Thirdly

Paul always cooked or baked up a storm when something was bothering him, usually hot chili and, if it was really bad, chocolate cakes. - OMG. Paul is my new best friend. The second she saw her brother returning and wearing that lopsided, dopey smile - she always called it Paul's smitten face - she had known he'd met someone. - Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. "Well to me that sounds an awful lot like dating." - LMAO. In our eyes it is, but Sam seems to be in denial. Oh nooooooooooooo. Mark, buddy, I don't understand. I know you wanted more from Sam and you grew apart, but why try to get him back? So many men in the world...

Before reading: So I found some rare free time (or stole some free time, either way, ha ha) and I thought "you know what? why don't I start reading some of Adi's older work?" Because I realized I've been reading your stories in random order all over the place (my ultimate fave is still Cupid Central, but I'm surely biased, as it was the first story I ever read of yours). While reading: He reached out to drop his keys into the blue glass bowl... - I want a blue glass bowl. I have to add it to my list of "things to eventually buy." His gaze fell on the sculpture sitting on the mantelpiece. He had given it to Mark for his birthday the night before he left for his conference a week ago. Seeing it still here should neither surprise nor hurt him as much as it did. - It was a gift he specifically bought while thinking about Mark, of COURSE it would hurt. I want to pull him into a suffocating hug. Sam knew what was going on the minute he saw the lonely glass bowl sitting on the floor. - In spite of what's going on, I still want one. When Sam felt another sob welling up, he concentrated hard not to let it out. - Dude, there's nothing wrong with crying. There's no one there! Yell, cry, throw stuff, curl up into a ball...no one's there to judge. What he noticed immediately was that the bed was made with Sam's cheap before-Mark-sheets. - Nothing wrong with cheap sheets. All you need is one nice, fluffy, fleece blanket and you're all set. Sam's throat constricted and sobs soon became desperate gasps for air. - Finally! Yes, let it all out, buddy. Yay, hope! We have hope. Time to read the other four parts to this series. *scampers off to read*

That might not happen this time around, but it certainly will in the sequel.

That's pretty much how we felt when we finished the chapter. We're getting close to the end, but I wouldn't be able to say exactly how many chapters are left.

There are actually a few other species that look almost exactly like humans but have slight variations. They didn't want to be rude. Though, I'm sure they'll mention it to Adrian when they next see him "saw a tall guy with short hair that kinda looked like you only he was paler and had more facial hair"). And there are humans on other planets, it depends on what side of the galaxy. Some where, well, kidnapped...others willingly colonized elsewhere. No, he was just ranting to him for sympathy. And unfortunately Sifta and the crew were too busy in their little reunion to catch the names of the 'super tall human' and his Kaynen. Not to mention that Pip called him "Zay" not "Zane." The gangs do eventually unite, but as to how, you'll have to wait and see. That part was hilarious. Much laughter resulted from that scene. Sifta's tentacle panic was my idea and his "tales of marriage to a Kaynen" was all Robin.

Louie's something else.

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Not quite a crossover yet. But, it was still fun to see. They were thiiiiiiis close.

That would be amazing to read.

I just couldn’t stop, the drama and angst held me captive. I’m just so relieved things will finally (hopefully) sort themselves out. Also, I have to say it before I forget, but I would totally read a Laird spin-off tale, especially is he finally finds his ultimate partner!

Ok, wow. Yeah, I just read all this in one swoop. I just could not stop reading, it was impossible. I was so mad at D, but then I got to thinking about his being irritable before all that. And now we have the "why's." Absolute craziness. I really lucked out having only just read the story now (with the answers of this current update). On the other hand, I hope they're able to do something about the poison. Moments that made me laugh: Laird, just Laird Moments that broke my heart: Pretty much everything (D pushing Noel away, that drunken little dance with Kris, Noel's serenades, and the moving) Moments I felt were awesome: Landyn ultimately siding with his bestie, Noel. Noel's progress with his powers. The cavalry arriving.

They might not fully cross paths this time around, but it will definitely happen at some point.

“Well, the big deal is that I do not want you running around the house half naked,” he growls.- LMAO. Better half-naked than all-naked, D. He had his arm wrapped around my waist, unconsciously stroking it, eventually even slipping one finger under the waistband of my pants Poor Cieran didn’t know where to look.- LMAO!! Ha, it’s working…- LMAO, so sly, Noel. Fact is your abilities are highly unusual.- Woo! Go Noel! And still, at the back of my mind I do not trust him.- Exactly, keep your guard up! *rolls around* Can't believe I read it all so fast. I loved it all from beginning to end (or rather continuation). I think I'm gonna take a little break and then start on book 2. I think my sleep deprivation and eye strain's caught up to me. But, it was soooooooooooooo worth it to read this! Thanks so much for sharing.

“Smart. Practiced move, huh? Not the first time you’ve skipped the underwear?” I grin. “What can I say?” - LMAO! Their last chance to get to you was at church and Landyn suggested trying to catch them then. We would finally have enough proof to banish them. I should have never agreed to this. - No, no you shouldn't have. Absolutely not. Shame on all of you. Noel, you need to give them all a spanking. I watch Andra getting up from the floor, sprayed all over with her sister’s blood.- Poor thing. She deserves so much better. Thank goodness Noel's future glimpses are getting better.

I already sent him a picture of your legs. He wasn’t amused. - This mofo needs to die. (what do you know? instant gratification) That’s why McGill allowed him to have me. If I ever get my hands on him, I’ll kill him. - Damn straight. Wait, no! The other McGill might be a good spy!

So, tomorrow I’m becoming a vampire.- *snicker* very strong emotions cause our eye color to change- Whoa, that's badass. "You are mine now. No man ever touched you and no man ever will." "Um... okay?" What the hell?- LMAO. Just go with it, Noel. “D. More. Please.”- Hee! He calls him 'D.' Love it. There was this nagging feeling again. - Noel, seriously, you're supposed to heed your own warning signs! “I have this feeling…Landyn said I should listen to it.” - Good job! Wait, was that a gunshot? - See? Why won't people listen to his bad feelings? Honestly.

at too-early o’clock - *snicker* kale or something- now I'm craving some kale chips with lemon if I ever experienced something like I had on the day of the attack, I should absolutely trust my feelings. It might help save my ass someday. His actual words.- Exactly! Again, we didn’t hear Ronan entering the room until he tried to get our attention by clearing his throat.- #@*(U(%* DagNABbit, Ronan. You're lucky you're still alive.

I would beg you to skip the rest of the semester and start again in spring.- I'd have jumped on that option. But, that's college sleep-deprivation talking. “What happened to the sniper you caught?” “He died before he could give us any information.” - Dagnabbit. Spies killing themselves. Fuck with who, why and when! - EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...dagnabbit, Ronan! Such bad timing. Seeing the chaos on his desktop. He really was a slob.- Hey! It's organized chaose ok? Organized chaos.

I felt drawn to him. - *happy little squeal* “Nobody can fall for someone in two fucking days. Right?” - LMAO. Don't forget the 5 minutes every year! He is attractive, um… hot actually.. - LMAO. You have known him much longer than two days Noël; think about it. Through Tristan and Luis. Open up to them. Trust them. - Yes, trust your older brother from another mother? They were his friends, not his lovers. If you’re falling for him, that’s definitely you.- Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. As a matter of fact, I’m really looking forward to your fights. - Simon, you sly dog.

Almost unconscious by then, I barely felt someone pulling me off Diarmad's lap, before I must have totally blacked out.- Well, crap. I wonder if Diarmad actually pricked him and drank his blood. At first I was worried that the others would burst in on something intimate (which I so eagerly am awaiting). But, now I'm relieved he actually called out to him since they seemed to get there just in time. Rattrays *snort* Rat-trays. "There's more?" There was always more. - Yes, you see, we are vamps that happen to also love cinnamon waffles. Well a little blood donation never hurt anyone. In their case, it's an eventual exchange.

I'm so invested and I'm only on chapter five. Somehow it feels like I've read 10 chaps instead of just 5. Goodness... Dead people. Luis and Tristan. Inside me? I was only the glue? I don’t think so! I’m no glue. - Buddy, I think you're taking this the wrong way. In power ranger terms, the three of you are the zords that have been fused together to become a Megazord. They just need to realize that you've been a Megazord your whole life and they'll accept you as you are. Spontaneously I added a generous dash of ground cinnamon, because I knew he loved it. The moment the brown powder mixed with the batter, my heart beat faster. Was this my idea? Nah, can’t be because how the hell could I know he loves cinnamon waffles? Fuck! Luis!- LMAO! Dude, don't freak out, just go with the flow. As soon as he'd settled down behind his desk, Diarmad showed a completely different side of his personality. His body posture changed and he switched to powerful, determined leader in the blink of an eye. - LMAO! Yes! "I'm still a King and I can intimidate people." I don’t think so. How could Noël make things up that he had no knowledge of? And why is what he just described your family's offensive powers?- That was actually an attack? No this girl didn't. Nu-uh. She needs a spanking. Her dad needs one too. Don't get me started.

“I don’t know… I always think of that when I wake at this time.”- Oh, my heart's already hurting for Diarmad. Does this mean he had to watch as each of his previous lovers died? Is that why every time Noel says something that they'd say, it hurts him? Aaaaargh, poor baby. Think of it this way: They're still alive, INSIDE him...though it does sound kind of odd/wrong when you say it out loud. The blond is Luis and the brunette is Tristan, Simon’s brother.- Wait, what??? Then why is his punk bum scowling at Noel? Did he just expect to have his brother back and the fact that Noel is his own person was like a splash of cold water in the face? Your bro's flippin IN there, you punk. You should be grateful to be in his presence again, albeit mixed with two other souls. Bah. I knew I would meet him again in you, I was devastated when he died. - *gushing tears* He died in Simon’s arms after he protected me from an attack we never knew the origins of.- WHAT? You mean all this time, you didn't investigate deeper about this attack? We hope that when the merging of the souls is complete and you are fully united with Tristan, Simon can recognize parts of him within you, and he will finally heal. - His punk bum needs to get over this or else even the parts of Noel that are Tristan will resent him. "I used his powers, yes. But the rest was me!" - Damn straight, Noel! You tell him!

“Landyn is my head of security. His job is to supervise the men, but this was too serious a threat, so he insisted on protecting you personally.” - Best. Friend. EVER! It might be stupid but at that moment, I felt utterly betrayed.- No, Noel, he's still your buddy! He wouldn't have pranked you earlier if you guys weren't really friends! Don't think like that. *pouts* "Simon is Landyn’s mate.”- Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. I'm happy. Nana was a trained fighter?- Best line. Ronan had obviously been close the whole time, because as soon as we left the room, he stood in front of us, ready to take over from me. I don’t know why, but I didn’t want him touching Diarmad and somehow I must have communicated this clearly, because an awkward moment later he simply bowed and went away. - LMAO! “I always helped and supported people with their stuff, even before...” I waved my hand in the direction of the living room. But then it hit me. There never had been a 'before'. Since I was born, Luis and Tristan had been a part of me. - Now you're getting it! So cool that he realized this so fast. I'm so glad.

'Everything I have told you so far might be unbelievable and even shocking in itself,' You don’t say. - LMAO. Best line ever. 'It was my third grandson who showed the unique ability to harbor and eventually merge two joined souls together with his own.' - Hopefully this will be explained further as we keep reading. “That’s why she made me talk to you every year at Christmas Mass since I was three!” - Well, that prologue's starting to make a little more sense now. How fitting it was that they still met up during Christmas Mass even at the end of their, as of yet unknown, rope?