Laura S. Fox

Thank you for all the praise and good thoughts, Philippe! I really wanted to offer readers the possibility to enjoy Mike and Ryan being happy and in love. While the other characters have had their rollercoasters of emotions so far, their evolution felt even to me postponed due to obstacles that came to me as completely natural, but still. They did deserve their spot in the light, and I'm glad to see that you enjoyed it!

He-he ... I think you're not the only one!

Chapter Twenty-Two – Midnight Dating Mike caressed the dashboard, the combination of high-quality leather and polished wood nice and pleasant under his fingers. “Do you like my car?” Ryan asked, throwing him a wink and a lopsided grin. Was it okay for them to flirt like that while Ryan was driving? “It’s a very nice car,” Mike admitted. “But please don’t mind me. And keep your eyes on the road. I mean, please. Damn, I didn’t want it to come out like this --” Ryan’s soft laugh

Lol, count on Mike to fret over all the things great and small; after all, that's what makes him him. As said before, Adrian just exposed his soft underbelly - and got bitten and wounded! While the prospect of letting Edward suffer a little at the hands of a ruthless dom has its appeal, I have different plans for these two boys. Without giving away spoilers, I'll say that Adrian, once more, will prove what he's made of! Thank you for your comments, Philippe, they are such a joy to read!

And another insightful and very creative comment from you makes my day! Adrian must tread carefully now, he allows his heart to play a role, and that makes even a dominator like him expose vulnerabilities. Jared and Shane, oh my ... they really are shooting for the moon ... pun intended! But Mike, with all the stumbles and hesitations along the way, has just proved that the most important thing is to remain in the competition and never give up!

LOL! I believe you're not the only one!

I knew everyone would love Shane! As for how he got so smart ... well, he'll let everyone know more about that at one point. I had a lot of fun writing the scenes with Mike in this chapter, because, let's face it, he's the quirkiest of them all Adrian is using all his skills and knowledge to lay a trap, but let's not forget who he is dealing with. As for what will emerge from hunting games, only the future will tell. Thank you for taking the time to write these long comments, they really make my day!

Museum love, lol! Good one. Adrian will have to become a skilled angler, according to your description, and Jared needs to learn to trust and love again But you aptly put it! They are all growing up! And while growing pains are, well, painful, the fruits they bear are, usually, if not sweet, at least full of flavor. Here's hoping that you'll continue on this frustrating journey with the guys!

I'm glad you're enjoying the course, still! You're right about all the boys. Mike and Ryan will have to suffer a bit more - or a lot more according to the people who read chapter by chapter as they were released. As for the others, you'll know how right you are as you read forward!

Yes, Mike got a totally different outcome from the night's events! The cracks in what is shaping up between Adrian and Edward will continue to develop, without a doubt, and Jared ... sigh, you're right when you're right!

Thank you for your amazing comment! Mike must be the funniest character in this story, and through no fault of his own! It's just how he is wired. As for Adrian and Edward, they're the protagonists in the most complicated game of seduction in the story, so they will be the source of many ... hopefully, oh's and ah's. (You're right about Jared, but I remain faithful to refraining from spoilers in the comments, despite knowing that you've already read forward).

A very interesting, on point, and especially accurate description of the setting in which some short episodes of this story take place! Mike should, indeed, make a little demonstration!

He-he-he, good thing you weren't exposed to such a life-altering situation, lol! Since this story is just a child of my imagination running wild, Mack/Mark/Mike will get to live and fu ... I mean, fight another day!

You said it well, Philippe! All three have room to grow, and they are at that stage in their lives when they might make choices that can influence their personalities and the course of their existence!

It was definitely one of the reasons why I hesitated quite a lot before deciding to publish this story here. It is my belief that each audience should be treated with the utmost respect, especially regarding preferences, which was why I was so much on the fence about this one and making it available here, on GayAuthors. However, since there are readers here who had to go out on a limb and read other stories on mine elsewhere, on sites that don't have as many user-friendly features, such as notifications and reminders, I thought about giving it a try. I can easily see that it doesn't enjoy as much popularity as other stories I published here, but it was expected, due to the higher amount of erotic content. Nonetheless, I'm happy to see you here, giving it a chance. With me, there will always be plot involved, only that this one is more slice of life than anything else I have here. I'm surely glad that you appear to enjoy it so far, and your characterizations are, as always, on point, and very entertaining to read. Especially the pale and slim carrot, lol! And now onto replying to your other comments!

Oh, man, you said it so well! You're so right about Edward! And thank you for believing in Adrian! Let's not forget that he also has friends on his side, and they won't hesitate to chime in and offer their advice! (Especially Shane, but please don't make me go ahead and give spoilers )

When we'll get to what Adrian plans to do and goes for it, I hope that your sleep will get better And yes, all these restrictions have a terrible effect on sleeping patterns ... I'm not sure if the situation is the same where I live, regarding the restrictions, but it's pretty hard, and I don't seem to be able to sleep well, either. Hang in there! There must be an end to this, eventually!

But will he do that? Adrian is, as I mentioned earlier, a very stubborn man!

Let's say that Adrian and Edward started their little dance for the wrong reasons. The walls are up, up, up, but let's have confidence in Adrian as a demolition man And you'll get to root more for Ryan and Mike, next time!

You're correct about Adrian, and Edward, too! More of that will become clear, later in the story! But the next time, the midnight date is on!

He-he, glad to see you again in the comment section! Adrian is a stubborn man, though ... and he will prove it!

Thank you for the good wishes! Adrian has his work cut out for him, but have trust in his abilities! The midnight date will be ... next time, described at large!

I think a lot of people are in an agreement with you, at this point, Wes!

I think, at this point, that you shared the same beliefs as other readers! And I hope the ending comes as a big surprise - but one that pleases, of course!

Thank you for your interest! I know my comment comes late, so you might have even finished the story by now!