Chapter Nineteen
Jackson caught Pierce watching him through the glass panel in the door. His brother had a knowing look on his face. It was clear Pierce had sensed what was between Jackson and Lucia. Jackson caught Kayla's sly glance as she followed her mother and Lucia out. Jackson sighed internally, some of the weight lifting off his shoulder. His siblings had recognized what was between him and Lucia after only a few minutes of seeing them together.
"I'm glad you and your new sister are getting along," Harold Alcede crossed his arms over his broad chest and peered down at his son. "But I'm also disappointed in you, son. The next time you kids want to go hang out all night, make sure you give your mother a call so she doesn't worry."
Jackson wanted to correct his father right there. L
