#Chapter170MARCO, MEET OUR PARENTSMaggieAfter the holidays, things returned to somewhat normal except for Jasper and Marco. They were tiptoeing around their feelings. I thought kissing under the mistletoe would help them figure things out, but it didn’t.Then our parents showed up out of the blue
#Chapter171DOUBLE DATE, I THINK?MaggieAfter Marco endured an excruciating meeting with our parents, I decided it would be best to give him a much-needed distraction. He had a hard time trying to start something with Jasper.Not that he didn’t want to, but he didn’t understand. If we had a double
“Will you two shut the hell up and duck?” Jace asked.They turned their heads to see us looking at them and ducked in their seats. Nash and I looked at each other.“You do realize that we know you four are back there,” Nash said.“No, Espanol!” Someone said in a treble-pitched voice.“That’s no Span
#Chapter172SEXY VALENTINEMaggieNash booked a hotel room for Valentine’s night. It had a dining room with a dance floor. He wanted to spend time alone with me, away from everyone and everything.We packed and planned on changing in our room. Once we checked in, we made our way to the suite. He ope
#Chapter173MARCO’S FAMILYMaggieAs the weeks passed, so did our classes. Our house became a revolving door of people. Can’t you feel the love?The best surprise was when Marco’s parents showed up. There was a knock at the door. I opened it to a man and woman standing there.“Oh, hello.” The woman
“Why?” “When you’re Mexican, people don’t look at you favorably. They think you’re lazy.” “So, how were you able to adopt?” Nash asked.I smacked Nash. Nash gave me a look.Roberto chuckled. “It’s okay. I was working for a man named Graham. One day, he asked me what was wrong, so I explained it to
#Chapter174FRESHMAN YEAR DOWN, FINALLYMaggieAfter Marco’s parents’ visit, we got ready to wrap up our freshman year in college. We were finishing up early because we had to get home to see the demon twins graduate from high school. In the infamous words of Pat. “If you three don’t make it for the
#Chapter175NEW YEAR, MORE CRAZINESSMaggieDid you ever have a perfect moment? Well, I didn’t. I wish I did, but when you live with the Gray family, good luck. The summer was great, and we watched the demon twins graduate. I’m surprised they graduated, to be honest. I’m even more surprised they got
#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