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I squinted my eyes together and said, “I know.”
“You’re going to have the best time. It’ll be a total unplug from work, life—all the things. And even if you don’t make it out for any hikes—because, girl, I’m terrified that if you go alone, you’ll be kidnapped, or you’ll be eaten by some wild cougar or ten-foot snake—you’re going to die when you see the spa. Jenner assures me that this hotel is one of the nicest properties that the Spades have.”
I wrapped my sweater tightly around myself. “I can’t wait.”
“I need you to check in every couple of hours—do you hear me? I’m going to be worried sick about you.”
I listened to the announcement, letting me know that I was free to board, and I grabbed my oversize purse and slung it over my shoulder, making my way toward the gate agent. “I’m going to be fine. Don’t worry about me. I travel all the time for work—you know that—so I’m used to eating dinner alone and finding my way around.”
“My rock star. Your independence is inspiring. But listen to me, lady. Your hot ass had better still check in at least twice a day. I need to know when you wake up and go to bed, so I don’t send out a search party.”
I laughed. “Hold on a sec, Hannah.” I exited out of the Call screen and pulled up my boarding pass, and the gate agent scanned my phone before I headed for the jetway. “All right, I’m back. I promise you’ll hear from me twice a day.” Since I was one of the first to board and there was no line, I made my way straight to my seat. “Are you on your way to court?”
“I am … sigh. It’s going to be a long couple of days, I’m afraid. I’d better see you as soon as you get back.”
I placed my bag down in front of me and put on my seat belt. The weight of the strap felt like a thousand pounds as it crossed my stomach. “You will, babe.”
“Fly safe. Text me later—don’t forget. I love you.”
“Love you too,” I said and hung up.
I reached for my Kindle and noise-canceling headphones, and before I tossed my phone into my bag, I wrote out a text to Camden.
Me
Taking off in a few minutes. Miss you already.
Camden
Fly safe, baby. Text me when you land.
Me
I will.
Camden
I love you, Oaklyn.
Me
I love you more.
TWENTY-SIX
Camden
If Oaklyn thought she was going to Arizona by herself, she was wrong. There was no way in hell I was letting my girl go on vacation alone to enjoy one of the most gorgeous states, where she’d be hiking and going solo to the spa. I just couldn’t let that happen. The advantage I had was having access to a private plane that could land directly in Sedona, whereas Oaklyn had to first fly into Phoenix and pick up her rental car and make the drive into the desert.
She texted me when she landed, and that was when I started initiating my plan.
Everything I needed was waiting for me at the hotel.
Of course, having a best friend who was the CFO of the hotel brand certainly made that easier. There were bags of rose petals to be scattered across the floor and candles that had to be lit. A bottle of champagne that was waiting to be set on ice.
I made sure the front desk alerted me when Oaklyn checked in.
