Uncle Lucien and Aunt Sabrina arrive just moments after we’re dressed, although I haven’t been able to catch my breath. Alexander has a wicked mouth and sensational hands. He knows how to use them to his advantage as well.

Seeing Aunt Sabrina rushing into the apartment, I smile and laugh when she throws her arms around my shoulders. “You make me so happy,” she whispers.

“Sabrina, let her breathe.” Uncle Lucien tugs his wife away and kisses me on the forehead. “It’s good to see you, Rachel.”

Alexander hugs his mother and as they separate, she dabs at her eyes. “I promised Lucien I wouldn’t cry.”

“I hope they’re tears of happiness,” Alexander moves closer and wraps an arm around my waist and briefly nuzzles into my neck.

“Of course they are.” Aunt Sabrina shakes her head. “I’ve known for years.” She grins.

“You have not known for years.” Uncle Lucien laughs. “What your mother means is that she wishes she’d known for years.”

“Oh, you hush up,” Aunt Sabrina says and quickly hugs her husband. “What’s for dinner? I’m starved.”

I kiss Alexander on the lips and smiling, slip my arm through Aunt Sabrina’s. “Keep me company while I warm the food.”

“Behave yourselves in here,” Aunt Sabrina says as we leave father and son to entertain themselves.

“Don’t be nervous,” Aunt Sabrina whispers. “We’re still the same people as we were before.” She smiles and moves over to the pan of pasta sauce. “Oh, this smells divine.” She inhales and then stirs the sauce.

“Aunt Sabrina,” I say quietly, and fidget. “Are you really okay with this, Alexander and I?”

She drops the spoon back into the saucepan and quickly takes my hands. “Alexander is our son and we love him. We’ve loved you since you became a McKenzie as a baby. Although, others won’t understand the situation the same way as the family do, there is nothing wrong with you both being together.”

She pauses, and comments, “I believe Paige isn’t happy though?”

I nod sadly.

“I love you both, but if you want to be happy then you need to follow your heart, Rachel.”

“Thank you.” I exhale and chuckle. “I think everyone knows about us apart from Jaxon.” I grin.

“Jaxon is the most laid back. He’ll be mad he hadn’t worked it out for himself, but you’re right, he’ll roll with it,” Aunt Sabrina agrees. “Now,” she smiles, “tell me what you need help with.”

“Everything is ready, I think.” I get the dishes and glasses from the cupboard and place them on the countertop. “Oh, you could pour the wine if you don’t mind.” I nod toward the bottle of red.

“I’m on it.” Aunt Sabrina uncaps the wine and smiles to herself while she pours. “I’m thinking,” she admits, “that perhaps Lucien and I could visit you and Alexander in Italy for a few days.”

I grin, delighted.

“We’d both love that. My dads have said the same, so maybe you could coordinate with them. It would be so fun.” My smile dips. “I want Paige to come as well, but I’m not sure she will.”

Aunt Sabrina smiles. “I’ll talk to her. Perhaps if she knows that as Alexander’s parents we are okay with you both being together then maybe she’ll come around.”

“Ramon and Noah have gone to Boston for a few days to make sure she’s okay.” I shrug. “They think maybe something else is going on and that she’s letting her anger out on me.”

“They’ll get to the bottom of it, I’m sure. You’ve both fallen out before and it hasn’t ever lasted too long.”

“Not over a boy before,” I say and chuckle. “Not that Alexander is a boy, or anything.” My blush rises as I quickly turn away.

Aunt Sabrina laughs. “All I’m going to say on the matter, considering he’s my son, is … the McKenzie men are all children, just in a man’s body.”

Uncle Lucien clears his throat in the doorway. “You were saying?” He raises a brow at his wife.

“You heard exactly what I said.” She grins and taking ahold of his jaw, pulls him to her waiting lips. “I love you,” she whispers, and quickly steps away. “I think we need to eat.”

“I’ve been sent to tell you Alexander is hungry.” Uncle Lucien picks up two of the dishes on the countertop. “He figured as I’m the authority figure you’d listen to me and get a move on.”

Aunt Sabrina shakes her head as we follow Uncle Lucien through to the dining room—no Alexander though.

I glance around and find him lounging against the corner of the window behind me, a soft smile on his lips.

Pulling my bottom lip between my teeth, I move over to my man and slide into his arms, my gaze on his handsome face. “Is everything okay?”

“I’m so happy, Rachel.” He searches my eyes as I let him see how much I love him. He nods and places a light kiss on my forehead. His hand slides into mine and our fingers intertwine.

As he leads me to the table, I don’t miss the knowing look that passes between his mom and dad.