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Thank you The next few chapters will focus on relationships, not just Drew and the twins, as they need to be clear and well developed before the last big event happens. I hope it won't be too slow. We'll see Thank you so much for commenting.

The scars were a huge issue for Drew and I think it was a test of the boys' maturity that they were able to entirely see past them. Sometimes it's hard to look at a horrendous wound and see it as beautiful but the boys didnt hesitate. Yes, it's early in the realtionship and maybe it's too early to be talking about love, but both boys are emotional. tactile and affectionate so it's natural for them to express love and Drew knew that. Although he intially tried to hold back a little, he's thrown himself in now and there's no going back on that aspect. Time will tell if it really is love or the boys' clutching at the first thing that feels like it.

I don't think Aria is outside the norm as far as asexuals are concerned. Asexuality is a spectrum and Aria is close to one end of it, that's all. I won't go into too much detail, but I'm asexual myself and I don't think it was anything that happened in my life that made me so. I doubt Aria will ever want or need full on sex. It would be like asking a gay man to try having sex with a woman. It's something he could do but he would hate it. Kissing Drew is a big thing for him and a scary thing. For many asexuals, being touched in a sexual way just isn't enjoyable and in some cases physically hurts. Add to that the fact that we just don't find anyone sexually attractive. Being aromantic is a very different thing and Aria isn't aromantic. He wants and needs romantic gestures like cuddles and kisses but not the sexual element, and as I said that's not something that will ever change for him.

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Thank you. That's a really lovely thing to say and for to hear (well metaphorically hear)

Haha love it. Yep communication is key. The twins know each other very well, but Drew is new to both of them and the situation. I think they're all in for some surprises.

Thank you. There's a way to go for them. It's an entirely new situation for Drew as the twins are used to being close to each other. They'll get there If they survive the rest of the boook

I just want to be clear, there's not going to be any explicit sex. It's a fade to black kind of book. The company downstairs will definitely be ready for Aria as they have been getting to know Jay.

Drew woke, disoriented beneath a sprawl of twins. One was lying diagonally across his body, one leg hooked in with his, while the other had his face tucked in so close to Drew’s neck, he could feel his breath, and one hand splayed over his chest, under his t-shirt. Figuring out which was which was not as clear as it might have been only hours earlier. He would always have said Amara was the one burrowing under his clothes, and he still thought that, but only because the position Aria was lying i

I've heard that quote before. My mother was totally in love with Cary Grant You're completely right about Julianna. She craves attention and is nothing but a spoiled child who wants all the glitter and gold to cover up her fear that all she really is is a French farm maid whose roots will always show sooner or later. I almost feel sorry for her...um wait...no I don't!

Polyamorous relationships seem to be popping up a lot recently. They're all very different but they seem to work well. Effective communication is even more important than in one-on-one relationships but they definitely work, as long as everyone is clear about their roles. I think in that way this relationship is clearer than some because they all fall naturally into their roles. This situation is slighty unusual in that there is usually a primary relationship with the third or even fourth or more people being close but secondary. In this situation, there are two very strong primary relationships being Amara and Drew, and Amara and Aria. I think we'll also find that the relationship between Aria and Drew is stronger than he thinks.

Maybe not the same page, but definitely in the same book. There are plenty of shoes left to fall yet.

HA! I don't think he'd go that far. He doesn't have the figure for it

I think they both have different perspectives than they had before and from each other. Hopefully, Isaac can show Connor his own country through new eyes, without the bitter anger, and Connor can show Isaac how important he is to him, and that his peaceful nature is calming him and making it possible for him to go home and be comfortable and happy there. Whether they stay in Ireland or settle over here is something I'm sure they'll come to in their own time.

It was my pleasure! Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. It always makes me smile. I truly appreciate it

I love your insight. I hadn't quite thought of it like that but it's certainly one way of looking at what I'm trying to achieve. Jay is definitely a counterpart to Aria and Amara. Whether they are a composite, I don't know. I think, in some ways, Jay is more than that. They've had a difficult life and have clawed their way to where they are now and therefore has a much more pragmatic, and I think profound, grip on the real world. As down to earth as Aria and Amara are, there's no denying they've had an incredibly privileged and in some ways isolated upbringing which leaves them both naive as to the ways of the world, whether they'd like to admit it or not. I definitely get what you're saying about looking at humanity as both singular and plural, and I think that comes from the time when I was working as a solicitor and got to experience individuals in their unique circumstances, often very vulnerable and open, and at the same time see patterns in behaviour that ties all people in that situation and people in general. It's interesting to think about. Oh and I changed the error. Thank you for pointing it out. I never mind when readers point out errors.

I think if Aria pushed hard enough he would. After all, he's already worn one as a human dressmaker's dummy for Aria to work on his creation

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I doubt the Farm Maid would have the guts. However, all it would take is a few phone calls to the press....

Thank you. I can't deny it was nice to write a sweet chapter for a change. Unfortunately there are other shoes, many other shoes : Fortuntely nowhere near as many shoes as there are in Aria's closet.

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Not if she turns up in person

Thank you Everyone deserves to cut a break at some time. We do indeed have loose ends to tie up...or something

In my observation, the children of rich and famous people, especially those who have fame themselves, are either wise way beyond their years, or childish spoiled brats. Aria and Amara definitely fall into the first category. There's definitely more drama before the end. We haven't dealt with Ben yet Also, Mother Bear knows where Drew lives.

When Drew glanced down, Aria’s eyes were wide and bright, although still haunted, and a smile played on his lips. He jumped when Aria raised his hand to touch Drew’s face. It was cold and trembled. Drew covered it with his own and it seemed so small. “Would you wear a dress for me?” Aria’s voice was rough and hoarse, just a whisper, but to Drew his words were as clear as if he’d shouted them, and more precious than the Crown jewels. “I’d do anything for you.” “Is it because you love