Chapter 55

Alec’s POV. The day had arrived, and as lunchtime approached, I picked up Alana from her workplace before driving us to meet Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, the owners of Burger Bliss. They held a special place in my heart, and I was delighted that they would finally meet Alana, and she, in turn, would have the pleasure of getting to know them. We gathered in a private booth, with Killian and Izabel joining us, albeit a little late, about ten minutes behind schedule. Andrea and Luke, the Coopers, bustled back and forth, loading our table with an array of burgers, sandwiches, fries, and even some delectable wings. Once the table was suitably adorned with their delicious offerings, the couple joined us. “You guys seem like you've known each other for much longer than I expected,” Izabel observed, a perceptive glint in her eyes, and Alana seemed to pick up on it too. “Well, I've known these kids since they were twelve,” Andrea replied, her warm smile giving away the fondness she felt for us. “W