Laura S. Fox

Yep, yep, yep. I wanted to constraint the characters in terms of time because yes, in the present, only days have passed. And the wedding won't be on exactly the last day, but a little earlier, so the time is actually shorter.

Nah-ah - I feel tempted to say as a reply to the last question. By himself, and with others' help, Lyn will grow as a character. You'll find him at the end - still himself - but also someone better.

Oh, the dynamic is changing, whether Brad likes it or not... and readers can easily see it's the former, not the latter. Remembering that time when Lyn could have drowned represents a link with the past and more. Brad would like to be that 'protector' again - albeit he'd also been the cause of the incident back then - but time flies, and people change. I won't comment more here, because I know you will continue to 'dissect' Brad and put together aspects of him that are not in your face or on the nose. What you say about Lyn in regards to how he defends Luke - I believe it's how empathy is born. And despite his many shortcomings and flaws, Lyn can be deeply empathetic. True, only to those who appear to him 'in need of help', which doesn't apply to Alexander, the demon and the 'danger'. Please, remember this for later - stash it away... because it will link with something in a future chapter. Although my advice, I'm sure, is already redundant, since I already admire you for your memory and capacity to make connections even between chapters that are published weeks apart. Luke the brat, Luke who's Brad's 'twin' and mirror... he's a secondary character, but he's not redundant or superfluous. Even if his stage time is short, like all the other parts of the story, he's essential to the full picture. Broken gaydar, lol... But yeah, I guess that's true. He doesn't get out of his head even a smidge, hence missing on clues and hints. Too busy to be in defensive mode... if Lyn were a princess yearning for love in a medieval tale, he'd be at the top of the highest tower, locked in a castle surrounded by the larger and deepest moat... And oh, yes, Alexander's play... how can he not be convincing, doing all these things he does? He cuts through Lyn's bullshit, for sure. And he always does things for a reason. You'll forgive the strategist, I'm sure; his heart is in the right place.

Thank you

Yes, you are so right about what you say in the first paragraph. Alexander knows Lyn - and presenting a challenge is part of their usual - mainly intellectual - games. Now, to say the truth, it's only a part of it. Alexander is also very, very proud... And he has his reasons to expect more from Lyn, while not giving up on him. At the same time, he enjoys rubbing Brad's nose in it, so to speak. But one might just interpret it as a defensive mechanism. Best defense is offense! I also like what you said last. It was easy to like Brad, after all, when they were young.

That is so true

While Lyn might be set in his old ways, he can't deny that. And he'll come to realize it more and more!

The story will slowly build toward that - Alexander fucking Lyn. I just want to put it out there, so people don't worry But it will happen in a somewhat surprising way! And that's just me teasing future chapters a bit...

Lyn noticed it before! They're much alike! And Alexander would totally win the big brain contest, hands down!

He won't remain ignorant forever, I promise! As for the other guys, I'll keep my mouth shut.

Wow, I didn't think it before - or when I wrote the chapter - but that makes it feel like Brad was sort of writing Luke off a little by saying that!

He-he, a knight in the nude, I love it! And yes, it's true, the cracks are showing, and Alexander will stubbornly chip at them!

3D chess!

Well... I won't answer that! But I'll agree on the second point with all my heart!

Chapter Twenty-Two – [Memory, Early December, Sophomore Year] – Don’t Read Into It Who knew lasagna could be such a bitch to wash off a tray? Lyn scrubbed furiously at it, determined to finish the whole stack before his shift ended at ten. “Wow,” a voice called from behind him, “did that tray kill your family or something?” It was the student he shared the shift with, a guy who seemed to be sleepy most of the time. Despite his lazy way of moving, he always managed to finish his work b

Danny will remain human! And he'll be the healer of the pack, accepted and loved

Thank you, Chris!

That's where we'll go next And there will be Jack, Vince, and Theo!

You have no idea... but I did some research to get to that term! I wanted to be something that would sound out of ordinary, all because of Danny's inner struggles with accuracy, and his refusal to lie! Yeah, town supervisor Ryder... his needed qualifications include fangs, claws, and a fierce need to protect his... town! (from bureaucrats or something)

I loved the tech puns! Danny truly revealed his true self, lol! I bet his ears are still red, but Ryder will make sure to lick them and make it all go away. The sequel will start next week, without a doubt!

Apparently, I missed the general vibe wanting Kat to embarrass him like that! But, in Danny's good spirit and heart, I couldn't put him through that much of a humiliation...

Ha-ha, I could be saucy and give no clear answer... but I wouldn't, lol. Theodore's faith is all in Jack's cards. Let's see how he can reconcile with that!

Thank you! The sequel will start next week!

Yeah... I mean he better keep his mouth shut about it!

Yes, and that's what that story will be all about!