"Hello darling. I hope you don't mind that I'm here." I wrap my arms around him and breathe in the deliciousness of his scent. "No. Not at all. But… how?" He kisses me on my head, and I'm aware that everyone around me is staring, but I don't care one bit. "I felt bad, you coming here alone, and I wanted to surprise you." "I'm definitely surprised. And really glad you're here! Thank you." I see my sister and mother staring at me, and I groan. "Prepare for the Michaels interrogation, though. And I hope meeting my family doesn't scare you away." He chuckles under his breathe. "Darling, for you I'd fight dragons. A few family members are no problem." "You haven't met my mother," I say as she comes over, clutching my sister's hand in hers. Tate is still talking to other family members and hasn't noticed the arrival of Sebastian. Once my mom is close enough, she gives us a half-smile watered down by the grief still evident on her face. "Kacie, who is this handsome gentleman?" "Mom, this is Sebastian.
