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My favorite character of yours in Boone….had to run through the roster but yeah, Boone, lol.

This was perfectly said.

Fear for the man he loved was ever present in his tasks, as Jubal tried to combat his shocky condition by staying busy at the farm….as if tending to those chores kept him closer to Lucas and perhaps, death further at bay. Jubal’s more pocket and property rich (minus two gold coins, lol) but it all means nothing while Lucas’ life hangs in the balance….should Lucas pass, Jubal’s material wealth will always be hollow comfort. I hope Jubal bears in mind should his love survive, he will need all his help as motivation to maintain his own physical well being. In reading this and other westerns, we always reference the fact that everyone did what one must to survive, it was truly a kill or be killed kind of life back then….it struck me with the rereading of this chapter that survivors of violence across the span of history bear the same scars-what we know as post traumatic stress disorder today was also experienced by the antecedents of time….while I’m sure it definitely worked to keep one more alert, it saddens me to think of the deeper impact that bore on a psyche stretched to the limit for the bare necessities….in this instance, Lucas’ survival will do much to assuage Jubal’s PTSD (which he probably already had due to the dragging) & Jubal’s presence in his life will do much to assuage Lucas’. 🤞 Will Lucas wake up? If so, when? Will Jubal confess his true feelings to his sleeping love? Find out next week when we check out “Bearpaw: An Old West Tale” 🐾 🍻

Lol, no. “It be the same board used that night for them dead men they’d brought to the undertaker, and he was bothered at seeing Lucas settled on it. “ This passage hit me….maybe have one board for certain elements and another board for general population; It may not be practical but it’s a consideration. 🤷‍♀️

Bearpaw may want to invest in more than one carrying board. Jubal refused to leave his precious cargo and Reid couldn’t stay away because he’s “a close friend”….Doc Vance knows Lucas and Reid are close friends-does he know how close? The risks Lucas faces make me glad to exist in the time of modern medicine; X-rays or sonograms and blood donations would have done a lot to confirm a diagnosis and relieve concerns; at the same time, it was reassuring to see more than rudimentary medicine at play-the stethoscope and knowledge of the heart’s function, the palpating of organs for general health, understanding a comatose condition and how to sustain a patient through one, the importance of cauterization and how blood clots, shock and the dangers of it….it was more than the time of Hippocrates, this was modern medicine of the day, seems Doc Vance was well trained back East, lol. Lucas Rush? At least we know where part of the farm’s name comes from, lol. If Lucas’ last name was shared before, it escaped me. “If He Ever Does” wake up, I suspect Lucas will have more to tell Jubal than he previously planned and I believe he hears his friend in his current state….not all medicine is pharmaceutical. 🎁 How long will it take for Lucas to wake? Where were criminals bodies buried? Has Gary stopped beating himself up? Find out next week when we check out “Bearpaw: An Old West Tale” 🐾 🍻

Oh yeah: “The man blushed and extended his hand. “I’m Arnold Broussard. This is my son, Theo, and my mate, Joanne.” That mate’s name is fabulous, lol. 😉

There was something in Enya’s introduction that gave me the impression she was abused herself, which makes her distrustful of adults and protective of children.

Speaking of sexhanger (or just sex, lol) That blowjob was a smoking hot quickie /prelude to a vigorous night of being pinned to the mattress. 🔥🔥

This trip was always going to be about healing on two levels: the primary and obvious one is Asa healing the hybrid pups (his healing of Theo is a promising indicator after the twins, hopefully he paces himself so that his health remains unaffected). Secondary is Caleb’s healing, which started with Asa coming into his life but would not be completed until he faced Vann and his former pack….Sebastian’s public apology and acknowledgement of Caleb’s excellent leadership did much to mending his broken psyche; if Caleb’s reflection that morning reflected an image of what he used to be, he’ll be leaving the compound with an even better visage. 🪞 Enya is right that Vann deserves the truth but Asa is also right, it is up to Caleb to decide when the time is right. We want to say that good triumphs over evil because the forces of good are stronger….while I believe that to be so, the forces of evil can never be discounted-they are strong and insidious, as it preys upon vulnerabilities and ignorance, on top of the fact I believe some people are just born more bad 🤷‍♀️ Evil thrives when good men do nothing….Sebastian vs. Huntington? My 💵’s on Sebastian, all the way.

This was a very enjoyable chapter. Brian, Gordon and Toby have settled in nicely as a new family unit, now they intermingle as such with their society at large….while Toby misses his mother, he seems to have a realistic view of her, her absence guarantees a bigger turnout for Toby at school functions and life in general, which he seems to really appreciate. Toby and Noah’s sexual exploration was no surprise, just wondering if they are going to be friends with benefits or progress into something more It was interesting to see the further development of Brian and Gordon’s sex life, Brian is quite the power bottom & Gordon is all too happy to share his expertise with him, lol. Their new normal looks pretty great, hopefully typhoon Deirdre stays far out to shore.

ME TOO!!!! That it didn’t happen now just increases the likelihood it’ll happen in the next chapter….or the one after that, to throw us off, lol.

I don’t get why this couldn’t have been done in a private message.

“Elijah brushed back a lock of dark hair that fell across Ashton’s forehead. "He would have stolen away quietly into the dark. Kage never would have come between us. I think he came into my life when he did so he could teach me to recognize love when I needed it the most." Kage would have never stood in the way of anything that would benefit Elijah….he died still thinking he wasn’t good enough for him; In his love for Elijah, Kage learned as well as taught. “As the shudders gave way to soft shivers and breathless pants, total darkness enveloped them. It was as though a shadow shrouded them in its embrace. Instead of feeling alarmed, Elijah welcomed the sensation.” This felt like Kage giving his protection over their union, as they did not need his blessing, what followed confirmed that he gave both….for all his shadow abilities, Kage was pure goodness at heart, it was fitting that he came out of Elijah “A thin tendril of brightness” that “illuminated the room”, he celebrated this union, for while Kage was not Elijah’s mate, Elijah was the truest love of Kage’s life….it is from that love that Kage shared his gift with Elijah and the most important people in his life. “I got your back.” I am my beloved and my beloved is mine. ❤️💞💞 This was really beautiful, it was what us Kage lovers needed to move forward and let Elijah and Ashton be. Thank you. ❤️‍🩹 This gift to the newly mated quartet will also ensure that Kage is involved in the capture, punishment & eradication of that mangy he bitch.

Workplace hookups happen all the time but I still feel some kind of way about Toby and Noah watching Kostas and Bruno….not quite sure about Kostas at all, with his subtle advertising to Toby, I don’t think Brian would like it too tough, either. Toby and Noah both like ecology and botany, they are in the same age range and both gay….experimentation will be attempted at minimum, lol.

This phrase was worth reading all the comments today, lol. Ab Fab 💝

Because I thought it, I’m writing it: Mpreg. This chapter made me think of mpreg. Ashton, Austin and their husbands would make beautiful babies….maybe the Kage light could inhabit Elijah & Ashton’s baby? Drug like sounding (though totally sober) thought done, lol.

What was touching was in the midst of all the revelry, Caleb and Vann was very frontburner for Asa: “Asa was preoccupied, looking across the room at Caleb with a concerned expression. The former pack Alpha had his arms around a young boy about eleven or twelve. The kid was looking up at him with adoration. “ Caleb’s problems are Asa’s problems, Caleb’s joys are Asa’s joys.

“Elijah and Tyler shared an understanding smile. They were used to the closeness they shared—the need to be near, to rely on each other. Especially today. The next several hours were going to be tough.” This passage touched me because I interpreted it two ways: 1/ Elijah and Tyler had been in Austin & Ashton’s company enough to understand the twin bond they had, made closer due to their captivity 2/ Elijah and Tyler are as twin like as non twins can be, their genuine love for each other is transcendent, which makes them the perfect in laws for A & A….they get it and will never be jealous about it. 💞 The twin thing almost derailed the healing but leave it to crafty Elijah to put 2 and 2 together, 👏 A & A’s healing was reminiscent of Reilly’s, while the abuse of Reilly’s wolf kept him in suspended adolescence, the hybrid spell (an abuse of it’s own, sadly descended from Reilly’s original abuse) would do the same to the twins. The family reunion didn’t disappoint and the crowd around them weren’t the only ones crying as they bore witness. Taco Mac & Cheese? Lemon meringue cheesecake? What a food porn tease, you used to go much harder, lol. 🌮 🥮 “After licking his plate clean, much to his mom's dismay, judging by the look she gave him, he threw away the disposable plate and fork.” Full disclosure-I do this with ice cream cake (especially Carvel’s, those crunchies?!?! 😋)….started as a child and have no shame in my game, (okay, I’m a bit more circumspect in public, 🙄) So Asa is the hybrid cure….Ashton and Austin were more human than wolf, did that have a bearing on the healing? Time will tell as Asa deals with each case. 🤞

Always a bridesmaid and never a bride? Lol. Some people have that fate, I don’t think Sven should be one of them. Sven is an excellent cameraman, respected and liked in his field, the Seahawks season tickets he and his family have and use show that he’s family oriented. I suspect like most people, he sells himself short in his personal life, falls hard and passive aggressively plays his hand, usually to his detriment. Sven’s loyalty to Loe by telling Jay about the Lars sighting even after being rejected by Loren speaks to a strength of character not many people would have displayed in the same position….he is a good guy who deserves a break, perhaps after he establishes some boundaries & expectations of his own. Sven auditioned as boyfriend material for Loe by trying to show adaptability and flexibility (in more ways than one, lol) and wound up giving away nookie to someone that wants to work for it….Men like a challenge & Sven deserves to be courted, not bent over “that couch” and disregarded after. That's my five cents. (price raised from two due to inflation, ☺️)

Gotta love being taught something right, lol.

I see her as more of an ass kicker than an instigator, lol. Maeve and Gracie together would be like either Bonnie and Clyde or the Hatfields and the McCoys, lol.

Sex is one of the most pleasurable things two people (or one) can engage in….with that said, it’s different strokes for different folks, as long as everything is consensual. Kudos to Connor’s open mindedness & his willingness to ask the uncomfortable and embarrassing questions.

“Uhhh, you have a great name. Are you a descendent of Isaac Newton?” As (unintentional) pickup lines go, this was unique, lol. “No, not that I know of. Are you related to Neil deGrasse Tyson?” That this was Tad’s immediate response confirmed he and Jeremy were meant for each other, lol. What commenced was a lifelong friendship that included both their families. While I’m sure Jeremy would have loved he and Tad’s relationship to turn romantic, Tad showed how special Jeremy was/is to him by continuing to hook up even after he realized he was heterosexual, as well as naming one of his sons after him. jeremy’s leap of faith yielded great benefits. Lovely story.

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