McKenzie Cousins Box Set 2

Jaxon raises his brows and opens the door, letting the cold air invade the warmth of the car. “At least you won’t get a parking ticket here.”

I chuckle and clamber out, following my cousin to the trunk. Paige and Dylan join us as we grab our bags. Paige’s dress and mine are in separate clothing bags as we have our own rooms in this resort. Apparently when Charlotte took over the original booking she had no choice but to accept the room allocation as well. I’m not complaining.

“Mom and Dad are here,” Jaxon jogs over to Aunt Rosie and Uncle Ruben who look to have just arrived with my cousins, Ryan and Sofia.

“I think I’m going to sleep until the wedding,” Dylan comments, yawning. “Coach has us training hard.”

Paige teases, “You should have early nights instead of spending them out.”

I spot my dads, Noah and Ramon, strolling with our grandparents. Smiling widely, I nudge into Paige and grab Dylan’s arm. “Lets go and help. We can shove our bags on the baggage cart Ramon has.”

Without waiting for a response, but knowing they’ll follow, I head over and greet our grandparents with a hug and a kiss to their cheeks. “How was the drive?”

Ramon wraps an arm around my shoulders and kisses the top of my head. “The drive was good. So was the flight yesterday.” He smiles. “I missed you.”

I roll my eyes. “Dad, I’ve hardly had chance to settle back into college since the Christmas break.”

He kisses my cheek as I turn back to my grandparents.

“My old bones are glad to have a rest from the traveling for a few days though,” Granddad admitted as Noah, helps him into the wheelchair.

He hates the chair, but he accepts that he can’t get around like he used to be able to. I’m just glad to have both my grandparents in my life.

I find myself wrapped in Noah’s arms, squished into Paige. “Missed you both,” he says. “How you doing Dylan?” he asks hugging him.

Our families are big huggers—every last one of them.

“Fine.” Dylan yawns again.

Noah grins. “Too many late nights.” He watches Paige and me when he says that. His grin widening as we stifle our sniggers.

Noah leads Grandma into the hotel and we follow at a slower pace with Ramon while he negotiates the wheelchair that Granddad has to use. When we get inside Granddad is looking around for his wife, his eyes alight when he spots her. Seeing them together, and so in love into their nineties always makes me smile. They certainly set a good example for their children, and grandchildren.

“I’m going to find out why Madison looks upset.” Dylan takes off toward his sister, his mom and dad, Sebastian and Carla, close by.

“Rachel. Paige.”

I recognize that voice.

We turn and smile at Sirena as she slowly waddles toward us. Her husband, Garrett, carries their son Elias in his arms while trying to keep hold of his wife.

“Why haven’t you given birth yet?” Paige asks.

“I feel like I’ve been pregnant forever,” Sirena complains, but she glows with happiness. “But I wouldn’t have it any other way.” She settles into her husband’s one-armed embrace.

“Have you seen my parents yet?” Sirena asks.

I shake my head. “I think I heard that Joshua was meeting them at the airport and driving them up here.”

“I heard that too.” Sirena glances at her husband.

Garrett smiles softly. “I think we need to find our rooms so you can have a nap.”

“Hey,” Dylan returns, “you need to check in over there. They’ve set a desk up for wedding guests. It’s quicker than joining the line at reception.”

“Thanks.” I grab Dylan’s arm as he’s about to run off again. “Did you find out what’s up with Madison?”

He frowns. “She says she’s fine, but I don’t believe her.”