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What a wonderful idea brought to life. Two new apartment buildings to be home for their extended family. Colin was so supportive and wise. Armand painting things for the children is so thoughtful. They will have special gifts and good memories.

Toby showed off his science project at the city science fair. He won a commendation. Maybe, next time with new mates he will incorporate an experiment. He continues to explore and develop his ecology ideas. Brian and Gordon and other family members showed up and praised Toby's work. Toby seems very balanced and supportive of Brian and Gordon . A small problem with some anti-gay parents was handled discretely and calmly. Toby with the help of a friendly teacher will have new science partners next time.

“They are related,” Jack said. “They are half-brothers.” So, who is Jake's father?

Curtis Buck hired the gun man who is now talking. Was he acting alone or was he the advanced party to a hit squad. This thought is very scary. We do not know who is the father of Travis. The blood test said Jake and Travis are half-brothers. They could have the same father. Could he be the grandfather of Travis? We need to hear from the mother of Travis.

Dr Arbour probably will publish when he is ready and able. We cannot provoke him, I bet. I am hoping to read about the dinner party with Travis and his family and in a few days what is happening to George Granger. I have high hopes.

Seth moved out but is troubled, He does not feel part of his father's family. Longer term, he does not know why his father left and his mother hates hi father. Is it more than a worry about Stacy being taken away? Why did his mother seem to treat him as a boarder, not a son? Now is not his father also treating him as a boarder? Seth feels the chaos in his family life. He is fortunate to have friends that care for him.

Yes--the enemy like likely a crew from Huntington's effort. My second guess was hunters. We will find out soon. Asa can be a skilled spy with fast speed. He might be able to learn who the enemy is. However, it could be a diversion to deflect attention away from Montana. Besides, Caleb must still be a key hated figure for Huntington. When he comes back, he could be targeted. I think Caleb's relationship with his son was left unresolved. Caleb needs time,

Danger in Texas--Montana has been finished up and the work thanked and celebrated. They are ready to leave for Texas. Calen sensed there was trouble this new pack and wanted to leave. Now he learns a cabin in Texas has been burned, He and Asa will return to help protect his friends. Who is the enemy?

Sorry for your added workload. I am sure you will get it all done. Two bosses sounds horrible Maybe the story will eventually give you some release.

Owain has found a good contractor who listens to him and turns him on. They get along but discuss nothing personally. Coilin is gay but hides it from Owain. He wants a business relationship and is not out of the closet. Who will say something first to break the ice? Maybe, instead they will stay professional and not become personal? Owain visited his new firm's location. It has a mix of people and the usual politics and different agendas--even a handsy gay man. He is the odd man out working from home and needs to make sure he makes a valuable contribution. Talking with his sister, they decide they need to find a solicitor. They don't trust their dad to have been trying to help them. They were denied the money for years. What happened ? It seems the new solicitor will be ....“Looking after substantial inheritance running into many millions, and a dispute over a will.”

Adga and her group were given or captured magical weapons and new spell pages. The descriptions were fascinating. I liked hearing about her---" fully enchanted Dark Metal bastard sword!" She will get the chance soon to test out its powers in battle. I expect we will see once again why Adga is so wise and skilled in fighting and will do what few can. She will certainly lead her group in destroying the bandits. They must act quickly and succeed and also must keep out of the way of the many approaching deathwalkers who are fleeing the terrible sands storm. They have to complete their main mission very soon and warn Scorpion Falls. Serious, extra preparations must be made to safeguard the residents. The clean-up from all the collected sand will have to be very ambitious and time consuming. Adga and her group will have more work, I bet. They are to stay until released, This cataclysmic, very deadly sand storm in a once in a century calamity and will test all.

What a scary, very painful ride on the sand skimmers when fed by those special red tailed rats. Adga and the others had to recover and feast on water near Scorpion Falls. Agda and Tez climbed up and scanned the desert to checkout the upcoming sand storm. It is a terrible, fearful sight of death. Moving back, they see 12 bandits ready to attack resting, tired travelers. Adga and crew will be outnumbered but I am sure they will engage and beat the enemy. We should find out in the next chapter.

Damn--I did not see that coming. Traitors everywhere. All is lost for Edith. Fran seems to have driven the final nail in her coffin.

The family members are growing up and living full adult lives. Colin and Armand pay attention and help connect them. They are entering the final part of their lives but are not yet infirm. They have been good parents and friends,

So Colin is a bear and did not know it. He fancies slimmer guys and can get off with them so he is not asexual. However, he is deep in the closet and thinks his family and mates will look down on him and disrespect him if his gay nature is revealed. What a mixture of pressures and fears that eventually will not be contained, I expect. If given the prospect of a better life without emotional blackmail, will Colin move on? Maybe? He thinks one potential client, Owain, may have attended the same gay club he did. He is scared by thinking Owain will know he is gay and reveal it. They did not discuss it. Owain is gay but wants and needs a quiet life. He is going to be better off when the will is probated and the details are settled so he must be at peace . He is known to be gay. I think he said he is looking for a long time partner at some point and not one night stands. I bet if Colin stays closeted , he will not find Owain interested. But, then let us see how they interact as they work the on renovating Owain's newly purchased place. They might grow to like each other as people and maybe become friends.

Armand realizes he and Colin are the last surviving adults from the first generation. He senses his own mortality, What a wonderful that people fill in responsibilities. Carl painting angels. More families are created and new children are born and the people all stay interconnected. This is very intriguing and uncommonly positive, I think. I am glad Pierre has taken on professional duties after college and will open an office in Paris. He has to be happy. I am concerned that Armand is not painting. Has he lost the creative spark? Is he disabled in any way so he cannot paint?

Could not Caleb and Asa and their mates be powerful, surprise fighters when called upon to fight Huntington and his crew?

Magnificent--The pups are going to be healed. They will face a new , hopefully better world, While all this good is happening, evil is forming. Huntington is building an army of 300 shifter fighters to destroy Sebastian's pack. His pack needs to be properly trained.

drpaladin commented...."There is the possibility Frank was there meeting whoever is there." Could this be a well-armed drug supplier who is ready to kill Micco when he is found ?

A major hurricane is threatening the preserve of wolves. It will surprise them Micco tool care of an injured wolf who was trying to dig out, Why? The question is not answered. Mow Micco is searching for the source of fear and dread. Is it in the little used out of the waymhurricane shelter? This well told chapter conveyed Micco's ability to understand the wolves. He is park of their pack and senses what they feel. He is almost trapped and is in danger as he searches, I think. Will he find who or what bothers him at the shelter?

Rust Han--good for him and Matty They are becoming very domesticated and loving.

Well, sex seems to be a good theme. Toby has found a friend to experiment with and they might become closer as a result. It all seems innocent, and Gordon and Brian approve. Plus, the benefit of Noah being away results in Gordon and Brian using their freed up time enjoying and experimenting with their sex life. They happily take the opportunity to play and have great fun. I somehow expect the bee effort will not be easy and can produce injuries. Bees sting. A concentration of bees attracted by many flowers or a hive will require attention to safety and maybe protective gear. I love the effort to bake and bring back good memories. Pineapple upside down cake is delicious--mmmm.

I have a suggestion on what the birthday gift might be. Will just returned from Europe and visited several high-class places with Stef and Travis. I think he might have bought Marie an elegant piece of Jewelry like a magnificent necklace. Stef knows about it and must approve. We have learned.... Marie interjected “I hope you didn’t spend too much,” she said, which was a weird thing for her to worry about. “It cost more than your car,” I said, making her eyes bulge. “That’s how important you are to me.”

Things are coming together in both sad and good ways. It appears--for now-Jake is the father of Travis after Miranda Buck raped Jake him several times while he was her 16 year old cabana boy. Travis eventually recovered and centered himself with the help of Jake and Brad and Will. He gave Will a great fuck help him get ready for the big dinner. Claire and Jack are trying to work things out and maybe they will. The mood at the start of the dinner was very positive and hopeful. Now, what is Will/s expensive present for Marie? Possibly the upcoming dinner with his family is not going to bother him, no matter what is said. His big paternity question has been answered. His feeling for his mother will change knowing she was a rapist like his father. I hope something can be found about the man found on the property with his picture. His sister told his dad she would not pay for a gunman. Zach knew this. Did his brother help his father support a hitman, He might truly hate Travis. He will find out what they think at the dinner.