#Chapter605LegaciesLexIt’s said all families have legacies. Our legacies were infamous. Everyone knew us, including generations. Grammy Gray left one hell of a legacy to us.Brody pulled up to the site. Piper and I got out of the police car.“Presley!” I shouted, searching for our boy.“Presley!”
I sat there and listened.“What can you say about loss? You can’t. When someone passes, you mourn the person. Grief consumes you, and it takes people who love you to pull you from the devastation and heartbreak. Grief is the storm of life, and love is the rainbow after the storm. Death is not the en
#Chapter606ChangesPresleyIt’s been a few days since Eliza’s funeral. I kept my distance from people. I’m returning to school and working at the station that we trained as paramedics. The chief hates me, so it doesn’t matter.I came downstairs to get some water.“Hey, we were thinking about gettin
We packed for school. I made sure I had everything I needed. Pops knocked on my bedroom door. I glanced at him and looked at my stuff.“Do you have everything?” Pops asked.“Yeah, I double-checked,” I answered.“The rental house’s set and ready for you and your brothers,” Pops mentioned.“Yeah, I’ll
We loaded the cars, and I got in the backseat with Pax. Shaun and the girls rode with Parker. Ma and Pops said goodbye, and Payton pulled out of the driveway. I sat there, not saying a word while my brothers talked.“Anyone hungry?” Payton asked on our way to school.“I can go for a bite,” Patton an
#Chapter607Starting overPresleyAfter I picked up my schedule and books, I reported to the station. I hoped I got assigned to a different station. One, because Eliza trained here, and two, Chief Hayes hates me.I made my way to his office and knocked on the door. The chief looked up from his desk.
“Why?” Pax asked.“Because the guy hates me and wants to see me fail,” I answered, taking the coffee.“Or your superior expects more from you,” Britt suggested.“Nope, he hates me,” I said, sipping my coffee, then leaving.“Can you hate a ghost?” Pax asked Britt.“I’m not sure, but it’s a possibilit
#Chapter608The next dayPresleyI woke up and made my way downstairs. My brothers were up and eating. I walked over to the coffeepot and poured a cup of coffee, then sat down between Parker and Paxton.“How are you feeling this morning?” Payton asked.“I don’t know,” I answered, shaking my head. I
#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