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Chapter 8 - Alex

Author: Bryant
last update publish date: 2024-12-31 19:23:45
I couldn’t believe how foolish I had been. What was I thinking when I reached over to touch Holly’s leg? I knew exactly what I was thinking—I wanted to comfort her. I had noticed her posture change as I turned onto the private road beneath the arched ‘Boland Farm’ sign. I intended to ease her tension and pain, but instead, I only made things worse. I startled her.

I should have known better. I trained horses and understood that, for some people, comparing them to animals could feel like an insu
Bryant

Tristan is stealing the show! Andre would be damn proud of this kid—loud, proud, and completely unapologetic about who he is, even at such a young age. The next generation of Ironfur and Bloodmoon is already making waves!

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Samantha Tachick
Love it so far
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Natasha Bridgman
even in andre's book, he knew from a young age he was gay. if you were going to have issues, that should have been your stopping point. and then there are the books about the twins, sage and river. if you don't like it don't read it.
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Michelle
It’s not an ideology, it’s how he feels and sees himself. The only one pushing anything is you.
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