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The author is truly amazing so has been honest about the reasons for the delay being that she is having a tough time personally with her mental health and is supported by moderator K Deck who has been really helpful in communicating this in support of Jasmine on the majority of the chapter comment threads (including this one), to show us any updates. We all just need to be calm and kind and respectfully and ideally not add to the pressure. She’s an incredible writer and we all miss her, but Touch of Flame is now complete and there are 83 chapters on an alternative app MyFavReads called Captive of Night which is also amazing. Or right here on this more user friendly app check out all of Jasmine Josef’s incredible complete works. Hope you’re ok and appreciate it’s such addictive storytelling and it could be difficult to wait, but now you have the context it’s important we all look out for and read through all the K Deck updates for clarity. Hope this helps!
ch 80 80 Rain (AVOT)
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
I think he feels the same way but hasn’t realised yet!
Her relationship with Rhain had stirred a sense of greed within her. Had he not introduced her to this new aspect of life, she might have been satisfied with her role as a trophy or puppet wife. It was the price she was willing to pay to ensure her own safety and her mother's. But with Rhain, she found herself craving more. She...liked him. A lot.
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
Score!!! This is a good discovery for Daisy that he’s a hotty!
His voice pulled her from her rapt contemplation, laced with an unexpected gentleness, and hint of playfulness, "I trust the sight before you is to your satisfaction?"
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
😴😭
Richard shook his head. "You were not wrong. I was different. I was distant. I really don't know who I was. I did not even acknowledge my own daughter. It was not only you, Andrew. I wronged all of you. You did nothing wrong to me. There is no shred of hatred I have toward you that made me behave that way. It was me."
Touch of Flame
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
🤞🤞
A knock at the door interrupted their restless pacing, and Richard called for the visitor to enter. It was a guard, bringing news that Andrew had returned. Meredith's eyes lit up with hope, and she instinctively moved toward the door, but Richard gently held her back, whispering, "Let me talk to him." Meredith's concern was evident in her eyes, but she nodded in agreement.
Touch of Flame
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
Your use of language is fabulous Jas! I had to just look up ‘purview’ = the scope of influence, or range of experience or thought. Amazing! I looked up ‘covetousness’ from a previous chapter too which means the feeling of having a strong desire for things that other people have or envy. Honestly we are learning vocabulary as an added bonus! So impressed. Thanks Jas! Brilliant xxx
Rhain's gaze met hers, and he leaned back in his chair, a small smile tugging at his lips. "I suppose my days are not so different from other men of my station," he said, steepling his fingers before him. "They're filled with responsibilities and duties that come with my title. I'm responsible for overseeing the management of our lands and the welfare of the people living on them. Every day brings new challenges – disputes to settle, transactions to oversee, and decisions to make that will affect everyone under my purview. Then there are the matters of diplomacy. Maintaining cordial relations with our neighboring estates is as crucial as managing our own."
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
"I thought pearls would appeal to a pirate and a sea creature," she mused, her voice laced with playful seduction.
Touch of Flame
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
Don’ look into his eyes Daisy!
His compliment, unexpected and sincere, left Daisy momentarily speechless. He had a charm about him, one that was strikingly different from Rhain's. Tiberius radiated a warm charisma, one that made it hard for Daisy to remain guarded. Despite her initial fears, she found herself returning his smile.
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
😰
As he neared, a wave of coldness washed over Daisy, intensifying the alarm bells ringing within her. His presence was even more unnerving than Rhain's, the man's polite smile failing to conceal the inexplicable fear he instilled in her. Unconsciously, her hand tightened around Rhain's sleeve, clinging to him as if he was a lifeline. The lesser of two evils. What an odd thought to have about her own husband, she thought, but her mind spoke its own language.
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
Straight into the lions den…
Thomas stood next to her, his typically stoic face softened by the proud smile playing on his lips. He looked from Rhain to Daisy, giving her a nod that seemed to say 'You've done well.' He then looked at Rhain, saying in a gruff voice that barely concealed his emotions, "Take care of our Daisy, Lord Blackthorne."
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
Daisy won’t ever find you tedious Rhain!!!
He looked at her for a long moment, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. "Then, I suppose, you will find our upcoming marriage quite tedious, my dear."
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
💕
Ravina, on the other hand, slept peacefully for the first time in years. Her heart felt light, and her mind was filled with sweet dreams. Corinna was there with her as if she had never been gone, as if she had never endured pain. One touch, one hug from her sister had erased it all. She was in heaven now.
Touch of Flame
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
That’s so thoughtful of him to make it comfortable for her and to suit her needs too!
"It is. I can't spend too many hours in the sun, but we can modify it to your taste, if you don't like the darkness."
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
Poor guy having to tolerate their mindless chatter. Good that he will understand the need to rescue Daisy (and get Helena in a better living situation hopefully too)
Throughout the meal, Lila and Cassandra continued to fire questions at Lord Blackthorne, hoping to catch him off guard or reveal some hidden truth. However, he remained courteous, expertly sidestepping their probing inquiries.
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
Lord Blackthorne replied with polite restraint, "I have indeed traveled to many places, Lady Katherine, but I prefer to keep the details of my journeys private. I believe that some experiences are best cherished in one's own heart."
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
"My Lord," she began, "we have been truly honored by your proposal. Our dear Daisy's lack of experience in society might be... limiting. She has not had the opportunity to develop the social graces and connections that a man of your station might expect."
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef
So wonderful to see the opportunity for their family to be complete! Hopefully they can earn Lucas and Lily’s trust and find a way to keep them safe amongst the type of visitors Rhain is likely to have! Not sure how they will need to teach them to protect themselves. Jas I really hope you are feeling ok. Huge love from all of your loyal supporters! ❤️
ch 81 81 Starting a New Journey (AVOT)
Midnight Surrender
Fantasy · JasmineJosef