AUTHOR'S NOTE: When I first began to write this story, I had a good idea where I wanted it to go. I had a plan. Then, unfortunately, the story got the bit in its mouth and simply began to run away with me. The story is currently in a blind alley that is not heading anywhere I would like it to go.
I have written between 3k and 4k words for the next chapter. Unfortunately, I keep deleting everything I wrote and starting over. About the time I did that the fourth time, I decided that this story was a lost cause.
I was interested to see where I would take me, and unfortunately, it has not taken me far enough. I apologize to everyone who was enjoying this story.
This does not mean I will never end it. It simply means that I would have to rewrite it before I continue. I'm not really up to rewriting it right now.