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Hi Shade456, thanks for reviewing! The reason the chapters are short is this is written as part of a weekly 500 to 1000 word prompt inspired flash group I am in called the Wednesday Briefers. It is harder to write this way, and readers always want more, but this way at least you always know you're getting more each week.

LOL! Romantic, right?!! Deke's voice just came to me that way, and it made me chuckle. Glad you liked it, Lux!

Sometimes insecurity gets the better of us all, and I definitely think that's where Deke is coming from. You're right, though, because Kraig is facing so much.

That might be best, and I've had other readers do that too. Sometimes when I create a new paranormal theme, it can take time to flesh out. I know the 1k format is hard, but it's what I'm stuck with as part of the Briefers--and it keeps me posting each week at least. Thanks for trying to keep up with the story, though, Geemeedee!

I'm glad this chapter explained the soul/spirit issue better. Deke is very focused on Kraig, but he's got a lot on his plate too. That'll become more apparent as the story gets further into the plot. Thanks for reading, hun!

Yep, the feelings issue is hard to figure out. Is Kraig not aroused because of his physical state? Or is it more... cause he did leave. Deke definitely has a lot of insecurities too.

As good as Deke has been, I think he's also wrestling a lot of guilt and that's leading to his insecurity. Not always easy to think with a clear head!

I can't believe you were reading on your phone! That's insane, but I'm glad you like the story--even when it's heart wrenching. Thanks for the review, Molly.

Never mess with the momma! LOL I love writing strong mothers in stories.

“Us?” Kraig craned his head back and looked at me. “I thought you wanted to know what the doctor did to me, what I knew about the way he changed me. I’ve been trying to remember if I heard any names when the others came, but my memory is hazy.” I shook my head. “That’s important, but I still need to finish going through his files. You’re malnourished and exhausted. I don’t want to put you through that trauma after all I’ve already put you through.” Kraig frowned. “You’ve said something like th

*nods* Honestly, there is just too much legally associated with that to create that sort of event on GA. There are many different events like this out there, though, for people who cannot donate money or volunteer for things like a blood drive. For instance, Dreamspinner (my current publisher) is sponsoring a short story anthology due in July and one In September for a one year "contract" with authors donating stories between 3.5 and 10k. Site staff will do the editing/eBook creation as a donation of their time/graphic work, and then all proceeds will be donated to area LGBT communities. That's the one I'm participating in because I've met most of the company's staff in person and have a good working relationship for a few years with them, so I trust that the donations will go where they say they are going. Search out those sorts of opportunities, definitely, but make sure you know all the ins and outs of the event.

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Maybe no one else had ever noticed, but Kraig should’ve remembered. Whenever I ate at his parents’ house I dished up my plate first, and I’d take things I knew he liked—because Park knew his favorites too and would as much of them as possible. Once we sat down to eat, usually out of sight of the adult werekin, I’d take food off his plate and claim it for my own... usually after switching for the coveted rolls or extra burger patty. Just because he didn’t think I should blood him didn’t mean I w

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Oh, answers are coming, but lots more questions too! I love sweet and sexy alphas, and Deke is becoming more and more an ideal, though hopefully he won't come across as too perfect.

Well these guys have animal souls and many species might share with young, but within groups there is a strict hierarchy of who eats what and when. I'm trying to make this authentic without being tedious, so I'm glad you picked up on that detail!! Thanks for the review, Gary!

Family is often full of friction, right? And shock and relief to have Kraig back will eventually fade into questions of what happened in the past and what is going to happen in the future. This is definitely the golden moment in a way... but that just means there's drama to come!

Thanks, Jmgal. That's the ideal--flesh it out so readers can 'see' it, but don't overdo details so they're forced into only my vision. Glad you like it!

That's so hard to know, right? But being somewhat vague allows readers all sorts of interpretations to be more enjoyable to their own visual. Thanks for reading, LitLover!

I didn't think he needed to face that bias, and as a parent, I could only imagine deep relief. Thanks for the catch on the name. I switched over to Dragon and it's still glitchy on names and other words sometimes. Thanks for the review!

“Hi, Dad,” said Kraig. He looked down at his hands and then slipped them under the blanket over his lap. “How are you doing this morning, honey?" asked his mom. Lydia hurried over, so I moved out of her way and stood off to the side of the couch. She ran her hand over Kraig’s forehead. “Do you sleep well?” “I’m fine. The alpha helped me take a shower last night.” I put my hand on Kraig’s shoulder and squeeze gently. “Deke.” Kraig leaned his head back and looked up at me. “What?” “I’m not ju

Short chapters make me antsy too! I have so much story to share with you guys that I'm constantly writing ahead and then having to stop while I wait for the prompts for the next week, lol. Glad you liked it, Defiance!

Yes, you do ask so many questions that I can't answer without spoiling! But I love it because it lets me know what you want to know for next week (or the week after or the week after, drat that 1k limit! lol)

You've hit the nail on the head with this review! I don't want to say too much, but... yeah. Good insight. Thanks for reading, Lux!

I do try not to allow my characters to be too mainstream in the expectations, lol. Lots of questions, still so much to answer and reveal. Thanks for reviewing, Puppilull.