Laura S. Fox

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!

Chapter Twenty-One – A Little Heat There was heat everywhere, spreading from the point where their lips met, tendrils of lava stretching to the tiniest capillary in his body. Mike could tell his eyelids fluttered as Ryan kept him close and kissed him like he had dreamed of for so long. But he wouldn’t keep his eyes closed, not now when it mattered that he was aware and fully conscious of what was happening to him. It mattered not only for the present but for the future, too. Ryan kept Mi

Thank you, Nana! Everyone - the good guys - is well Rhys continues to sing since that's what he loves, and Mason really wants him to be happy! As for what was lost, I think the correct assumption would be that he got it all back since Levine used illegal practices to take it away from him.

Now that was quite the speech! Yes, you totally deserve it!

Po-lice ... I see what you did there!

So happy you enjoyed it so much, David! I'm so glad people really liked it!

Yes, definitely! I'm so happy you got them all! It means my 'clues' were in place! And here's your shiny reward:

Ah, such a wonderful comment on the last chapter! I'm definitely up for experiments all the time, and there's a certain amount of anxiety over not doing it right. And, oh, I so like the play on words! Thank you, Philippe!

I won't spoil it for you, then, lol! Happy re-reading!

You're definitely welcome! Have a great holiday season!

Thank you, Chris! I knew I had to unite them at the end!