Why I Write Queer Characters
A very late Pride photoshoot and some reflections on finally getting a name for your sexuality in your 30s.
Chapter 8: Creature Comforts
Caleb arrives at the same crime scene as Bella in his dark form with no jurisdiction to hide behind. Lilith gets a visit from her mother that she didn’t ask for, and Anastasia continues courting Penny with a steak lunch.
Chapter 7: Chill
Bella chases down two leads: one driven by the full moon and the other by a chauffeur. Caleb and Akira discover their crime scene is more extensive than they thought. Vlad and Alice go for double or nothing, and Anastasia puts on a happy face.
Chapter 6: A Hot Mess
A smoking corpse gives Bella and Deacon trouble, and they question Alice’s slacker ex to get to the bottom of it. Meanwhile, Alice and Vlad go hiking and deal with some Salim-shaped insecurities. A forensics tech brings a surprising discovery about Eliza’s crime scene.
Chapter 5: Ended With A Body
Anastasia tries to understand her feelings, Penny deals with some post-werewolf emotions, Caleb meets with the Sages, and Bella has a fruitful trip to the dentist.