“Ma wants Christmas at our house since Jonas and Karen are coming in to see Dad and Cayson,” Grandpa mentioned.“Are the girls coming?” Noah asked.“Yeah, the girls are staying with us. They’re bringing their husbands, wife, and the kids,” Grandpa mentioned.“The boys are coming with their families.
“Pax, you need to eat,” Pops told me.“Well, I need to learn to cook, or I will starve,” I retorted. I got that look we all get from our parents that tells us not to be a dumbass. Yeah, I got that look now.“Look, I will teach you so you can cook if Payton’s not home. Then I want you to make sure yo
#Chapter558Christmas surprisesMaggieWe dropped Macey off and went home. Nash arrived with Marshall, who hugged me.“Your brother will kill you when he finds out that Marshall didn’t go see him and Macey first,” I told Nash.“Mags, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the boys showed up. Nixon has Murphy
“Then you can pay the grocery bill since you don’t live here,” I told Larkin.“Okay, now that we established Luna is a Gray and Harper, and Larkin eats Nash out of house and home. Where is?” Nolan asked. Noah clamped his hand over Nolan’s mouth.“Where is who?” Nathan asked.“It’s no one. There is n
#Chapter559New yearPaxWe return to school after the holidays. As much as I enjoy seeing family, it’s good to get back to school. Pops taught me how to cook some food, and Payton told me he would teach me more at school. That’s when he isn’t sucking face with Josie.I came out of class, and someon
ShaunAfter my run-in with Parker and Markus, I found a store to buy some food. I checked the labels that said gluten-free. Once I got what I needed, I went to my apartment. I kept it simple and made a decent meal.I finished cooking and set the table, making sure everything was ready. Then I search
#Chapter560Fighting backPaxtonKnowing that Shaun’s family is fighting the charges didn’t help with my anxiety. The situation escalated. Shaun did what he could to help me, and Jaime worked at handling the legalities of it all. It would take an unsuspecting ally to help me.I was up in my room wit
The guy chuckled. “Well, my boys get to deal with girls while I dealt with their stupid asses,” the guy mentioned.“Dad is too severe about things. I enjoy riling him up,” Jesse said. “Grandpa, this is Kaxon. Kaxon, this is my Grandpa Jordan,” Jesse introduced us.I shook Jordan’s hand, and he waved
#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