Yes, Martin does still have a little bit of planning left. He's just ensured that Casey can't go anywhere while he finishes up. Next chapter coming up soon!
That's pretty much why I try to update quickly since I hate cliffhangers too. This is actually the first story I posted that wasn't completely finished before I started posting. I think it helped keep me motivated to get it done, knowing you all were waiting for more. So thank you! So glad you are enjoying it!
Shawn may be angry, but he does have Casey's well-being at the forefront, so he'll want to get Casey away from the man. At least, that's what he'd want to do...whether things work out that way... well...
Chapter 31
Casey stumbled as he tried to step back from his uncle's approach. He shook his head to try to clear the fog engulfing it, but it only made him feel nauseous. Nothing made sense. His legs couldn't seem to hold his weight, and his arms felt like lead.
"W-wh...at...?" Casey heard his own voice as if from a distance. The growing fear in his gut had him wanting to run for the safety of the sea.
The odd look on his uncle's face made him nervous. It seemed almost... predatory. B
Chapter 30
Footsteps thundering down the stairs startled Martin from his focus on the computer. He'd been busy determining what would be the best way to present Casey to the world, making sure representatives of the various scientific awards couldn't miss it.
"Casey?" he called, but he didn't really expect an answer considering how the boy had been ignoring him the last couple days hiding in his room.
Martin heard the deck door slam open and he was surprised that Casey would choose to go
Just read this story today, and it's a great start. I love the easy bantering dialogue, made me laugh out loud a few times. I'm with Carlos in that I don't usually start reading stories until they are done, for the same reason he mentioned. I really look forward to reading more.
Chapter 29
Hope squeezed at Casey's heart and he felt like he would explode as warm, moist lips teased his in a gentle kiss. His eyes shot open in shock, blinking rapidly as he stared up at Shawn's smiling face hovering over him. It took him several moments of bewilderment to register that Shawn didn't look disgusted or horrified at all.
He shook his head as if to make sure he was really awake and seeing clearly. Shawn wasn't...repelled? Maybe he didn't realize...?
"You can't really..."