“Presley?” Payton said.“I felt like I was drowning, and Eliza held me down. Then, two hands reached for me,” I said, catching my breath.I pulled my knees up to my chest and rested my arms on them as I rubbed my face. I hated this feeling. When someone you love dies, you grieve, but when the person
“Does that mean something to me?” Presley questioned with a tone that I knew too well.“That means you need to let go of your anger and allow people to help you. It will surprise you what happens when you do,” I answered, knowing what was coming.We talked a little more, then I left. I wanted to mee
#Chapter616Hanging out with the brothersPresleyMy brothers decided I needed a night out with them, minus their significant others. We went to a place to shoot darts and hangout. The five of us walked into the area and found a booth to sit in. We ordered something to drink as Payton paid for some
I got back to the house and walked in to see Selena reading a book. She looked at me.“If my brothers ask, I went to bed,” I said, walking past her.Selena looked at me with concern. I went up to my bedroom and changed my clothes. Then I laid down, staring at the ceiling. How do you stop loving some
#Chapter617Nixon to the rescueNixonAfter getting some beauty rest, which I needed, as did Nash, we dressed and came downstairs. Kaiden, Greg, and Lex were in the kitchen, having breakfast. I needed coffee, stat.“How bad is it with Presley?” Kaiden asked me while I poured a coffee into a cup.“It
“But you didn’t remember Ma,” I mentioned.“No, but she knew me and our life before the accident,” I said with a look. “Your ma grieved for me, but I was alive.”Presley looked at me.“The people outside looking in grieve for the one that isn’t here. The person left, and the people remained. It frus
#Chapter618A new normalPresleyAfter hanging out with Nora, I walked around town. I needed space and a chance to breathe. I stopped at a window and looked at the items in the shop. I turned to see Pax standing next to me.“Did Pops send you to make sure I didn’t do something stupid?” I asked.“Nop
“Well, you could get a sugar buzz, and that’s terrible. Then you’re all hyped on sugar and won’t sleep,” Kaylee teased.A smile curled on my lips, and I chuckled.“Do you want to dance?” Kaylee asked.I looked at Kaylee. “Yeah,” I said as we got up. I followed her to the floor, and the DJ started pl