#Chapter339Suck it up, buttercup!Maverick“So, I take it you’ve been to jail a few times?” I asked Nixon.“A few? Pft, try about a dozen.” He laughed.I did a double-take.“Let me give you a piece of advice. When you get involved with a Gray, two things happen. One, you end up in jail. Two, there’
#Chapter340Back to school, we goLarkinWe returned to school and got settled. As soon as we did, I took off to see Maverick. I knocked on the door, and the minute he answered it, I jumped on him, knocking him to the ground.Michael walked by. “It’s nice to see you two falling for each other.”Mave
“Okay, okay. I’ll get one.” I sighed.“Good.” “So, what happened to you and Luna?” I asked Major.“She broke up with me. That’s what happened.” “Why?” “Not having sex means I don’t love her. What does sex have to do with anything?” “Because she’s insecure.” I shrugged.“I get that, but you know
#Chapter341FalloutMaverickI laid there on Marshall’s bed, feeling numb. I know this because I’m learning it. I also know what to do when things like this happen, yet I did the opposite.I didn’t want to see anyone but knew I needed someone. I couldn’t right now. While I laid there, staring at the
“Animals that we need to beat to death,” Lakin said. “Let me do the honors.” She cracked her knuckles.“Where is Maverick?” I asked.“On his way to the hospital if we know Nathan,” Nolan said.“I’ll go and see him,” I said, running out of the house. They ran after me as I got into the car. They stop
#Chapter342Day by dayLarkinThe hospital released Maverick, and our dad and uncles headed home. They said they had to take care of something at home.I helped Maverick into his house and got him settled into bed. Once he was all situated, I sat with him.“It’ll be okay,” I told Maverick.“You won’
#Chapter343Starting school and dealing with issuesLarkinBeep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Crash!I stirred as someone else rolled over, then popped up. I checked my phone, and my eyes widened.“Shit!” I said, running out of bed.Maverick sat up and rubbed his eyes.“What’s going on?” “We’re late!” He gla
“I didn’t realize it was that bad.” Major sighed.“You have an innate fear. Even though you know someone you love would never do that, you can’t help but feel that way. Trust is an enormous factor. Maverick was the first guy I even felt comfortable enough to touch me. There was something about him.