Ha, what was Nicolas expecting after sex with Valerie? Cuddles? I had to feel kind of bad for him though – he looked so wounded. But I mean…he also brought this on himself, I guess so I can’t feel completely sympathetic towards him.

“Life”. That was such a sad answer, though I wonder if Valerie has changed too much to even realise how much she’s lost? Does she even care or is she just past that now?

When I was looking at the picture of Evangeline when she was coming towards Ylva and Reyes, I was thinking “goodness, she’s not very graceful!”, so the fact that you added the part about her stumbling and being so clumsy was great.

And cliffhanger! I really want to know what’s up with Ylva. She’s awesome but quite the enigma.

Bah! Sorry it took me so long to get to this. :( And yes, I don’t think Nicolas completely understands the depth of Valerie’s issues now. He tends to expect people to deal with things as he does, though, so I’m sure that has a lot to do with it! As for Valerie caring, it’s hard to say. Only time will tell, I guess. She’s changed a lot and I’m the one who created her saying that, haha. And Evangeline is anything but graceful. xD She’s like a powerhouse with no outlet, so anytime she does something, she goes big or goes home and it’s just a mess! Ylva is quite awesome, I agree!

Anywho… this chapter was even better than the last two.. .if that is even possible!!!

“Life” that was the answer Valerie gave Nicolas when he asked what had happened to her…
and so it is true… “Life” has changed her a lot…
but everyone has changed… even Nicolas… they all chose their way… Anyway… looks like Nicolas was expecting peaches and cream after he and Valerie had sex… but oh so much had happened between those two.. it wont be erased or forgotten in one day with a kiss or just sex…

Olivia is ugly…. like she has the biggest nose I have ever seen in a sim… but she is a interesting character… lol her comment about wanting Reyes was so funny… lol She reminded me a little of Melissande!!

Ylva is another interesting character, so brute and bestial and I never know what to expect with her… I still can’t figure out why she is doing ‘this’ (helping Val and Virgil) At first I thought she was on Eckhard’s side… but now I don’t know… :D
Maybe she is aiming to get to Christian too…

wonderful chapter.. but I agree with SB, it was soo very evil of you to end it there!!! :D lol

Great job Mao, and it looks like I’m all caught up wiht AoL…
It will take me a little longer to get to your Little bits of Fiction but I will for sure get there as soon as I can!!!

It was an incredible read as always!!!!

Oh yes, life has run this lot through the ringer, that’s for sure! Nicolas wasn’t necessarily expecting the best, but he didn’t expect such a cold reception from Valerie, of all people. For her, this a huge, huge out-of-character move. Even Christian would be a bit taken back by it. As for Olivia, aww! I like her. But like Beryl, I favor sims with extreme features. :) Her nose actually isn’t that large, it’s the curve. It’s similar to Beryl’s, actually. I forget who I used as a base for Olivia… d’oh.

Ylva’s motives are up in the air at the moment. She’s all over the place! We’re getting close to uncovering them, though, or at least the start of it. ;) She’s a loner, that’s for certain.

Thanks again, Sandy! :D No worries, I haven’t updated my simfic50 site with any AoL stuff lately. Mostly just contest stuff.

Is Death urging Virgil and Eva away because of her own desire to not run into Christian? Would he sense Death if she was in the room? And Eva isn’t supposed to run…is that because he can track her that way? Or was the need to get away fast for some other reason?

Ylva really is becoming a most interesting beastie…full of surprises and really growing on me. I am still wondering however what she knows that no one else does.

There’s definitely something there, but that doesn’t mean it will come to anything. The damage he did to Valerie was quite severe and deep; it shaped what she’s become now. We’ll just have to wait and see how it plays out. ;)

Christian wouldn’t sense Death, but he knows Beryl. He’d see right through it and that’s what Death wants to avoid, at least for the moment. Things are a bit too chaotic to add that mess into the mix! Evangeline is very easily traceable, especially by Christian.

So glad the Ylva love is growing! ;)

I gotta agree with Olivia, I WANT Reyes. So…bestial! Woof. Even though he can make earrings out of hands. Whoa.
And great shot of showing Eva’s speed.
I don’t understand though, what or who, took Eck down, was it death? Or am I addled brained? “It stole away his core abilities and left him with dulled senses.”
Help me. LOL
Great installment. And I can’t wait to learn more about Ylva.

Hey, Drew! No worries, it’s not referring to Death, but the illusion Olivia is using to make them “appear” human; you can see it in this line This form, the illusion itself, weakened him. Death has not present itself to Eckhard yet because it technically cannot interfere directly. ;) We’ll definitely be learning more about Ylva soon enough… thanks!

I am back and caught up finally. I just want to say that your writing gets better and better with every story. I am loving AOL.

Eva – what a powerful being but seeing what her parents have turned into you shouldn’t expect less. I love the connection that she has with Virgil. But doesn’t death realize that she is going to have to face Christian one day.

Nic/Val – I am so glad they finally released some of that tension. Val is damaged goods however and Nicholas well it is a little too late.

Ylva – is one bad beast.

Eckhard – Christian may be closer than you think.

Hey there, Detris! Thanks! It’s been a fun, but long process. It’s definitely a bit different than just plain writing. :) I love that you mention the thing about Death, it’s very true, and closer than it thinks. As for the last line in regards to Eckhard and Christian, I love it! It might seem strange to associate someone like Christian with such an ominous statement, but it’s true!

Also E. Black is totally right, Ylva is pure badassery. She’s my favorite.

Aww, it’s not that bad of a cliffhanger. ;) And Ylva is awesome. :D

Valerie had to nip it in the bud and that was probably the nicest way of doing it. Doesn’t help when Nicholas has feelings for her though. The damage is done.

Ylva is a complete badass.

Aww, thanks!! I’m glad you liked it. And you’re right, she tried… but I don’t think Nicolas will let it drop so easily, LOL. Yes! Ylva is quite bad ass. ;)

Valerie has lost a lot, unfortunately. :( LOL! My werewolves have more beast in them than human. The longer they live, the more their humanity dissipates, especially if they ostracize themselves from society as a whole. And I wouldn’t necessarily say that Death wants Evangeline away from the person so much as Death wants away.

Virgil and Evangeline’s dynamic is such an odd thing. Sometimes, I think I understand it, other times, it eludes me. But I enjoy it immensely.

I think it’s a bit too late for that. What happened between them has made things a bit more complicated. It’ll be interesting to see where it goes. This certainly won’t be the last time its mentioned, that’s for sure.

Evangeline is sort of just running on adrenaline right now and not thinking very clearly. She was trained by Valerie and has quite a bit of knowledge in that noggin of her. Once she slows down and starts thinking, she’ll be less of a risk. She’s still the central anchor, though… there will always be multiple groups looking for her.

Eckhard has an undisclosed amount of children. Given his penchant for the ladies, it’s quite possible that there are more out there. I know, right? What a man whore! And LOL, you’re frightened when he smiles?? That is just too great. xD

And Ruby!! I am so glad you caught that. Death is running from something and it sure as hell isn’t Eckhard. LOL

Thank you!!

Freaking hell :o.

Poor Nicolas. He and Valerie finally get some, err… intimacy and a sort of significant milestone, and then up comes The Wall… /sigh.

Haha, yup, Olivia is Eckhard’s daughter. I think it was briefly mentioned awhile back, but that’s terribly easy to forget! She’d be Christian’s half-sister, given Eckhard’s penchant for banging anything with two legs and boobs. Seriously. ;) Oh yes, The Wall. It will be fun exploring this further. I was angry they went that far, but now it’s added some fun to it all for me.