I agree.  It would be a total let down if she did.  Like you said, it just wouldn't fit.

I'm glad I could be here from the beginning.  It's been a blast.

That was fantastic, AF.  Before I even saw that you updated BLD again I was amazed that you can keep three different stories updated when you have three boys plus the ones you babysit.  I can barely manage to get anything done with just one.

Jondak's final insult to Shirra made me laugh.  'lousy lover'  lol  Good for him for getting one last jab in.

I forgot how pretty Lainel was.  For awhile there I was wondering if she was actually going to get Shirra to turn over a new leaf and try to turn her life around, but like Shirra said it's too late for that.  Shirra is pretty pathetic, isn't she?  I should feel more sorry for her being beaten and raped like she was, but I don't because of what she became afterwards.  She became like Samael and that was her choice to do so.  She never did take responsibility for her own choices and actions.  Instead she chooses to blame everything and everyone else.  I mean, is there anyone she hasn't tried to blame at some point?

I loved the end of the showdown where Shirra lets out that shrill screen and bursts into flames.  That was awesome.  But the big question is, is that really the end of Shirra?  I look foward to seeing what's coming next in the final wrap up chapter.  It's hard to believe it's almost over.  That's so exciting.

OMG!  Wow! Talk about your fast paced, action packed drama.  I never saw the twist that maybe Shirra isn't pregnant with Tim's baby coming.  I'm wondering if Iyeela really knows that Tim is sterile or if she just made it up to psych her sister out.  Wouldn't that be a trip if she was pregnant by Jondak instead?  That would serve Shirra right!  I can't tell you how anxious I am to see what happens next.  Great job as always, Ari!

-Em