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Hehe, that's exactly right. Kye isn't used to the idea that a noble could be gentle and kind, and even understanding if he just told them exactly what happened. He's been trained not to beg, to be strong, and silent, and he thinks that's what all nobles expect. Thanks!

Kye does see them as his failure, but sooner or later someone's going to see them...

Thank you. It's been a difficult beginning to the year. Hoping things with get better with the coming of spring...

Okay, so yesterday I woke up to check my emails, and I get a daily 'news' email from our local news feed. And the headline hit me: Loudoun Teen Overcomes Heartbreaking Obstacles in Life..." A teen here in my county (I'm sure there are so many others that we never hear about, sadly) who has been struggling with his sexuality for years was outed by his parents when they found "incriminating" messages on his computer. And they threw him out in his senior year of HS. It was so sad to read it happening here, so close to home. Our schools have been very supportive of LGBTQ teens, my daughter in fact personally knows two--a young man and a young woman who are both out at school. It was sooo nice to read in the article that the COMMUNITY, neighbors, friends, teachers, the school, etc, have been helping and supporting this teen, even as his family rejected him. It just reminded me of Brady's struggle (Guarding the Line). I know Rami was probably guarding his line fiercely, knowing his parents opinions (they'd told him in his Freshman year they'd disown him if he was gay), but maybe even if he was shoved over it prematurely, it will work out for him. Here's a link to the article if you're interested in reading it: http://www.loudountimes.com/news/article/loudoun_teen_overcomes_obstacles_to_find_a_life_in_acting898

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you! There is the thrill of victory, overshadowed by the retreating into his own personal darkness. And Yes, I plan on more in the future with these guys.

Thank you! There is much more to this story (hopefully coming soon) with both Ryan and Brady's father's POVs.

Well, hopefully, I'll make it up to you soon!

Thank you so much. It is such a life changing decision as you said.

Thank you! That's exactly right--right now, he knows no matter what he does, he's hurting someone, most likely himself as you said.

It is sad, but Ryan has his own (very different) past to deal with that we haven't seen yet--you've met Ryan in another anthology But Brady's mental prison is more common for so many young teens out there struggling with their sexual identity.

It is a sad moment for Brady, feeling trapped by his feelings. But I do have plans of doing more with Brady and Ryan (who you've already met, briefly).

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

Oooh, I like that, crossing the line with no offense waiting there to beat you back. I'm so glad you liked it!

Hehe, so glad you liked it, even if it was a little sad.

Yep, still staring at the line. But maybe soon, in another story... Thanks for reading!

His dad did open the door, but Brady is too afraid right now--like so many young men his age. Glad you liked it!

Thank you! I do actually have thoughts of continuing it, most likely through a series of the anthologies. Here's a hint: you've met Ryan before in another anthology, but not his POV yet.

I like that imagery too of being in the dark, wanting to come into the light... Glad you liked it!

Thank you. So glad you liked it. I do have plans to continue Ryan and Brady's story, so we'll see!

I'm glad you noticed that. There is more to their story. I 'plan' to continue it through the anthologies. You've actually briefly met Ryan in another anthology (but not his POV yet).

Thank you. This is such an internal struggle for all the Brady's of the world. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

It is sad, and unfortunately true. I am thinking of more pieces, maybe a series with the anthologies, continuing Brady and Ryan's story. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Wow, great story. It's one of those I wish was so much longer (like some of your other readers have said...hint, hint)

Another great story, Parker! You had me worried there for a bit, but that's a good thing! I love a little tension and angst (okay a lot of tension and angst). It's always hard to read about the bigotry in world.