Great story! I think it ended at just the right time. Brett showed us he is indeed proud. Not hiding, not ashamed of who he is. Facing life head on, good or bad. Patrick's answer isn't important, even though I am curious.
I read the story in one go (almost, had to go to bed right in the middle of Drake's and Alec's fight...) and I found it both romantic and thrilling. Thanks for sharing!
I must confess that I thought the Winterblade wouldn't be an actual sword, but instead the magical union between a Hunter and a Guardian choosing love over war. When Drake used his electric shock device, I was expecting the Earth to shake again and our lovers filled with enormous power the significance of which they wouldn't understand at first. They'd just know they had to be together.
Now that Drake found a map, I guess there really is a sword. Maybe our warriors can end the war using it for good?
Good! Things are looking up again!
I must say I feel your writing has really evolved during this story. The flow is better and the dialogue more natural now when compared to the first few chapters. The feeling of the story is however the same, which is great since that is what made me follow it in the first place. You've kept the emotion and added some technique. Impressive!
Hmm... Didn't see that coming. In my (overactive) mind, the story was going somewhere completely different. Content check could mean something very good or very bad. Intriguing!
Craftingmom not liking a cliffhanger? A taste of her own medicine...
I just read the whole story and must say I really like it! The mix between reality and fantasy is funny but somehow not over the top. It's a bit sad Jonas' life took such a turn that even this truly strange new world hardly makes him lift an eyebrow. Anything is better. I would be freaking out, even if Opie seems very nice.
Just a little theme song for Jonas...
Eiffel 65 I'm Blue Da Ba Dee Video (original vid):
Oh, so many good ideas here! Of course the nobility gets their nickers in a twist when the king has a male hybrid for a mate. No heir in sight! That simply can't be done! Polanthia uses the unrest to naybe seize the mines. Kayden (who of course has kept up his training in fighting) goes with Damien to prove himself. On their travels they come across a couple of orphans, parents killed by the Polanthians. Gruesome, but you do gruesome so well. Of course Kayden sees himself in them and has to take care of them. Throw in some general heroism and a little (or a lot) of love...
Ok, if you don't write more, I will just fantasise...
Great story! But I think you figured that out already.
He, he! Nice story. I've never been sprayed by a skunk, but the kiddies have been sick on me a few times. Still, we manage to keep the romance somehow. It's just a little different nowadays.
"I see".
That had me laughing. You could tell Damien wanted to go off on someone about something, but he managed to keep quiet.
I do believe Kayden and Damien need some time together, alone. Please..?
I want to read the full story of these guys. Alexander wants to come off nice with that choice, but he is going to kill Jason either by turning him or... well... killing him. Kind of a douchebag move when you claim to sort of love someone.
Oh! Epiphany moment! By freeing the slaves, Kayden is actually freeing himself! He made the decision on his own, to go against the wishes of the Duke and everyone else and judt do something he thought was the right thing to do. He is truely an independant man, no longer constantly looking for his master's approval. Nicely done!
I think I must lay down now...
Oh wow! This is getting so exciting! What will happen? Will Alex take over? And Talia take his intended place? Won't that piss Jezebel off... And how is Carlisle convince Alex this isn't his doing?
As for your posting frequency, I say take your time. It's better you write the story well rather than fast. We can wait, albeit a bit impatient.
If you love someone, set them free. Wasn't that what the wise man said ... eh... sang?
Good job, Damien, letting Kayden grow. He won't be your kitten forever and trying to keep him that way would only break you apart.
Only one song makes every single time I hear it, even driving, at a store, at work... It's embarrassing really. Unfortunately, it's in Swedish so most of you won't get the lyrics. The main theme is trying not to give up hope, even though things are looking grim. The title, The girl and the crow, relates to lyrics being about a little girl trying to save a wounded crow. The crow is dying, but the girl runs for his life carrying the crow to her father. Very sad...
I have to say that this ending was not satisfying. I too feel like Jonah once more ran from his feelings. Surely, what he had with Ren was way more than he had with Sandro (who was clearly a rebound guy). To end it with Ren over a stupid misunderstanding like that is just one more way to run.
I'm hoping the epilogue goes something like "A year later, I sat in a café when I heard "Is tjis seat taken?" I looked up to see Ren... (Cue romantic music)
Otherwise, Ren will look really silly with that tatoo of his.
This was a very touching chapter. I could really feel Nate's pain. Seeing himself for real for the first time and really not liking what he sees... That's tough!
Oh Kayden! Poor baby! Just trick that bastard to release your hands and then the jaguar can go for the jugular! And I mean literally! Grrr!
Seriously, Kayden fighting back and possibly saving the other slaves would show hiw much he has changed during his time with Damien.
Maybe I'm too much of a drama lover, but this chapter actually had me laughing. Possibly since I trust CM not to let them stay separated for long.
The description of Damien's irrational jealousy was so well written. He may be a duke, but he needs to grow up a bit. He can't expect Kayden to know how his actions could be interpreted. Kayden is just learning how to have relationships, be it in love or friendship, and is bound to be a bit oblivious.