I had a strong desire to show the boys everyone writes off as weaklings, effeminate, and delicate
Demonstrating that you don't have to be an action hero to be masculine, you can be a ... furious hamster
Will has cherished Tommy for a very long time, he just opened her eyes to see what he knows others will see.
Tommy's journey in this book is not as a side kick, a love interest, or a tag along.
To Jacob, he's the star that guides him, to Will he is as much his son, and to Canada, a symbol. That even beaten, we can still win.
No bigger F-U to the occupation than to take their gold from them.
CHAPTER EIGHT: THE BLADE AND THE ICE
Location: The Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa (Commandeer by the D.N.T.A. for "Recreational Use"). Time: Mid-May 2023. 06:00 EST. Status: The Lesson.
The arena was a cathedral of cold, and Will Carter was its high priest.
The Canadian Tire Centre, once a roaring coliseum of hockey dreams, lay in a profound, pre-dawn hush. Twenty thousand red seats rose into the shadows like vacant pews, their emptiness a presence in itself. The luxury suites wer
They found out who he was when Sarah did. Excuse my slip there, you are absolutely right... however the Americans would love to get their hands on Ned, of all of Will's children Ned is the one that gives them the most leverage over Will... or so they believe. His drug history, his cavorting with a known international criminal on the FBI most wanted list... the scandal alone would be useful to both sides in the coming election. Especially when 54 electoral votes are on the line.
It's implied that the messages are read, and since Ned is writing from a neutral country (Switzerland in this case) he's out of their reach for the time being. But yes, they are now aware of who he is.
As ever, I am humbled.
Thank you so much for reading and supporting. The Carter books are a labour of love for me, and... that they are still read and enjoyed after this long... thank you.
I am not going to confirm or deny that there may or may not be two competing love interests in this story.
Nor am I going to confirm or deny that there may or may not be conflict because of it.
What I will confirm is that love is love, and we're modern.... Wink
The sad thing is, a third generation of this family is... only likely through Tarquin, if he can put his ego aside long enough to stop staring at himself in the mirror and get married.
Orel man, secret mastermind of all the town's happiness... he's cupid in a flannel shirt, holding a rock.
Garrett used to bully Kyle, now he kisses him -poof
Tabby's lonely, now he's got an Alley cat - poof
Steve is too chaotic, give him the most ocd boy in school - poof
I am Orel, master of the water, keeper of the rock and Lord of the Isopods!