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“Good. There are also some things I want to share with you about the last fourteen years, but not here in the car. There’s a perfect spot at the resort we’re going to, and if you’re still gung-ho about getting married today, I’ll see what I can work out. It may not be legal, but that’s something we can do in the States.”
I grabbed him by the face and pulled him to me. My lips met his, and everything in the world disappeared around us. I didn’t care where we were as long as we were together.
Breaking the kiss, I leaned my forehead against his. “You’ve made me into a sappy, lovesick fool for you, Mr. Rowan. I’m finding it very difficult to scowl or frown or complain about anything.”
Greer kissed me quickly. “Then I guess we better get going so you can keep that shit up.”
I snorted. “I have no problem staying up around you.”
We laughed as he pulled out onto the road to make the thirty-minute drive to the base of the mountain.
The jungle was dense in places as we enjoyed the morning drive to La Fortuna. The sky was overcast, shrouding the top of the mountain in thick clouds.
“That’s called a cloud forest,” he pointed out. “There’s 100% humidity up there and does wonders for my hair.”
I chuckled, looking at his thick, silver locks. I ran my fingers through his hair. “I bet. You’ve been up there?”
Greer leaned into my touch. “Yes, with a guide. It’s been a while, but well worth it to see the jungle wildlife. It’s spectacular.”
When we drove up the road at the base of the mountain, the resort came into view. Modern construction, from what was sure to be teakwood, greeted us. The plush natural landscape was breathtaking. “Hot springs?”
He nodded. “Yes. The resort was built around one of the rivers that flows down from the mountain. We’re going to hike to the waterfall, then relax in one of the many heated springs. You’re going to love it.”
I leaned over and kissed him. “I already do.”
We grabbed our bags from the backseat and walked up through the front doors.
“Do we have a reservation?” I asked as we headed toward the desk.
“No, but I think they can probably fit us in. Why don’t you look around why I check the availability?”
Nodding, I walked over to the windows overlooking the rainforest. Even closer now, the volcano rose into the sky, but the summit still wasn’t visible.
“Welcome. Can I offer you a lemongrass lemonade while you wait, señor?”
I turned to find a hotel employee holding a tray of highball glasses with said lemonade. “Thank you,” I replied, and took a sip. The distinct flavor was both refreshing and delicious.
Before he could walk away, I looked over my shoulder to check on Greer. “Does the resort handle weddings?”
The man smiled. “Yes, we do. I can get you the event planner if you’d like.”
“I’m not looking for a big event, more of an intimate ceremony for two.” Glancing over my shoulder, I found Greer in a conversation with the desk attendant.
“Do you see that man checking us in? That’s my fiancé of three hours. I’d like to marry him tonight, if possible. As a surprise.”
The young man chuckled as his eyes went wide. “I need to get you the event planner. MariaJose will know how to help.”
“Thank you. The reservation will be under Rowan.” I reached into my pocket and pulled out my wallet. I handed him my EHM Security business card and a twenty-dollar tip. “She can reach me at that number.”
He smiled. “Yes, señor. I’ll make sure she gets it.”
He walked away as Greer approached me with a gray bracelet in hand. Placing his hand on the small of my back, he handed it to me. “Here’s the room key. This is our lucky day. They had a last-minute cancellation, so we got the suite for the night.”
After securing the rubber bracelet on my wrist, I slung my arm over his shoulder as he led me out the door to where a golf cart waited.
Climbing into the back, I wrapped my arm around him as the driver took us to our suite overlooking the jungle. Greer leaned into me as we both took in the trees, teeming with wildlife. The faint, soothing sound of the water cascading over rocks became more prominent the closer we got to our destination.
When the driver stopped, he pointed us to the entrance and left us to make our way inside. “Enjoy your stay, gentlemen.”
