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Shivay sounds like he is ready to throw open his closet door in a big way. I just hope he can handle the reality as easily as he seems to accept it intellectually. And we haven't heard the last of Mama Tiger. Somehow I have foreboding about something ugly brewing there. Hope Siku doesn't have to call in the bear reserves.

This last chapter is a great wrap-up, I didn't feel like there were any dangling, unaddressed plot points, or unfinished business skulking in the shadows. Well, maybe one. I'm still not sure I get Ethen's abandonment of Callum. They were brothers after all, and even if their bio father didn't approve of Ethen, Ethen has proven himself devious enough not to have let Callum deal with the world alone. A Beautiful, unhurried ending to an marvelous, action-packed story. Thank you for the journey.

Well, I don't think Cody is completely clean. He was still sleeping with Jake and carrying a torch for Luke, who he is going to visit over the holidays. Excellent writing, Mr. M. The whole intrigue of this story is wonderful.

And more complications ensue. So many snares have been put in Jake's way, and now it seems that Colin has shown up with more. If Jake's parents let Colin know Jake's plans and where he's going, I think that will be the final straw for Jake to ever get past this, forgive anyone, and trust any of them again. "The course of true love never did run smooth."

Wait! What?!? Ok. Too many questions and things that don't quite add up here. Who told all this to Jake's parents and why did they think it credible? If Cody has been talking to Luke and sleeping with Jake, doesn't that make his indignation ring more than a bit false? If the story of Ethen's family is true, why would he have tossed aside his brother, Callum? Ethen's sense of loyalty seems to be at odd with that. Ethen's behavior in the previous chapter almost made him seem bipolar. His manic state, plus his narrow focus on desert places to settle, seem a but shallow in scope. And then, there's Trevor and the red van. What?

Or Jake and Ethen and Cody figure our how to live in a polyamorous relathionship. Cody and Ethen admitted they were attracted to each other that day they were planting trees. Nah, I guess that would be one plot twist too far.

All of the intrigue is fabulous. But at all like I anticipated when I started this story, and not at all like your past writing. You've got me hooked.

The whole interplay between Ethen and Cody was brilliant! It's so much harder to hold a grudge when you discover your rival is actually a fun guy. It sounds like there is some peace being made there. The whole chapter is a gem. loving all of it!

Hazel has decided she loves her church more than her son. It's not about her religion (there are good people and wingnuts in every denomination.) But she has chosen the way her particular church views the world over her son. I've helped my share of friends, and even a few children of friends find shelter in similar situations. She needs some spiritual help, and I don't think Craig is the one to do it for her. I'd rather see her get her head screwed on properly, than to wish her ill. Wishing "an eye for an eye" only falls into the other side of the same trap. Circumstances are going to get weird, and I'm along for the ride. It's got to be bumpy, or there would be no story. How will it all fall out?

Ah, sixteen year olds and the galloping hornies! At least it will keep Jake out of a funk while he gets adjusted to Nevada. Knowing our author, we're not done with Cody either.

This story is wonderful! What a beautiful way to resolve so many of the loose ends. The continuation of Bernie's education will be interesting to read about. Karhu's recovery and eventual mating with Bernie is another great story waiting to happen. You've left us wanting more without feeling that this had to wrap up too quickly and leave too many things up in the air. Best of your writing so far! I'm greedy for more.

Beautifully told. I'm glad that Jake and Cody got to clear the air between them and let their friendship get back to whatever it's turning into. And Jake's parents are working their ways through his coming out. What I love so much about your writing is your ability to wrap up emotion, humor, and wit together, especially in the last few lines of the chapter. Really wonderful.

That was certainly a pleasant change of theme for a chapter. We all could use a hot sex break.

And aren't we all wondering how just how far Rodney has gone, or if he's just putting up an act. That will make for a very interesting convolution of the plot. And then, just the right amount of humor for the invasion force. No one ever accused the special forces of not knowing how to have a bit of fun.

This is an unexpected turn. Great plot twist. Very anxious to see where this leads. I really like the way you are setting up and drawing out the final conflict. I've been reading too many stories lately that wound up things too quickly.

Really enjoying this story! Very well planned out and paced. Looks like we're in for another epic showdown. If the werefolk are victorious (as we all expect,) the the cadets could be in for a whole new education if they bears celebrate in their usual way. 😆

I surprises me more than a little that no one in Corbin's house has any perception how deep his meltdown was. It's as if they just took the escalation in his father's abuse as something matter-of-fact. Corbin's anger and frustration are seen as irrational without taking in to account that his father did try to kill him and destroyed the things most precious to him. His Mum didn't get it. His sister didn't get it, and Leah certainly didn't get it. Everyone is expressing their own helplessness, but Corbin, who has borne the brunt of it, isn't allowed to express his? He is better off with Troy, but is Troy better off with him? Don needs serious help. Corbin needs serious help. Some clarity and daylight need to work their way into that family before something even worse happens.

I said Corbin wouldn't catch on unless he was hit by a 2 x 4 (or in this case, his psycho dad.) If Troy and Jerry tell the other guys in the shop what Don is really like, no one will want to work with him, and Corbin may find he has more allies than he realizes. And if Troy happens to teach Corbin to box ...

Gee, what could possibly go wrong? Take am adolescent, totally unfamiliar with a people, their customs, their laws, and put him in charge of it all. The closest thing he had to a mentor is dead. The second closest mentor has just died. The only other person of authority he knows, he has just appointed deputy without knowing much about his past. He has been hearing about Sacred Texts, but no one has given him any assistance in what they actually say (and at this point, are they so eroded as to still be legible?) Sounds like a situation wide open for manipulation. Sounds like Adam needs some life schooling and fast.

You had me chuckling out loud. And @weinerdog, I disagree with you. Corbin won't catch on until he's hit between the eye with it. He mind doesn't know how to get there. Yet. And Jerry is the coolest dad. He's got a great, well-rounded view of the world. He's got a sense of humor. (And he's obviously got an open line of communication with his son.) Everything Corbin doesn't have with his dad. Maybe Jerry can help Corbin's dad see some daylight.

A lot is going on, but I like the way things seem to be unfolding slowly (even though it is only chapter 6). Something is definitely up with Corbin's dad. Troy's observations are very true and it's going to be rough going in this town if he doesn't change his ways soon. And Corbin certainly hasn't realized that his antisocial behavior is just like his dad's. Suppress something long enough and it's either going to come boiling up when your defenses are down, or you'll just turn to stone.

In an odd way,I sort of feel that I know most of the people in this story. I guess that is a testament to your skill as a writer, you connect with people we've all known in one way or another and can relate to them, for better or worse. Wonder what will happen when/if Leah finally bumps into Troy. Will we have all of the younger characters enamored of him? "Something for Everyone" style.

I wish they would bring Ezekiel in on their conference. He's not as ancient as Matthias, but he may have another perspective. If the priestess has as much power as we're lead to believe, I hope the bunch of werebears from the academy will be enough to hold her and her wights at bay.

Curiouser and curiouser. What do the Silgas want with Adam that they are willing to go to war for? Will Adam agree to flee without Castro? I am assuming that the procedure that they keep talking about involves Adam and Castro having a child. Do they think that Adam will just be able to abandon him after that? And this doesn't even begin to touch on Brandon and Sam and the artifact. Lots of unsolved parts of the puzzle. I'm loving this!