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What an intense battle! The ambushers fought skilled warriors and lost. The descriptions of the individuals from Seana taking on attackers showed why they are formidable and fierce fighters who will not stop no matter the injuries they incur. Gradon was impressed. Olga thought the battle was shorter and less brutal than she expected. The enemy was with one exception poorly trained. In that case, a well equiped warrior adept fought Syth and stood out as critical. Syth took a dagger to his stomach to be able to kill his opponent in a most gruesome manner. The enemy's scream when his rib cage was pulled away from his body paralyzed the enemy still in combat and they stopped fighting. At the end, the caravan fighters and their animals were healed. Prisoners were taken for bounty in Silverton. Mablin will need more care.Thane transfered his unbonded bear scorpion to Madelyn for her care and bonding. Garnet and Gradon will decide on a leadership structure. They have to plan. They all seem inclined to move beyond Silverton with a final goal of reaching Lucas the Lost in the Desert Realms.

What a horrible childhood trauma. The attack was not explained and Micco is still very disturbed by it. Micco agrees to be interrogated without a tribal rep or lawyer if they will check on his animals. They agree to do so after he answers their questions. Calhoun seems to agree the evidence against Micco is too convenient. Micco understands he is being set up. Micco is in great peril. He is an innocent lamb and the pefect patsy for the real hidden killer. It is his word against an unknown other and an anonymous tip where to find the evidence. He cannot and should not trust Calhoun. Will he be railroaded since it the best suspect at this time? The impending hurricane adds great tension and is very upseting. How can the truth be found in this closed space with the area in great turmoil. Others cannot be sought now for new information. This is set up to be a disaster for Micco. What will Calhoun do and say? I cannot wait to read the next chapter.

"Gordon gave an ironic laugh, “Bloody hell, organising our friendships and love life around a teenage boy.” Brian smiled, “Believe me, I’ve heard worse stories.” Actually, I think they like Russ. The sex is consensual and internse and not mechanical. They just felt things got too generous and out of their normal lifestyle.I bet the follow up email will be well received by Russ. He seems to want to be with them and now has a better sense of knowing how far he can go oiutside the bedroom.This is healthy.

What a touching and lovely ending to a rich,complex, fascinating story of two men who grew well together and created a loving, extended family. Thank you for taking me along your compelling vision. I felt I just had to read every chapter. Well done!

I am very happy at this surprising turn of events. Joe can be trained as he wants. His mother changed her mind and appologized to Owain. He announced Colin as his boyfriend. Ths groups is getting along very well. The church service and Lily dedication turned out to be vital and encouraging for them.

You should achieve the number 2 spot with the comments on the upcoming battle scene. We are really anticipating this huge fight and many will be reading it and then commenting.

Good--The pixie helped find a weakness at the new creature warrior prison electric cell. The fire spirit . Enya, found the weakness of the new creatures that was captured . They can be defeated. Sebastian has over 500 wolf shifter fighters and is ready to face Huntington and his mixed forces. The grand battle should begin soon....All are on alert. You can feel the energy and anticipation.

Great resolution--Connor lost. Rusty and Matty beat him with the help of their close friends and a visual/sound expose of Connor by Xpress. Who would have expected it ? Dean Preston's job is saved. A wonderful pic will show up on Xpress tomorow to show the victory is won. Hooray! Well done.....

Armand and Colin are making a good and lasting impression on their friends in Paris. The three in Grandmere's house and Armand have drawings to reinforce their good memories. Colin is making the plans to expand the cottage. Pierre and his gf are happy to see the plans. Armand found trusted workers to expand the cottage. Christian was ignored and became a non-entity. Colin stayed behind to finish the building renovation. Armand made it home with more hidden coins for Pierre and his inheritance is secure. Armand is hoping his last sons' are going to get married. He is very pleased at the prospect. What a happy , large family. They are living well with no regrets.

I am thinking that the shoe has to drop on Curtis--he may want more retribution and need to be put down by Jake and/or Brad --and Travis gets his financial house in order and starts his business/career plans with Stef and Will's help and then our esteemed author decides to move ahead incrementally or take a several month or few years jump in time. But, what do I know ? It is just fun to speculate and then see what materializes.

Damn--fisting. I can see Curtis practicing it as a means of domination of females such as Taylor--but--Really is this something Big or Travis or Miranda likes? There has been no mention of Travis liking to fist or be fisted

The chapter ends--- “I got this,” Travis said, then grinned at Big. “I have more millions than you do.” “For right now,” Big said, cracking us up. With Travis being the investor and owner of any resulting Buck Company and lands, he should make the most money from any mining efforts. Depending on his compensation package, Big --his brother--could earn a great salary and a bonus for exempary results. Will Big ask for and be given a percentage ownership in the company to reallymotivate him?

Travis, Big , Will and Darius met and went to lunch after some drinks and some weed. They were relaxed. The air was cleared and positions made known. Eventually, Travis and Big can see a way to cooperate. Parts of the Buck family did not earn any more respect. Travis stated he cannot forgive Taylor and will not help her. Big was more supportive of her. Miranda Buck, as it turns out, is more of a slut and addicted to sex then they knew. She hit on Big's male friends and had sex with Darius who already enjoyed older women. Darius seemed ashamed and said he only did it once with Miranda .He had sex with Belona, the fashion prima dona, more than once. Big did not truly realize Curtis Buck tried to have Travis killed in Europe and at Escorial. When the facts were told fully, he was surprised. Big indicated felt lost since he expected to run the Buck Company.His future was uncertain. He was not also pleased with his dad's plan or priorities for the company. Farming did not interest him. He was educated to be a geologist; He saw a great future in mining on Buck lands for rare earth minerals and a rare , very valuable gemstone,benitoite. Travis seemed interested and indicated he and Big might work together on this. Travis suggested he might buy back some of the Buck Company with his trust funds. Big did not know this was possible. He must be hopeful and not so lost. In an earlier chapter, Travis only expressed interest in retaining two special properties owned by the company. Stef's firm is conducting a review of the Buck Company his firm bought and is to report soon. Ttravis will have a better picture in the near future on what his financial opportunities are and lots of good advice. BTW, any mining efforts will face tough federal and state environmental reviews.

What a beautiful Christmas story ! Lives were made better with a true miracle. Tom's late grandmother talked to him and the homeless Michael and brought them together. “Thank you, Grandma, for being God’s messenger. Without you, Michael would have died, and I would never have known him."

Damn--it keeps getting stranger and stranger--Darius had sex with Miranda Buck at a fashion show event. She clearly likes young men. Big thought she made plays for his friends but did not know if she was successful.

I am continually struck by how wholesome and loving this family is and how the members accept growth and open up to new people.Lives improve. Stacy brings them togther easily. Her food is delightful. I want to eat her tomato basil soup. Max runs a business with workers he picked who have good hearts and are willing to help out someone in need. Repairing and repainting Harry's house was wonderful and done at the workers on initiative. It was true philanthropy. It is nice to see Charlie has found a good friend, Brad. After a joke by Michael was missunderstood and conflict happened until things were worked out, they both finally became closer. Michael showed he supports their relationship. The day eneded with no conflict and everyone feeling better. Heck , it is good to learn that the guys terrorizing Harry may be put away for a long time and not likely to bother him and the neighbors anymore.

Tnteresting turn of events--Deirdre may be leaving with Jasper and passing off Toby. She continues to be very self-centered. She is helping Toby stand away and become more independent, I hope. It is surprising that Brian and Gordon are having Russ over. They are making a stronger connection with him. Russ is getting the family he is seeking in parcels of fun time. I do not know what to make of learning that Brian's first school sex partner lives nearby, They separated on bad terms and he denied he was gay. Any meeting now would be potentially an odd one unless the old mate has changed. For now, Brian and Gordon will not seek him out. Brian and Gordon are acting in healthy , loving ways and taking charge of their lives.

Amand attracts and retains friends and family members. He is so generous, He and Colin are taking care of Pierre and his three old artist friends. Their lives are improved and entiched by knowing Armand.Armand and Colin are planing and taking actions for what they think is their last trip to Paris. This was a rewarding and lovely chapter. You want to be a friend of Armand and Colin.Thank you

Well--the heat has been turned on Jackies was told by Otis that Hudson is his boyfriend. Jackie left quickly. He should be very mad and will be planing his revenge. So far, Hudson does not know what Otis has revealed. He needs to be aware. But for now Otis and Hudson are kissing and being romantic. Trouble lies ahead and both boys are oblivious to it.

Luck helped Asa escape. A freak storm upset the electrical system. He found out Huntington created horrible monsters to fight and thinks wolf shifters will not/cannotstop them. Asa proposes to go back and capture a monster. He thinks Huntington is not expecting this option. Caleb wants to go with him. It is very risky. What will they do, if they bring one to Montana? Are they ready to study and find vulnerabilities and contain one ? It could provoke Huntington to attack them right away with his monsters.They need to expect an attack soon.

Here is an example of Kyle's powerful action description abilities I have praised---You can feel the intensity "Adga swung the bowman again. The helpless figure knocked the fat woman back into the cart. She swung again. Wood shattered. Again. The spokes of the wheel broke. The whole cart leaned toward her. The woman was in it, shoulder and good arm raised to protect her face. The armored figure slammed into the cart again. Bits of wood flew off it. A few pots broke. Items started to fall into the street. It took six more smashes before Adga could hear anything. By this time the whole cart was in ruins, goods flew upward along with blood from both the bowman and woman. Four more. The gauntlets of the bowman were gone, mangled fingers bled badly, and sent droplets in a wide arc with each swing." Agda earned the praise of Lord Kandahar---She is fierce fighter "Saban’s hand went from the top of his head all the way down to the end of his long beard. “No… no apology, Patrol Leader… none needed… Um… full bounty and spoils are yours. I’ll pass on taking anything… including what is left of the cart… Just do me and all of Scorpion Falls a favor and let us know if we are doing something to make you angry. I am not sure our people, nor streets and buildings, can take too much more of what we just witnessed.”

Both Owain and Colin have come out better and happier after being tested. Owain stood up to the unexpected bullying of Miles and Colin once again asserted his independence from his hateful family. Colin and Owain said they were boyfriends and now shared sexual activities equally, Colin told he co-workers and mates he was gay and it was a minor news item and did not burn any bridges. I think they both are feeling very good about each other and are planning a warm, long tern relationship. Owain and Colin are going to attend his supportive, open church.

Oh Yes, they are ripe to interact Xavier will want to get to the city of Lucas the Lost in the desert realm after he leaves Silverton to get that amazingly powerful device. He has to go through Scorpion Falls. Lord Kandahar has given Adga and her patrol a task after the sand is cleared. Adga will guard several caravans to and from Scorpion Falls after the Red Death Sand Storms and might just meet Xavier as his caravan travels through Scorpion Falls. I wonder what Adga will think when she meets a large female Orakin and Sir Sythral Shunral?

Oh no--Grandmere's resting place was being very neglected and ignored by the new young priest. Colin and Armand arrived in time to save the place and give the old caretaker priest solace and allowed him to die in peace. GG took on the new priest and tormented him and scared him. GG helped restore the flowers and grass to a better situation.Armand and Colin are very relieved They are ready to focus on helping Pierre and learn more about his female friend.

Enjoyed the movies connected to the song, I marveled at how automatically Stacy and Michael responded to the two young thugs armed with a knife and baseball bat. They quickly took them down. Harry and the neighborhood will be safe with the criminals in jail. Visiting Harry in the hospital must have given him great confidence knowing his home was secure and would be repaired and that Missy was being given a temp good home. I can see his new friends will have good reasons to stay connected to Harry. Charlie would love to help restore his car. BTW, Michael is fitting in well with the group. I hope he is willing to go to college while he can.