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Fenn has figured out he can create a shadow wolf and have it slash a tree. He will explore this power more and see what else he can direct a shadow being do as he orders. He wants more information and does not want to disappoint the Herald again

Only 3 more chapters in this book and the crusaders continue on. It appears they will defeat the crown prince and his forces.

"Rashid had killed him. Ishan knew it with a certainty that burned in his chest like a brand. Rashid had sent the assassin...." to kill his father and him and he would try again. His grandfather implied wrongly he orchestrated the killing of his father. Ishan could not put together the assassins. He was a sorcerer not a fierce warrior with ties to assassins like his older brother. Maybe, his grandfather really knew this but needed the crown prince to kill the crusaders. Ishan was expendable in his eyes. Ishan is now held captive in his quarters. His brother, the crown prince, was ordered by his grandfather to attack the crusaders. The crown prince, I expect, will be focusing on attacking and destroying the crusaders and to earn his grandfather's approval. Ishan will be killed after the crusaders are wiped out. Ishan reached out in his isolation for Wylan and could only expressed his grief. He is paralyzed. Islan needs to think about what he can do now. I think after reflecting to he will tell Wylan that a major attack is coming. He might be able to give him advice on how to prepare to fight and find his older brother so he is killed. His father's death needs to be avenged

Let us find out what Wylan's sorcerer suggests as a next step now that water has been found

Will is desperate for a solution and relief. I think he is going to hear Jeremy out and, if his ideas promise a way out, he might well follow Jermy's plan modified by his own ideas, too. Will knows the campus and how the students are acting and realizes a change is needed. He will want to know what could help him deflect attention away from himself. What is Jeremy's plan to help Will? Might he suggest Will begin a part time modelling contract with a reputable agency until a new "it" guy emerges?

Jeremy is insanely jealous Will won the costumed contest, not him. He counselor turned his anger around and said he needed to take credit also for the win. He picked the costume. The paparazzi are driving Will crazy on campus. He is the "it" guy and the star. He does not know what to do. If he cannot find a solution he will transfer to Stanford Jeremy surprised him and attends his next volleyball game. He sat next to Marie who told him about the paparazzi hounding Will. Jeremy congratulates Will on winning his game and say he may have solution to help him handle the camera parasites. Will wants his help. We will find out what Jeremy has in the next chapter. A good plan could bring the brothers much closer together.

Gloucester stood firm against limited French first attack. With no siege engines, Louis withdrew to regroup and prepare for fighting when Spring weather favors campaigns, Cardinal Guala lifted his staff. “And let no man’s heart fail. Henry’s cause is holy. The Charter is renewed. The realm gathereth to its king. Stand firm, and Heaven shall stand with thee.” The royalists will unite and prepare over the winter. Louis will be attacked

Gabriel's nemesis is saved by Sean seeing them fight. Gabriel was prepared to kill him. Gabriel cannot remember him even when given clues. Both were wearing disguises. Next time, their meeting could turn deadly.

I am reminded of Quote the raven "Nevermore ." Poe said the raven is meant to symbolize "Mournful and Never-ending Remembrance".

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Simon needs a conjugal visit. Pips is showing Charlie he maters and They get to savor continued sexual bliss Is not Edgar unaware of what the crew and their lawyers are doing? He is not trying to stop or oppose what his adversaries are doing, Once safe and having lots more sex, they will need to attack Edgar, I think

Ain is hallucinating. He is at the total mercy of his torturer She wants him to live until she can extract and use his power. This will not end well. Ain going to die or be turned into a crippled wreck discarded to a dank, dark cell. Maybe he can regenerate if he is exposed to enough light.

We understand the two boys now.... *You get me*, Wylan had promised. *Whenever you want. Whenever you need to not be alone.* It was a promise he wasn't sure he could keep. It was a promise he wasn't sure he wanted to. But it was the only thing he had to give.: Ishan wants to meet Wylan in person and I assume they eventually will meet

Scott solved the puzzle. Mehmet wanted Gabriel killed after he failed the Tokyo Killing. The hit was planned a while ago and Mehmet knew where Gabriel lived so he could be targeted unrelated to the Senator or the same killer would go after both of them. Scott is going to deepen his research. Gabriel is adding a disguise and will be looking for the Senator's potential killer. Gabriel and Lonnie had a candid talk after fighting. Lonnie will try to keep the band safe. There are a loose number of killers, including a mysterious one who thinks Gabriel is going to kill the Senator. Is he a Homeland Security agent or a former Army/CIA team mate of Gabriel? I can see things fall apart fast. Gabriel may be called upon to save Sean and he will.

Lawrence seems to be temperamentally and intellectually suited to fit in at this school, He is not seeking friends and will not be put out by condescending attitudes, He is not from money and old money has rules and boundaries. He will be observing and he no greater goal. Will Bastien begin to shake him up more? I expected Larence's standoff manner might intrigue him. He has to watch out for Anton. If I was to start a longer list of potential killers, I would add Antoon to the list. He seems the jealous type.

There are lots of things to work out and to fall apart. I wonder if the mysterious father of Lawrence will complicate his relationship with a potential gay boyfriend at a school.

Sam and Graeme have agreed to be detectives of a sort. They are going to the nearby town and find out where a terrible drug is being made, They will inform Duncan who will have the criminals arrested Sam is taking the lead since he seems less suspicious and is new to the area. It is very dangerous and Sam needs to be careful. The drug suppliers should be very protective of their business .

a dinosaur story?! Or maybe a better version of Jurassic Park?

Checkmate, Edgar.. Lynix brought his demonic legal team to paralyze and stop the ministry. We can expect the boys freed from in person reform school residence and Matt's mind not to be wipped free. The team can re-organize to go after Edgar and his evil plant/ Has Edgar got a second act to his offense to counter them? .

Darien thinks they are in a no win situation. The Turks will wait for the right time and attack the crusaders when they are tired and very thirsty. Wylan and he talked. Wylan will reach out to the soccer and see if they can help each other. Right now. I do not see why Wylan will be helped. Maybe, another shared orgasm will induce the sorcerer to help them? Darien promised Wylan that they can finally have sex when the time and place are right. Wylan wants to know what he is missing

Fenn has left the palace with guards to find the rebels. The Hearld gave him to vials of tonic, One energized h=him. The other vial kept Fenn subservient to the Herald. So far they have not found any rebels Fenn is vulnerable if captured.Petre could study the vials and make remedies. Plus they could lock him up until the tonic wear off,But, capturing Fenn is dangerous.

Will Taine seeing Pip and Charlie have sex want him to seek to have sex with Tyler?

They are going to the church yard to burn down what they think is the origin of the evil. But, there has to be more involved They do not yet know about the giant plant Edgar is displaying at his shop, The plant and Edgar seem to have a symbiotic relationship and they will put up a serious fight.

So--Charlie is a bottom ! Pip must love being in the flesh and being able to enjoy a sweet orgasm--and they are having safe sex with no STD's possible.

Is Charlie that clueless? He and Pip had sex and Taine could see them and hear them. Pip is healing Charlie Taine needs to think and care more about Tyler. Can he ?