Cane23

And to be scolded like a kid every time he makes a mistake! 🤪

Is it part of the performance, Bastien’s influence, or something else? Seems that Lawrence has that rare ability to win people over, even those who are most hostile toward him or deeply suspicious of him.

Beautiful, erotic, and very tastefully written lovemaking, portrayed with amazing realism and authenticity for the era in which the story takes place!

Oh, you sure know when to end a chapter, don't you?! 😁 Hope you'll make it up to us with a truly emotional and heartwarming reunion! ❤️

One of my few favorite “reunion” stories! The only other ones I can think of right now are The Reunion by @Jeff Burton and Passionfruit by @Boy Mercury X.

I find this last line deeply unfair. Unless it’s Julien’s reaction to Oliver’s too-quick “I understand,” who gave him the supreme authority to read Oliver’s mind, claim the upper hand on the truth, and decide that Oliver is the only one who needs to change?

Set in the already beloved universe of the Kingdom of Aeras, this story brings us an epic love tale between two incredible men - strong, stubborn, successful, and fiercely loyal. Two men whose lives have been shaped by different struggles and challenges, yet whose paths intertwine in a story full of passion and danger. When the interests of rivals, former lovers, city officials, politicians, and mobsters collide with those of our protagonists, will their love be strong enough to conquer every obstacle? @lilansui brings us another captivating story of love, family, betrayal, and plenty of action, featuring two of the most passionate lovers in her entire literary universe. ❤️ Read, enjoy, and discover the answers for yourself!

Yes, Oliver isn’t the only one with issues. If Julien was ready to share his grief with Oliver, he should also have been willing to accept his support and help rather than shutting himself away behind his own walls. We’re all different, and we all express our affection in different ways. Oliver is a man of action; he’s not just a shoulder to cry on, offering comforting words. Isn’t what he did the ultimate expression of love? He took the time to read legal documents in French, a language he isn’t particularly good at, find a solution, write it all up in English, and send it to the lawyers without breaking any laws. And why did he go to all that trouble? Simply to hear Julien’s calm voice again and bring him back as soon as possible. To me, that speaks volumes about how much he cares. ❤️

You and @kbois are the only authors here who have to leave this kind of warning!

Seems that old saying never sounded truer - The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Oliver’s behaviour is explained away with beautiful writing. So, when we strip away all the literary finesse, are they both basically afraid that Oliver is a control freak?! Because I can understand why Julian is upset that Oliver took the initiative without informing him or asking him first. But didn’t Oliver do what he does best to help the man he loves? Let me put it this way: if you know you can help the person you love, is it really okay not to do it simply because you don’t want to interfere in someone else’s business? I don’t know. Oliver definitely has some issues he needs to work on, but was this really irredeemable?

A loyalty test?! Really, after all they went through?! After Kaleo was literally kidnapped because of Niran's business?! Kaleo was way more composed than usually. I don't have his temper but...I would have taken a baseball bat to those lawyers and smashed Niran's office with all my strength.

Then again, it was Bastien who had a last word with Anton! “Anton, be quiet,” Bastien ordered, his voice icy and unlike his usual affable tone. But I agree, the Sun King needs a little more normality and a little less divinity… and there’s Lawrence, eager to deliver it… among other things! 😉

Absolutely amazing story, Gary! I was completely engrossed in the text, reading it line by line with great anticipation, eager to discover how it would all conclude! I know that closing doors behind us is usually the best way forward, but I’d still love to know whether Cary will ever cross paths with his brother/ father/whoever he might be to Cary… sometime in the future.