to be something that was just planned by my friends. I consider you all my friends as well.”
“It’s only been since you and Elias started up that we’ve been more in your circle. You and I knew each other for years. It’s just you were a few years ahead of me in high school. That’s when everything is so defined,” I commented.
“I know, it’s so funny how it’s like that,” Cammi returned.
“Do you mean my world will be different when I’m done with high school?” Cat asked hopefully.
“Absolutely,” Cammi said firmly. “It’s such a weird time in your life, but you don’t realize it until years later.”
We settled in to look at what she had planned so far for their wedding and even did a conference call with Daphne for some menu ideas.
My mind kept slipping back to Cat’s astute observation. That Elias was always the kind of guy to settle down, he just needed to find Cammy. I wondered if perhaps that was the case for Gabriel. I had a hard time envisioning myself as the kind of woman any man would fall for.
I kicked those thoughts to the curb and tried to stay focused. We had a wedding to help plan. I couldn’t wait for it. Things were moving quickly for them now that Cammi was pregnant, and I loved that they had found each other.
Chapter Eighteen
Gabriel
I hefted a bag of gravel onto my shoulder and turned, taking a few steps to reach the small plane and place it in the back behind the seats. Turning, I repeated the task ten more times, to be specific.
I was delivering supplies to a community across the bay, along with dropping off some tourists in Seldovia, a picturesque town on the far shore of Kachemak Bay. It was one of the older towns in the area. However, it was off the road system, so the only way to reach it was by plane or boat. Despite its isolation, it was a tourist destination.
“Hello,” a voice called from over by the parking area to the side of one of the plane hangars. Lifting my head, I saw two women approaching.
“You here for a flight with Walker Adventures?” I asked as they got closer.
“Yes.” One woman nodded.
“You found the right place. Let me just grab a few things out of the office, and we’ll be ready to roll. Do you have any bags with you?”
Grant came walking out of the hangar, casting an easy smile at the women. One of the women had long blond hair and big blue eyes, and the other was a brunette with dark eyes. Once upon a time, I would’ve happily spent hours flirting with both of them.
These days, I had zero interest in any woman other than Nora. I couldn’t even summon any interest if I tried.
Grant, on the other hand, stopped beside them and flashed a smile. “I can get those bags if you need some help,” he offered.
“That would be great,” the dark-haired woman replied. “Follow me.”
He walked with her over to their rental car while the blonde waited beside the plane hangar. “Can I help you with anything?” she asked.
“Nope. Just grabbing my bag.” I snagged my backpack out of the office and slung it over my shoulder.
“By the way, I’m Gabriel,” I said, stopping beside her again. “I’ll be your pilot today.”
She walked with me as I continued toward the plane. “I’m Lauren,” she replied. “Alaska is amazing. How long is the flight today?”
“About thirty minutes, give or take.”
“That’s it?” Her eyes widened in surprise.
“All we have to do is fly across Kachemak Bay. It’s not too far as the crow flies,” I explained as I dropped my backpack into the front seat beside the pilot’s seat.
Grant arrived with the other woman, who introduced herself as Samantha. He kept busy flirting with them while I took care of pre-flight checks. I considered offering this trip to him, but I knew he had an overnight trip booked. I wanted to be back at the resort tonight in the hopes that I could have another night with Nora.
After the women were situated in the plane, I made sure the compartment underneath was locked up and then paused with Grant outside. “How long will you be gone?” I asked.
“Three nights. You want to trade with me?” he returned with a quick grin.
I chuckled. “Nah, man. This is just a drop-off. They’ll be back in town after this weekend, and then you can flirt to your heart’s