“The next time you plan something, you chase after the weasel,” Parker told Shaun.“I swear I had nothing to do with this,” I told Shaun, who looked at me, puzzled.I felt anxious, standing there, knowing everything will blow up in my face. Shaun stepped towards me as I stood there, furrowing my eye
#Chapter549Well, sh*tPaxI snoozed. My phone kept buzzing. I didn’t know someone was calling as I slept. A few minutes later, I woke up and saw Shaun sleeping next to me on the couch. Our bodies tangle with each other.Shaun woke up and rubbed his face.“Morning,” Shaun said.“Morning,” I said, no
Everyone left, and I put on my shoes.“So, last night was fun,” I mentioned.“Yeah, it was,” Shaun said.I wanted to ask when we would do it again, but I figure that I shouldn’t. My luck, it will be a one-time thing. Shaun put on his shoes and walked me home.We walked in comfortable silence as I fi
#Chapter550Family secretPaxThey say every family has their secrets, and ours did not differ from anyone else’s. We hid it better. A few family members knew a particular mystery but didn’t elaborate on it.With the current issues I had, Dr. Shaw pulled medical files on family members with his dad’
PaxShaun went with me to meet Dr. Shaw. I sat in a chair as I bounced my leg. Shaun put his hand on my leg, and I calmed down. I can’t help it. Sitting in this office makes me feel anxious.Dr. Shaw placed a bottle in front of me on his desk. I picked up the bottle and looked at it.“It’s an anti-a
#Chapter551BalancePaxThe medication started working finally. I didn’t feel anxious, and everything became more transparent. Dr. Shaw helped me realize my anxiety affected my temper. It was good to have control over my life again.Shaun was working with me today at the bakery when Kaxon and Mason
“Things seem good between you and Pax,” Parker mentioned.“Yeah, they are. We’re going to a haunted house this weekend, then I figure an apple orchard,” Shaun mentioned.My brothers looked at Shaun like he was on crack.“Why are you looking at me like that?” Shaun asked my brothers.“You know Pax do
#Chapter552A Halloween Chapter of spooky tales, well, sort ofPaxDo you know how, when you’re sleeping, you have this fantastic dream, then some dipshits think it’s cute to wake you up? Yeah, that would be my brothers, who thought it was lovely to throw ice water on me.I felt something wet and co
#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