I didn't see the "twist" coming of Edward allowing the device to go off, but it was a great character moment for him. You've been doing a great job with this story, so thank you for sharing it with us.

This is wonderful. These boys are so cute. THANK YOU

@[Rock Creek Werewolf](/user/show/10002145) I am grateful to know my comments are well received. Honestly, it's kind of a miracle Yousef didn't wind up infuriated at Toddson during his little rant- in light of all of his family history Toddson was an utter jerk even more than when I first read him...but he probably knew getting mad wouldn't end well- so he was just saddened and uncomfortable- which is understandable. But I think most of the pack really does not have that experience of clinging to family because you could lose them due to war. They had their struggles, but lived mostly in peacetime conditions- so they had the luxury to leave them and not feel too bad. Though that still leaves them hanging, but it is what it is. Mullin's wife and children probably are just confused and disoriented right now- I would not want to be them right now....though considering his wild antics perhaps they are sad but relieved Mullins is gone. But then again, Mullins was in no shape to continue his marriage and it's best he left. There was just no ending where they'd be able to stay together in Mullin's case. And yes, that family history playing a role does make sense. As much as werewolves are different from humans- they do blend into human society. There are interactions- however much werewolves hold themselves to be superior to humans. And I think this ties right back to the views of the jinn and their behaviors should Yousef take that avenue to understand things (honestly I suspect his dad may bring it up or somebody he runs into). I think what's also interesting is the idea of werewolf superiority which we see from many weres. Ruiz definetely holds to this, but Yousef does not- as we see in his talk with Father Ray. The way the jinn and humans are seen as kindreds in their fates could be something Yousef explores in his own time. What's particularly interesting on that angle is that historically speaking- the jinns were at least to some degree seen as gods (likely tutelary dieties) in the pre-Islamic period (inscriptions in the Hejaz region and in Palmyra and Baalbek have the words for jinn and god often used interchangeably. But yes, Mahmood being a mondjugen potentially has the risk of breaking Yousef's family apart- which would really be the worst case scenario. While Mullins was glad to just get away from his family, I don't see Yousef doing that. He might be a werewolf, but due to his family history- breaking off from family is likely something he'd never entertain unless necessary- and while he was likely trying to do that- something tells me he's going to need to re-evaluate this stance because now his father might get roped into the messiness of werewolf life at worst case. I think him meeting his father is going to be a major wake-up call about how while he may be having a wonderful joyride right now- that comes with it's own price. Yousef is probably going to need to make sure the others don't find out about his dad. That would not end well at all. He was already reeling from what happened to Frank- and I don't think he's going to be so gung ho about sacrificing people after what happened there. Him and Bill seem to be getting closer- and we have to see what comes of that as well. As well as his seer training.... Honestly, if Yousef ever figures out that Ruiz is subtly planning to get Yosuef to forget about his family in light of his meeting with his dad, I don't see that ending well either. As it stands, Yousef's background is a bit different from the other weres, and that will lead to things down the line I suspect.

@[Rock Creek Werewolf](/user/show/10002145) There's also something else I've been thinking about as well. Earlier chapters if I remember correctly indicate Yousef's family had to deal with war and civil unrest in Lebanon before coming to the states- and historically it would make sense- Lebanon in the past century has seen religious tensions and civil war. To that end, Mahmood might not just be scared for his son, but also potentially angry as well at Yousef for just stopping communication. There's a more personal element to that. Unlike most of the other weres, none of them have ever really deal with having to experience human conflict on a large scale even if indirectly. Werewolf fights yes- but nothing that is a large scale conflict. Even Mullins at best was dealing with small scale thugs. As difficult as werewolf life is, that's one thing they've been fortunate to dodge. Yousef likely doesn't want to see his father because he knows in line of that- he has screwed up. Simply dropping off the face of the earth is not as easy for him as it is for the other weres. He probably thought he'd be able to get away with just ghosting his family but well...he really should have known better. At the same time- I get why he did it. Explaining what has happened to him would practically be impossible- not to mention potentially put his family at risk- or worse have a repeat of what happened to the FBI agent happening. In all honesty, Mahmood being a mondjugen is probably about to make Yousef's life very complicated....and not in a good way.

Very good read, very hot too! Great work.

Nice, love it!

Ooh another banger of a chapter. And im picking up the pieces you putting down. A threesome endgame, woohoo

a great chapter ! the service top flip was wonderful

This is fantastic. I had to see it come to its end

Got 2 orgasms out of me on the first read :P I can sense the story coming together, and I feel like this one's gonna be an all-timer as we learn more about what the collar does to people. Great work!