Page 28 of Meet Me at Sunset Cove

Hunter shot her a look. “I’m plenty charming.”

“Oh, of course.” Daisy nodded solemnly. “Nothing says ‘Prince Charming’ quite like brooding and monosyllabic answers.”

A reluctant smirk tugged at the corner of Hunter’s mouth. “I’ll have you know, girls like the brooding. It’s part of the look.”

Daisy laughed. “I’m sure they do. Let me guess, you also have a leather jacket and a motorcycle hidden away somewhere?”

“Wouldn’t you like to know,” Hunter replied, his tone lighter than before.

“Actually, yes, I would,” Daisy said, bumping his shoulder playfully. “That’s kind of the point of asking questions.”

Hunter rolled his eyes, but for a moment, Daisy caught a glimpse of the man she once knew. He exhaled heavily. “You’re relentless, aren’t you?”

“It’s part ofmycharm.” She grinned. “Someone has to balance out all your brooding.”

“Lucky me,” Hunter deadpanned, but there was no real bite to his words.

Daisy beamed up at him. “See? We’re bonding already. By the time we get to wherever it is you’re taking me, we’ll be the picture of love.”

Hunter snorted, and then, just as quickly as their little banter had begun, he shut it back down. “We’re here.”

Daisy blinked and looked around.

They were in front of the coffee shop again.

“After you,” he said, hesitating for a split second before pressing his hand to the small of her back as he led her inside. Daisy’s stomach gave a flutter that she chalked up to surprise. Apparently, the show had begun.

Jill raised her head as the door fell shut. “How you doing, Hunter?” And then her eyes found Daisy. “Back so soon?”

Hunter stopped, glancing back at Daisy with obvious confusion. “You know each other?”

She gave him a look, crossing her arms over her chest. “Did you really think I’d go three days on the island without getting coffee once?”

Hunter’s eyes narrowed at her snark, and Jill cut in. “The real question is, how doyoutwo know each other?”

Daisy lifted her gaze to meet his.Last chance to ditch this crazy idea.

He swallowed, one final battle waging behind his eyes. And then his arm lifted to wrap around her waist, his warmth enveloping her as he pulled her in. “You want to tell her?” he asked, his eyes sweeping lovingly over her cheeks, her lips, her eyes.

Oh, heavens. Daisy’s cheeks flushed, her heart giving a pitiful leap. Where in the heck had that look of his come from?

She tore her gaze from his and tried to catch her breath. Focus, Daisy. “We’re getting married!” There, she said it.

Jill’s polite smile faltered, her mouth falling open. “What?” And then, after the words had a moment to process, “Oh my goodness! Hunter!” She threw her arms around the both of them.

“Oh,” Daisy said, not sure how to accept the hug wrapped haphazardly around her neck. She gave Jill’s elbow a polite pat.

After she’d juiced every bit of love out of them, Jill stepped back, although her hands remained on their shoulders. Her gaze darted to Daisy. “You know, I thought maybe you and your co-host had been separated this last season. Why didn’t you tell me this morning you were here with Hunter?”

Daisy felt her smile falter. See, this was why they should have planned this out a little. “I?—”

“We didn’t exactly plan it out,” Hunter cut in. “Daisy and I met years ago, and we missed our shot. So when she showed up, I didn’t want to let her get away again.”

“Wow.” Jill blinked. “It’s a big decision, marriage. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very romantic, but…”

“Trust me, Jill. There’s not a day in the last five years I haven’t thought this through.”

Daisy flushed.

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