“Oh, this means war,” Jasper said.“Bring it on, you tool.” Our roommates stormed into the house. It wasn’t long before our roommates declared war. It was quicker than it was with the Gray Brothers.“Okay, now that we have pissed off our roommates. Now what?” Jace asked.“We call in reinforcements.
#Chapter158Party ProblemsMaggieWe got ready for the college party. The boys told Kat and me to stay close to them. Whatever our roomies had planned, they wanted to know when it happened. No one knew whatever our roomies had planned would put me smack in the middle of it.We walked to a house, and
“I’ll call the boys and check on them,” Ma said.They left the room. I turned my attention back to Mags while taking a seat. I picked up her hand and held it. “I’m sorry, baby girl.”Nix, Jace, and Kat walked in. “Well?” Nix asked.Never taking my eyes off her, I said, “She woke up disoriented and
#Chapter159FIRST DAYMaggieAfter a few days, the hospital released me. A head injury means that everyone must hover over you. I couldn’t even go to the bathroom in peace.“Marco! Get out!” “I’m making sure that you don’t fall!”“I don’t need your help!”“Why? I don’t find you hot. I’m freaking ga
#Chapter160OH, NO. NOT YOU TWO!MaggieWe got through our first few weeks while staying sane. The doctor had removed the stitches after my head had healed, with the headaches dispersing.We were getting used to college life. It was strange to only go to school four days a week. It wasn’t too bad, t
“So, you’re twins?” Jasper asked.“The last time we checked,” Noah said.“And there’s five of you, total?” Paul asked.“Yep,” they both said.“Where is Nolan?” Nash asked.“There’s a funny story about Nolan. He got caught with a girl in his room by Ma,” Nathan said.“What do you mean he got caught?”
#Chapter161DIGGING FOR the TRUTHMaggieEverything returned to normal after the twins had left. I was busy with my classes, as was everyone else. Nash, Nixon, and Jace were busy trying to uncover the truth about Marco.*****NashWe searched Marco’s room while looking under the bed and in the close
“Fine.” He shrugged.“The things I do for people.” I walked away.*****MaggieEveryone was acting weirder than usual today when I came home. If I didn’t know any better, Nash, Nixon, Jace, and Marco were hiding something from me. It’s that, or they were big weirdos.Kat and I watched a movie in the
#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