Free A McKenzie Christmas by Lexi Buchanan

store assistant moved away.
    Sabrina snickered and wondered how many times couples had their wicked way like they had just done.

    As Lucien watched his mom cuddle Alexander to her chest, his decision had been made. His mom had tears in her eyes, and so did Sabrina, who sat beside her. His wife met his gaze, and he hoped she told him without words that she wanted to move back to Lexington. It wasn’t something they’d discussed, but he knew it was time to put the cards on the table.
    “Hello, son,” his father greeted him, as he walked over to peek at his grandson. “How are things?” He kissed Sabrina on the head, and walked over to him.
    His father wrapped him up in his arms. “It’s good to have you home.”
    He felt an ache in his chest at his father’s words. “It’s good to be home, and we’re all doing well.”
    “I’m glad to hear that.” Elias took a seat next to his wife. He’d probably realized that was the only way he was going to get to see his grandson, at least right now. “Come and sit with us. You look as though you’re about to run out the door.”
    His father wasn’t too far off the mark. The thought had crossed his mind to find somewhere quiet to think and to get his emotions under control. Anyone would think that he was the one who’d had the baby instead of Sabrina with the way he felt. He loved his family and, now that he no longer felt the need to hide anymore, he wanted to come home. With the idea that was forming, he’d need to talk to his dad. Because instead of house hunting, he thought that maybe Sabrina would like to help design their own home on the land that he’d been gifted by his parents. He didn’t see why they would say no since Michael, Ramon, and Sebastian had all built their homes on their section. The more he thought about it, the more he couldn’t stop thinking about it.
    “Are you okay?” Sabrina’s soft hand slipped around his scarred one, the worry for him clear in her voice.
    He frowned.
    “You spaced out.”
    “Shit. Sorry.” He grinned and pulled her down on his lap. “I’m fine.”
    She didn’t believe him, but he didn’t blame her with how he’d been recently.
    “I promise.” He kissed her nose. “We’ll talk later,” he whispered, “but I promise it’s nothing awful.”
    “I’m going to still worry until you’ve told me what’s going on with you.”
    He didn’t want that so he went for it. “How would you feel about moving back to Lexington?”
    “Permanently?”
    “I think so.”
    “Yes.” She kissed his lips. “Yes.” She kissed his nose. “Yes.” She kissed his lips again. “Oh, God. Please don’t tell me it’s a joke.”
    He laughed. “No joke.” He caressed her face. “I think it’s what we need to do. We need our families around us, just as much as they need us around them.”
    They glanced to his parents when he finished talking, and smiled as they both had their heads dipped toward their grandson, who watched his grandparents with fascination.
    “We’ll talk more on it later, but, right now, I think I’ll head into the kitchen and make the coffee Mom offered.” Lucien stood and left his wife with his parents while he headed off.
    *
    Sabrina watched her husband leave the room, and then sat next to his mom and watched her in-laws cuddle and coo at her son. She knew that what Lucien had suggested had to happen. She was happy in Denver, but she’d be happier in Lexington with their family around them.
    “Sabrina, we’re ignoring you. I’m sorry.” Pippa leaned closer and took hold of her hand. “I’m just overwhelmed to have Lucien’s son in my arms. It’s still hard to believe that he has everything he ever wanted, but didn’t expect to have.” Tears gathered on Pippa’s lashes. “He’s happy, isn’t he?”
    “I’m happy, Mom,” Lucien answered, carrying in a tray of refreshments.
    “That was quick,” Sabrina queried.
    “Mom had already put the tray out and the coffee had finished