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I started this story interested in the premise you presented and it took a totally unexpected turn with Lacy’s brain tumor, which she clearly had before her divorce from Dylan; if anything, finding out her husband had same sexual relationships just gave direction to her paranoia and delusions, to the point that she managed to demonize her husband out of custody & into supervised, other weekend visits with their son. The progression of Lacy’s delusions from her brain tumor, brought back wounding memories that haven’t totally scabbed over….the last 14 months of my mother’s life included dementia along with her advanced Parkinson’s disease. Watching her body waste away the two years prior was bad enough….to contend with the deterioration of her mind in addition was a hellish nightmare; I was her primary caretaker and only those who’ve lived with this can truly understand the torturous existence that robs you of stability and serenity. My mother fortunately remembered everyone until the end but at the same time, certain people were her enemy, like me, because I was more nurse than daughter and made her do things she didn’t want to do. I thought Lacy’s delusions would be a trigger for me but I find myself welcoming this read….Dylan’s a good father, whether he has sex with men or women, I’m more troubled Lacy weaponized the courts to deny Dylan custody….she isn’t the first, unfortunately, nor will she be the last.

My bad. I forgot to whom this was directed. I’ll get someone to spank me, 😉.

😧🫢 Since authors can takes some creative license of their own, feel free to construct something that keeps them both sane and alive. 😬

This reminds me of a question I’ve forgotten the answer to: do surviving mates go mad upon the death of their mate?

Doesn’t have any surprises in store? In your story? Does a bear sh*t in the woods?!?! LOL!!

Forgot this tidbit: “He sat on the top step and looked out over the vast meadow, watching the colors paint the sky in beautiful shades of pink, orange, purple, red, and blue. As the blue morphed from indigo to navy, then into black, stars appeared, thousands of pinpricks dotting the night sky. “ This beautiful description is why between the two I favor sunset over sunrise….while I love both, I really love the light show the sky puts on before the stars put on theirs.

Vann sounds like everything good in his father plus everything good in every child ever, lol; I think whichever pack he settles with has a future vet amongst them. 😊

“But are we ready?” Is anyone ever totally ready for battle? Loss is the inevitable outcome of war….between the Montana crew (who have the Sentinels, which is a superpower group of their own), Giles’ pack in Texas, and their assorted other animal shifter allies, I think they have enough to make MangyMutt’s side suffer the greater losses. I truly hope Enya is right about the guards’ ineptitude, if HeBitch chose to upgrade to a better caliber of guard now, well the possibilities don’t bear consideration. Asa is strong and he’s used to looking out for himself, hopefully that and his new family will prove enough motivation for him to use any opportunity to his advantage. On a lighter note: “Hunter shook his head and chuckled. “The supernatural world has some crazy-ass shit in its back pocket.” In the side & front pockets too, lol. “I’d like to pick your brain if you don’t mind.” Enya plopped down on the other end of Caleb's couch. “Fire away.” Hunter and Kellan snorted. Sebastian glared, and Reilly snickered. Enya smiled.” A sense of humor is the saving grace of almost every situation, having a sense of humor about oneself is a blessing.

I hope you and every author on this site know we appreciate every chapter you post to a story & all the work that goes into it, even if there is sometimes impatience in the waiting, lol. My handle is FanLit because I’m a huge fan of literature, it’s been a haven all my life….I can’t begin to count how many times coming here saved me from wigging out or breaking down this past year….I'm very grateful for the mental refuge this site is….that includes the great interaction the comments allow with the authors and other readers.

No, lol.

I wish, lol. Tough week. 🫤 🙏

I want to blame them for Asa getting caught by MangyMutt but the recon idea was a bad one in the first place & I think that Hebitch has something in his security that looks out for shade shifters, since he’s familiar with their existence.

Or maybe being a shade shifter killer, he includes traps for them amongst his security. 😔

The adoption of Dante, Duncan & Marcel was a forgone conclusion, the familial configurations were the only thing left in question….my concern is Vann’s reaction to Caleb’s confession and whether he’ll feel welcome knowing his father has a new instafamily, no matter how much he may be reassured that he is. “limp bacon to super crispy in two seconds flat. “ 🥓 Quite the impressive culinary feat….the better to eat him with, no doubt, lol. 🥓 🐺 Caleb is one sexy motherf*cker, or is that fatherf*cker? Fatherf*cker to be? His dominant attitude is hot🔥🔥…it figures he’d be a power bottom, lol….guess you can take the man from the alpha title but you can’t take the alpha out of the man. *SIGH*. As sinister as Asa falling into MangyMutt’s clutches are, there is a relief from the shoe drop blue balls each prior chapter brought. Knowing what this rancid fucker is capable of, I won’t even begin to imagine what Asa might endure at his hands….only hope that Caleb escaped detection and will be bringing rescue soon. 🤞

No one. No one lives in a tomb. It was not a literal reference….Jubal’s devotion to building onto and bettering the home of the man he loves evoked the comparison to me because the specter of death was involved; thankfully (hopefully, with Lucas’ continued recovery) it will be a testament to living love.

A tomb built in tribute to a great love, kinda what Jubal was doing as he didn’t know whether his love would survive. 💝

Thank you @84Mags, I consider that high praise coming from you. 🎁 I just finished reading all the comments to the chapter and as usual, was blown away by your insightful observations….you caught every important beat in this chapter; I always try to touch upon everything but sometimes get caught up in one point or another, to the exclusion of others, lol.

Feel better, @drsawzall….seems to be that time of year for nasty chest congestion of all sorts.

Praise Be!!!! The sun finally appeared from behind the dark clouds around Jubal’s heart with Lucas’ awakening 🌤️ 🌅….Two days that felt like two weeks. “You… can shoot the eye… out of a squirrel… dancing… in the rain.” That’s as colorful a phrase as there ever was, lol!! “Lucas, with a new, slightly bigger smile, let his hand go when he gently pulled, but only after he looked at their joined hands. “Knew that was you… your hand I been feeling. You went and saved my life again.” Wow. 😍 If Lucas is capable of such swoon worthy, soul touching words along with quick wit mere moments after waking, he is in fine form indeed. Doc Vance showed the capable physician he is with the care he showed the newly wakened Lucas and the ever anxious Jubal, lol. “We be young’uns, Doc?” “Compared to me, Jubal, you two are still babes crapping yellow.” LMAO!!!! that newborn poo, Hoo Wee, LOL!! Billy seems like a darling young boy burgeoning into manhood with a serious case of hero worship for the men in his immediate vicinity….clearly for some more than others, 😊 His back story is of great curiosity. Now if Jubal can stop building the Taj Mahal of Bearpaw for an evening and get some rest, he may find tomorrow comes quicker than he realizes, lol. How many visitors will spell Lucas in Jubal’s absence? Will Jubal really stay away a whole day? Who will be first between these two “good friends” to truly speak what is in their heart? Find out next week when we check out “Bearpaw: An Old West Tale” 🐾 🍻

I was debating about the second one….sorry 🫤😬 That one I killed by taking it out.

I’m just trying to hope for the least collateral damage, 🤷‍♀️….you’re doing the deed, not me. 🫣 🫢

Yes, yes I did. ❤️‍🩹 The spoiler is cautiously appreciated (that Non-negotiable is an attention getter) I have a theory as to who & hope I’m right. 🤞

Absolutely, totally terrible idea. This is not the time to ask for forgiveness instead of permission.

Sorry about the dupe.