#Chapter290FireLexAfter school, Lakin and I got stuck helping at the bakery. I prefer to spend time with my girlfriend. Dad thought kissing and making out with your girlfriend wasn’t productive. I disagree.I was helping in the kitchen while Lakin watched the counter and waited on customers. Kaid
I pulled her to me and held her, which was enough. She wrapped her arms around my neck as I wrapped my arms around her waist, laying my head on her chest. She ran her hands through my hair. It was a comforting feeling.*****PiperI know Lex was uneasy about what I told him. He had every right to be
“So, you kept us in the dark. Yeah, real smart there, Daddy-O,” Luna said.“Luna,” Nash said with a look.“No, Dad. You don’t get to be angry. We’re allowed to be angry. First Larkin, then Lex, next Luna, and finally Lakin, which means I’m also on the hit parade with this nut,” Lyric said.“Yeah, bu
#Chapter291AftermathLexAfter the fire, Ma and Dad had to meet with the Fire Marshall. The insurance company wanted an investigation, finding out what caused the fire at the bakery before submitting a claim.My sisters weren’t talking to my parents or uncles. I could see their point, but I could a
She zeroed in on Larkin. “So, let me get this straight, someone attacked you, but you think you’re the only one who knows how it feels, right? Newsflash deary, you aren’t the only person someone has assaulted. They also assaulted your nana.”Nana shrugged.“And you.” She looked at Luna. “Your mother
#Chapter292A Thanksgiving birthdayPiperNash and Maggie invited my family and me to Thanksgiving. We’re celebrating Marshall and Murphy’s eighteenth birthday.We packed the house with everyone except for Michael. He couldn’t make it for some weird reason. Sometimes, I didn’t know what was going on
Didn’t she learn anything with Sherry? She didn’t.I knew with Piper that I wanted to make sure there were no interruptions by anyone, and we were both ready. You only get one first time. Unfortunately, my sisters didn’t get the memo.Besides myself, Lyric and Luna were still virgins. Well, I though
#Chapter293A Christmas BirthdayLex“What do you mean you’re in Tennessee?” Dad asked while on the phone.I had a wedding to perform. Why the hell do you think I’m in Tennessee? Because I enjoy being in Hicksville. No, I don’t. And on top of it, I’m with that tool, Frazier. Oh, Nixie boy, rub my fe