#Chapter387Well, adulting sucksLakinOur parents arrived, along with our uncles and aunts. Thanks to Maverick and his enormous mouth, we had to endure a lecture from hell.The five of us sat there as Dad lectured us.“It’s not that I don’t know you’re having sex because each one of you has gotten
#Chapter388Taking that stepMajorAfter Luna’s birthday, I packed the rest of my stuff to move in with Luna. Maverick stood in the doorway as I finished boxing up my belongings. After finishing, I took the boxes to my car and loaded them. I hugged everyone before driving over to my place. *****Mi
#Chapter389Spring break at Myrtle BeachLunaWe all headed to the beach house in Myrtle Beach for spring break. It is, by far, my favorite place to visit when we traveled somewhere.We arrived and got settled. I was finishing up when two arms snaked around me. Major nuzzled my neck as I giggled. “C
I walked towards them as they stood there.“What’s going on?” I asked them.“Turn around,” Lex said. I turned and came face to face with our parents. Then our aunts and uncles walked up. What in the world?“Dad? Ma? What’s going on? Are Grampa and Nana okay?” “Baby girl, they’re fine. Someone else
#Chapter390Finishing up junior yearLakinWe finished our junior year, and the four of us had gotten engaged, except for Lex. By the time he gets engaged, he would be a geezer. Yeah, our brother was a twit and took forever to make a move.It took him forever to admit he was in love with Piper, even
#Chapter391Summer at the bakeryLexPiper and I were working in the bakery, applying the skills we learned at school. That would help when we graduated next year. Plus, working alongside Dad was a dream.While Ma and Piper baked, we decorated. The bakery had become busier than usual. Uncle Noah and
#Chapter392Happy 95 birthday, Lucille, aka Grammy GrayLexToday was Grammy’s ninety-fifth birthday. Everyone came in for it. I met cousins I had never met before in my life. It was weird seeing everyone here. Even Uncle Marco, Uncle Jasper, and a guy named Paul came.I couldn’t believe how big our
#Chapter393Senior year and wedding planningLexSenior year came with craziness and wedding planning. What may you ask, did that mean? That between my sisters, cousins, and the Harpers, life was nuts. That also meant more visits from Dad and the brothers. Figures.We were also planning our weddings
#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