by JazCullen
How are there still werewolves living if the vampires are so fast and strong in this universe? From what's been said, a strong werewolf would barely be able to take out a new vampire, nevermind a matured one, so how haven't the vampires wiped the werewolves out yet? And don't say because there are more werewolves.
I just can't understand what the story is about...
And why is it focused on a were who has lost his mate and is in deep emotional turmoil...
It would be better if the aim of the story is given to the readers earlier or just a slight indication about why Dayton is being focused on and what is so special about him...
Wow... Amazing.
Some of the most powerful writing I have had the honor of reading.
I must go take notes..
I must be getting soft in my not so old age!
This chapter brought tears to my eyes.
This story makes me cry! Between Dayton's homecoming & Freya's misery, it gets me every time! Love your work, Jaz!
Wonderful storytelling, maybe even a little too good, you captured the feeling of loss a little too keenly, made a tired old man cry, But now I just have to read the rest !!!
@Anonymous 04/17/13
Here's the answers to your questions.
1) Dayton could smell the familial connection. He may have never met Ashleigh but she would have a similar scent to her brother.
2) There would have been a lot of other scents around so unless he concentrated on the children specifically I doubt he would've picked up their scent.
I cried so much during this chapter. You are an excellent writer.
Awww Dayton! <3 ;v; I cried so hard this chapter ;~; Amazingly written, BRAVO SIR, BRAVO
I love Jazzcullen's writings and I am one of her biggest fans, but occasionally some glaring inconsistencies jump out. Like, how is it that Dayton could smell David's sent on Ashleigh whom he's never met in his art gallery and immediately know who she was and he could smell his sister's scent on Alexi in the forest and knew he was her sister's vampire mate, yet he couldn't smell his own Alexander family sent on his niece and nephews and immediately know they were his brother Aaron's children? Just doesn't make sense. He should have scented his brother Aaron on Jennifer, and the children and not wait to hear the little boy DJ introduced himself before he 'recognized' they were his kin or Jennifer was Aaron's mate.
I have been reading since 10 pm. I told myself I would stop for the night 11:30. It is now 1:20 am. Ugh....... I must stop and sleep :( but tomorrow ........ ;). Great writing!!
I'll take one of those Kurou... or two or three... or a hand full. WAAAAAAA.
I love reading all of your stories and out of all of the stories I have read this is one that just about had me bawling my eyes out! You are one of the best writers here. Please don't ever stop writing!
That first led me to you, Jaz. ALWH was the first one I found and then I couldn't get enough. I went back and read all the stories in reverse order starting with this one. Then I read them in proper order all the way to Hearts. Now I'm re-reading your stories for probably the tenth time in my wait for chapter 18 of HOW. I'm wishing you would update your blog soon as I check your blog religiously as well as your lit page.
-"Foxy" RoxyGreen
I never thought a piece of writing could make show so much emotion. You truly are an amazing writer. Had me in tears the whole time.
Keep it up... Well maybe not because I'll run out of tissues... (:
I've lost count on the number of times I've read this series, but this chapter, for some reason, never fails to have me reaching for a box of tissues. The flood of emotions are so palpable, so believable, that one can't help but be swept away by it. Thank you for such a beautiful story.
I am sitting here trying not to cry!!! So Emotional...Love this story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
excellently written-your characters reach out and touch the grief buried in everyone's heart. thank you.
Beautiful chapter it makes me want to cry. This is only the second story I read on here I'm new to this site but u are very talented. Can't wait to read more.
and still weeping... beautiful...just absolutely beautiful writing...
So far I've laughed, cheered and cried while reading this story. You have talent!! I'm still wiping away some of my tears as I write this... wonderful story and I'm really looking forward to reading all the rest <3
I can't remember the last time i laughed, cried, and felt so much all at once. But wait a minute-how could i forget? these people aren't REAL- yet you have drawn me into a world that feels so real! Shows how much talent you posses.
Kudos to you!
couldnt agree more erin. i only cry when a story is truly well written and this is one of very few books that have made me feel for the character enough to cry
definately worth more than 5 stars... unfortunately it doesnt go higher than that
i cryed !!! bloodly hell woman,you do this all the time,if i havent got a silly grin me face then am crying.your really good to get reactions like that out of people.
I love your stories!
this chapter totally didn't make me cry at all >.> jk
<3
I've spent a couple of days reading all of these series... I hope Dayton and Freya and Gard and Rayne wind up together!!!
look i dont really care about the emotional sap, and married couples and children make me want to vomit. but you write well and hopefully there'll be more sex coming up ;)
You made me cry! This is not the first story on this site to make me a little emotional (I am a guy who is in touch with his emotional side ‘gasp’). However, it is the first story that actually made me tear up. Well done!
I just found this tale and you made me cry in the first five chapters. Granted, I am emotional to begin with (as a male, I find this trait extremely hard to deal with publicly). Thanks for making me cry (sarcasm).
You write such amazing stories and I can tell that this story will be one of my absolute favorites! Anyone who says anything negative can shove it!
Your stories are amazing, evocative and powerful and reach deep inside me. I'm a 50 yo male and don't cry easily, yet your story has brought tears to my eyes! I can see that I will not be leaving this go until I have re he'd the last story in the series - at least to where it is to date...
This chapter made me cry. Glad that Dayton is bonding with his family again. Hope Freya is ok and will be with Dayton soon.
You made me cry. Loved it the whole time!!!!!!!......LOL
More PLEASE.
Not to be the rain on the parade, but I feel like the story is moving too slowly. It has been 5 chapters and only one kiss (if you care to call it that)
I'm not looking for a stroke piece, but honestly, Dayton is getting on my nerves with his closed-off-ed-ness. You're a great writer, so I'll stick it out to the end, but I must say that I'm slightly disappointed about how this is going so far.
...Now that I think more about it, it's probably just you establishing plot and developing characters and my impatient ass just can't deal with it... Anyway, it has the seeds of a phenomenal story and I look forward to ch 6
I'm pretty sure I've said this before in other comments but YOU ARE AMAZING! I adore your stories, I read them over and over and over again and the just get better each time :)
I'm so happy that you're writing Dayton's story! he deserves a happy-ever-after ending :) I hope he gets it
can't wait to read more!!
Ok so im late to the party again hahahaha!!!!!!! Ok so am now hooked and waiting thats the part that is driving me crazy hahaha you wrote of all my favorite characters YAY love it CJ
From the beginning to now I love it! I can't wait to read more about Freya and Dayton. That ought to be very interesting! Please you can't stop now!
absolutely amazing. you are the best writer here. i love Rayne's character. can't wait for the next chapter!!
Love this chapter like all the others! Wonderful - Thank you so much for giving us all something to look forward to each time a new post arrives. Keep up the exceptional work. I really appreciate it!!
i cant get enough of your stories. i actually have you account bookmarked on my computer!!!! i need more!! lol
The reunions, the children, my faves Cedar and Alexei. I couldn't have asked for a better chapter. Thanks!
Well done, this chapter was well worth the wait....and as always, hats off to you....well thought, well written...and the depth of emotions conveyed...am lost for words. Can't it be like a tad looonnnnnggger like 3/4 pages instead of 2????please?
Jaz - I'm sitting here crying! I mean, tears-and-a-runny-nose type crying. This was beautiful and very moving! (My dog is convinced I'm in distress and is trying to cuddle with me. :D) Anyway, you've done a brilliant job as always, and I wait with bated breath for the next chapter!
all has been said, greatness is not enough of a superlative to explain
Seriously, it's just so brilliant how you convey such emotion in your stories! I get so wrapped up and then the chapter ends....please, please keep these stories going!!
Unlike other ppl i do mind that it is too short >.< hurry the hell up... Plz? Lol jkes, great work and great ideas. U purposely put the dayton part in The Council just so u could continue the story and dont deny it!!!
Right up there with the best of your stories - how you have interwoven threads and characters from ealier episodes is truly extraordinary.
juli
xx
that was absolutely beautiful. i was in tears while reading. you amaze me again [; thank you.
wonderful, emotional chapter so much that I don't mind that it was short. Actually glad that nothing else overshadowed Dayton's reunion with his family. Nicely done
Totally teared up on this one -- but loved it!!! Keep 'em comin', Miss Jazz.
You moved me to tears!!! That was beautiful, Jaz. Very well done.
I love all of your stories, but this one is the best by far!! I never cry, but this one had tears running down my face. You expressed Day's sorrow and devastating loss so well I could feel the pain.... You are an incredible writer! Can't wait for the next chapter, please post soon!
To short. But loved it. I know Freya is Dayton Mate... Well I hope she will cause I want Day to be happy again and plus that would be so cool.
=o) Please hurry with the next chapter =o)
This one made me cry. Can't wait to see how it all turns out for Dayton and Freya. You convey such emotion in your writing. I hope the next chapter comes out soon.
i always cry when men cry!..when the problem of freya, i can't decide how much i already don't like her. why didn't dayton tell his aaron that she drank from him???
Great chapter. Perfect bridge to bring Dayton home. The emotions played wonderfully.
WAY too short *wink* But I loved every second of the read. I still love the dynamic between the wolves and vampires and look forward to Freya's reaction to being told to back off :) hehe Love the reunion scenes. Hoping for a new chapter soon! :)
What a tear jerker! I absolutely loved it! You are such a talented writer! I will be waiting along with everyone else on bated breath for the next chapter!
Damn it Jaz, you've got me shedding tears here. Dayton finally having that break down with his family.... meeting Aaron's kids the way he did. I really like this chapter Jaz, very touching.
-392OhMyGoodness
He took the words right outta my mouth! I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes! It will be interesting to see how they try to "handle" Freya. I guess I shouldn't be shocked at how everyone assumes that she's merely playing with Dayton, that she really feels nothing for him. With the exception of her family, she hasn't really displayed anything but disdain to everyone. But she's deeper than that, and I'm starting to like her.
We've read about Day's revelation, now it's Freya time.
Oh, and can we meet Cedar and Alexei's girls? You know, the ones that are going to make his life a living HELL when they become teenagers?
GREAT chapter.
Definitely got me teary eyed!! This chapter was so heart renching, I can't wait for the next one and the healing to begin!!
woww! im new to ur stories & have read all like a hundred times. what about the siochan series? any chance u'll continue the story? many many tganjs
I'm not happy with you at the moment. You know that I had to read it again and you know that it made me cry AGAIN!! Lord woman is there anything you can't do???
I have never cried reading a story but tonite was close. I was very teary eyed. Feelings hit so close to home. My family disintegrated when my Mom passed away. Brother, myself and sisters have not spoken to each other in years. I long for a reunion but am rebuffed at every attempt. This makes me feel empathy for Dayton's emotional state and that of all of his family. I have felt those same feelings. You make it all so real. The emotions you portray are so raw and real. The fear, the compassion, the love, the acceptance - just takes my breath away. Please again, accept my thanks to you for sharing your awesome God given talent with the rest of us. hugs, your faithful fan, Kate
Heffa you almost made me cry!!!!!Now I know I told you about that hot mess!!!! Then you'll be emailing me talking about how emotional I am and its all your fault!! Your ruthless!!!! Your evil goodness is going to be my down fall I can see it coming!!!! Now hurry with the next chapter!!!!! Your HHIC
You capture the raw feelings so wonderful in these chapter. I enjoy your stories and look forward to you next posting.
omg i love your stories!!!
i am addicted, and am constantly checking for the next instalment
and i was not disappointed with this one i loved it
Actually got me teary-eyed, LOL (and I usually don't react much like that when reading stories =P)
Question, if this story is 16+ stories, posting once a week, won't it take like 4 months to post? =O
At any rate, keep your chapters coming<3
Can't wait to read more! =D
Even the second time through I couldn't do it without shedding tears. There are very few stories I've read that can do that to me, old yeller is one the rest belong to Jazz. This story is so heartfully crafted it almost can't be defined, rather it must be felt. I have said it before and I'll continue to say it, Jazz you are the master of the emotional story. You express them through words as an artist does with paint.
Oddly enough I find myself relating to Day, can't say the exact extent but I get him in more ways than I care to share here. But that's just the point, all of your characters are realistic, I am sure anyone can find one they identify with. And that is what makes a Jazz story so good! Well now it's time to find a new box of tissues.
Great work Jazz keep it up.
As always,
I eagerly await the next chapter
With the whole Alexander family.They are without doubt the warmest,most compassionate,loving family you could possibly read about. Let us not forget that they are hot,sexy and gorgeous and I really want to be a part of their family. Is Brody available? (wink)
I have never written a commet before but I had to this time I have read this whole series all of them and I just love your writting had me crying like a big baby cant wait for more.
ladydelicious30
What more can be said that hasn't already been?
I've been left drained by the emotinally charged reunions in this chapter!
I have this knot in pit of my stomach thinking Dayton's reckoning with emotional pain is just beginning, and it's gonna by Freya that damn near breaks him before all is said and done!
I'm on pins and needles, waiting for the next chapter!
You are so popular! Hehe! U know I had to read the story on Lit. too. Cried, AGAIN! Thought I'd leave my fav author some luv!
LOL! people are looking at me weird, b'cus I'm crying from your beautiful story..I could actually feel Dayton's pain..Cedar's understanding..Aaron's compassion..Thanks for the update Jaz! You're the best!
I'm running out of words to describe how much I'm enjoying this series. It has a depth of emotion that really is riveting to read. keep it up! so far personally, I'm team Freya. There is something about her fiery nature that I adore.
you have me crying again Jazz. *sob *sob
what a wonderful chapter. :) i can see Dayton's stone heart melting.
keep it coming girl. can't wait for the next one. i will not sleep if you promise the next chapter is on its way. :)
From his fear of Fraya, to his slowly opening up, you have told Dayton's story with dignity. When he finally started to open up and share his problem with Aaron, Aaron was there for him as he had always been. I didn't think him to be weak in any way. I felt for him rather than feeling sorry for him. And when he went to go see Cedar, he knew there was a risk of being attacked by a mean ass Vamp, but he went anyway. And with Cedar he was like a little boy lost. She was able to give him a simple kind of love that he had lacked for so long. Jaz, you just did such a wonderful job on this chapter. The fact that you included one of my favorite twins, well I started out laughing at Alexi and then almost cried with him. And I can't forget Aaron and Jen's triplets, they sound so cute and quite the handful. I don't think we've seen the last of them. Time to cut this off or you'll accuse me of writing my own story with the length of this comment. Looking forward as always to the next chapter!
My absolute favorite writer, you never fail to amaze and satisfy us!
So Beautifully done yet again another Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious chapter from an amazing woman's mind. Well Done
cried buckets.
... love the fact that dayton confesses that he enjoyed freyas kiss! oh but the guilt! *sob*
dayton is only now realising his family can help. *sob*
oh jaz... thanks. *sob* ;0)
I can't believe I'm crying. Well, I guess if it happens I'm not surprized it's from you. GOD I love your work!