I'm enjoying this story! Maxine is a trip.  I like Theresa as well. I'mma need for Maxie her to let the police do their jobs, though.  Nevertheless, I'll enjoy reading her shenanigans.

Will the young detective be a snag in the romance between Chris and Maxie? He's yummy.  Still, Chris trumps yummy detective because he has history.

It's so interesting.....when I read your description of Chris, the first image that popped into my mind was Adam Rodriguez.  Lo, and behold, I see his picture as inspiration for the character in the next chapter.  Serendipity!

Looking forward to reading more!

Hmmm - I like this story.  Class is so rarely written with nuance, and you seem to have nailed the layers.  Kudos!

Amelle is a bit of fool - from what I understand, there aren't many, especially women, bluebloods who would bother to give her insight into the social jungle of the upper middle/upper class so soon.  Nadia could have just let her thrash about, but tried to be a bit of friend and give her the heads up.  Never enter the arena without knowing the rules of engagement - that's essentially what Nadia was trying to tell Amelle.  Deaf ears and all that.   

Unfortunately, hubris is a mighty strong vice.  Amelle is so busy being offended and trying to prove something that she ignored rather salient advice.  Harrison wants her, and of course doesn't give a damn what anyone thinks because, hello, he's Harrison, for fuck's sake. Steer clear of a man with nothing to lose, for propriety is a lost cause, especially when he has the triumvirate of power: pedigree, money, and strikingly good looks. Plus, any man worth his salt doesn't openly mock the woman he's interested in.  Red flags all over the place.

I can only assume where you're going with the story, but you've done a damn good job of setting it up.  I'm thoroughly intrigued, even if I know Harrison is a wolf in sheep's clothing.  Actually, strike that - he's a wolf, he knows it and doesn't care, and everyone else knows it. Amelle knows it, too, but like many women, gets caught up in the thrill.  Sexual prowess has never been a guarantee of a man's character.  I'm fairly certain Harrison has bedded many a woman, so yeah.....of course he's skilled. 

I think David cares about Amelle, but cares about his ambition and social mobility more.  Or, rather, he certainly cares for what his parents want in that regard.  But, Amelle ignored this in her romantic idealizing of their relationship, based on what Sienna mentioned.  Amelle seems like to playing the victim a bit too much for my liking (no one forced her to quit her job and move with David, especially since they aren't married).  Actually, I can see some parallels between Vivian and Amelle personality-wise, although I don't think I should. 

Anyway, I tend to have rather strong opinions on fictional characters, so I hope my review doesn't offend.  I like the story, and look forward to seeing where you go with it.  Thanks for sharing!

I like this story, as your writing is rather evocative of Arthurian legend.  I thoroughly enjoy Arthur and Gwen on the TV series Merlin, but I'm pleased that Gwen is no servant. Morgana is more sympathetic, which is nice also. 

That said, I think this chapter needs some serious editing.  There were several sentences and quotes repeated, and it appears that some passages are mixed up in terms of what's happening.  It throws off the pacing significantly.  I was very confused about what was going on until I got to the end of the chapter. 

Nicely done! I'm really enjoying the small, yet persistent unraveling of the characters, especially Gwen and Arthur.  They are too precious, each besotted with the other. 

I particularly enjoyed Gwen's quiet defiance with her token, and Arthur's acceptance. Take THAT, Uther Pendragon! 

I'm glad that Gwen didn't allow her loyalty and friendship with Morgana to dismiss what she saw in Morgana's eyes.  But I am very interested in what she will do next - I hope she doesn't disregard it as a fleeting moment.  Heed your elders, Gwen!   

I'm always so nervous when I read this story - that's a good thing, though.  I'm that invested in these characters, Gwen in particular.  She's walking a tightrope! 

I've only cursory knowledge of Arthurian legend, so I have no idea who the father of Morgana's child is.  I know at least one version had Arthur and Morgana sleep together, one unknowing of the other, and produce Mordred.  But based on Arthur's actions, I'm assuming that's not the case. 

Update soon! 

I liked this chapter, as I do all of them, but I have some questions:

Where is this story going? Will Guinevere and Arthur cross paths again? I'm perfectly content reading about Gwen, but I don't have a sense of where you're going with the story. Do you intend for them to eventually reunite? Or is this tale to provide nuances (never shown on the show) to the aftermath of Gwen's banishment without necessarily a reconciliation between Arthur and Gwen? Will Gwen's enchantment and Morgana's role in it be addressed?

I don't need to see Arthur and Gwen reconcile since we already know how the story ends, so to speak.  And while you've done a fantastic job of showing Gwen's lingering impact on the kingdom in her absence, it almost feels like two different stories, or perhaps journeys is a better description.  I assume they will converge?

I like this story! Gwen was definitely the highlight of the show for me, and I enjoyed the Arthur and Gwen pairing.  Nevertheless, Gwen didn't get much screentime or development, so it's nice to read this interpretation. Gwen's inner strength and quiet resilience is a large part of what makes her my favorite character, and you're doing a good job with displaying that in the story.

I also enjoy the details you share - the bread, the leather thong, the milk, the emotions of the characters.  Really makes me feel as though I'm there, and I love being drawn into the story like that.

I hope you can update soon! Keep writing.   

My goodness, Fallon is terrifying, though I don't think her crazy ass is necessarily wrong about Darren and Janice. I can't wait to read more!

LOVED this story - thank you for sharing.  It really fills in the missing pieces from the show.  Dare I say, the powers that be from the Merlin production should hire you immediately as a writer, lol!