Chapter 31
Bristol
“Whose idea was it to have Christmas dinner here?” Jaxon asked. He turned his back on the ham and I stole a piece, trying my best not to laugh. We’d spent all morning cooking it and it tasted delicious. Instead of traveling to Texas to see my parents for Christmas, we flew them here to Charlotte, and the same went for Brent, Jaxon’s brother. We’d traveled so much for Jaxon’s games that I was ready for some time at home.
I wrapped my arms around his waist while he finished carving the meat. “Yours. Don’t worry—it’ll be fine. Your brother will get along perfectly with my parents. And Ryan’s been warned to be on his best behavior.”
“At least he doesn’t scowl at me anymore at practice. It’s a step in the right direction.”
“I guess,” I laughed. “I just wish he’d get over
