#Chapter231Wedding DecisionsAfter the Halloween fiasco, Nash and I were getting bombarded with wedding decisions. They could do whatever they wanted. All I wanted to do is show up.I laid on the bed and stared at the ceiling. Nash walked in and climbed on top of me, hovering over me. “The ceiling
Carson and Caleb glimpsed at each other. They may be the demon spawn themselves. When the brothers got together, they were worse with outsiders. Trust me. I know.*****Cody brought his bags over, getting settled in an empty room. Becca came with him to help as Meg and Gema stopped by.“I told her t
#Chapter232Don’t Get Mad Get Even, The Gray WayHave you ever met someone who should leave well enough alone? But the person doesn’t and finds out the hard way. Yep, it happened with Becca and the brothers.People thought what they did to me at the start of senior year was terrible. It’s nothing co
“Huh, interesting. Now, is it every one or is it one person?”“What difference does it make?”“Well, if it’s everyone, then I would say sure. If it’s one, I would say it’s because the person is jealous.” He shrugged. “Come. We’ll have coffee and talk.”I watched him as he walked towards the counter,
#Chapter233Oh, Boy, Here We GoWith everything that had happened, Cody steered clear of everyone. Becca decided she wanted to get even, except one person would stop her. Don’t ask.We were at the house, hanging out, when we heard a knock on the door. Then it became deadly quiet. We looked at each o
Grammy, Pat, and the aunts were handling things back home. Our wedding would be the week after graduation. On the bright side, the girls lived close by us. They would still see the boys after graduation.Grammy left, and I went upstairs to get something. I heard a knock at the door. I turned to see
#Chapter234Rule Number 1: Never Mess with A Gray BrotherWe walked into the house. Oh, good. Becca was still here.I walked over and balled up my ring hand, letting it rip. I cracked her right in the nose, causing her to scream and the boys to say, “Damn!”“Get out of my house! Stay away from my fi
#Chapter235The Original Gray Brothers Are Coming; God Help Us AllThe next day, there was a knock on the door. I answered it to find Nate, Pat, his brothers, and their wives standing there. They walked inside.Nate and Pat hugged me. Nate saw the ring. “Well, the wedding is still on.”“It almost wa
#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