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It may seem overbearing and overabundant, but I sometimes don't think everyone understands just how innocent our little deer is. He really doesn't understand much about the adult human world around him, and Shea, along with Kieran now, have the duty to get this man caught up to speed. Pfft, Kara and Jaime are in the doghouse, for sure! Also, I love the use of "shenanigans!" There are a few words in this type of scenario I love to hear: shenanigans, antics, tomfoolery, and (personal favorite) horse-hockey! I like coffee when in conversation with someone. I don't need it to wake up or be able to start my day, but it's a knee-jerk reaction to have it when talking with someone. Now, when someone tells me I can't have my Cherry Coca-Cola... Thanks for commenting JR!

As the couple walked, Shea talked with Cyn about matings as a human. Although he felt awkward about it at first, the lycan grew more comfortable as the buck’s questions came. He really had no idea there was this whole other side of mating! His kind just does it for breeding and survival. I’ll make sure he knows we won’t be doing that. Shea explained several details about dating a lycan, including the concept of play-biting. “I don’t do it too often, but I will want to nibble on you every now and

Glad I could calm your rage, Patch! Just woke up and this was a delight to read.

Thank you for the comment! I know everyone wanted the worst possible death for Kordell, but I think Vincent's wolf and his snap was appropriate. We finally see our hero's wolf's breaking point and the aftermath of it. I'm low-key surprised no one's commented about Vincent leaving his keys in New York. That was really funny, at least in my opinion.

This poem is amazing! I couldn't come up with something like this! Thank you @Philippe!!! The next chapter is being edited. Pfft! How do you think I feel? I'm still speechless! Bad time for a mental conflict! Always appreciate your comments, centex! I think Philippe's poem said it best: does Vincent think of himself as Stefan now?

That'd be really awkward at graduation. "Psst! How'd you get the hat?"

I'd like to think that the fancy-pants colleges act as the Council of Mages (possibly the Dean or President of the school). I've already started with Harvard and Yale... If I see need to, I'll add other reknowned schools like Oxford or Cambridge. MIT probably calls dibs for the lightning affinity...

Oooooh! I haven't read a shifter-story involving a packless-Alpha either! I am so glad I thought of this wonderful idea to add to the story!

Glad you liked the chapter! I only hope Vincent can push past his first kill. Oh, Stacy's patented ponytail might come undone!

Gripping the dagger tight, Vincent stared down the intimidating foe. Working together, both of his minds agreed to let the opponent make the first move. We need to see what he will do. Yes, but boring! It doesn’t matter if it’s boring, it is what’s smart! This isn’t a spar, this is...this is real! I’d throw the dagger, we can always make more. Glancing at his bracelet, he was comforted to see nine full beads. Plus, we don’t even know if he has any magic! Check. Do feel magic?

We're finishing up the next chapter. There was an oversight on my part and I need to make some quick edits.

Insomnia and I have a love/hate relationship. She's welcome when I want to get some work done, but she leaves a hangover-esque feeling that won't go away! I'm getting close to finishing the next chapter, but a lot has been happening behind the curtain recently. Patch, of course you are unanimous, but I wouldn't say I'm a perfect author. Once this thing is done, I'll be taking a weed-wacker and trimming out some minor issues. Now go get some sleep! We don't want you to miss chapter 28 when it comes out.

I'm inclined to say I agree with drpaladin's judgement. Essell is being a brat. A bratty scientist, which is not conducive to the issue at hand. Although I think Essell's changes are more drastic than what is being let on (I'm looking at his emotions, as Timok pointed out), Essell should be able to get a grip and submit to the testings. While Timok is clearly up to something, who else on that ship is a doctor like him? I'm sure Garjah would have mentioned it to his bondmate at some point. This planet had something that could have killed Essell, should he never found the Four Arms. I agree @drpaladin, he needs to suck it up! If he doesn't realize this within the next few chapters, then I'll begin to doubt Essell's intelligence. This statement is concerning me more than anything. Report? Report to who? Just how much of Essell's integration with the Four Arms has been an experiment? Are Timok and Garjah doing something illegal by having a human aboard the ship? These few sentences are raising red flags, at least in my opinion.

A great interview and a wonderful story to attach it to. I've already left my short review, but this is a nice breath of fresh air for the shapeshifter/fantasy/paranormal genre. Your adaptation to the Alpha/Omega concept, especially with putting an importance on the moment of maturity, was refreshing! That would be suspenseful to not know how your body's natural response will end up until a certain age. Once again, very creative concept and I believe you could journey into this universe you've created, whether you incorporate the existing characters or not.

I don't believe it will be the EC's objective to exasperate our cast. Let's just focus on one thing at a time... like Vincent handling Kordell.

Cyrus' side story will probably occur after I finish the trilogy. Rising in the Shadows features a glimpse into Cyrus' backstory, as well as his relationship with Kaplan, but a sidestory will be needed much later.

Running with the Pack is an entire universe written by WolfM. My stories are not in the same universe and I have no intention of bringing the two worlds together. I will be introducing the yearly shifter meeting/summit in the third book in the series.

Ha! Cock-bucked. That's funny! I'll put a disclaimer for when I get to their little scene, but for anyone not familiar with my sex scenes, I tend to write them fairly detailed. I suppose you could say I "leave no stone unturned."

As always, I adore your comments, Patch! Glad to see you're still along for the ride. Shea really needed this Cyn-related reality check. His new Enforcer status mentality might be muddling his thoughts a bit too much. Cyn's straightforwardness is just a blast to write! He's spent so long being a deer, clothes seemed like an annoyance and now he faces awkward sex talks. Hmm, mating bite. I believe I've made the comment before, but I can't remember where I left it. I've been thinking of switching up some things in this particular shapeshifter story. Oh, poor Cyn. He's probably going to get a sex talk from Shea. If only Arric will let the two have a day off... If need be, go watch a video or two. I think Cyn was hesitant about being with a buck due to the pain, but that was the ultimate end goal for him in his deer days. Teehee. Did I start something? Whether it be kink or science, I'll add it to my reading list when it comes out. This was just the funniest comment! Thank you, Val! Heading into a work shift with a smile on my face! Don't worry, I think Shea's going to fix that...

Looking back, I find it disturbing how much research I've done involving deer in every aspect of their species. I come from a small hick-town that is obsessed with deer season, and it took me writing a romance to finally be interested in deer. Cyn, despite being a human for a sizable chunk of his life, is more deer than shapeshifter. Learning to love as a human is truly this man's challenge. I mean... do we really need these two in their beast form for all that? Could you imagine a human hunter seeing that? I'm not sure I would believe it, and I'm not even sure if that needs to be written... Listen here, I did my research. Deer are expert Olympians in this sport. Well... he's never had his ears nibbled before. Nibble = eat. I think, at least in Cyn's case, it's a natural response.

This was just the most adorable story I've read in a while! Thank you for this lovely little treat!

Every skin cell tingled on Cyn’s body. I’m his! He felt Shea’s arm tighten around his stomach and the warm hand rising to his chest. The hot breath pouring on his neck forced Cyn’s to remain in his chest. Try as he might, he couldn’t muster the air or bravery to speak his boyfriend’s name. Shea’s eyes darted across Cyn’s body with a newfound lust. His skin is so smooth. Just touching the shirtless man in front of him heightened the lycan’s breathing, “Cyn, you feel so good.” He lowered his

Pfft, this whole thing needs a bath. It's definitely on my to-do list, and I really needed this reminder! Thank you for commenting!

#articleoftheyear This was an amazing article! The video example was spot on, and the message is moving! Brilliant work @Comicality, and with the discussion in Myr's thread above, feedback is becoming more appreciative in my eyes. I've done my fair share of not leaving a comment on stories and blogs, but I believe I'm done doing that. Time for more comments and reviews! Also, if this article could be a pop-up message for guest readers, that'll make my day... just a little cheeky, but I'll find it very amusing.

Between the feelings toward Kordell and Eike in Cernunnos, y'all are asking for some really drastic punishments! I love how my cliffhangers cause such angst and yearning for more! The second the chapter is ready for posting, I'll get right on it!