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Double ew. Same reason.

Ew. Does anyone really know where his head has been?

I can't wait. You are diabolical when it comes to twists and turns in your stories. It wouldn't surprise me if it turns out Caleb has alien implants controlling his thoughts and actions. Although maybe that's more @astone2292s wheelhouse. 🤔

I only lucked out because I had the morning off. It's probably the closest I'll ever get to commenting first. Lol.

Wow. There's a lot going on between the lines in this chapter. I got the impression that Caleb’s depression runs deeper than anyone realizes, yet at the same time he still shows that he's capable of caring. It shows in his concern over Eclipse. It also shows in his misguided belief that keeping others from his depression is what's best for them. Most of all it shows when he thinks: How could he love and care for a mate when he couldn’t stand himself? Despite the dark thoughts his Alpha protectiveness comes out. He thinks he needs to protect others from himself. I hope Asa goes after him and gives him a good "come to Jesus" moment. Or maybe it should be a "come to kbois" moment.

I made page 1! Now I have to go back and read. Lol

@raven1 and @84Mags you guys inspired me to do a little digging of my own. Kbois is truly genius(probably evil). She hid clues in Storyverse. I found this regarding Guardians: Charon chuckled. “You may continue as Elijah’s Guardian. Cassiel was surprised when he realized the connection. By then, it was too late, and you were already dead. The Fae Prince underestimated his father’s cunning in creating the Guardians. Even though the originals are long gone, their energy still exists. Occasionally, it manifests itself again within a living being. You hit the Guardian lottery.” “What exactly is a Guardian, and why Elijah?” “You don’t know?” Charon asked in a high-pitched voice, truly surprised. “Guardians were created long ago to protect the Fae king and those he held dear. Their purpose evolved over time, and now they are mostly obsolete, with the exception of offering protection to those still important to the realm. As far as it being Elijah? I don’t have an answer. If I had to guess, I would think the shapeshifter has an important role to play in what is happening in your world. He is part of a group that must protect the Veil. It is now your job to help him.” “How?” “Guide him. Use the energy you left behind to help him and his friends find the right path. Lead the way, Kage.” The set started to fade. Charon and Ceresa shimmered. “Wait!” Kage cried. “What about the light? What does it mean?” Charon turned. “Just remember, Kage. There’s always light at the end of the tunnel.”

Omg.. I got bit by a poodle that looked just like that thing when I was a kid. I can't believe I'm so late to the party! Work has been kicking my ass. That's healthcare for you. Page 11???? What the ever-loving hell? I still have 8 pages of comments to get through!! Geesh.

OMFG! I'm so excited for this story. What a chapter! Poor Caleb. He's been through the wringer. Imagine being in such a dark place mentally and then getting shot on top of it. I wonder if he's going to see the light at the end of the tunnel like the title suggests. BTW, I had to go back and look, but was the last puzzle in Storyverse a hidden clue to this story's title? It drove me crazy for a few minutes trying to remember where I saw you reference the phrase. Please don't leave us hanging too long!

There's a lot going on between the lined in this chapter. I can see tidbits of turmoil in Max's life indicating he has his own struggles in the romance department. It's good that he's understanding about Kyan and Perry. Kyan is justified in his feelings. At this point, he's had more time with Perry than he had with Dayna even though most of it was in a platonic brother-in-law relationship. Something tells me that if Dayna had lived, Kyan would have eventually seen the side of her the rest of her family did. Nice job!

“Should we be expecting a formal announcement soon?” Trudy asked as she sipped her pineapple martini. @kbois is probably jumping with joy that it didn't have coconut! I think the crux of the chapter is seen here: A not-so small part of him wanted to coach the kids. Coach Perry He's got it bad. Coaching kids is the ultimate commitment. He wasn’t sure what sport she’d be interested in, but he would bet every dollar he had in the bank it would be something solo. He pictured her decimating her opponents in tennis, or maybe even stock car racing. Or, heaven help them, debate club. Perry might have to sit that one But regardless of what Gracie does, he'll be there. “What did you wish for?” Trudy asked. Perry only smiled and took a sip of his beer. We know. We all know.

Great chapter! A few things stood out to me as I read through. But now it seemed reality was about to crash down on his carefully constructed fantasy bubble. Kyan has been wrapped in his own little world since the second he came inside Dayna without a condom. He's just now realizing he has to be an adult. Instead, he avoided the dwindling budget like Gracie avoided a good hair day. Gotta love scapegoat Gracie! 🤣 And then there's Queen Gracie: You go bye-bye, Daddie,” Gracie ordered Go team Gnobois!

I can't believe I actually made page 1 of the comments this time 😳! Gracie stole the show just by being Gracie. I love this description: The money might be a non-issue to Perry, but to Kyan it was a solid shit-kicker, size 13, double-wide. I think the next chapter is going to be interesting when Kyan discovers the extent of how much Perry has been taking care of him and his family. I also have a feeling Trudy and Jed are involved somehow. Owing your own business can be lucrative, but I'm not sure it can support two households, especially one with 4 kids. Perry's house didn't come cheap. @kbois stay safe!

OMG... does this mean we get the third installment of your shifter series soon?!!!🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

Loved this chapter! So many great points were made. (And not to make waves but your beta was spot on with the comparison between loving Dayna and loving Perry) Then there's this that made me crack up; This wasn’t the hormone-driven kiss of teenagers in the backseat of a beat-up Toyota Corolla For me it was a shit-brown 1977 Buick Regal. 🤣🤣

I hit enter too soon and then got sidetracked. What I meant to say was.... SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ CALEB!!!!!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I feel like I'm always playing catch up! I'm seriously too busy. Anyway. I loved the last few chapters. I have to agree with most everyone. Perry has a lot more on the line. He's been at this longer than Kyan and has been around the gay block a time or two. Hawaii is going to be make it or break or break it. I'm calling it now.

This story held me in a vise-grip from the first word to the last. It's one of the most impactful stories I've ever read. It has a trigger warning for a reason. Very few authors can make me cry. I bawled. Please don't pass this up. It's worth every tear.

A beautiful story about a young man finding his way through life, love, religion and inner peace. Well-written and well worth reading.

I really enjoyed this story. It was one of my favorites. I, too, am one of those who was raised Catholic and have had a falling out with organized religion. The idea of god or a higher power is something that is best left up to an individual in my opinion. You tackled a sensitive subject with grace and gave Stephen a voice with which to express himself. That's important for anyone. Thank you for sharing.

It seems like Perry and Kyan are more than a little comfortable already with sharing a bed. It really isn't a big stretch to picture an "involuntary" cuddle accidently turning into something else. I'm not sold on the whole Max thing. I'm thinking she stole a page from @kbois 's playbook and it's a red herring. A single guy doesn't build a 5 bedroom house 'just because. And no... pineapple does not belong on pizza.

Argh.... I've been without internet for two weeks. Granted, it was totally voluntarily, but it looks like I have some catching up to do. I'm loving the story so far and can't wait to see how things develop between Kyan and Perry. It wasn't an uncle, but my aunt had the school drop-off duty when me and my cousins were kids and went to the same school for a couple of years. This brought back memories; For Noah, Kyan followed the line of cars in the parent drop-off line. Tuck and roll, kiddo.That was it. Easy peasy. "Tuck and roll" was her standard goodbye. Lol. Gracie... ahhh. She is going to be one of those kids who marches to the beat of her own drummer. She's a handful, but of what nobody really knows. 😆 Max. Hmmm. My jury is waiting for more testimony and evidence before making any final decisions. Deliberations may take a chapter or two depending on what @Mrsgnomie has up her sleeve. I'm buckling in for the rest of the ride. I think it might be twisty.

Oof. This story blew me away. So completely heart-wrenching. I believe the Secret Author is truly baring his/her/their soul. So many things struck a chord. My best friend's little brother has Aspergers and luckily was diagnosed early on. Still, he was difficult to relate to. Yes, everything was, and still is on his terms. The reality which the author brings to the table is in your face and accurate. I think we all know someone who has gone low or no contact with a family member. It's never an easy choice. This goes beyond well done. It's brilliant.