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Kiyo is an ambitious dick but I don’t think he knows he’s giving Milan tainted blood in the transfusions. At first I thought he was but after that conversation between Cade and “Mr. X”, I realized Cade is using Kiyo like he’s using everyone, it seems. I loved Rory standing up for Milan and it was so sweet to see that Milan is already in love with Rory; It’s not just him being sheltered, he’s drawn to his mate. The Morgan’s aren’t even aware someone in their town wants to take over the Alpha spot from Big Morgan; Danger’s on the horizon at every turn. A tangled web has been weaved and I feel It’ll get a lot bigger before Rory and Milan can be together.

How are Rowan and Grant doing?

I hope this gets completed. We need to see Frank shake Reed out of all his pretensions that cost him his relationship with Brandon so that he can get his HEA, too. Frank is the cutest and cuddliest and smarter than people give him credit for. I don’t think he’ll let Reed change him the way Brandon did and that’s exactly who Reed needs.

You are one of the best at putting false paths out there, Dear Rump. I only hope that when Alex’s true motivation is revealed for his nice turn to Carter that I don’t kick myself too hard for missing it. I didn’t mention before about Aron’s reaction to a shirtless Carter but it was funny. “He risked a look at Aron. The man seemed serious and his dark eyes were hooded, filled with something. He licked his lips and swallowed. To his dismay, Aron did the same thing at the exact same moment.” Was I mistaken in thinking Alex was surprised with what he saw under Carter’s shirt, too? Aron now knows Carter is okay with him being gay and they are friends again, I think Aron’s going to realize his attraction to Carter is back (never really left) and may be harder to control. Why did Alex want Carter half naked? 🤨🤔

“Another thing nobody tells you about dying is that people who love you will not let you die if they have any possible fucking way to keep you from doing it.” As compelling as your story had been to that point, those were the words that made me cry. I hope you understand their choice. There is a saying attributed to Winston Churchill, “If you’re going through hell, keep going”. You did and you didn’t have to so I believe there is something better in store for you besides being a cautionary tale. Your eloquent, brutal honesty took my breath away. I don’t know if I would have had your endurance; I’d like to think I would for the sake of my child but what you went through, I don’t know. Happy one year anniversary on your transplant. I wish you happy, sweet Razor. Thank you for sharing.

🙁 I was reading chapter two yesterday, ready to go to chapter three and the bouncer kicked me out of the club!! 😳 I hope I can get back in soon....🥺

Carter can try playing games to get what he wants but he is in way over his head going against Alex; The guy’s a pro. Carter is a simple, basic guy (and I mean that respectfully), while Alex’s many layers are curdled with cruel selfishness. So Alex is trying to seduce Carter to bust up his friendship with Aron? Or is he getting Aron into the idea of threesomes and wants to include Carter? There can be any number or tricks that demented dildo could be coming up with, (Machiavellian, indeed). My bet is that he wants to seduce Carter and destroy Aron’s faith in him. Can he? Okay, okay,....I like Simon. Adultery aside, he seems like a really sweet guy, definitely someone who deserves better than Alex. I do give Alex credit tho, predators know their prey, I hope he learns the hard way he barked up the wrong tree with Carter.

😳😮 Is Milan the lone wolf?!?! Nice development with Rory and Milan making it official and nice cliffhanger.

And Doug is a hoot and a half, “chick like a billboard” and “shake the snake”, smh

Hi Brian!! I’m onboard, interested to see if this “vagina virgin” 🤣 will go along with everyone’s efforts to hook him up with a wife to get the mansion in Montauk. Something tells me cousin Garrison and “blond Bovary” (thanks droughtquake, lol) will impede the process. Given your proven track record for putting together guys who are chemically compatible (aka scorching hot good sex), I’m interested in and hoping to see how that will fit in here. Sounds like the family needs to get Grandma a hearing aid, lol. Oh and the other version of this story you alluded to in a previous comment sounds intriguing. Happy American Thanksgiving. 🦃

Noah should stay; And while I understand Jenn’s love life wasn’t the best before, she’s being a really bitter Betty over a date and a half. They never even kissed!! Now I’m wondering if she’ll stay friends with Noah when she finds out about him and Jordan. I really like N&J’s bond, that sex’ll be hot because there’s a physical (yay animalistic lust) and emotional connection.

Milo is a very intense, sexy, possessive, compelling creature; The chemistry between he and Liron is white hot. 🧨💥 It could be this is how he is with every encounter but there seems to be more on Milo’s part. (We know what Liron wants) I think it’s good Liron takes some breathing room, especially since he thinks Milo will be walking out of his life the next day.

I thoroughly enjoyed being in the world of “Rebellion” and Dan and Jae’s love in this story and “You Make Me....Crazy” Chapter 3 mentioned Harry also had unrequited love for Jae: “Picking up the photo with Jae in his dressing room, Harry touched the tattoo on Jae’s shoulder. Urges he fought to squelch on a daily basis rose to the surface. Jae had an elegant back, Harry found himself wondering what it would feel like to trace a finger along Jae’s backbone. Would Jae lean into his touch, maybe gasp in pleasure…? Harry slammed the photograph on his desk and forced his thoughts away from the edge. Jae wasn’t his to have, never would be.” It was never touched upon again in the story. Will that ever be addressed? Did Dan know?

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I guess Carter really is a fox 🦊 Tho Carter and Alex are night and day, there are some similarities between the two to make Aron be the only thing they have in common. Beside physical attractiveness, both are emotionally challenged, tho in different ways and Aron already established “different from the rest.” is a draw for him. Carter’s functional autism only makes Aron protective of him and he spent his whole life discovering and deciphering Carter’s “code”, to the point he is the only one that really understands him. Aron stayed Carter’s friend even when others questioned why he did and ostracized Carter. The only reason their friendship broke up is because Carter walked away; If anything, Carter should understand better than most why Aron won’t leave Alex easily, because Aron’s friendship with him is a template for his marriage in a way; The only difference is Carter isn’t a sociopath and genuinely loves Aron back. Alex’s “code” masks that he is emotionally bereft, with no real connection or empathy for anyone else; That won’t be obvious to someone like Aron, who is already preconditioned to dealing with “different”, “difficult” people. Aron may say the two are apples and oranges, but a fruit is a fruit. 🍏 🍊

“Alex has ... some issues with trust. He grew up in a very toxic environment”.... “He sometimes lies to himself, that he is a victim. Of circumstances, of other people ...” “Did you know that about him when you asked him to marry you?”.... “No, I cannot say that I did. But he is really a wonderful person,” he spoke, but to Carter, the words rang hollow, as if Aron was trying to convince himself that Alex was, indeed, just misunderstood. “Except for these obsessions and some ... let’s say, erratic episodes, he is ... perfect. Everything I want.” 🤨 “Haven’t really talked about it ... Just a sore point with Alex. He jokes saying that it is a great thing he’s gay because that means that he doesn’t have to have children. I told you. He didn’t have a great childhood. But I’ll try to bring him around.” 🙄 And there is why people like Alex will always be able to thrive, they pick their victims very well, smh. Alex is not perfect and he will never allow anyone else (children) to share the spotlight in his world. It’s noble of Aron to try to make his marriage work, (I think a lot of people nowadays are quick to cut and run when the going gets tough) but I have to wonder a bit about Aron’s intelligence quotient when I read his rationalizations of Alex. Perhaps it’s that he’s emotionally naive (yet that doesn’t seem to fit the persona known of him). I guess it’s just a horrid combination of vulnerability from being in love with his best friend, (because he still is) and his “marriage is forever” attitude that he got from his parents’ example. (I’m daring to say it’s Aron’s interpretation of their example because I don’t believe his parents would ever want him to stay in an unhappy marriage forever.) It often happens that people will be smart and successful in their professional lives but their personal lives will be in a shambles, such seems to be the case with Aron. It isn’t that Alex would walk away easily if Aron kicked him to the curb but a lot of Alex’s power would be lost if Aron (and Simon!) wised up to him. Speaking of Simon, it would be a hoot if he got interested in Carter!! 🤣 Informative chapter, Rump. Looking forward to next week.

Death is a part of life and while the topic is not a comfortable one for most, you’ve handled it with love and sensitivity here. Thank you for sharing.

“Having roots depends on personal definition,” Ilaria said, when he turned and followed the road heading to the little cottage in the middle of the forest.“My husband and sons are my home, my roots. It doesn’t matter where we are.” “In life there comes a time when the only place you truly belong is with those who love you. Support is good to have in a community, but it is also can be constricting,” Ilaria said, her tone wistful. “It’s hard to escape collective thinking in a group of people. I learned that the hard way. Life is chaotic, experiences very personal, some life-changing. Most people never understand decisions that don’t fit the norm.” Ilaria is a very wise woman. While things look suspicious, I’m holding off judgement on Kiyo. So far I take him as an ambitious man who loves his family, as it is my belief most of his research is driven toward finding a cure for Milan; It also helps that Rory detected no deception in him; The presence of another being being used for experimentation is troubling tho, especially as he sounds like a child (or at least below the age of consent). Hellshield’s theory holds merit based on how it was broken down and I can’t think cloning of some sort beyond the realm of possibility in this story. Rory being called before the council will be interesting-while his reasearch found there was a wolf/human pairing, it also showed they didn’t stay with the pack, how will they react to the news of Rory’s mate, especially with him being heir? Lovers and even partners are a choice, mates, I’ve been given to understand, are not; How can the pack hold this again Rory or even Milan? It sounds like the pack, for all their espousing of accepting different and unwanted (the foundation of the very town, as a matter of fact), need to shake off some “collective thinking” of their own. Rory’s mate doesn’t “fit the norm” but he needs help and there may be dire consequences if the pack goes against the Morgan Lore.

“We start to walk in silence. There is so much I want to say to Jordan. But I don’t know where to start. How do I convince him he’s not gay? Though after seeing him literally prance like a gazelle earlier, I’m not sure he was ever straight.” That was the funniest line in the chapter, 😆. Jordan is a boss!! Granted, he needed advice to go after what he wants but when he got it he ran with it. It may have been a tad soon after Sebastian (and Jenn) for this to happen but fortune favors the bold. I suspect Jenn already has an idea about Jordan's feelings-why would she ask about Noah during the breakup? To know something is one thing, to have it confirmed is another, I don’t know what Jenn will do once she finds out about the guys. I’m glad they’ve taken this step and there will be challenges (aren’t there in most relationships?) We’ll see if they get happily ever after or even happily for a time. They are both good guys and I’m rooting for them.

Oh my. This sequel/continuation to “Healing Heart” is great. Any intention to finish it anytime soon?

WHEW!!!! Thank God Sebastian didn’t rape Noah! What a FUCKING ASSHOLE!! He should fuck himself instead of forcing himself on people. If he weren’t such a douche, I’d feel sorry for him; He clearly has issues with insecurity, otherwise he wouldn’t have had to lie about Jordan. Sebastian could probably be a man whore on his own with his looks and charm but instead he’s a predator because all his “attributes” are surface and he clearly needs to dominate and belittle someone to feel better about himself (Noah should be on his knees serving real men?!?! You prick, Noah’s dick is probably bigger than yours!!) I was glad Jordan gave into his feelings and confessed his attraction to Noah and I get Noah’s not ready right now and he feels loyalty to Jenn; Are Jordan and Jenn really dating? I get no chemistry from them at all, lol. Good installment.

“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it” Yes, another quote but yet another timely one. There’s a lack of gravitas in leadership of “certain places” (that are known by three letters) that harken back to similar, ruthless paths taken by other leaders. They ultimately wound up where they should but always extolled a heavy price.

“All gave some and some gave all” and our debt of gratitude to them is endless and priceless. “Freedom is never free.” Okay, I’m done using other’s words to thank you for sharing yours. 🍻

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At least Alex won’t be able to keep Aron in the marriage by getting pregnant, 😆 👠👠 🌈 Also, since Carter chose not to remember the accident, will we ever find out about ponytail girl? I feel like her part in the story isn’t done.