Destination Wedding (Crimson Romance) by Robyn Neeley

head and bent down to pick up the abandoned beach towels and plastic cocktail glasses. There was no way Miles could get on a plane in one hour. She hated that he wouldn’t be going with her. It was Tie Your Knot practice to always have someone to bounce ideas off of during site selection. She didn’t feel comfortable going without a wingman.
    Who was she kidding? She’d be fine selecting a site on her own. What she didn’t want to do is get on a small, private plane by herself. Little planes terrified her even more than big ones.
    She could call off the trip, but there was one big problem. She’d already told Janet. Her boss was currently making some calls and no doubt pulling favors to set up meetings for Kate to tour premium ceremony and reception spaces in Maui. Kate couldn’t tell her the trip was cancelled. That wouldn’t fly.
    “I guess I’ll have to go alone,” she muttered.
    “I could go with you.”
    She spun around to see whose mouth that comment had come from. Luke was standing behind her, sunglasses on and fists jammed into his jean pockets. In all the commotion, she had forgotten about him. “You want to go to Maui with me?”
    He approached. “Sure. Drew and I vacationed there many times with our nanny. I could be your chauffeur and tour guide. I know the island like the back of my hand. It could save you precious time.”
    Kate hesitated. “I don’t know.” She shook out one of the beach towels, still trying to process his suggestion. Traveling to a romantic island with a guy who was the spitting image of Drew. It sounded like a terrible idea.
    Luke grabbed the other towel from her and gave it a shake. “It would give us time to talk about the wedding.”
    “But didn’t you come here to be with your brother? What about planning the bachelor party? Weren’t you going to do some of that tomorrow?”
    He chuckled. “We have plenty of time for that. I think Drew has his hands full for now.”
    Kate agreed. “That he does.” Lauren would be feeling the effects of too much sun and cocktails soon, and probably for a couple days to come.
    He folded the towel and handed it back. “Listen. I know we just met, but I’d like to be involved in my brother’s wedding. Consider this my contribution.”
    Kate eyed him. It would be nice to have someone accompany her who was familiar with Maui. “I guess it would be okay. If you’re sure you want to go, that is?”
    He nodded. “I’m sure.”
    They walked back to the hotel and made plans to meet in the lobby in twenty minutes to taxi to the airport.
    Luke pointed to the hotel restaurant. “I left my suitcase earlier with the hostess. I’ll go get it and meet you back here when you’re ready. Take your time.”
    “Okay. See you soon.” Kate gave a short wave and pressed the elevator button, waiting for the doors to open. Once in, she leaned on the back rail and closed her eyes. Did this day really happen? Dear God. Was she really about to get on a private plane to spend the weekend on a romantic island with Drew’s twin brother? Apparently, yes. God had a wicked sense of humor.

Chapter Nine
    Luke waited for the elevator door to close. With Kate safely out of view, he retrieved his empty carryon from the restaurant and raced to his suite, all the while praying she wouldn’t come out of her room and catch him. After all, she still believed Drew and Lauren were staying in the room next to her.
    He tore through his room, grabbing clothes from hangers and drawers and shoving them in his suitcase. He cursed himself for completely unpacking, a routine habit. Right now he wished he were more like his brother who never bothered to take anything out of his suitcase.
    He ran into the bathroom and flipped on the light. Gripping his shaving kit, he paused and glanced at himself in the mirror. How could this one woman do this to him? He’d never allowed his heart to want someone so badly. It felt good, he knew that much.
    And that feeling wouldn’t go away