PatPark came into the room and didn’t look happy; neither did Pax. They talked while I talked to Britt. I missed her and wanted to tell her, but I didn’t want to ruin our friendship.“How are things back at home?” Britt asked me.“They’re okay. One more year, then Pax and I will go here to school,”
#Chapter508A date on HalloweenJosieI didn’t know what Payton planned for our date, but I felt excited. He told me to dress warmly. So, I did. I wore jeans, a top, sneakers, and a hoodie. I heard a knock at the door and answered it to find Payton standing there in jeans and a hoodie, holding flowe
“Where have you been? We haven’t seen you in weeks,” I mentioned.“I’ve been busy with school, work, and Travis,” Shaun answered in a curt tone.“Park called you,” I said.“I’ve been busy,” Shaun snapped as I looked at him, and Josie gripped my arm. “Sorry, the school has been difficult.”“Uh, huh,”
#Chapter509TempersPaytonI dropped Josie off at her dorm and kissed her goodnight. I told her I would call her in the morning. I drove back to the house and walked inside to see Parker and Selena on the couch, watching TV.“How was the date?” Park asked as I looked asked over and sat down in a cha
That was the wrong thing to say to someone like Travis. People like him escalate in violence, and it would increase big time.ShaunTravis stayed while I worked, watching me. Any guy that talks to me, I had Britt help since she worked at the bakery. Travis didn’t know about Britt and Patton and made
#Chapter510All hell breaks looseParkerI got a call from Payton. He told me what happened to Britt and confirm our suspicions with that dipshit, Travis. I called Markus and Matthew and told them what happened. They said they would be over. I waited, and someone knocked at the door. I opened it to
I stood there with bloody knuckles as I saw lights and heard sirens. I sat down in a chair and called my Dad. I told him what I did and waited for the police to arrive. I didn’t care if I want to jail. I wanted that asshole to suffer.PaytonMy phone rang, and I answered it.“What? When?” I asked as
#Chapter511Getting helpShaunThe doctor checked me out and pumped my stomach to get rid of the alcohol. They replaced my cast and released me. I came out of the emergency room into the waiting room to find the Grays waiting for me. Parker walked over to me.He tried to get close, and I backed away
#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