Deserted

Due to RL situations it took me waaay too long to read this and that perhaps marred my enjoyment so going with the story itself, the evolving relationship between Gray & Darius, Gray dealing with the aftereffects of his ordeal, and the ever growing interlocking stories of Camassia and its denizens I liked it. Really liked it.

This part of the Gray & Darius story requires patience as Gray is learning to cope with what happened to him and likely (realistically so) will be doing so for life. Due to experience with others or his own Darius knows what Gray is going through and tries to help him navigate the pitfalls.

I like that their coming together, the realization that the feelings between them are more than sexual, that they are good together and good for each other isn't something that's belabored or hindered by inane misunderstandings.

I enjoyed Cara's signature centering of family and though things on that front may seem pat or too soon, especially as pertains to Gray, I liked it. Life can be good & sweet and it's to enjoy those moments too and just wallow in the woe. Some villains get their comeuppance, more vengeance is in the pipes and our MC get some well deserved bliss. Easy peasy.