~Alistair's POV~
And just like that, the day of the family dinner arrived.
It was held at Alex's parents' estate, and the entire place had been transformed. Soft lights glowed across the grounds, and everything looked elegant without feeling overwhelming.
Guests began to arrive one after another.
Alex's family, my family… my mom was there, along with my cousin and a few close relatives. Friends followed shortly after, filling the space with laughter and quiet conversations.
For the first time, everyone was in the same place.
I stood beside Alex, taking it all in. It felt strange… but in a good way.
"Are you okay?" he asked, his hand brushing against mine.
I nodded. "Yeah… I just didn't think I'd ever see this happen."
He gave my hand a small squeeze. "Me neither."
The night moved easily after that.
