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Ok--Shock Therapy for Jackie and Otis You found a way to save Hudson but ..... Hudson forced Jackie to look at young men he knew and really liked who "graduated" and then never remained in contact. His boss paid them off. Jackie throws up when sees them dismembered. He wants the to know who did it and then vicious killers found and finally agrees to be a snitch on his boss and the ones who serve him. This is a dangerous path for Jackie and Hudson. Can they keep their new intentions and purposes hidden from the boss? Otis , meanwhile, is traumatized by Hudson's too long absence and his inability to talk to him. He worries he is being abandoned and remembered the painful times his mother locked him up. He has demons and overthinks and was counseled to have happy thoughts. He still dwells on Hudson;s absence. Otis ,the good soul, worries about Hudson and does not think bad about him. I hope Hudson's brief text later has calmed Otis down. Hudson needs to comfort Otis soon,..

I stand corrected on the number--Kandric killed Great Green dragon Princess Golassera and 2-3 breeders remain Chapter 23 of the Kandric Saga--"Since the last Dragon War, the reds and greens were known to be very short on females. This was simply because each race had lost at least four during the war. The greens overall leader was a female and there was two or three other breeders, and the reds were thought to only have two or three great females. " Chapter 24---“ Prince Millen’s gaze moved to focus on Anex, “The boy your uncle warned me to keep an eye on. Words I did not heed seriously enough. The greens are now down to two or at most three great females because of this mysterious child. " BTW, In the Kandic Saga, King Wyhrem and his immediate party faced at separate times two of his guards who shifted into green dragons. Many more green dragons are hidden " in plain sight." At the very end of Chapter 33--As a green dragon is dying near the King--“Me…I am the True Dragon… Gohimnendin… we, the Greens did not forget the old ways… nor old magic.” It spit up a huge amount of blood. Its head stopped moving but it managed to continue. “More of us survived than you could ever imagine… You… You dare… to challenge us? This is the Green Dragon Homeland… we are everywhere… walking in plain sight… Just like I was… just as our ancestors did… Your court, your… royal Healthman… access to your very children… who do you think took your son? Kept him… traded him out… so we could get our claws into both…"

Killian with his magic sight can now see dragons after Lucas explained what the auras he was seeing meant. Now he and a few others in Xavier's crew can see dragons if they look for them. This ability takes on major significance now. They have learned apparently all or almost all green dragons are taught to hide their form. Then they will need to be on the look out for any green dragons in any new beings they meet. Mablin is bringing back new guards and drivers. They should be examined to see if any green dragons are among them. The horns kept by Xavier are still wanted by the green dragons who fear that the knowledge they contain could by learned by others. Xavier and his followers have time to make rings from the horns to see what is revealed. I think it is the location of the Bloody Rock green dragon egg hatchery of the female great dragon killed by Kandric. There is only one other female great green dragon left so these eggs are critical to the survival of the green dragons.

After too many challeges and too many strange beings, Beckett has found a human like mage who said he will take him to a portal to get home. However, Beckett does not trust him, He thinks he must have an ulterior motive. He sounds too good to be true. Heck, his evil twin might show up anytime and steal the star. Beckett and Valrinda need to be on their guard when they meet the mage. We will find out soon what happens.

Amazing. The fates conspired and Brad and Cal found each other. A magical cat connected them and caused Brad to notice Cal. Everything seemed to fall in place quickly and without complications. They were enchanted with each other, had great sex and eventually got married. What a romantic, best of all possible worlds solution for both.

It is not clear that the camera system was turned off and it might have a visual record, Perhaps, Mark A could clarify . Does the security system include just the guard or also include the camera system.? Jake might not know about the camera. I do not think outsiders knew about the cam system in office ofCurtis. ..."It needed to be visceral,” Jake said, sounding almost psychotic. “I planned it out. I figured out how to defeat the security at the Buck Mansion and timed it for when his guard went on his break.” “So no one knew you were there,” I mused. “I really don’t think so,” Jake said, Am I nitpicking?

Jeha made the right decsion to bring in Axel to treat his gunshot wound. But a traumatized Axel was earlier woken up in his bed by severe men and taken against his will to an unknown location to find out Jeha was his patient . He saved and treated Jeha and now both are secretly leaving to hopefully safe place. Jeha is weak and still needs Axel. Jeha know Axel has a week off and expects to need him all this time, I bet. They are trying to not be found and killed by Moon, Jeha's cousin. Axel has not enough time to think but he realizes Jeha is a gangster or delinquent. He did not want it to be so. He was very attracted to Jeha. They are going to have time to talk and learn more about each other.

Optimistically, Mablin will be gone a week to sell all of the true green dragon, less horns. Xavier paid him very generously for the horns and promised to answer Mablin's questions when he returned. Mablin has to respect Xavier's privacy or face severe retribution. Mablin has no real idea yet of the danger he faces. if he breaks his word to Xavier. There is still time for another green dragon to seek out the camp or infiltrate the new crew Mablin is hiring in order to steal to horns before they move out. The horns turned into rings will reveal something important under Bloody Rock. Well, the egg cavern for the Great Green Dragon queen killed by Kandric is located in that place. The greens would not others to know where it is since that would want to destroy the eggs.This egg location is something all enemies of the greens would want and might pay well for it. Or, Xavier might use the knowledge to trade with the enemies of the greens to help him re-build Seandra I hope the so far invisible small being spying on the camp is not a threat or might possibly make a mistake and be found by Xavier and his friends so it can be neutralized.

Thank you for a happy, heartwarming, very comforting story. What a welcoming, supportive community of interesting, good people.. People shared their talents and time. You wanted to know them and be with them and keep on learning what they face. Lives were repaired and enhanced. They all can look forward with hope and love.

I like the comment that Russ is becoming part of the family. The three men happily have sex and more sex. They are compatible and energetic in bed and in the showers. Toby learns about their physical relationship. It is not hidden or seen as something to hide. Toby is not concerned, just accepting. He likes Russ. He wants to see his flat with the great view. Their holiday is comimg up. I hope they have great fun without any wrinkles.

What a shock! Mark has followed Grey from the pack to the B&B. They fight as wolves and Clara and Dave keep them apart and turned back to human status. Grey is told he has a new home. Mark demands he go back to his old home. Mark has broken free from silver chains. He not supposed to be able to bo this. At the end Grey decides he needs to find Beatrice who may be Dave's mother.Mark says he might be able to help Grey find her. What supernatural powers to Clara and Dave have? How can Beatrice help all of them? Willl Mark and Grey end up fighting and killing each other?

Awesome--this is a magic filled introspective chapter that opens up new avenues and promises bracing honesty, Xavier commits to the future he and his father wants: a new Seandra I did not fully see they way events are unfolding. I was surprised pleasantly. Xavier and others are travelling and going to set up a camp awaiting Mablin's return. Mablin is going peacefully to Silverton to sell the green dragon. Jameson has acted like a businessman, not a bandit. Mablin expects to get a fair price. If not, Xavier has paid him for the horns already much more that he expected for the whole dragon. He will seek out a mage who can gate them all to Lucas the Lost. When he returns Xavier promises to tell him the truth. Mablin dare not anger or betray Xavier when he learns about the dragons in his caravan. They have caught a halfling who is also a green warrior dragon. The halfing wants the green dragon's horns since they can reveal how the green dragons change shapes, He is held as a collared prisoner. Xavier and others have kept the horns will investigate their magic and learn how green dragons change so easily.. The prisoner can be interrogated later. Thane reveals more animal magic to others so they can see through their eyes like he can. Lucas explains more about magic and magic users to Killian. He has become more powerful than Lucas at this time till they reach the next location but is untrained at his new level. Xavier allows Lucas to open up and Killen learns who are dragons. Aegir went into the spirt realm and learned Garnet was a dragon. We do not know how he will react. Critically, Xavier commits to a goal that will unit him and his friends. Xavier..." could find a place to cower and simply try to live his life, or he could do as his father commanded and try to retake and rebuild Seandra. He may not have the Seandrans that had been sent with his mother and the wealth from his father’s hoard, but he had his friends, old and new." By the way, Xavier does not know some Seandrans have appeared to Adga in Scorpion Falls. An inidentified small being magically hidden is following Xavier and his crew. He cannot figure them out. Is he a threat? Who is he? He does not appear to be a green dragon. Is he connected to Gambra ? I expect things will change dramatically when Mablin returns and he and others find out Garnet and Xavier are dragons who are seeking the power contained in Lucas the Lost. I hope that a mage can transport the caravan quickly to the target city.

One of my pet peeves is when a writer starts what apppears to be a good, compelling story and then just stops publishing with no explanation. In your words they go dark. kbois, I appreciate that you think through what you are doing and write when you find a worthy, interesting voice you can sustain . You can be trusted. Plus, what you write is high quality and very interesting. I want to read what you publish without hesitation. You have earned your large loyal following.

Experiencing a chronic medical condition stresses relationships in new ways. I agree with Cane23 . Owain, Colin and Mhari passed their tests and became even more compatible and accepting with each other. I liked how they treated each other and spoke their minds. You left me wondering-Will Colin acually move in? Can both agree on a interior design plan? Can they bring Joe along and help him smooth out his problems with his mother? What is Owain'medical impaiment and will he become disabled at some point? It is encouraging he has been honest with Colin and Mhari . They have not fled him.

Wow--Dave is the son of Beatrice who was left on the foorstep of Clara's mother. The curse did not attach to him due to his separation. He was raised as Clara's brother. He must be a mage/shaman werewolf. Grey's presence will unlock his until now true nature. He is fated to protect the wolf. He and Grey are ready to be mates, it seems. They have a very strong attraction. Grey needs to come clean and relate his history and who hates him.. They need to be told of the curse and about Beatrice. Clara figured it out. She pushed the guys to realize who they were since they were clueless. The three will be powerful when united. They should be able to stand against their enemies. Time will tell.

Well worth reading. This story will leave you very satisfied. It has it all-love, passion, evil, individuals you grow to value and some to hate and fear, monsters, shifters, magic, serious fighting, uncertainties, mysteries and several cliffies. You will truly enjoy the engaging, long ride to the end.

Bravo! Well done on so many levels. You ended this story on a happy, romantic note and tied all three togther wonderfully. I valued your honest, backstory insights on the series . You have created a monumental. substantal intellectual enterprise that excited our minds and passions and captivated us. Like the best writers you engaged your fans with appealing comments that improved your impact. I want to keep on reading what flows from your pen. Thank you

The missing guard sticks out as a sore thumb. Why was he missing? Did Curtis or Big or Taylor or someone else pay him to leave so they could do somethng without being seen? If it was Curtis, it could be for a sexual reason. Finding out why the guard was missing could rule out any premeditation for the killing of Curtis. I suggest when Travis go to present their plan to Big to make him and his sister rich that they find out why the guard was missing.. They also might require Big to turn over the tape of the beating and shooting to them. He might still keep a copy. Then, both sides would have a reason--the tape versus huge payment-- to not go public or later try blackmail.

Well, the main question was answered--Taylor shot her father with her gun in a fit of rage and anger. Sher was taken by EMT's to a hospital berfore the police arrived to see the murder site and begin an investigation. But, Zach Big will lay the bal,e on him for two reasons.1 Protect his sister who he loves,2 Be able to collect$100 million from a life insurance policyon Curtis. It would be void if he commited suicide.Travis is conflicted and wants Zach to be pumished for raping him the last year. Will states“You either go along with this plan to frame Zach, which you know is wrong, or you sacrifice your reputation and your career.” After fucking and showering and fucking again, Will and Travis develpo a new plan. Convince Big to agree itwas suicide,Will and Travis will each contribute$50 million to Big and Taylor. I do not know if the plan be accepted by Big and Taylor. Things may be rolling along and statements have been made that cannot be taken back.It will be hard to charge Taylor with the murder without cooperation. Any evidence connecting her to Curtis must be lost since she was taken to the hospital and put in hospital gear. Zach could be charged unless Big and Taylor support his innocence. Travis and Will need to see Big ASAP and see what he thinks about their offer. I hope Big listens. They are being so generous. Can this worK?I hope so.

There was a lot of potential for things to go wrong, but the event was held without a major issue. For a first effort, it was a success. There aftermath will be a learning/testing ground. Will anyone complain? Will any pics be taken and posted online? Photographers can get quite inventive, if there is money to be made. I can see a security upgrade might be considered. If this was a intel situation, there would be an airport like full scanner at the entrance for people to be full body scanned and and cell phones would be taken and held until the guest leaves But the boss was happy and the security staff was pleased. So, Bravo! The event left a good feeling. Now Russ and Brian and Gordon are going to have some great fun and be able to enjoy each other intimately.

Heavenly intervention from Ryan's dead father saved Ryan from committing suicide. He has had a tough life and is currently beset by bullies in school. He was at a very low point until now, Ryan is gven two glimpses in to a possible future that gives him hope and a choice--to save one guy. He no longers thinks about suicide, How he moves forward will be very interesting.

I love the plot complexity and cast of evil players. Basileus Dio has found out he has a trusted noble and his clan with a small army to safeguard him. We know who is the most important leader of the plot against the Basileus but the court intrigues suggest many cannot be trusted. We also so know who is the main strong good man defending the Basileus, Raith. Raith is sent on a spy mission to a port to find culprits. He is taking a squad of trusted men with him. I expect the troubles will increase soon.Raith has to watch his back.

Did Sam have a will--even written by someone else or forged--that left his assets to a person who could be the killer ? Or,Sam was in debt. Did he have to give a pledge of his assets to pay off the owner of his debts?

Intriguing start. Thank you. I am expecting a great tale based of what you have written before.