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Cammi grinned. “Ah.” She owned this café along with Red Truck Coffee. Between the two businesses and recently having twins, she was busy, especially in the summer months when tourists descended on Alaska. “I don't mind it. I love the hustle and bustle.”
“It’s perfect for your personality. You're like a ray of sunshine,” Daphne said earnestly.
Cammi burst out laughing. “A ray of sunshine?”
“Absolutely,” a low male voice intoned.
We all glanced over to see Elias, Cammi’s husband, and another one of the pilots at Walker Adventures, approaching our table. He leaned down and pressed a lingering kiss on Cammi’s cheek. Her cheeks were flushed pink by the time he straightened.
“Sunshine is a good thing.” He rested his hand at the base of her neck, squeezing lightly. “You’re not behind the counter?”
“No, I'm having lunch with my friends,” she said with a saucy smile.
He grinned. “Good. I'll go get my coffee then.”
“Are you staying?” she asked as she swiveled around when he began to turn away.
“Don't have time, babe. Just grabbing a coffee. I have a flight.” He glanced at his watch. “Oh, shit. I gotta hurry.”
“Bye! I’ll pick up the twins on the way home later.” She blew him a kiss as he jogged to the counter.
When she turned back, Daphne smiled indulgently at her. “You have made Elias one happy man.”
“I love him, so it's mutual,” Cammi said simply.
“How’s working and having twins going for you?” Daphne asked.
Cammi’s smile was wry. “We’re making it work, and I’m so grateful we have friends to help with daycare. Today, they’re with Susie’s mom. Everyone tells me life is just hectic with babies, and it is. I don’t mind, and Elias is a big help.”
“You know, I got his old room at the staff house. I didn't even really know him before you two were together. Rumor has it he used to be on the grumpy side,” I commented.
“He was very mysterious,” Cammi said, lowering her voice, her eyes glinting with mischief.
Daphne chuckled. “He wasn't mysterious at all. He had a crush on Cammi forever.”
“He'd only been here for four years,” Cammi protested.
“Okay, forever as long as he lived here,” Daphne corrected.
Cammi laughed before letting out a soft sigh. She slid her eyes to me. “I think it's your turn.”
“Excuse me?”
Daphne grinned. “Your turn to fall in love.”
“Oh, no, no.” I held a hand up, shaking my head swiftly. “No way.”
“I said no way to love too,” Daphne interjected. “I came to Alaska figuring I would never be in a relationship again.” She held up her hands and let them fall.
I sighed. “You know, it would be easier to sell if I'd known either of you before you were ridiculously whipped. You have Flynn wrapped around your little finger.” I gestured to Daphne. “And Elias worships the freaking ground you walk on.” I waved toward Cammi. “I'm not like either one of you.”
“What do you mean?” Daphne pressed, her eyes narrowing.
“I don’t know how to explain it, but I’m not the kind of woman guys fall for.”
“You haven't even dated since you've been here, and you've been here over a year,” Gemma said.
“Yeah, I don't want to date. I am great at being single,” I said firmly. “Hell, my last boyfriend Joe screwed my roommate. I walked in on that.”
