#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
#Chapter451Ice cream and flirtingParkerWe pulled into a parking lot and got out of the cars. The eight of us walked into the ice cream parlor and up to the glass cases. After placing our orders, we all took a seat.My parents sat alone in a booth, wanting to have a romantic moment, okay, ew. My b
#Chapter452Avoiding the elephant in the roomParkerAfter that day, I tried to avoid Selena, but my family had other ideas. I tried to sit next to two of my brothers, who changed seats. I would be in school, and somehow, we ended up around each other with my brothers disappearing on me. I swear a c
#Chapter453A homecoming Chapter, part one: things in motionSelenaHomecoming was coming, and the brothers kept talking about it except for Parker. Any time they mentioned the subject, he would avoid it. I didn’t understand why? I would like it if someone asked me since I have never been to a dance
“There you are!” I heard Patton yell. I groaned. I turned around as I watched the three of them walk towards me.“I’m guessing you know the Grays,” Shaun mentioned to me.“Something like that,” I replied to him.They reached me as I stood there.“We need to get to Parker before he worries about you,
#Chapter454A homecoming Chapter, part two: all hell breaks looseParkerHomecoming arrived, and Selena wasn’t talking to me. Every time I tried to speak to her, she would ignore me. My brothers tried to talk to her, but Selena refused to listen to them. I didn’t understand why she went with Shaun,
I found a place to sit down. I heard a voice come over the loudspeaker, and the spotlight shine on me, almost blinding me.“Attention everyone, we have a liar and a thief amongst us. Inspect the girl the light is shining onto,” they announced.Paxton looked at the person on the stage. “What the hell
#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