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Loved this, especially what you said about prey. 👏

“Holding up sand-colored britches and a shirt to see they should fit well enough, he noticed folks be watching. That urge to run hit him hard, but he didn’t give in, choosing two more loaves of that good bread Lucas said was always available. Moving quick as the crowd allowed, he added a slab of salted pork bacon from a barrel to replace what he’d ate from the larder. About done, he saw nails were now back in stock, so reckoned he couldn’t leave without taking advantage, buying some of each size they had.” I became dizzy with the variety of things Lucas was able to pick up in one store, lol!! Mercantiles still exist, though they are probably not as prevalent as they used to be….this passage was a humorously wide eyed reminder of the practicality (and necessity, I’d gather) of these places to this city slicker who’s yet to step foot in one. 👀

Man. We really are our own worst enemy. Jubal’s dance upon the hot coals of kindness Bearpaw’s townspeople showed him was understandable, given his circumstances….the fact he braved out their solicitous entreaties speaks to his personal growth, whether he realizes it, as much as it does his eagerness to see Lucas….it was that same skittishness that made a poor time of his visit with Lucas, who is as astute as he’d ever been regarding everything Jubal. Lucas is on the mend, yet not fully well to do all he wants, it is that frustration coupled with his own longing for his friend that made him more short tempered than he’d ever been with Jubal before….Lucas knows to approach Jubal with long rope but it’s all tangled up in his convalescence; Jubal’s vulnerability has him feeling so naked he can’t recognize Lucas’ hurt and short temper comes from a longing as powerful as his own. (I mean for goodness sake, Lucas was so keen for Jubal’s visit, he recognized his footfalls in his sleep!!) I hurt for both these men but mostly for Jubal in this chapter….he can’t see that everything he wants is rightinfrontofhim….Lucas seems like he may finally come clean with his feelings at the earliest opportunity, or tell the man he loves he’s free to go, as I don’t think he’d want Jubal to stay only out of obligation. Reid was caught in an uncomfortable middle between these two haunted, hurt men….how I wish that he could tell Jubal something to let him know he’s okay and welcome in their town exactly as he is but that acceptance can only come with Jubal letting down his well erected but very hard wall of security through fear. What will these two men do? Will Jubal finally let his guard down? Will Lucas verbalize the feelings of his heart or let its newest inhabitant loose? Find out next week when we check out “Bearpaw: An Old West Tale” 🐾 🍻

Umm….girls can definitely appreciate smaller battery operated toys. 😉😊

I notice you didn’t answer the “who shot Caleb” question. 😉 As capable (and good) as you are at red herrings, I don’t think his shooting was random….whether it ties into the upcoming battle, I don’t know but I doubt it was a throwaway plot to introduce Asa to Caleb. If it is…. I bow to your diversionary skills.

Enya alone won’t be enough to thwart the monster army so something with the same impact or stronger and more stamina needs to be sourced and used. 🤞

Sebastian makes an excellent general. His level headed, critical thinking, coupled with Cassiel’s assistance, fleshed out Asa’s abduction plan into a reliable, safe means of strategizing against their enemy. Enya is a hoot. Sebastian’s side is as prepared as they can be, unless Fucktard Feline has more hidden tricks up his sleeve. Did Caleb have the conversation with Vann? Who shot him in Texas?

Nope. No way. Red flag. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 Huge NO WAY on Russ having Toby’s personal email address. My spidey senses are tingling. 🕸️🕸️

I agree, something is definitely up with Russ….his fixation on Brian and Gordon is a lil much for me, the only relief being that B&G have sex with him together & not one on one. Russ needs definite boundaries, else he’ll buy the affection & attention he wants.

Glad that Toby and Noah benefited from Russ’ connections but I’m still quite leery of him….Brian and Gordon are a committed couple who apparently play around here and there; Russ should not be a regular hookup; these assignations should be done after the double penetration.

Was @chris191070’s job first….☺️

I shudder to think how he obtained “volunteers” for these new weapons.

“Sorry about the delay.“ It wasn’t much of a delay and was worth the wait, given this chapter’s serving. So a spy was confirmed in the Montana group. It shouldn’t be a surprise that MangyMutt would continue the disgusting hybrid experimentation, only a chilling disappointment….with all the players supposedly killed & notes destroyed, one has to wonder how he’s managed to conduct them; then again, aren’t there a few unaccounted for individuals, as I don’t remember if Reilly’s father and brothers were ever rounded up. Then again, Sebastian could be lying, knowing that Asa’s sensory deprivation would only heighten anything he’s told. “It took Asa no more than a second to register the shaft of light coming through the narrow chamber. It took even less time for him to do what he did best– become one with the light. He was gone before the soldier on the other side even realized the mistake. Freedom!” WOOHOO!!!! Hallelujah!!!! Then to find out that MangyMutt wasn’t lying about his “creations”. What a terrible, horrible being that pussyshifter is. (Calling him that is actually an insult to pussy) Fucktard’s monster is going to be an unknown element, not knowing it’s full capabilities, some type of impenetrable, hermetically sealed chamber needs to be prepared for its capture, along with all viable vulnerabilities to possibly keep it in control (garlic, stakes, slicer, that tape that keeps reptile mouths closed). Who else besides Doc Donovan will be able to examine this creature? Does Sebastian have scientists on call? As Supreme Alpha, I imagine he does, lol. The element of surprise is always a key advantage, yet my concern still remains about both Caleb and Asa making this stealth trip….the conversation Caleb needs to have with Vann comes to mind, unless it was had during those Twelve days, fourteen hours, and twenty-two minutes Asa was kidnapped. Much care and consideration are still required….as much as can be taken in a guerilla warfare type situation as this. 🤞

Jubal and you share the same love language: acts of service, and blessed are those you serve. As a lover of words, I’ve always been wooed by a silver tongue….as I’ve gotten older, I’m equally if not more, moved by a pair of sturdy, capable hands.

Nope, lol.

Too much? For this kind, generous, hardy soul who has endured more bitter than sweet, not enough. Speaking of kind, generous. hardy souls….Happy Belated Birthday, Gary. It’s appropriate your birthday falls during the Christmas season, your kindness and literary talents are a gift. May your new year bring abundant blessings of health and wealth, healing and rejoicing. Welcome to the 39 club. 😉

I thought of that too, lol.

Your comment puts me in the mind of a bud slowly blossoming in the sunlight….Jubal’s flowering under Lucas’ sun would be a gorgeous awakening, if Jubal allows it. 🤞🌹☀️

Your rambling was great, lol.

I likened Jubal’s excess energy used up in the furious remodeling of Lucas’ home as a form of burnt offering for Lucas’ recovery….he’s probably more grateful than he’s ever been in his life and he wants the universe and Lucas to know it. 🙏 🎁

The chapter’s named “Peace” and the opening note said “.. on Lucas's side...” , yet the peace I observed came from Jubal’s relief at Lucas’ continued recovery, which is fine with me….a happy Jubal is of pleasurable interest to witness; even in his relief, his desire to feather the nest of the man he loves, keeps his exhaustion at bay for a while. Lucas will come home to a simple but well made interior with a majestic staircase that changes his place from a cabin to a home. It’s exciting to see the back and forth between man and beasts….the water and trail of oat flakes are slowly leading the wildings into their new home….I’m sure they are aware of the enticement and it is a great measure of trust they are showing our intrepid horse wranglers but being wildings, their gentling will not be easy and will take time, lol. “it was hard to believe he’d ever fit through such a small opening that godawful day.” The timeline of Ronnie Prescott’s attack to Lucas’ waking up should only be about three to four days, yet Jubal’s mind has already put a longer distance to it because his love woke up, everything before is ancient history….funny how perspective affects one’s mood; Jubal’s not just relieved, he’s happy now….I reckon as happy as he’ll allow himself to be. The six eggs with that salted bacon had me thinking of a coronary but back in those days, it was pure fuel….that meal might’ve been worked off before noon, with what all needed doing in a day. “Picking up the saw, he headed for the laneway to take care of that damn broken branch he had to keep ducking under. “Good riddance,” he said after climbing down and tossing it into the trees. And with that, Lucas’ path home is clear. How soon will Lucas be able to cross the threshold of his redone abode? Who’s more impatient to see whom between our two “good friends”? How long will the wildings wild out? Find out next week when we check out “Bearpaw: An Old West Tale” 🐾 🍻

Well. That went sideways with a NASCAR like turn really quickly. Wow.

This chapter reminds me of an episode of the “Will and Grace” reboot where both unknowingly started seeing and sleeping with the same guy (he was played by Nick Offerman & was sexy af, lol) He almost had them into threesome but cooler heads prevailed, lol. At least Lacy didn’t hold this against Dylan….it also begs the question if Lacy indeed is attracted to a “type”, what are the odds that she’d get seriously involved with two men of multiple/open sexualities in a row?

Coparent or not, Dylan is VERY forgiving.