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A CHRISTMAS HOPE
In the enchanting realm of Dragon’s Gap, where the destinies of its inhabitants intertwine like the branches of ancient trees a new chapter unfolds in the captivating saga of A Christmas Hope.
In my last Christmas story, ‘The Christmas Star.’ Kai and Rona faced trials and tribulations to reach their destiny. But what was unknown at the time was that, while Kai was racing against time to save Rona, another tale quietly emerged, unveiling the poignant journey of a lone wolf named John Yaeger. This is John’s story of hope.
John made a brief appearance in Stanvis’ story, ‘The Forgotten One.’ Time has moved on since then and John has become entrenched in the life of the Gap. He works for the Nuponds at the Hamburger place and attends school under the watchful eye of Principal Atlas. John’s nights are reserved for a different calling — caring for a wild wolf pack in the sprawling mountains of Dragon’s Gap.
Despite his seemingly solitary existence, John is not alone; he finds unexpected companionship in the form of Joy, Kadee, and Paige, who weave their way into his world, perplexing him with their genuine friendship. However, John’s heart bears the scars of a past marked by betrayal and pain, creating an impenetrable barrier of trust for his wolf. Yet, both still cling to the hope that there is someone out there that will fulfill the role of parent to love and shelter them from harm. It is only a matter of time until they find them. In the meantime, John has discovered an interest… some might say a passion for bladesmithing. Which is most fortunate as the arrival of Master Bladesmith Kaipan Papatonis brings more than John and his wolf ever hoped for.
Kaipan Papatonis, longtime friend of Storm Kinsley, and recent friend to Clint Battle, stepped through a portal, to see his beloved homeland and find not only a warm welcome but a life he never expected. Within days of his arrival, reunited with an old friend, he purchases a mountainous property with a cave large enough to form a forge. However, all these developments pale into insignificance when he is confronted with the most surprising revelation of all–his son, who, as it turns out, is a wolf. John was a lonely broken teenager hungry for the acceptance of family and the safety of a father’s arms.
Unfortunately, what should have been a peaceful transition from two lonely males to a family was marred by Kaipan’s mother’s deep-seated fear and distrust of wolves. Her unwillingness to see the goodness in John casts a shadow over every action, even his benevolent act of feeding the wild wolves he cherishes. Eventually everything comes to a head when John is kidnapped by poachers and John’s grandmother discovers how many hearts he has touched with his kindness. She comes to the realization that John is not the only one that needs to learn to leave the past behind.
She too needs to understand how her past shaped her life in the present. And like Kaipan she must accept, value and trust the love John offers her.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
In the enchanting realm of Dragon’s Gap, where the destinies of its inhabitants intertwine like the branches of ancient trees a new chapter unfolds in the captivating saga of A Christmas Hope.
In my last Christmas story, ‘The Christmas Star.’ Kai and Rona faced trials and tribulations to reach their destiny. But what was unknown at the time was that, while Kai was racing against time to save Rona, another tale quietly emerged, unveiling the poignant journey of a lone wolf named John Yaeger. This is John’s story of hope.
John made a brief appearance in Stanvis’ story, ‘The Forgotten One.’ Time has moved on since then and John has become entrenched in the life of the Gap. He works for the Nuponds at the Hamburger place and attends school under the watchful eye of Principal Atlas. John’s nights are reserved for a different calling — caring for a wild wolf pack in the sprawling mountains of Dragon’s Gap.
Despite his seemingly solitary existence, John is not alone; he finds unexpected companionship in the form of Joy, Kadee, and Paige, who weave their way into his world, perplexing him with their genuine friendship. However, John’s heart bears the scars of a past marked by betrayal and pain, creating an impenetrable barrier of trust for his wolf. Yet, both still cling to the hope that there is someone out there that will fulfill the role of parent to love and shelter them from harm. It is only a matter of time until they find them. In the meantime, John has discovered an interest… some might say a passion for bladesmithing. Which is most fortunate as the arrival of Master Bladesmith Kaipan Papatonis brings more than John and his wolf ever hoped for.
Kaipan Papatonis, longtime friend of Storm Kinsley, and recent friend to Clint Battle, stepped through a portal, to see his beloved homeland and find not only a warm welcome but a life he never expected. Within days of his arrival, reunited with an old friend, he purchases a mountainous property with a cave large enough to form a forge. However, all these developments pale into insignificance when he is confronted with the most surprising revelation of all–his son, who, as it turns out, is a wolf. John was a lonely broken teenager hungry for the acceptance of family and the safety of a father’s arms.
Unfortunately, what should have been a peaceful transition from two lonely males to a family was marred by Kaipan’s mother’s deep-seated fear and distrust of wolves. Her unwillingness to see the goodness in John casts a shadow over every action, even his benevolent act of feeding the wild wolves he cherishes. Eventually everything comes to a head when John is kidnapped by poachers and John’s grandmother discovers how many hearts he has touched with his kindness. She comes to the realization that John is not the only one that needs to learn to leave the past behind.
She too needs to understand how her past shaped her life in the present. And like Kaipan she must accept, value and trust the love John offers her.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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