Jesse smiled as she pulled out her phone and made a call. You can’t hurt others because of something that happened in the past. They had nothing to do with it. It wasn’t right.Jesse walked over and handed her phone to Kaxon’s grandpa.“Who’s this?” The guy asked.“Someone that will help,” Jesse ans
#Chapter578The Gray Family meets the fearsome three from SaintwoodPatI woke up the next day on the couch with Britt sleeping on me. We must have fallen asleep on the couch last night. I looked down, noticing her short, messy hair. Britt’s haircut was different but cute. I never dated a girl with
I shrugged and went upstairs. I walked to a bedroom, hearing Britt and Eliza talking with Shaun. They were discussing us. The conversation wasn’t malicious but honest.“Did you have issues with the brothers?” Eliza asked.“Oh, yeah,” Britt and Shaun said.“But it worked out, didn’t it?” Eliza asked.
“Will you all stop scaring my boyfriend? Kaxon is cool,” Jesse mentioned.“We’ll be the judge of that,” Elijah said, cracking his knuckles.It’s a good thing that my grandpa is a minister because I need prayers with this family. I didn’t realize Jesse came with bodyguards.“Where’s your sister?” JJ
#Chapter579Well, this sucksMasonI woke up the next day in pain. I looked down at my arm in a splint and wrap, then remembered what happened. After groaning, I got out of bed and made my way downstairs to find my parents waiting for me. Why are my parents here?“Are you okay, Mason?” Ma asked, get
“Okay, but no more hurting our son,” Luna said.Dad caught up with me. “Skylar!” Dad yelled as he stopped me.I looked at Dad.“I’m sorry,” Dad apologized.“You can’t keep hurting any guys I like or have a chance with,” I said.“I know, but honey, it’s difficult for me to know that you’re growing up
“I like Skylar. She doesn’t let me act like an ass,” I reasoned, shrugging.Her dad smiled.“I’m getting to know Skylar. If anything progresses, cool, but I want to know her better before that happens. I don’t want to make the same mistake that I did in the past,” I explained.“I prefer that,” her d
#Chapter580When life hands you lemons, don’t use tequilaNoraSam and Britt helped me back to my dorm room. I sat on my bed, wondering what I did wrong in my life?“Nora, it will be okay,” Britt assured me.I looked at Britt. “Will it? Do you know why Dad dislocated my shoulder? He wanted me to tel
#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