Turned it over to test readers and my editor(s) last night. Usually I do a round of test reads before it goes to the editor but I’m late and my editor is most likely debating severe bodily harm. I can still integrate test reader feedback into the edits I get from her, so I’m hoping it will all be good.
The story topped out at 11,344 words, I’d originally estimated it at 8k. Oops.
Here’s a short excerpt (behind the cut because it’s ADULT)


















