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The Architect’s Guardian: Chapter 17

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The Architect’s Guardian Chapter 17 has been posted.  Here’s a snippet:

Dagmar saw a flash of annoyance travel across Izdahl’s face. The Kelcho was determined to compound it and chuckled lightly. He patted Izdahl on his face.  Izdahl swallowed the comment that wanted to burst from his throat. Instead of lashing out, he moved a small distance away. He knew if he went too far, he’d have to answer to his parents, his grandfather, his great-grandmother…and most of all Armando. He knew his lover disliked scenes, especially in public.

Vaironian Tides: Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of Vaironian Tides is up!  Some bits and pieces:

Tolrek was suddenly at Darion’s eye-level. The negotiator had picked up the rebel, shaking him several times. Darion appeared to be one rude comment away from throwing him.

“You would do well to control your mouth,” the negotiator said, his voice a low, dangerous, rumble. His arms shook, not from the strain of holding Tolrek but from the struggle to keep himself from hurting the rebel. “Surely, I have been quite indulgent.”

 

Architect’s Guardian: Chapter 16

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The Architect’s Guardian Chapter 16 has been posted.  Here’s a snippet:

It was not until his fragment had been completely triggered that Izdahl realized the depth of his responsibility. He knew it meant that his life with Armando would permanently change, whether or not the Basheil attack the planet.

 

Balance: Chapter 15

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I’ve updated with Balance Chapter 15. Here are some snapshots:

“You bought baklava…” Ryuu repositioned himself to look at Kouta through half-closed eyes. Kouta grinned, knowing that he was thinking of how they had celebrated his birthday. He looked down at Ryuu’s crotch, seeing the evidence of where his lover’s thoughts had led him. The dessert was forever linked with one of their best sexual experiences.

 

Vaironian Tides: Chapter 15

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Chapter 15 of Vaironian Tides is up!  Some bits and pieces:

The rebel paused, having an inner battle about what to do. Part of him wanted to mash Jarrick into the ground. The other part remained concerned about Darion’s reaction. He and the negotiator were beginning to get back on good terms, having refreshed their relationship. He was reluctant to ruin the progress they’d made. Yet, he thought that Jarrick was deserving of a pummeling.

Architect’s Guardian: Chapter 15

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The Architect’s Guardian Chapter 15 has been posted!  Here are a few snippets:

Armando rubbed his arms rapidly, trying to clear his mind of the images that had been bothering him for weeks. He had hoped that, by now, he would be able to sleep properly. Yet, this was not the case. Even now, the visions from the dream lingered, creating in him a doubt that he was truly awake, safe with Izdahl next to him.

Balance: Chapter 14

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I’ve updated Balance with Chapter 14.  Here are some snapshots:

As uncertainty took hold, Kouta became agitated. The more he thought about Takayuki’s words, the more he became suspicious. Suspicion fueled his rising anger. Maybe Ryuu wasn’t being straightforward with him. Maybe Takayuki knew that and was using it to goad him. Maybe that’s why Ryuu had acted so strangely the previous week. Sex had been awkward and Ryuu had said there was something he’d done. Kouta cursed, a series of painful scenarios running through his head.

Vaironian Tides: Chapter 14

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Chapter 14 of Vaironian Tides is up!  Some bits and pieces:

Darion’s heart was heavy. He’d been quite open with Tolrek just now. Yet, his words went unacknowledged. It stung. It was not as if they’d never exchanged verbal expressions of love. Perhaps deep down inside Tolrek was still holding resentment about Darion’s actions with Jarrick. Darion hoped that was not the case.

Architect’s Guardian: Chapter 14

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The Architect’s Guardian Chapter 14 has been posted!  Here are a few snippets:

  1. Izdahl got up out of bed. Armando gave his torso an appreciative appraisal as he searched one of the dressers. He opened the top drawer and removed a box. It contained an item that carried several deep meanings for him. He hoped Armando would accept it.
  2. Armando woke up sweating, the coldness of the chains and words maliciously grasping at him. He sat up quickly and scanned the room. It was as if the presence had left his dreams and entered the bedroom. When he was sure that was not the case, his breathing slowed to normal.