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Wow!!! Loved it of course!!!! Ingle and Dirk are perfect together. Love the banter and the tenderness between them. They are not quite Cyrus and Kaplan but they are close. Great chapter.....HOT and so sweet/tender at the same time. Dirk's second turning day is great. So glad he and his bear are reunited! It's nice to have some "down" time before things get all dangerous again, the calm before the storm!?

Yep that was Walmart!!! Gotta love a family reunion in the aisles of Wally World!! Also, Dad wanted fish for supper last night. So of course he got it! Anyway, after I ordered and got to the window, the guy politely asked me to pull forward. I, been the curious person I am, asked if the were on a timer for customers.. He said the were and I just smiled and said I would gladly pull forward! He thanked me and a few minutes later brought my food out with 2 desserts that I did not order. He just smiled and said thanks for understanding. I thanked him and said it was not a problem and I would gladly pull forward for them anytime (this is the establishment that the lady always welcomes you with hey baby or honey...but she only works lunch). This just shows you that a little bit of kindness and understanding goes a long way (and the lava cakes were damn good!). And it's all because of a little entry in D.G.S. 😊💓

Oh man, this brought some big time laughs and reminders of nose pickers I've encountered these past few weeks, one in particular. I hate it when you are in a store and a group of people are in the aisle. They are not even looking at the shelves but just standing there blocking the way for everyone while engaging in some useless conversation about a song, a tv show or hell even the weather at the beach. The middle of a store, blocking the flow is not the place to make plans or discuss your interests. I am there to get specific things. I don't have the time or the energy to have to go all the way around and come up the other side to get my items...especially when I have just left physical therapy and I am tired as hell but I am at the store for my 85 year old father who has dementia but will only eat Ritz crackers (brand name only hahaha). And fast food places with timers, I never knew that! I know after therapy I always pick my dad up lunch. There are only 3 maybe 4 places he will eat from and they all know me by now. One in particular that I love going to the lady that usually works the drive thru always greet customers with "good morning baby, hope you are having a great day! what can I get for you?" always!! And when I get up there, she always says "baby, I thought that was you...how's your Daddy doing today?" Love her!! Anyway, I hate it for the fast food workers when they get a carload of people who have no clue what they want!!! It's McDonalds people, the menu hasn't changed...oh and they all want it on separate orders!!! And then they are rude to the people at the window because they have to wait... I mean damn, you are ordering 5 or 6 different orders and you expect it to be ready when you drive a few feet forward!!! Go inside!!!! I feel for all the people that have jobs that "force" you to deal with the "public". I did it for 35 plus years and I hope I am never one of the "public" who is a "nose-picker"!!! Prayers for all who have to deal with them!!!!

This is chapter is one of the most fun chapters I've read!!! I love the banter between the new mates. It's like best friends becoming so much more! Serious but so much fun!!!! Talk about a roller coaster ride.... 🎢 I can't wait for the real fireworks to begin! 🎆 And Dirk's second turning day event. 🐻 It's almost like the Gods are gathering all the shifters/mages and making them stronger, readying them for the coming fight. Hmmmm...All that power in one little town. And as much as I love Cyrus and Kaplan, Dirk and Ingle are right up there with them. Not quite but close! (Still my 🐼and🐺!!!) This was just one helluva fun chapter! It's almost like you knew I needed this right now... I needed something fun this week with the anniversary that is coming up June 1. Not a day I want to remember but it's staring me in the face. Thanks for such a fun chapter! I needed the escape!!!!

Sad story...Loved it but hell you know I love everything you write. Love the view from the hunter's perspective.

You never cease to amaze me!!! Dirk and Ingle!!! I was not expecting that at all!!!!!!! This chapter was another epic chapter in a looonnnggg line of "epicness"! Loved it! I zoned out for sure with this one. So glad that Dirk's bear made an appearance. I hope all goes well for him this time! You just keep "one upping" yourself (hope that makes sense). If all author's had your ability, I would have a big problem with where to put the books!!! Damn...so much in this chapter...vampires, horny wolves, angry wives, and new mates! Wow!

Another action packed chapter... The fights were absolutely epic! Such stunning imagery conjured by your use of words... Wonder if you are a word mage??? Damn the fights were fun. They even settled my desire for lightning!!! (sort of hahahaha). Totally agree with Vincent in the "I'll forgive you when you've proven yourself a better man". I may forgive but I don't forget! I have a feeling Caleb has his hands full with convincing Tasha to talk to her father. That is one fight I would not want to be a part of. Tasha is frightening!!! All that action and some espionage to boot! And of course Cyrus and Kaplan are too damn cute🐼🐺. Kaplan pieced it all together, of course, he is a brilliant wolf! And I loved the banter between Alex and Teddy... Leaving him a water gun was brilliantly funny!!! Super fun chapter!!! You are the master word mage my friend 👑

Thoroughly enjoyed this edition of Dear Grocery Shoppers! I had forgotten that you switched jobs! I always wanted to work in a liquor store or be a bartender. That's a far cry from the career I had LOL. Maybe my choice of careers contributed to my desire to work in a bar/liquor store...who knows? Anyway I loved all the stories in this edition. From the drive thru lady to the bourbon bloodhounds...hilarious!!! This was a great way to start the day. Light-hearted and funny!!!! I look forward to more stories from the store and plus learning about the different liquors. Even though I am a beer and wine guy, I love a good drink every now and then. Plus I do love cooking with different liquors. My favorite so far - Baileys Irish Cream Brownies! And yes I do have a little buzz when I cook these....just a little!!! Can't wait to read more encounters plus what Noah has been up to!!! 🍷

In my former profession I had to attend a lot of conferences that were the definition of boring. I was dreading the "conference" time in this chapter but damn if you didn't make this fun!!!! Thoroughly enjoyed the conference!!!! But what I liked most was Caleb standing up for his Alpha! Caleb is fast becoming a favorite of mine...almost up there with Kaplan! Almost!! I feel like Lewis wanted Caleb to do this. He seems to be just that much of an ass! I hope Caleb gives him a serious beat down!!!! Shame he can't rip him apart with his claws!!! Damn rules hahahaha!!! But he can make him hurt!!!!! 🦁

Damn! If you thought this "fizzled", you are mistaken! It was absolutely brilliant! Kaplan "sacrificing" himself for the sake of the game was damn smart and very "courtroom" strategic. Kaplan again showed his strength (and intelligence) with his uncharacteristic aggressiveness (hot by the way..Kaplan being the aggressor). He completely shocked and threw a curve ball at Cyrus... He knows his mate so well!!! Again it was another fun chapter that brought back some great childhood memories! I've read it 3 times and I can't find an awkward thing about it!! And you know I loved the ending...anything where Kaplan and Cyrus get closer, more intimate is epic. 🐼🐺

I think we get caught up in life and having to be the "adult" in situations. I absolutely love being the "child". After my own struggles in life, I have thoroughly embraced being "kid" again!! Life is too short, we need to enjoy it!!! AND I completely, absolutely, thoroughly enjoy getting lost in your stories!!!! Thank you!!!! 👑

This is just a hell of a fun chapter!!! I can't wait for the next one when the game is on!!!! Cyrus is one smart cookie, placing his mate on the opposing team to disrupt the team dynamics. Vincent quickly defused that and defended Kaplan (love me some Kaplan). I don't know quite how to say this but your chapters are usually full of action and seriousness...while this one has both of these, there is so much fun in this one. You just keep adding to your arsenal of writing talents. This one had it all - action, serious confrontations, and a whole lot of playing/fun! Adults getting to play a favorite childhood game is just so much fun. As adults, it's often hard to cut loose and just have fun (be a kid again). Before I got sick, a group of my friends organized an adult field day if you will. We played kickball, had those big blow up things where you run at each other and bounce off of each other, and a night time hide and seek. It was just a fun day where the adults could be kids. This reminds me so much of that time (with the exception of the magic, wolves, and other magical beings LOL). Great memories and a GREAT chapter.

I think I was the one sleep deprived!!! I totally misunderstood the biting thing with Caleb and the "other" man... The connection is now complete! I get it now! I need to make sure I am fully awake when I read hahahahahaha

It always amazes me how you fit so much in a chapter! The summit, the vampire issues🦇, and the biting...so much happening. The little cliffhanger at the end...and you know how impatient I am LOL Just when you think it's going to be a semi calm chapter boom, you hit us with the vampire problems and then finish off with the biting.... And now we have to wait and wonder till next time...cruel dude Hahahahahahahaha... Seriously though, another awesome chapter. Love it!!!!

Damn, you are beyond good...this chapter was over before I realized it had begun! The second part of the chapter was great! Vincent is finally finding his place...an auditor with the EC. Loved his time at the EC and the interview! The Councilman is kind of like Cyrus, fun but extremely serious and business focused! You know how I feel about the first part without me saying (typing) a word!!!! I freaking loved it!!!!! Cyrus gave Kaplan a true gift. It was beautiful, sensual, erotic, and so very hot🔥!!!! I love Mason and Vincent but Cyrus and Kaplan truly have my heart...maybe because I see myself in Kaplan...who knows? But anyway, you have given us another great chapter! You truly have a gift! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!👑

From someone who was terrified of the Easter Bunny growing up, that was an awesome little story!!! It was the bunny suit that always got me! You never knew who or what was under that mask, if it was even a mask!! You did an excellent job with the high-stress situation. Happy Easter my friend!!!! 🐰🐇

This chapter was great...yadayadayada.... But you know my mind shut down everything else when Cyrus and Kaplan entered the picture. 🐼🐺 You know I absolutely love them! After reading it through, I realized I couldn't tell a thing that happened before Cyrus and Kaplan entered! I had to go back and read up to the point of their entrance. Then I had to read it all again and damn now I need a cold shower!!!!! The way you wrote the "hanky panky" is just hot!!! 🔥 I love seeing Cyrus so in control and then totally flipping on Kaplan! Beyond hot to think of the bear in that way... nuclear!!!!!! 💥 But all that hotness aside it was another amazing chapter!!! Now it's time for a cold shower....till next time my friend!!!!!

Absolutely one of the best stories I've had the pleasure of reading!!! The only reason it is not the best is because of the other stories you have written....I guess it would be considered a tie between the "Shadow" series and Cernunnos. You have the uncanny ability to put me in a zone where I am so involved that time just stands still.... the "grey" zone for me. Everything around me stops when I read your works. This first story got me hooked!!! Big time! I am on my 3rd reread!! I have always loved shifter stories but this one takes it to another level altogether!!! Different views...perspectives....stunning characters with fantastical powers....superior character development...so involved that you "feel" like you are there with them... You, my friend, have a talent that is unparalleled! You are definitely a 🌟! I've said it before in my comments, keep shining bright like a 💎! Amazing author and an even more amazing friend!!!! 👑

Wasn't expecting that....Dirk went feral and his bear left him... Vincent meeting another deity... More cryptic (or not so cryptic) messages from said deity... Vincent is such a good soul and just wants to help his friend but that backfires. He's really trying to be the "Mother" to his pack. And you don't want to mess with a protective Mother!!! Mason's reaction to Vincent wanting to work for the EC was not what I was expecting. I don't know how I thought he would react, but that wasn't it. I loved it! Mason's "alphaness" is in full protection mode. Loved seeing him so "vulnerable" when it comes to Vincent. His desire to protect his mate and the love he has for Vincent is all consuming (as it should be). Another excellent chapter!!!! Time just stands still when I read your stories!

Another WOW chapter!! Loved seeing the "human" side of Dirk...dealing with the grief and the anger...knowing he killed his destined is a lot but Dirk is a tough one. I feel like he will eventually make it out ok (or at least I hope he will). Having Sarah as hunter may be a tough pill to swallow but is she linked to the business with Dave's brother? 🤔 Hmmmm.... Anyways, another triple read for me before I could even comment... So damn good!!!!! Was in the zone for sure on this one!

Wow! Blinded sided by that one!!! Poor Dirk! Shooting (at) his destined mate had to tear him and his bear up. He should be strong enough to make it through...I just hope Ingle did.. Talk about a cliffie!!! Another packed chapter but you already know my favorite part....🐼🐺 Time just stands still when reading your stories..and that was my fourth time reading this chapter. Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything!!!! You are still the KING!!!👑

Just wow!!! Love the simple wedding with Dave presiding over it. That's like having your best friend marrying you! This was another chapter that I finished before I realized it was over! It is such a smooth read. So much packed in this chapter. I can't wait for the "cop" to get what is coming to him/her! Maybe bring Cyrus down for a visit to administer the punishment..🌩️..fry their ass! Hahahaha (Had to do it...haven't mentioned frying in a while hahahaha)... Seriously, another absolutely great chapter!!!!!!

These "shorts" are so much fun! Got to find you another prompt so you can continue this one! Love it!

Damn!!!! What a proposal!!! 💗 You just keep upping the intensity in each chapter! Started off with a "little" violence. I agree with Vincent about slamming Stuerm into his cell a little harder (😆)...then added Dave and Stacy's tender moments ....and finally ended with an earthshattering and heartfelt proposal🔥💥🔥! Awesome! All that and Cyrus (with a mention of Kaplan) too.... Yep, put me in the zone!

Shit is about to hit the fan!!!! Damn what a packed chapter!!! Ty did a lot in a small amount of time. I think it's time for some charred wolf!!! Let the fireballs land where they may!!! 🔥 Seriously, another great chapter in a loooooong line of great chapters!! You know it's great when the chapter ends before you realize it's really began (if that makes sense)!!! I know I've said it before but I love your writing style. It is so easy to read and get lost in the imagery. Your words truly do paint a picture! 💗