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Kaylen is very pleased with his two squires who are training to learn their craft and honor what is true and right. " The keep was stone, but within its walls, something living was being forged: not only squires, but men of faith, loyalty, and brotherhood."

The road to salvation and he damning of Tarquin is rocky, Tarquin found the weak link and for now he rules and has money, He can pay his bills using Oliver's money. The Gala will go forth. He does not need to bring Orel back right now, Will Lydia intervene? Oliver refused to help her. He knows intellectually Tarquin is a manipulator and hurt Orel and Finn. He cannot focus on Tarquin right now, only on his hurt, He has lost what he wanted, What, if anything, can turn him around?

I was told my story by the President of Alaska Pacific University when I visited him in Sitka when I visited him. I guess he was misinformed.

Hated people can be sent to the cold in the north. When Jefferson Davis was arrested after the civil War ended. At one point, the former President of the Confederacy was sent to Sitka, Alaska, a new and sparsely populated US possession that was for most of the time gray and dismal and sometimes snowy and very cold and perpetually rainy. The former Russian colony capital was Sitka. It was called in the US as Seward's Folly. It was a laughing matter and named after a supposed foolish mistake by Secretary of State William Henry Seward.

What a revealing and disturbing discussion. Ain and Fenn met the Bulwark and the Herald. It turns out the Bulwark is antagonistic toward Fenn and considers shadow forgers as dangerous with a history of killing. This terrible reputation shocked Fenn and made him want to read the books Ain mentioned earlier. Answering the Bulwark, Ain said he would train him. Fenn noticed the Bulwark did not like Ain and he acted like he also did not like her The Herald acted like the reasonable voice insisting on giving Fenn a chance and did not assume he was like the shadowforgers of the past. Is this a mask and does he have another agenda? Well, Fenn is confused, Ain needs to tell him what is really going on. Why is the Bulwark so opposed to him.

Gabriel has a near impossible goal--to stop the Senator from being killed in a public place meant to send a message. He is hoping an old army buddy who knows what he does can help him scope out the places where the Senator will be easy targets. He is told he wants to stop the killer because he likes the Senator and what he stands for. Gabriel is making himself visible to people and cams and giving his location as nearby. His effort to save the Senator will put a target on his back. He must know he will have someone assigned to kill him and be thinking ahead. We have on 26 year old boy band member, Sean, wondering about leaving the band after his current tour. Maybe he will become a single performer. Right now he needs to think over why he broke off his engagement to a girl he had known since junior high. He just knew it did not feel right, I expect Gabriel and Sean are going to meet and face great danger together I cannot wait for the action to pickup.

In his younger days George and his father and Caroline when she was his wife attended different clubs to balance out their political connections. There has been no recent mention of George attending a club. "Historic London clubs similar to Brook’s—known for their elite, traditional, and often political atmosphere—are primarily situated around St. James's Street and Pall Mall. Key examples include White’s (est. 1693), Boodle's (est. 1762), the Reform Club (est. 1836), and the Carlton Club (est. 1832). These institutions are renowned for their strict membership rules and rich history. "

What a horrible place for posting, Devon Island, located in Nunavut, Canada, is the largest uninhabited island on Earth, covering 55,247 \(km^{2}\) (21,331 sq mi). Known as "Mars on Earth" due to its harsh, polar desert climate and reddish terrain, it serves as a major analog for Mars research. The island features the 23 km wide Haughton impact crater and the Devon Ice Cap.

Will could have not resided at a better place. I have stayed at the Willard years ago. It is a piece of Americana located near the White House. Lincoln stayed in it before he moved into the White House. The term " lobbyist" meant to be derogatory is derived from annoying individuals who hung out in the Willard's lobby and who pestered legislators and senior government officials living in the hotel in the late 1800's who crossed the lobby to use the front entrance to support their bills. Henry Clay made the first mint julep in DC in the Willard's ground floor Round Robin bar in 1850. They are still tasty. The Willard's top floor has another that bar is a prized spot to meet with friends and business associates with inside and deck views of the Mall and White House. Will could take his associates to this larger bar and easily get a reservation.

Will thought ahead. He had to ensure Tommy had skates and gear for his supposed training effort on the Mall's reflecting pool's frozen water. The optics of the shots with either the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial in the backgrounds will be priceless and worth front page features in the NY Times and Washinton Post.

Strickland made the offer to Finn at the garage requiring total capitulation backed up with the record of his past on the street with receipts, evidence of his legal encounters and photos. Finn said no and promised to show what Strickland gave him to Orel for his decision. The PI took care to have a detailed record of his life on the steet. Finn scanned it and gave it to Finn to rea. It did not bother Orel...."Orel looked at Finn, his gaze steady. "I know your motivation. You wanted to live. So, you could come back here. To me." They knew they were taking great risks defying Tarquin. They had the red notebook from the barn showing Tarquin's role in his corruption and will offer it. Orel accepted their sexual actions will be made public and only felt he would be made closer to Finn. The upcoming legal battles will be nasty and probably one sided at first. Finn will be arrested and Orel will be taken to the mansion by the police. The local press will call Finn a sex predator. He will be vilified. I expect Orel will refuse to sign the papers Tarquin wants and Tarquin will need to find a way to force him. Orel may be kept under wraps tightly. He will need to get the red notebook to Oliver to give to Finn's attorney. He might have to sneak the red notebook to Tommy for the lawyer when he visits him to return his book. Oliver can attest to the fact that the handwriting in the notebook is Tarquin's. The prosecutor and Tarquin will be surprised and the prosecutor will try to suppress this notebook. It will be up to the judge. I hope he is not a biased friend of Tarquin. Maybe, Finn's lawyer could leak news about the notebook to force the judge to rule in favor of Finn. Andrew Carter and Tommy are wild cards who could vouch for Finn and Orel.

Will is eligible legally to run. He met with Biden and the VP offer was made. Biden needed him to win against Trump. Will's price was statehood and complete freedom to campaign. Biden and his chief of staff commenting at times said statehood would not get through congress and the campaign freedom was possible. Will left the meeting saying he would consider the offer. When he was with his people he asked that they begin to organize his run and enter a bill for statehood in the territory's legislature. He saw a man who was a hollow shell and not able to be President, Will saw.... "the empty throne, and knew, with a terrifying certainty, that if he didn’t take it, the monster waiting in the wings would burn the world down." Will knew had no choice.

This chapter is encouraging, lyrical, heartfelt and rewarding. They made love. Liam became more understanding of Hudson and dedicated to supporting him. The media are still staking out Hudson's place. I hope Liam's opinion that they will move on after two weeks. These two need to be strengthened to face the music when they return. They need a plan and they have time to prepare. I expect Marina will do her best to be disruptive.

They made love and found love in Milan. Each let go. Hudson is going to make Liam a good Italian meal Liam remembered Hudson liked the movie All about Eve and took him to a theater featuring the movie. Hudson was entranced. Liam watched Hudson and realized from his reactions to the plot that he had a tough background . Hudson hid that his past gave him the reason to travel to LA. Liam determined to protect Hudson even more. They are becoming a true couple

Ain took Fenn eventually to his home near the palace. Along the way Ann made sure a hungry Fenn was fed and later bathed and clothed. Ain seemed very friendly and touchy to Fenn. He is finding he is not bothered by Ain's attention Fenn still did not see how he could help Ain. However, Ain thinks Fenn could help he fight a person who fights with sound. I expect when Fenn is trained he will learn how he can be an impressive fighter We will see. Ain is going to take Fenn to meet the Bulwark. She wants to know about Fenn and may state her expectations for him. He must not disappoint her.

Tarquin can force a competency hearing and seek to get Finn arrested for "preying" on his little, "confused" brother. Tarquin can set the narriative as the protector of Orel. He efforts could take several chapters and the fight to take Tarquin down could take more chapters. You are not promising a quick resolution and maybe lots of anguish.

The three are broken apart. Jack is now in a dense fog far from Theo and Vince Some mysterious voice is tormenting Jack raising al his insecurities and deepening his fear of rejection and being alone. The voice wants Jack to join him to find a better place. Jack is very wary. He does not like being alone and not with Theo and Vince Theo and Vince are very disturbed that they cannot find Jack. Theo wants to release his wolf to track down Jack. Vince agrees. Theo is now unleashing his wolf to find Jack who he knows he needs. I hope the next chapter brings a resolution and reunites the three.

Does Lydia own the flower shop? Might she have other evidence of Tarquin's wasteful spending beyond his means from the businesses she owns--like the steakhouse? Lydia talking with Oliver about Tarquin's lavish spending habits might suggest either he is a fool who thinks the money will always be there or he has money hidden away or has borrowed money from loan sharks to maintain his high visibility position and hopes for even more prestige

Dreams can come true. Jody, a hot, masculine athlete goes away to college and experiences a wonderful sexual awakening. From being a male with no sexual experience, he learns so much about it and enjoys the company of many hot athletes. All four years are a time of growth and maturity and developing good friendships. I am glad there will be more time to find out about Jody's adventures when he joins the Navy The pictures of the extraordinarily appealing, well-built guys and the adventures they share will capture your attention when you read this happy story.

Both Dennis and Klebber leading up to the trip. regretted it, worried about terrible consequences and were pushed by relatives to cancel. Dennis showed up at the gate and Klebber was missing. Dennis reluctantly entered the plane and was shocked to find Kebber in his same aisle. Klebber helped Dennis get over his serious fear of flying by holding his hands. He calmed and grounded the scared Dennis We received a concise insight about their very upscale hotel accomodations. Dennis put them in the Four Seasons which upset Klebber, because he did not know how he could pay for it. When Dennis told Klebber he was uber rich, Klebber was mad over the deception. They are going to have more reasons to argue as their stay extends, I expect.

The image of Tarquin as a florist delivery driver is priceless! Why did Tarquin not go and take Orel back to the mansion and use his regular threats on Orel and Oliver to get his way? Using the police and the doctor takes time beyond his noon deadline. Tarquin is going to be labeled a deadbeat to the community soon. Tarquin declared his own war and it will be messy, public and time consuming Orel and Finn and Oliver have Lydia to help who knows a great lawyer to use in the competency hearing. Garret will keep watch. If Andrew Carter shows up with Tommy, Garret can tell them and they might go to the court hearing to assist Finn and Orel.

Leo returned to his hometown and punished and killed the deacon who preyed on him and other young boys. Silas was pleased and they returned to the citadel. Leon was proclaimed the Prince of the Abyss,' Silas fucked him and Leo lost all of his humanity...." Leo finally understood the "reward" Silas had promised. It wasn't just freedom from shame. It was the privilege of being consumed by something so vast that his own small, hurting self could finally disappear."

What a delicate and risky plan that could have failed at any point along the way--But it succeeded, Miracles do happen. Peter got through the guards and reached Will and the boys, He will make great changes in their living environment and add bread making, Will figured out the code for the phone and talked to Andrew. They each said I love you, Andrew told Will his plan and asked Will for his mandate to make what will be done legal So, the resistence is going to be underway. Will is clued into what is going thappen. Thiis is the turning point !

Ain , the lightweaver, found Fenn, a shadowforger, who had been doing puppet shows for low pay for years. Fenn thought he was trapped having only a barely useful skill. Ain told him he needed him and wanted to take him to the palace where could learn what a shadowforger can do. Ain needed him Fenn was shocked. He thought he was nearly worthless, His family threw him out when his powers became known. Faced with a bad choice of staying behind or going with Ain to the palace and getting fed, Fenn finally accepted the general's offer. Now what?

I love the sexual inuendo from a sick, sleepy Alexander. He succeeded in getting Lyn in his bed to feed him and comfort him. Lyn took Alexander's requests in good nature and did not see any real erotic intentions. He just knew Alexander preferred females.