#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
I gazed at him. “That would be okay.”He leaned down and brushed my lips with his own, giving me a gentle kiss upon my lips. Then he pulled back as I opened my eyes and looked at him. He dropped his hand. “I’ve wanted to do that for a long time. But I also wanted your permission, and when you were r
#Chapter294A Christmas Birthday, Part 2LexChristmas arrived except for Uncle Nixon, and his family wasn’t here. Uncle Noah wasn’t happy. Not only were we celebrating Niall and Noel’s birthday, but Christmas, too.“I can’t believe this,” Noah said.“Settled down. It’s not like Nixon planned this,”
We stood there, not knowing what to say.*****LunaI walked home, shivering as the frigid weather raged. I heard yelling but didn’t bother to stop. Why bother? It’s not like anyone cared, anyway.“Luna!” Major and Nolan said.I kept walking, but not having my coat took its toll, and I slowed down.
#Chapter295Trial prepLexAfter the holidays, the defense attorney summoned Larkin, Piper, and me to a deposition for Roger’s trial. We were the principal witnesses because of our run-ins with him. At the same time, they had my other sisters and Dad, along with Mike, as eyewitnesses.Because we wer
#Chapter296Crazy is as crazy doesPiperWith Lex’s Aunt Liz now involved in Roger's case, the Grays could breathe a little easier. They also closed the investigation on the fire at the bakery and found Nash and Maggie innocent. The insurance company settled for a decent amount of money. They planne
We arrived at the house, only met by two girls. The sisters demanded to see Sherry, and they obliged. Yeah, never give in to the sisters. It never ends well.They got Sherry, who met us at the front door. Words got exchanged between her and Lyric. Then all hell broke loose in a blink of an eye. Thin
#Chapter297Mad doesn’t even explain thingsLexAfter the stunts my sisters and Piper pulled, I was beyond furious. I figured Piper, of all people, wouldn’t lie to me. I was wrong.Things at home were tense. I wasn’t talking to anyone. What was there to say? I went to school, then home. That was it.
#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