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For what Tasha lacks in training, she makes it up in pure determination. Powering through her pain and injuries to pay her own debts to the Axxhole. Great to learn one of Grandpa’s gifts; a flaming man would scare most anything. Now as a trainer he has to be ready to give coaching to Tasha. How long now before he and the family ignore these government suppression rules and gather these untrained Mages and magically gifted people; especially his own grandson? By some chance hopefully James’ panic lead to the confessed concern for his friend still engaged in a life and death fight. Perhaps James is in with Grandma and Peter back briefing the recent events and friendships. It’s hard to deal with sneaking back in the window, especially when you came flying to the ledge for re-entry.

Well that was intense, and a fantastic save by Tasha. Hopefully she evaded before the adversary recovered. Now at least Tasha and James have a common experience and some basis of understanding of this challenge; perhaps this will motivate finding Casper and joining together. .

I’m hoping that the healer will take even more interest in Devyn too as he works with Jason. He noticed the rare color blindness for the werewolf and was struck with that interesting curiosity. Hopefully he may find ways to help Devyn function better within his human form. He truly seems like a great guy with his concern for the impact on Jason’s quality of life. Now as he observes the boys hopefully he can see that same impact for our favorite misfit. 😝

How wonderful that the Healer is a true medic, removing any personal and political emotions from his abilities and dedication to healing. Oops, you didn’t know about the mate bond?...I’ll be quiet now. 😝 But how would you like to heal that scar and neck to possibly get your voice back? OMG, what a rollercoaster day for the boys; dismissed from school, learning of threatening political emotions against nekos, wildly transported by a irritation mom, backhanded down the stairs, then another wild ride to meet a healer that shocks in treatment and then in news.. WHAT A DAY! Yes, Richard, it’s time to support the boys, but it will also hopefully bring balance to Maniac Margaret Mom and your family in the long run. If Margaret can reflect upon her life threatening actions, perhaps 🤔 they may survive the news that Jason is her Wolf son Devyn’s mate. While Jason is shocked himself, I belief he is also finding a growing comfort in his destiny and bond with his brother...mate.

Ironic that the parents can’t understand the boys not wanting to be home, when the threats of the streets are not what has thrown Jason down the stairs. This reality could hit the parents rather hard when they come face to face with not knowing where the boys have been relocated to and having no control in their daily lives. The differences of natural vs adopted sons has no bearing on child abuse in the home, as all children would be removed until the safety is either assured through removal of the offending parent or treatment and therapy leads to favorable evaluations and re-introduction to monitored family meetings. So congratulations, Margaret, you have now risked your family and done so when protection was your responsibility. The opportunity to truly bond the family through collective strengths has forever been compromised by fits of irrational behavior and rage. How could they have ever thought Jason was to share in their destiny?

You go Tyler! Way to stick up for yourself, and I think Zeke sees and appreciates this progress too. Tyler’s frustration is so understandable but Zeke is in a new circumstance, after being totally used and manipulated in his last relationship. These two young men are both recovering in their own rights, and trying to sort emotions out when stress and depression are present is like sorting cats and twine...

Yay, the young new mage, armed with the knowledge of The Family, has found an inter strength to resist Father. Unfortunately, that act has probably just multiplied his value to the same man he resisted. The ease of which Father took out the Elf, even in a weakened state, definitely makes him a powerful enemy; and begs the question of just what Father is himself. Hopefully Casper can rationalize his next best option and friend in this time of need; and that leads to James as a known friend. Then may the historically powerful and knowable family rally together to protect and devise a plan of action. Another exciting and suspenseful chapter @Rhythminthemind. Thank you for the journey.

I don’t know if Casper just jumped from the fire to the frying pan or vice versa, but this day really sucks for him.

The restrictions on magic, required registrations, while not allowing common knowledge, even among those gifted, is leading to so much danger and the newly gifted not knowing who or what to trust. Such a sad state that complicates the human defenses. A great chapter with continuing excitement @Rhythminthemind.

The attacks are rather dark. They chattered of the apes in reference to the humans, yet for arrogance of a higher being, using birds to viciously attack the “apes” for blood samples seems rather like dark magic. Peter called for mom’s help as the Elfs have returned, but this has hints of arrogance unrestrained by the Elf boundaries. Challenges of the universe seem to be begging of desperation, but the disrespect found in fundamental alliances built in the shadows of servitude to a more gifted race is unforgivable. Hopefully, James and Casper, can discreetly break the law and display their new found abilities to the family of instructors that understand these natural skills; better than beating them for manifestation. Wow, @Rhythminthemind, your storyline is getting intense and packed with suspense; excited to see it develop.

OMG, so much to consider when thinking of two DOM Alpha Wolves stepping forth in unbridled sex; that’s a lot to swallow...ahem, before they even get started! 😝 Screams for the tasty delights provided by Shady Delivery Service can be expected, but are those screams of excitement or terror when departing on Shady Lycan Lyyft Services; Mace? Did you hear some little girl screaming along the way? Mace? You can open your eyes and let go now, we’re there. 😱 Darth Lord Vagner (Wagner) has no idea what his arrogance invites, from the wrath of NY Alpha present and future, to facing the Little, God-Blessed, 3-affinity Mage 🧙‍♀️, Apha Mate Alpha Wolf (LGB3aMAMA Wolf); he could only wish for it be limited to an Alpha Voice. 🤪 As the suspense builds this will probably be a most joyful attitude adjustment to witness. Vinsy, what did you do to him? Well, I just grabbed him and ran him to Philly and back...at full speed; that’s all. 🤣 As innocuous as Alpha Drego seems, the more important disclosure Vinsy can show is not all that he can do in full detail, but that he has general abilities that would tempt a Mage of lessor character, just as any other affinity might be abused; so the shadows don’t make the affinity evil, it is the corruption that some Mages allow. I still advise caution of disclosing all capabilities and strengths, as enemies will allows exist and will forever try to exploit that knowledge. Another great chapter from @astone2292, too bad we can’t send him to the shadows to scribe his wonderful tales! Oh my, was that at loud?

Poor Reinard is totally out of his element and the world of the giants is not an inviting comfort to grow used to. Young Galen is too young and naive to understand that this world to Reinard is much different than his own adventures into the city to star at a porneo. Ironically, the lack of life experience and skills has them growing into a more symbiotic relationship; both needed companionship and both constrained by their resources. Now they just have to learn what makes the other tick.

Wow, I’m starting to understand how mom would force the change during pregnancy; she has a hard time accepting anything other than what she wants and the way she wants it. Even more perplexing is the lack of perspective by dad. He seems to be totally absorbed into mom’s delusion of parenting. Hmmm, milk and lavender, salty yet sweet, certainly worthy of licking every dewdrop treat nature should produce. It seems that Jason and Devyn have stumbled into the confusion of attraction, arousal, and FEELINGS! Oh my, I am a boy thinks young Devyn, and don’t put your hands on my brother. 😝 Mom may have taken away his bone, but Jason has given him another. Now, Devyn has to decide whether he licks it, buries it, or just chews on it for a while. You’ve got some interesting developments coming together here, curious for who may be learning new behaviors.

Interesting that Granger didn’t have to be compelled by Fergus and therefore survived the dueling Dire Wolf howls. But the taint of Fergus ran too strong and the heart too corrupted for Granger to be rational. Maddie is obviously much more than the perfume she sloshes about, and the TALK they will all be having is bound to be most illuminating. How long has Maddie lived that hidden life, what and how did this come to be, and are there others? What others may also remain from the pack Fergus oppressed? Will Jimmy and Sawyer rise to the challenge of the first turn young twin wolves? Best that they remained unturned and untainted by the foul Alpha they knew as father. Now perhaps the young pups will learn civility and grow in a healthy pack environment; when not terrorizing crazy Aunt Jada! 😝 What a great chapter of few answers and mounting questions. The suspense remains chiefly of Sawyer and Jada’s turning. What sage advise will reveal itself, and from what source will it originate, to bring this new pack Jimmy so desperately needs together safely?

Oh my, how ever did I miss the epilogue until now... The shy carrot-top is no longer running, and even shows extreme patience when others would have eyes rolling back into their heads. The red herring didn’t even throw him into hiding. While running is no longer first option, it’s highly unlikely Ryan would allow him to get away; after Bran completes the tackle of course! 😝 Boy, when the Hastings wall fell it came down completely, Adrian seems to have been adopted with full Hastings honors and recognition. There’s nothing like having the support of the spouse, knowing you’re making his life easier and complete; and that motivates lots of entertainment! 😙 Poor Jared, learning he has to support his newly destitute family in his little apartment....hahaha. Shane, that’s cruel, but if any doubts existed, from either side, then that response was a testament to the bedrock of their relationship; stronger than the horse’s back, and steadier too! But then again, as any new cowboy learns, practice can be fun and rewarding, once the bum adjust to the ride! 😝 The ties of these friends, and now companions and families too, definitely speaks to the friends and family neighborhood buy-in. What an exciting and supportive neighborhood that would be, as the boys have never denied each other’s personal time and pursuits, but have always been the comrades of cheer and support when they don’t see or understand the real issues or themselves. What a heartwarming story of friendship and growth, and the friendships that endure that growth. Wow, @Laura S. Fox, I’m so glad I gave this story the chance it deserved; it would have been a terrible lost of many surprises, smiles, and the satisfaction of having been a part of this adventure. Thank you, Laura!

On target indeed, the light and dark have surely made their presence know. Malicious Mallex is not one for toying though, as the vicious attack on young Talon those years ago; Lex will be looking for advantage to sew his anger and deny to any what he cannot have for himself. The Queen especially seemed caught in complete surprise, though it was obvious she was doing some baiting on her own. Then too was Kalian surprised by Lex having knowledge of his maiming Talon in practice that very day. Deceit seems to be in constant play. Malicious Mallex and Angry Anika seem to be more cut out for each other, as neither show compassion for others but seek partnerships in political maneuvering. What seems today like a victory for Kalian’s small band of supporters, may be closer thought of as an announcement for those yet to chose sides, that this will not be settled in compromise. Whether by choice of tradition, or by political blackmail, Kalian’s parents have screwed up royally and seem too oblivious to even realize just how severely; now to the extent of losing Kalian, and the prestigious recognition his gift will most likely bring. Another great installment to your wonderful tale @Demiurge!

Lol, I hear ya. But seeing how one can give Vinsy a lunch order for a NY dog and shortly afterwards he delivers a fresh dog from the NY street vendor, I was referring to the less literal neighborhood as the first name alliances that are making this an enlarged Pack with an informal council of Alphas. Whether outside the formal boundaries of that alliance area, I believe this arrogance will spill over into pack recruitment and territory, that will most definitely affect pack members or will threaten free passage of the Alphas; so this guy is already close to biting the suicide pill himself.

He’s picking the wrong town or neighborhood, and the wrong time to challenge; I guess the memo for an informal convention of Alphas coming to town missed his newly established address. Hmmm 🤔, an Electric Panda, a Fiery Wolf, a Frosty Alpha Mate, and a Shadow Monk. Then for the feature show we have a triple affinity human turned Alpha Mate Wolf, and his Alpha Wolf Mate, and Alpha Father; what a party this arrogant Human Hater has decided to crash. Vinsy is supposed to be getting practice...do we have yet another volunteer?

Wow, with so many ways Hunter could use his skills for good; track criminals, murders, rapist, etc. Yet he claims he doesn’t want Casper hurt; BS! If the scary family he’s working for decided they then wanted Casper, then he’d be back to deliver him too. He is a POS that works for the family, does their bidding, so he IS part of the scary family. He believes himself to be better or removed; NOT, he is a POS without morals or heart. He and the family need to be brought down. Concerns remain from the logs of the therapist. What was the hint of connection for “David” being connected to her “xxxx.” Perhaps sinister, but is the therapist feeding information of kids manifesting skills? Who is father, is it literally a man or possibly a ruse of a figurehead pen name? Casey’s FATHER is suspect of being a bad dad and a bad cop; again, we have limited information but Casey appears to be very reasonable and rationale. Could we be looking at Casey being able to improve his home life and incidentally bringing down FATHER? 🤔

I agree there is much to work with for continuing the story, or the many spin-offs that might be inspired also. The many trials of recovery and establishing a stable government could generate many intricate tales within the New Dawn series. The key questions left hanging from before were basically answered, but without going into details that might constrain the storyline of future installments; nicely vague. So the path for recovery of Alex, the members of Fort Walker, the society, the government, are all ready for the telling. Noticeably absent is whether any aliens 👽 survived and how the many co-conspirators where identified, and neutralize from putting the world at risk again. Did the aliens try to make contact, were the technologies developed by tech billionaire Tobi aided by aliens, for defense and any spinoff applications? I can see many, many possibilities for the continued adventure series of the New Dawn world. Thanks again to @Westarcherfor sharing this wonderful creation.

I love it..., but pa I want to be big, and strong, and protect papa. I have to train with the Shadow Guard Furiz to get respect and protect papa..., pa, I don’t want to stay by myself...can I stay with you tonight? OMG 😆 so precious, yet within the context of the day’s events, almost 12yo Rashan is a trooper. His concerns of being the future Royal Commander of the Armies is well placed, but the burden or power of the combined houses of the commander and that of the Kamran trade network will make Rashan either a very skilled and connected Prince, or an untrained and vulnerable target. another great and touching chapter @lilansui

A great chapter, full of suspense, excitement, and the high drama with imperial deceit. The growth of Rashan and Jihan’s bond is so warming, and these tragic events seem to have cemented that fact, well and good. The imperial brothers may now, finally, be united by these ill advised attacks against the Kingdom; a fine point made by Kiyan in Court, and a final warning to the guilty parties, attack the royals is an attack on the kingdom! The attack enroute to Silver Shore divided Rashan from his Papa, and then his Dad when off to the rescue. Then this mercenary attack in their absence proved flawed again when mounted against the superior resources and alliances of Silver Shore and Kamran Estates; ironically, the young eagles proved critical to the rescue of the young Prince. 🦅 👏 The bonding and honesty of the two houses goes beyond Kastan and Jihan. The lines are blurred more as we see the Emperor doesn’t realize the bond and council Jihan already has with the Imperial Father, and with young Rashan. That Rashan was taught dagger sills by a Shadow Guard of Jihan, and of Kamran Estates; then the ironic twist that Rashan should his guard that I turn lived to save Rashan. But the hilarious and public tongue lashing from the enraged, pregnant, sister-in-law for her having to save his own young prince son, and his very own Prince Consort; yup, silence was wisdom there! 😛 @lilansui, bravo 👏, fantastic adventure and its seem we’re just getting warmed up!

I was so excited to see this chapter posted, now we can move on from the huge cliffhanger...to another? Yes it’s a epilogue, but it seems to be a cliffhanger of sorts as we don’t know the extent of Alex’s injuries; recovering or permanent? How did they survive and who did the rescue? It appears the rank used still reserves Commander to be Alex, but that too is vague. Finn was lost, like so many others, but the blanks here again seem to invite sequel or a second epilogue from Alex’s POV, to give some closure to the rescue, injuries, and the emerging government of The New Dawn. Even temporary Prime Minister implies either pending elections or that the Prime Minister is unable to assume that office yet; Alex, still commander but recovering and already elected Prime Minister? If no sequel, then I’m so sad to say goodbye to the storyline and these young characters you’ve brought to life @Westarcher. My hope is that Project New Dawn is only book 1 and that book 2, The New Dawn, will be soon to follow. Thanks for sharing your passion and your wonderful tale with us; it’s been a great journey, but I hope it’s not over yet!

As the wobbly child moves from one leg to another among the gathering, a small forest of towering men, looking up scanning from one to another then yet another, with query in her voice....daddy?

Yay 😃, the boys all seem to be in the home stretch to becoming partners in marriage, while continuing and growing as brother companions and extended families. Irony and comedy; Jared learns riding the cowboy is not enough, but he will have to bond and ride the beast, otherwise known as a gentle mare. But the city boy is already welcomed by family and is rapidly adopting the country scene and family life. Adrian is no longer a playboy, nor a simple small business owner. In learning how to deal with Edwards’s family Adrian has learned proper behavioral control and management of an ass; with the blessings of the current trainer known as mother-in-law to be. Now he learns the partner-to-be has more demands..., that Adrian be prepare to manage the dreadful estate assets and to allow them to dance to hokey-pokey with the Hastings name; enough to show distance but to protect lineage..., on their own terms. Ahhh, the poor, shy, excitable, carrot-top; 🤦‍♂️. He honestly didn’t know, he didn’t and doesn’t honestly care about the riches; I will sign any prenup, but...well, I will get to share the dog, right? Hahaha 🤪 wonderfully innocent, charming, and endearing. How could Ryan not love Micah. The interesting journey @Laura S. Foxhas given us; it has the excitement, the frustration, the aggravation, the pitfalls, and then the rewards of opening oneself to relationships beyond dear friends. Life gives us challenges and then we grow; hopefully falling into the arms of a loving and rewarding partnership for life. Thank you for this wonderful tale; I’m excitedly awaiting a look into the future of our companions as we glimpse at future possibilities.