#Chapter98Drunken Antics, Part twoMaggieThe other brothers came into the kitchen. They found us standing there and Nolan on the floor.“Holy hell, he’s drunk as a skunk,” Nathan said.Nash glanced at me.“Hey! Don’t look at me. Charlie called me.”Nolan sat on the floor, drunk off his ass.“Okay,
#Chapter9918 and I Love YouMaggieAfter Nolan’s drunken escapade, I didn’t get to talk to Nash. Nate and Pat had confined us to our rooms for a week. Nolan got a lecture, along with a two-week grounding for his stunt. He’s lucky.We endured solitary confinement in our rooms. Pat and Nate planned m
#Chapter100Thanksgiving with The GraysMaggieWhen you spend a holiday with someone else’s family besides your own, it’s an event. When you spend the holidays with the Grays, it’s a unique adventure. Eight people in one house made for a fascinating dynamic. You throw in added family members, making
“That asswipe has always been jealous of us,” he said.“Nash! Language! He might be an asswipe, but he’s still family,” Pat said.“If she doesn’t come out, we’ll have a funeral,” Nash said.“What? Why?” Nate asked him.“Because I’ll kill Jaime.”Nate, Pat, and Nash tried to get me to come out. The r
#Chapter101Being AloneMaggieNate and Pat took the four younger boys to Nate’s brother’s house during Thanksgiving break. They left Nash and me alone, but it’s not what you think. I wasn’t ready to be “alone” with him.We watched a movie and laid on the couch, snuggled under a blanket. Nash laid b
#Chapter102Wedding InvitesMaggieOkay, before you think crazy, no, I’m not getting married. I turned eighteen. Nash and I weren’t to that point. Plus, I’m still in high school.We received an invitation to Sarah and Mike’s wedding. In case you forgot, Sarah was Nash’s ex, who is marrying Bryson’s
#Chapter103Christmas Fun with The Grays and Then SomeMaggieChristmas arrived, and our senior year was flying by. Nash and I were closer than ever, including the rest of the Gray family. Life with the Grays became second nature, except that it took little for me to become a family member. I bicker
Laughter followed.“Piss off, Carson!”“Knock it off!” Nash said.“Someone’s mad because his tv show got canceled.” Caleb snickered.“I swear to God. I’ll beat your asses if you don’t knock it off!” Nash said.“Yeah, I’d like to see you try, big man!” Carson said.“Nolan, what’s with the magazine? O
#Chapter654Happy anniversary, Patty and NateMaggieWe got back, and everyone got settled. The boys went to pick up family members from the airport. The girls and I checked the hall to make sure everything is ready. Lyric and Larkin brought the cake and desserts. Lakin and Luna helped Lex and Nash
“That’s why I became a pastry chef,” I said, surprising Dad. “You taught me you could love what you do and make people happy. You were patient with me and never raised your voice while encouraging me.”“You had this shyness to you that people didn’t understand. It didn’t matter because I did,” Dad s
#Chapter653GraduationPresleyIn the next few weeks, we spent studying for finals as Payton, Parker, and Markus finished school. Our parents were coming in along with the brothers and sisters. They had to pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.After my last final, I came home and collapsed on
Pax looked at me and arched an eyebrow.“Okay, we had a lot of issues, but it’s time to put those issues to rest,” I reasoned.“I didn’t understand why we didn’t get along growing up,” Pax said to me.“Because brothers fight, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t protect you if someone else hurts you,” I r
#Chapter652ResolutionKayleeWe returned from our trip, and Caleb called us down to the station. I didn’t know what to expect coming into the station. Presley and I entered and stopped. I looked at the station, remembering what happened.“Are you okay?” Presley asked me.I sighed. “I didn’t underst
Markus walked as he dragged me behind him until we were out of earshot from everyone. He released my arm.“If you want to redeem yourself, then you and I are working together,” Markus informed me.“Redeem me with what?” I asked.“Nora,” Markus told me.“I apologized to Nora. We’re good,” I replied.
#Chapter651Spring break funPresleyWe spent the rest of spring break kicking back and having fun. We needed it after the few years we had. My brothers and I faced off against our cousins, Shaun, and Hayden in beach volleyball.The girls hung out and talked. Now, here is the issue with our girls. T
I looked at Josie, who talked to Selena. I ignored a girl because I had issues, and it turned out to be the best thing for me.I almost lost my chance with someone incredible because I didn’t see Josie. It took her to open my eyes before I lost my chance.Josie looked at me, and I smiled. “What?” Jo
#Chapter650Spring breakPresleyWe went to Myrtle Beach for spring break since our family owns a beach house. Plus, I thought Kaylee could use the distraction. Jaime was still working on the case with Martinez. His lawyer wasn’t budging.Caleb thought it was best if Kaylee didn’t return to work unt