. Either that, or the mystery woman is on America’s Most Wanted list.”
His brother had brought Tasha up several times that afternoon. “For the friggin last time, it’s not Tasha. Kiera just wants to keep things low-key for now.”
Gray wasn’t exactly sure what made him decide to let Kiera’s name slip. Maybe he was just tired of keeping secrets from everyone he cared about. Maybe this was his opportunity to at least let one secret out without jeopardizing national security.
Trent stopped and turned around with a look that was somewhere between astonishment and confusion.
“Kiera? As in Kiera Renault?”
Kiera wasn’t the most popular name in the world. If her name had been Kelly or Kristen, his brother might have had a more difficult time figuring out which Kiera he meant.
Trent didn’t give him time to confirm or deny anything.
“You’re seeing Kiera. When did that happen?” He put the dishes back onto the table.
“Who’s she?” Addie looked at him first. When he didn’t answer, she looked at her husband. “Trent?”
“She’s Mathieu and Annette’s daughter. They work at my dad’s estate. You’ve met them. All three of them were at the wedding. Kiera more or less grew up with us.”
“What’s the big deal, then?”
“It’s not a big deal. More of a surprise,” Trent answered. “Ask Gray why it’s such a mystery. After all, the media will find out. They always do. Kiera knows that. She’s known the family long enough.”
He agreed with Trent. “She doesn’t want her parents to know yet.”
“Is she embarrassed by you?” Trent laughed. “I don’t blame her.”
“Look who’s talking? I don’t know how your wife stands being seen with you.” Gray looked at his sister-in-law. “How do you manage it?”
Addie sighed and shook her head. “The crazy things I do for love.”
“You have my sympathy.” Gray winked at his sister-in-law. “Can we keep this between us until Kiera’s ready?”
Trent nodded. “When the media finds out, it won’t be from us. Allison wouldn’t tell any
one either if you change your mind about tomorrow night.” His brother smiled at him. “Of course if you find yourself busy with other activities, I understand.”
Gray certainly planned to be busy, but a night with Kiera and his family might be nice, too.
A few hours after dinner, Gray left his brother’s and drove to Kiera’s apartment. When they’d messaged each other that afternoon, he’d told her he’d see her in the morning. Now, the idea of waiting until then wasn’t acceptable.
As he sat in the parking lot, he promised himself he’d only visit for a short time. She’d had a busy day and they did have the next two days together.
Headlights shone on him, blinding him as a car pulled into the parking lot. Once his eyesight returned to normal, he determined the make and model of the car and then confirmed the license plate number. Confident it was Kiera, he got out and crossed the lot.
“Hi,” Gray called when he got closer so he wouldn’t surprise her.
