“So, are you two back together?” he asks, quirking a brow at his brother.
“Oh my God.” Faye rolls her eyes as she loops her arm through her husband’s. “Ignore him. He has no tact.”
“It’s cool,” I say, shooting Faye a smile.
“And yes, we’re together,” Keanu says, beaming at me. “Now and always.” He links his fingers through mine. “Nothing or no one is separating us again.”
“Aw.” Faye places a hand over her heart. “That is so sweet and romantic.”
“Maybe, now, you’ll stop sulking like a toddler,” Kyler says, smirking at Keanu as he leans around him, swiping a bread roll from the basket.
Keanu flips him the middle finger. “Bite me, asshole.”
Alex swats the back of Keanu’s head. “Language, Keanu. Especially in front of your girl.”
I giggle, and Keanu’s entire face lights up as he stares at me, his adoration clear to see.
“Man, you have it bad.” Kyler chuckles, folding his arms, his gaze jumping between me and Keanu.
“Hey, you’re in no position to throw shade. We all remember how googly-eyed you were over Faye.”
“You mean how googly-eyed hestillis.” Faye slides her arms around her husband’s neck, smiling up at him.
“Damn straight, babe.” Kyler puts his hands on her waist, pulling her in for a kiss, uncaring that they have an audience.
“Love you,” Faye says, rubbing her nose against his.
“Love you too,” Kyler replies, cupping her face and pressing his lips to hers.
“This is so amazing! Everyone’s in love,” Alex says, and she’s practically singing it. “And Kalvin and Lana are having another baby, and Eva is due to give birth just after Christmas. I’m so happy I think I might explode.”
James pulls her into his side. “Please don’t. I’ve only just got you back.”
Keanu kisses the top of my head, pulling me around in front of him, and draping his arms around me. “You sure you’re ready to be a part of my crazy family?”
“Nothing would make me happier,” I say, realizing how true it is.
For years, I was afraid of people, afraid of what I’d say or how I’d behave around others, but being here just feels so natural and there is so much love in this room that it’s impossible not to feel comfortable, to feel at home.
Faye and Kyler stay for dinner, and they are the sweetest couple. Faye makes a huge effort to include me in the conversation, and she even invites us to come stay at their Connecticut cabin. She takes my cell number so we can make arrangements, and I can tell Keanu is pleased that I’m getting along with his family.
Faye and Kyler leave first, to head back to Harvard, and we stroll back to the cabin to pack up our things.
“We hope to see you again soon, Selena,” James says a half hour later when we’re ready to leave. Alex hugs Keanu, whispering in his ear.
“Thank you so much for having me. It’s been a fantastic weekend.” In more ways than one. My cheeks heat as my mind recalls the orgasm Keanu coaxed from me last night.
“It’s wonderful to see a smile on Keanu’s face again,” he adds, glancing over his shoulder at his wife and son. “Kyler may have been joking earlier, but Keanu hasn’t been this happy in a long time. You’re good for him.”
I blush profusely at his praise, but I can’t deny how amazing it is to feel so openly accepted. “He’s good for me too.”
“Selena, honey.” Alex slowly opens her arms and I hug her. “Thank you for loving my son,” she whispers in my ear. “You’ve no idea how happy you’ve made him.”
“Mom. Stop.” Keanu gently pulls me from his mother’s arms, reeling me into his embrace. “You’re all going to scare her away. It’s too much.”
“It’s good,” I say, smiling. “I’ve had the best weekend. Thank you again.”
“Hopefully, we’ll see you soon,” Alex says, “but, if not, we’ll see you at the ceremony and party in November.”
