I like it…very much.  Great concept.  Let the games begin….

Hell yeah my girl can burn!  Booyah, Lorraine and Isabella, can’t touch her now. lol

Sabine and Ulrich have great chemistry (loved the kiss and Ulrich sharing a part of himself with her).  She’d calm the beast in him though I’d say there’s more to Sabine as yet to be revealed.   I like Ulrich’s manner; he has an imposing presence that doesn’t offend, a bit arrogant although that’s part of his charm but not a snob.  It’s quite evident he’s a formidable Lycon.  Sabine’s intelligent and very sweet, I like her.  Those  other witches couldn’t form half the ‘woman’ Sabine is.

Loved the mini lesson of how he changes and again, Sabine didn’t shy away from him, not even when Isabella ranted about Ulrich killing Sabine during his next heat.  She will be a wonderful Queen and the perfect mate for her King.

oh puhleezzzzz hurry and reunite Sebine with her man, her husband. And soon…like the next chapter?  Please, pretty please with fine-ass Ulrich on top! hehe  I’m glad Ulrich still loves her, still longs for her and desires no other.  It’s the same for Sebine even though she may not remember her life before she was turned.

Speaking of which, I can’t stand her maker! Keep that creep away from her! Urgh. lol.

How can you not fall in love with sweet, sexy Donovan. He respects her, treats her like the lady she is.  A true gentleman. I likey, I likey a lot.  I also like Kendra’s unassuming, straightforward manner.  Their unhurried progression into a real relationship is a nice touch as well.  They complement one another perfectly.

Can’t wait to see who’s taking pics and why and…how they dodge or handle allegations of possible steroid use.

Wow!  Didn’t see that one coming but I loved it. Loved that Darla came clean with Sunshine, especially about who she was, even to the day she was kicked out of his bed and Sunny entered his web.  Darla atoned for betraying a friend, probably the only true friend she’s ever had. And I think in doing so, Sunny may somehow gain peace with the knowledge that her father tried to free her.

It’s no secret I’m not a fan of Nikolai.  While I don’t necessarily despise the prick, he still enslaved a young woman for his own sexual gratification.  He stole years of her life just because he could.  Did he treat her horribly?  No. Still, he held a price over her head:  the lives of her family.  What choice did she have?

I hope Sunny can move on, put the past behind her and make something of herself and Benjamin.  Nikolai Andreovich will undoubtedly be upset - for a minute - but he’ll be ‘back in the saddle’ again whenever another ‘beautiful’ opportunity crosses his path.

I love you too Sunny. He opens his palm. The diamond bracelet he procured for Nikolai is inside. I love you too. Always.

That one gesture is the epicenter of this girl’s, now woman’s life.  It is the moment ALL shackles were unchained.

Nikki is working a nurve!  Always asking her is she’s his.  Well duh, you bought her didn’t you, you asshole!  What else is she supposed to say?  For a moment there, I was tolerating [if you will] Nikolai’s sad story which made him less of a monster and it was also easier to accept her fate b/c he wasn’t abusive and yes I’ll admit that I believe he loves her but with this last chapter, I think this ‘agreement’ is taking its toll on Sunshine.  The light is slowly dimming from her persona. Her captor (who swore he wouldn’t break her) has enslaved her for sex and the man that gave her life withholds the key to her freedom.  How messed up is that?  She’s barely a young adult. She should be having fun, going to campus parties, chilling with friends or going on real dates with her boyfriend instead of catering to the lustful whims of a gangster. Urgh. Punk. Lol

Sergei (shakes head), what are you doing man…touching her leg?! Aĭ yi yi ! I really like Sergei though; he’s sweet and genuinely cares for his friend. How can he free himself and Sunny with a possessive boss riding his back? Nikolai’s obsession may cost people their lives…maybe even his own.

Darla is a bitch, probably a dead one by now.  I loved it when Herschell called her on her shit.

With all that said, I must commend your talent with this dark fic.  The dialect of Nikolai, Sergei, etc is believably of Russian descent.  You’re doing an excellent job with the characters especially Sunshine; she’s my favorite.  Her strength, intelligence, humble nature, and love for her family is awesomely portrayed here. As for the Dark One or Beast, you’re doing a fabulous job with him as well.  Loved the scene with Nikolai voicing his threat to Sergei…that was straight up gangsta.

Can’t wait to see how this all plays out.

Great job!

Two questions:

 “Goodnight, Nikolai,” she whispers as she shows him out. She bumps her head against the door. “What am I doing?”  

...Accepting her heart and slowly taking her hopelessly-in-love man back.

I tried not to fall entranced by them, especially Nikolai, but with these last two chapters you’ve made it damn near impossible not to. Loved their scenes…you’re fabulous with their facial expressions, nuances and body language.

Sergei was never competition. In fact, there hasn’t been a man to rival Nikolai because seriously Jil (omg, what?!)…definitely ain’t it!

I’m intrigued to see how their date goes, and what ‘going public’ really means for them both. How notorious is Nikolai’s reputation or has he contained his general image as a businessman.

Nikolai’s pic falling, the cracked glass and Sunny cutting herself were symbolic of things to come (great job on how u worked that).  Nikolai should not have taken her paper; he knows she’s very astute when he’s hiding something.  And then he (or his minions) purchased all the newspapers around her neighborhood so she wouldn’t put 2 & 2 together.  Big mistake.

Loved the scenes with Sergei, especially with him and Sunny (awesome dialogue there). He seems to be coming into his own, maturing; he’s not the clumsy wannabe gangster any longer. Poor Sergei…he’s a nice guy thrust into a mean existence.

Sunny needed to hear the truth, needed to hear it straight from a friend she trusts. Yes she should’ve heard it from Nikolai; however, he’d use diversionary tactics to reveal the ugliness beyond their relationship. It’ll kill him but he’d answer her questions as honestly as possible.  He’s living and loving on borrowed time with an expiration date.

What I enjoy most about this story is unexpected angles that flow/evolve seamlessly into the next.  Sergei’s on-the-job injuries are plausible hazards that come with the territory.  Or Peanut’s body being discovered, which means that Nikolai put the hit out on him. Who saw that coming?

One more detail that’s intriguing is Stanislavsky’s purpose for visiting Sunshine in New York. Sunshine’s stronghold on Nikolai’s heart could cloud his judgment, jeopardize their organization.  Nikolai dropped everything while they were conducting business and his father bared witness to his semi meltdown.  That can’t be good or…, he’s going to give her his blessings, yeah?  Who knows

Whatever happens, I’ll stay tuned.

Still intrigued.  Who or what is Roxanne?  Leonardo seems ‘attached’ to her somehow. Why? And Mod…what is he/she/it?

This is soooo surreal…and I love it!  Wolves, demons, vampires, fairies, humans, living and communicating like its just another Monday except…with the slightest touch one’s flesh could be torn to shreds or devoured or your blood could be sucked from your body.  Yikes!  Poor Roxanne has fallen into much more than a rabbit hole.

With that said, she seems to be holding her own.  Leonardo tickles me when he taunts her; it’s not viscous or demeaning (not really). He just…has the upper hand at the moment but Roxanne is by no means without gumption nor is she meek.  She speaks her mind determinedly whenever possible.

Initial perceptions of Mod were less than favorable, however now he appears to be lonely, longing for ‘the one’ whom Roxanne is clearly not so, who is?

Btw, what does Parker look like in human form?

It’s always that one guy, that one asshole that’ll make you lose your damn mind and act a fool!!!!  Jean-Paul, you fine and all but hell nah, she ain’t down no more…jerk!