McKenzie Cousins Box Set 2

“You rest,” Ramon says, leading Alexander outside.

I glance to my other father and watch as h

e frowns. “How long have you been together with Alexander?”

I sigh and instead of changing the subject—not that he’d let me—I admit, “I’ve been in love with him for years, but we’ve only stopped fighting our feelings this weekend.” Tears hover on my lashes. “I love him.”

He nods. “It’s … different.” He rubs a hand over his face. “Ramon and I love you Rachel.”

“But?”

He shakes his head. “There is no but. You’re our daughter and if anyone should know how difficult a relationship can be, then it’s Ramon and I. It wasn’t a piece of cake for us in the beginning, but with the love of our family, we made it work.” He smiles. “I’ll go and rescue Alexander, and I expect you to get some sleep.”

“I love you, Daddy.”

I don’t miss how choked Noah gets at my words and holding my hand out, I pull him closer. “I want to kiss your cheek.”

He smiles and positions himself. My lips brush against his rough cheek, and I whisper, “I couldn’t have better role models than I do with my dads. You taught me everything, including how to love. Don’t forget that.”

“I won’t.” He kisses my cheek. “Get some rest and let me know when they release you.”

“Will do.”

Closing my eyes, I hear the door closing, and then it opens and closes again.

I smile softly, knowing that Alexander is back.

“I love you,” he whispers against my lips.

“Hmm, I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing those words out of your mouth.”

“I hope not.” He sits on the side of the bed. “I’ve spoken to your doctor and he said providing your headache doesn’t get any worse over the next couple of hours then I can take you back to the hotel.”

“Today?”

He laughs. “Yes … Today.” Settling beside me on the bed, he gathers me into his arms. “I hope they don’t kick me out for this.”

“You make me feel better, so I doubt it.”

“That’s good.” He goes quiet.

“Are you going to tell me what Ramon said to you?”

“I thought I wouldn’t.”

I meet his gaze and watch him wince. “He said he understood me being concerned about my cousin but he didn’t expect me to be as concerned as a lover. He had this dark look on his face.” He shakes his head. “I told him that I was sorry he was finding out about you and me in this way, but there was nothing to be done about it now. I love you, and I was done pretending I didn’t.”

“And?”

“He told me he’d have to think about it, and walked off when Noah appeared.” He shrugged. “Don’t worry about it, at least not while you’re sick.”

“Plenty of time for that later.” I snuggle into his side. “So tell me how the skiing was.”

I hear the smile in his voice. “It was fantastic, although I was worried for a short time with how quickly the snow appeared. I should be used to that, but it’s been awhile since I’ve skied so hadn’t given it much thought. We all made it down in one piece. So yeah, it was good.” He sighs. “Just wish I hadn’t walked into a mess called Madison.”

“She hated staying behind, but I think she understood why I needed her to find and tell you.”

“Ryan took her for coffee and I left with Joshua, who took Paige back to the resort.”