“You look cozy.” He smiled.“I’m in a comfy bed with a hot guy.” I grinned as he chuckled.“Oh? Because I have the most beautiful girl next to me.” He smirked.I pulled him to me, causing our lips to collide with each other. I couldn’t get enough of his kisses. Our kiss intensified. Before I knew it
#Chapter207Oh, dear GodMaggieWith school starting, so did everyone’s antics. I tried to stay out of it, considering I was dealing with enough as it was. It didn’t stop the others from dragging me into their mess.Between arguments, pranks, and anything else, I hid from everyone. These people were
“You should talk to them.” “Yeah, I will.” He got up and walked upstairs. I followed Nash as he gathered his brothers. They sat and talked about things. With everything that had happened, they didn’t have time to talk to each other.Nixon was reasonable, which was a shocker. Noah was emphatic, whi
#Chapter208Good news, bad newsMaggieToday, I was going to the doctor to get answers. I hope it was good news. I needed it for once.I sat in the examining room while Nash waited in the waiting room. The doctor drew blood. Then he examined me. It’s not like I didn’t feel like a pincushion already.
“Nash?” Ma asked.“It’s stress. I didn’t want Mags to stress over me. The doctor said she needed to relax.” I stroked her hair as she laid in my arms.“Nash, by refusing her comfort, you made her stressed. I know you worry about her, but you have to let her take care of you,” Dad said.“I know, Dad.
#Chapter209Homecoming weekendMaggieHomecoming weekend was coming. It’s not like any of us were looking forward to it. With everything going on, everything was wearing on us. With the boys losing their grandfather and the lawsuit, everything was a mess.After much convincing, we went. Who knows? I
I hopped away, but Nash caught me. With two swift swipes, he cut off the zip ties on my wrists and ankles. He closed the knife and slid it into his back pocket.I stood there. He rolled his eyes. “Are you serious? You think I’ll hurt you?”“Well, not at first. You never know when someone will snap.
#Chapter210To deal or not to deal, that is the question?MaggieWith the lawsuit still looming over us, we sat at the dining room table and played poker. I have never played cards, so Nash had to help me.“How is this fair? You’re helping her?” Nixon asked.“Because Mags doesn’t know how to play po