#Chapter561FamilyNashI knocked on a door, and Jaime looked up from his desk. My brothers and I walked into the office and sat down in chairs. Jaime leaned back in his chair.“Why do I have a feeling this isn’t a social visit?” Jaime asked.“Because it’s not,” Nix said.Jaime looked at us.“You ca
Nash got off the gurney and walked towards me.“I remember the times you talk to me through my window. When you talked to me after Bryson humiliated me at homecoming. Then our first kiss, along with our first date, then everything that happened after in college. When I broke up with you because you
#Chapter562Love is in the air: A Valentine’s Day ChapterPaxFor Valentine’s Day, Shaun planned a special night for us. He told me to pack an overnight bag and let my brothers know I would be with him. Since I didn’t know where we are going, I couldn’t tell my brothers.I put my bag in the backseat
I leaned in and pressed my lips to Pax’s lips. Tonight, was unusual for both of us and a fantastic Valentine’s Day.PaxThe next day, I woke up feeling a little stiff, and I don’t mean a sore body. I looked down to see myself sporting a tent. Great, that’s what I need is morning wood.I got out of b
“Yeah, Matthew helped me with the situation,” Shaun mentioned.“I heard about that. Matthew has a temper like an Uncle Michael, but Payton has Pops and Grandpa’s temper. Travis is lucky he didn’t deal with Payton,” I told Shaun.I didn’t want to discuss some tools that dated my boyfriend. Travis is
#Chapter563A weird-ass love trianglePaxDo you know what happens when you have sex with someone you care about and love? You want to have sex a lot. If Shaun and I could find a place, it was on like Donkey Kong. Yeah, I got over my nervousness.If we weren’t unholy, others were. I chalk it up to t
Kaxon closed the door as Markus looked at him. “You had to say something, didn’t you?” Markus asked.“Look, we have one cousin who is mooning over some chick who’s avoiding him. We have the chick’s sister playing Mason like a fool. Does that seem right to you?” Kaxon asked Markus.“It’s not our plac
#Chapter564ChoicesPaxThey say in life, we have choices. Our decisions provide an outcome that doesn’t always help us. Sometimes it causes heartache whether we like it or not.Nora would find this out the hard way when she became honest about her feelings. It would cause a rift between cousins and
#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