Thank you for taking the time to read the whole story.
'I expect the precipitous mating was to give Diarmad the strength to protect himself and rescue Noel.'
I love it when my readers speculate! It help me to become a better writer. I really appreciate your comment!
Before something worse could happen, Noël found his powers. Nobody can know what would have happened if he hadn't, though. I don't think the Seraei have the abilities to track a phone.
Thank you for your comment, Cannd!
'Can't think of a nicer end for him.' You and me both.
Yes, I'm running right beside you! Every year we want to start early but the things we have to do seem to become more and more. No time for contemplation or tranquility. Of course I had to read it loud again, but I was alone this time except fot the cats. May be next year...do you think that too? You captured December hectic and regrets very well.
Somehow I felt they needed something meaningful for the last part of their story. I'm glad it worked out.
'What a wonderful story.' Thank you for that, Parker!
The song just doesn't leave me alone.
I couldn't let it end without hope. I always like my guys too much for an unhappy ending, lol.
I'm sorry for making you cry, but I'm happy you liked it anyway.
Thank you, Puppi!
They had to be together! Obstacles had to be mastered. A difficult piece, so thank you for your help. You pointed at the parts that needed to be polished.
Thank you, Reader! Those two didn't let me alone. Although, for Blackout I didn't know what to write and almost didn't make the deadline. I think it a good end for the series.
The story still comes back to me from time to time. I agree with other reviewers the ghost was an unexpected twist but what I liked most was that in the end they got back together again, even though they have been bad guys. They suffered enough. Great story!
Either you suffer from migraine or you know someone who does. I know I once parked the car and didn't know where and when R. found it, it turned out I just dropped it more or less in the middle of the street. To have someone who drops everything to come and get you, again and again, that's love. Beautiful story, Renee.
The Holly and the Ivy
Chapter Eleven
Hurts. The slightest shift of my shoulders sends spikes of pain through my body, followed by waves of nausea. I need to calm down…breathe... But I can’t. There is… I push my tongue against a rubber ball blocking my mouth. I’m gagged! My heart beats faster. Cold sweat is running down my body. Cold. I can’t think, everything is so sluggish. My head hurts. Pictures flash through my mind… Everything slams back into my senses. Diarmad… he bit me… he fucking bit
'a loophole for lifesaving measure' Perfect! You should definitely represent them, if it becomes necessary.
Next chapter tomorrow. Sorry for the cliffie.
Thank you for your review!
It's very difficult to answer reviews and not reveal everything. So, yep, someone screwed up. They should have listened to Noël. They had a reason not to do this, though.
...to connect them. Hmmm, good thinking. But there is more.
Thank you for you review, Def! Glad you liked the chapter and thought the breakfast scene was realistic. I won't tell you how long it took me to write it.
Er...it actually is the continuation of the prologue. Are you referring to this sentence: ' Nothing has changed since last year, or ten years before, or...'?
This means all the years before, when Noël visited Christmas mass with his grandmother.
Diarmad completed his part of the mating ritual. Exactly. Why did he do this?
Nope, no dying for lack of love when I'm the author...
Thanks again for an astute review, Peter. I admit the prologue might be a bit confusing.
Lit! Questions...will be answered next chapter.
'embracing their connection' made me smile.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and questions, Lit. It helps so much in getting a better writer.