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
#Chapter455Look who we foundParkerI paced as pops told me to relax. Relax? How the hell do I relax when I had this insane urge to drive over to that tool’s house and beat the living hell out of him again? Patton said Pax already took care of him, but I didn’t care. It was complete bullshit.As I
#Chapter456My brothers are toolsParkerAfter everyone left, I checked on Selena to make sure she was okay. She was sitting on the bed, staring out the window. I walked into the room and sat down on the bed.“I used to look at the sky and wish one day I would have people that cared about me. My par
#Chapter457What was that?SelenaI ran upstairs and ran into the bathroom. In my haste, I forgot to grab some clothes. I showered and got out, grabbing a towel from the towel rack before drying myself off. Once I finished, I looked around and realized I forgot my clothes, great.I had to sneak from
I didn’t know what to say. I saw a different side of Parker that I haven’t seen. It was scary yet hot. Okay, stop thinking dirty thoughts.“I’m going to go now,” I mentioned as I walked around him and ran to my bedroom, hoping not to lose my towel. I didn’t know what the hell was in the bathroom, bu
#Chapter458Paybacks are a bitch, and so are youParkerI left for school way before my brothers and Selena woke up. It wasn’t hard. Out of all my siblings, I always woke up early. Uncle Nixon is the same way. Grandpa thinks it’s weird how much I act like him. It’s not any weirder than how my brothe
While my brothers were tormenting the trash twins, I stood there and looked at Selena as she looked at me. Then she turned and walked away as I watched her go.“Usually, when you like someone, you go after them. That’s my opinion,” Kaxon mentioned as I stood there. I didn’t reply to him as I turned
#Chapter459Can we talk?PaxtonI knew pops would kick my ass if he found out I’m skipping school, but I needed to talk to someone. I called the person, and they agreed to meet me at a local diner.I made my way there and walked in, finding the person sitting in a booth, waiting for me. I walked ove
#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