Excellent work on both this one and the one before...quite impressed.

Woo hoo! I am so glad these characters are back. I missed them [and your story] very much. Their pain and dilemma are so real. However, we all know that Najya and Ardeth are meant for each other. And that's that. Excellent as always, my sistah!

Well drat! I didn't realize this one was complete like Sphere of Ma'at.. that's kinda depressing frankly!

Anyway- I've loved your Ardeth fics.. just lovely!

Damn fine chapter, Shel. I love how Ardeth interacts with Najya. Stealing moments with her whenever he can, despite the elders STILL with their backward attitude. I think it's sweet how Sabira has a crushable crush on Kyle. It's getting better and better with each wonderful chapter.

I love it. Please continue.

Excellent chapter, Shel. You captured, portrayed, and explained all the conflict, anger, love, and horror so well. The elders aren't going to make things easy for Ardeth, regardless of the depth of his love for Naj. Nosy busy body troublemakers. Gawd!

Damn fine chapter, Shel. Damn fine. I still say Ardeth and Najya simply need to tell the elders what they kiss...and it ain't their hands! Love the gently, easy relationship they have when togehter. I don't want to see them break apart for any reason, but it appears the elders are going to give them nine kinds of hell over this, aren't they? Looking forward to the rest of this awesome story.

Thank you. I liked the arabic. Most people just say that they are speaking arabic. I am looking forward to the next chapter.

Keep Writing, Shorty McGee

Oh, Shel, HOT love scene. Even though you didn't describe each little tidbit word for word, you did the couple the justice only you can. Their love was clearly transmitted. Damned fine chapter!

I still say the elders need to stinkin back off! Let Ardeth marry whomever he chooses. And Ms. Sidrah has her eyes on another warrior, does she? Hm...this is getting more complicated by the second. But I love it!

Hahaha! Rami in the trough! Rami in the trough! That was hilarious! The image just sticks to the mind and refuses to let go. Fantastic chapter, Shel. Can't wait to read more.

Another great chapter

;) That name...such a slip up! ANYWAY...great chapter. Love the banter between Rick and Evie. You really write them well, Shel. However, quite a foreboding overtone there toward the end. I am impatiently awaiting an update! YAY Shel!

Great story

This is very good. It's nice to Ardeth out again with trouble coming his way.