LOGINJaxon Boone is a hard-working, serious, driven man. He's moving back to Texas after living in Idaho for the last thirteen years. His family has welcomed him back to Kotter's Folly while he readjusts to the social and actual climate. All he wants is to focus on himself and his future, but his family, and fate, has other plans. Juniper Fordyce tolerates absolutely no backbiting, insults, or gossip. She's only weeks away from graduation and leaving Kotter's Folly, and all its torments, behind. Soon, she'll be in control of her life for the first time in years and far away from her stepfather and his sick interests. There might even be a chance for love, one day. As fate works to pull these two closer, everything else tries to keep them apart. They're haunted by their hidden selves. Her collection of other people's secrets. His interests that lie all too close to those of her stepfather. Growth, trust, and understanding are the only paths to their happiness. But will they ever find it? Can two smart people get out of their heads enough to see what's right in front of them? Can they learn to communicate on the same wavelength? Or will everything disappear before they can fully grasp it?
View More[Jaxon]I held my face as I sat back up. She hit me so hard I’d fallen over. The impact had stunned me for a few moments. That didn’t make sense. She’d kissed me back. I could still taste the sweet mint undertones of her mouth. Why did she hit me?“You done tryin’ to eat my sister, Mr. Zombie?” Teddy asked in a laughing tone.Turning to look at him, I could see Trace trying to hide his grin behind his hand. It dawned on me. She’d remembered we were being watched. Damn it. I hadn’t been able to control myself once Remy pushed my mouth onto
[Juniper]After some time, there was a buzz in the entry. It was the gate bell. I went to answer it since the boys were now drawing out sailing patterns and battle plans for when Remy’s boats attacked others.“Hello?” I called out through the intercom.“This is Sheriff Ramirez. I need to come see Mrs. Merritt.” Came the reply.“Yes, sir. Just one moment while the gate opens. You can park in front of the house. I’ll get my mother.” I hit the open button for the gate and turned to
[Juniper]When we got home, I excused myself to my room. It was about four in the afternoon. Supper would be served at seven and cake at eight-thirty. Only six and a half hours until I had to fulfill my promise to Hank. The only word I’d had from Teddy, was a text telling me to call when I was home. I truly hoped it was because they had something.Laying out on my bed, I hit his contact and waited for him to pick up.“Juni-bug. You okay? I heard a rumor.” He said as soon as he answered.&l
[Jaxon]When Tammy was finally calm, sitting in a chair with her girlfriend in her arms, Teddy explained she was in MMA and had at least one black belt in martial arts. Unlike most ‘only sister with three brothers’ stories, Tammy learned to fight before they did and she was the oldest, so she taught them.We were explaining our ideas to them when there was a knock in the other room. Reg went and answered the door. It was Red. He seemed surprised at the full house. Chairs were brought in from the other room and Kelly had elected to sit on one of the two beds in the room. As far from everyone else as possible.