#Chapter443Crazy is as crazy doesParkerI searched my room for a clean shirt to wear. Picking one up, I took a whiff, and it seemed clean. Eh, it’ll work. I pulled it on as Payton popped his head into my room. “Dude, you need to clean this hole up.”I rolled my eyes at him. “It’s clean.”“Yeah, fo
#Chapter444Payton GraySelenaFour guys showed me to a room. I didn’t know what to do. I stood there as I looked at them.“What’s wrong with her?” A guy asked another guy that looked like him.“She’s scared,” a younger guy suggested as I looked at him.Another guy stood there as he rubbed his chin.
#Chapter445Parker GrayParkerWe walked out to the car and made Patton move to the back. He told me to get bent, making me smack him upside the head. I’m still pissed at him for breaking my hand. I had to wear a damn cast for three months.Paxton gave me a freaking concussion on top of it. Yeah, I
#Chapter446Patton and Paxton Gray: Demon twins from hellParkerWhile I was dealing with my folks, the demon twins were getting into trouble of their own. In the form of dealing with Shaun, except Shaun spouted off at the mouth. The twins took exception as they dropped him.“That was quick. You bea
#Chapter447Presley GrayParkerHere is the thing about my family; they are notorious for scheming. My brothers are worse. If they could scheme about something, they would. The only time they weren’t beating the hell out of each other.They met up with Payton in the parking lot.“Should you three sk
#Chapter448Getting to know youParkerI laid on my bed and heard a soft knock at my door.“Parker? Are you okay?” I heard Selena’s soft voice speak through the door.What should I say? I’m peachy. Pft, yeah, okay.She knocked again as she tried to talk to me. I got up and opened the door as she sto
#Chapter449A new generation of conspiratorsSelenaOn my way to my room, I was on my way when someone grabbed my arm and yanked me into a room. “Ack,” I said as they closed the door behind me. I turned around to see Payton, Patton, Paxton, and Presley standing there.“This isn’t creepy,” I said to
#Chapter450Brotherly adviceParkerAfter that first day, things seemed to calm down a bit. Who am I kidding? They didn’t calm down one bit now that my brothers dragged someone into their shenanigans. Yet, I don’t think Selena minded. She seems to fit right in with them.I was lying on my bed, scrol
#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