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Yes, everyone is going to feel pretty crappy when they realize what Kye has been hiding. Of course, Kye's been really good at hiding his pain for years. As for Sam, you have an excellent point. I didn't think of it like that. I probably need to go back and edit his opinion of Kye. He really doesn't have much to base his change of opinion on other than Ashton pointing out how Kye saved Row by telling Sam about the poison (which Kye didn't have to do, he could have just kept silent). It would probably work better with just a slight softening of his opinion, until he sees Kye's back and realizes what he's really been though. And yeah, Kye's not going to stand up for himself, but for others he's more likely to push through his fears, like he did when he saved Rowland. Glad you liked that biting part!

Yes he is. He has no clue just how strong he really is.

I know. Kye is extremely good at hiding his hurts, both physically and emotionally. It's been drilled into him by Barrett to do so, and showing any weakness only has earned him more pain in the past. He just doesn't understand yet that he's not alone anymore and there are people who actually care about him. Oh, several people are going to feel pretty bad about it soon.

Well of course!

His getting out of there isn't going to be easy or smooth because... well, that just wouldn't be me!

Oh, Kye's past is definitely an emotional hurt from his parents.

Hi! So glad you are here at GA! There are sooo many great stories here from so many wonderful authors. I'm sure you'll find many stories you'll like. Hopefully you'll enjoy a couple of mine in there as well (especially if you like a lot of angst... ohh, and maybe cliffhangers!) Please feel free to let me know what you think!

Chapter 16 Charlie. Charlie was here demanding my obedience to rise. But was he here because he was the traitor, intent on silencing me? Why would he have saved me from Liam's whip by taking me to the orchard then? Why wait? Defiantly, I wrapped the covers closer, feigning sleep. I only hoped Lord Ashton held his patience long enough to determine Charlie's intent. What if the man was just trying to rescue me again? "I said 'get up.' I have a horse waiting." This time he yanked my ar

Hehe, yes, at least it wasn't Tareth--which I know some were worried I'd do (but that actually didn't occur to me).

Yes, hopefully this chapter helped to put Ash's actions/feelings into perspective (it's harder doing the single POV to get that across, I'm realizing).

Ahhhh! Ok, thanks!

Can someone clue in this clueless person as to the criteria Renee used to make the author scramble? I know you said it was easy, but I can't figure it out.

Thanks! With the single first person POV, delving into Ashton's thoughts and feelings that he's been hiding is more challenging. And Ashton hasn't felt like he could reveal how he really feels since he still thought Kye was loyal to Barrett. Until now.

Yes, I think Kye was certainly leaning toward suspecting Charlie (maybe Liam with how adamant he was about punishing him). Most of you I think were leaning toward Charlie as the culprit. Kye does like Ashton, but he can't forget Ashton's words the first time they met either (he just didn't know it was Ashton's way of trying to distance himself from Kye because he was actually attracted to him). It'll be a few chapters before any in-depth talk with Tareth yet. I probably won't be updating quite so quickly next time (sorry!). Since I missed last Friday and didn't post until Tues, I thought I'd post this friday to get back on schedule.

So glad you are enjoying it! Thanks!

Thank you!

You're right, there still is a lot Kye and Tareth will have to deal with once they finally have a chance to sit down and talk. Currently, Kye probably doesn't even realize he now has a new home at the Sterling estate. It hasn't even occurred to him yet.

Next chapter they do trap Lee, so they wait will be over!

Hehe, oh, I haven't exactly decided what to do with dear old dad yet... but you know it probably won't be good. Oh, Tareth and Ash will definitely have some words when they discover the truth depth of Barrett's abuse on Kye.

We'll find out in a few chapters what happened with Kye's parents and why Tareth didn't know where/how to find him once they have a chance to talk. And you're right about how Kye sees things--as his fault. He's been made to believe he's worthless, weak so he doesn't think he can make a difference. He doesn't see that he's already saved Rowland.

Kye does want to be with and talk to his brother, but he's also dreading it since he thinks Tareth will hate him after he knows what Kye's been made to do. And Kye does have a little fascination with Ashton, plus he feels guilty about what happened to Rowland, so helping to catch Lee is important to him (as well as protecting Tareth, who might have been riding with him).

Tareth is the only one Ashton can trust until he ferrets out "Lee". It will be a little bit before Tareth and Kye can have a real talk, where Kye will find out about his parents finally.

Oh kye suspects him, but since he's not certain her can't discount Liam or Donnelly. Thanks for reading and reviewing. Can't wait to see what you think of upcoming chapters.