I love this story.
I just wished to see what happens next with Alexandro and Shannon

Author's Response:

Well... it's coming, very slowly, I have other projects first but... I have a story at least twice as long as Dance with Fire planned with those characters... and it may end being a lot longer than that in the end even !

Thank you for writing this story! Every added chapter brightened my day!

I honestly did not expect Shannon to pull such a 180 in behaviour after "personal opinion" and was delighted to see that the story ended so well.

It seems that the minor campaign is really taking of and both Shannon and Alejandro are changing this minor/MAJOR world for the better.

It was also nice that you included the part where Lindsey bonded with Alejandro, for Lindseys sake ;)

I really hope to see more stories written by you and agree with the previous reviewer.

Your stories ends in Old Creek park huh, possibly on the same day another minor of note visits on a brief vacation......I see what you did there. 

Geez. What a rollercoaster ride this story was. At first I wasn't sure where it was going and then I thought it would be a typical romance with g/t elements, but it turned into and interesting drama involving social standings, power dynamics, abuse, and so much more. I'm honored to have this take place in a universe I created. Also STOP SHOWING ME UP!!!! 

Giantesscity? In all the time I've been on this site I've never actually looked that site up. Uh. Go ahead? I mean I have no plans of posting anything there ever so you can do what you want with that. I have no presence there so I don't know if that helps or hurts things. Good luck. 

Thank you for your inspired contributions to MAJOR/minor. 

Damn. Her father pretty much expressed what I wanted to in the best way possible. This chapter has definitely livened things up, and I'm slightly glad that Shannon realized how much damage she really caused yesterday.

God damn it I came here to fap not get so emotionally invested into a story. I do love the two chapters ina day though, makes my snow day here in NYC that much better!

Shannon’s career as a family councillor is off to a bang up start I see.

I sort of wonder if she’s directing her frustrations at the most convenient target.  Alejandro’s opinions on bonding might be inspiring her darkness to burst forth.  While she seems accepting and understanding of his loathing of the bond, she must be disappointed at him setting limits on the relationship.

So from that perspective, we are seeing her light side burning bright just as her darkness reaches new, frightening depths.

Alejandro’s views on bonding seem to be justified to those of us who can share his perspective, but for others they seem open to interpretation.  They might see stubbornness,  selfishness, a phobia or just playing hard to get.  It all depends on who is looking at it.  Nice complex character work.

Thanks so much for sharing your work.

Peace and Happy New Year

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Well I can see why you said it might be too dark. It's very intense.

That being said it's totally in line with Shannon's brutal character. In my opinion Shannon Matthewson is the most extreme example of the MAJORS survival of the fittest mentality taken to it's logical conclusion. Ironically it's probably her mom who encouraged these beliefs most likely not expecting Shannon to achieve such size and strength. To Shannon, Alexis is just a minor too. Sad. But hey this is called "Dance with Fire" and it's clearly not just because of the passionate nature of Shannon and Alejandro's budding romance. Shannon is the fire and fire burns. Rando might be in serious danger with her. 

I also believe Shannon probably needs a minor in her life to keep her more even headed and healthy. Not that MAJORS truly NEED a minor but Shannon would definitely be less violent with Alejandro influencing her. If that's what she wants. She honestly seems to enjoy her violent tendencies.

Harsh but intriguing chapter. Great development for Shannon and even Alejandro overall and well.....just the entire Matthewson family. I will totally understand if you change it for whatever reason. Maybe make Shannon more sympathetic to her mother? I honestly don't know how the Matthewsons come back from this. Especially Andrew, he was completely emasculated by his daughter. He IS a MAJOR right? I though he would fight fo protect his wife a little. I just feel bad for him. His wife was blatantly cheating on him and now his daughter takes control of the family. Rough.

You've fouled it up! You didn't even mention how minors were often hunted like foxes by motorbike riding MAJORS tailed by packs of artificially bred velociraptors like that one scene from Jurassic World. If you'd paid attention to the subtext of my last chapter you'd know that!

Seriously though great chapter. You added more detail than I did. I guess Alejandro's fortunate one of his parents is a geneticist. I really like the ebb and flow of tension in this dinner conversation. I could read a whole story of these characters just talking. 

P.S. Feel free to add as many details as you want right now. The details of the Dark Age won't be revealed for a bit. Not until Izzellah sees that film. So anythings up for grabs! I'll be working on that chapter soon.

Geez! I come back from holiday and youhave like three chapters done!!! I am so far behind!

This was a tough outing for Alejandro and the night's not even over for him. Out of his comfort zone, surrounded by MAJORS, insulted multiple times! I don't blame him for snapping or taking a break. I'm actually pretty angry at Shannon for grilling him! I know it might have worked out but he also deserves his space, and has a right to his anger! None of them understand! 

That all being said I like how their relationship is developing. Aejandro will have much to consider before pursuing something more with Shannon. Little displays of casual domination will be commonplace around her especially. Don't be naive Jandro. You are swimming with a shark an a@ex predator. Can you handle that? What happens if you have another argument and she can so easily submit you? Think about it man.

Wow, that was both scary and awesome to see Shannon lash out to her mother. I wonder if this will permanently change something between them or that her mother will fall back to her old ways and try to take it out on Alejandro.

Also a bit sad to see how worried Lindsey is about her brother and that she is so sad that she has never been bonded.

Thank you for writing, and happy holidays to you too! I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

BTW: why is there this list of Google translate languages in the chapters?

First reaction was that this happened kind of fast considering that it's been maybe a day since they've reunited, but you've described both Alejandro and Shannon's motivations in great detail so I understand it. I do have to wonder if Shannon's influenced Alejandro's emotions a bit? Anything can happen with bonding and she's been very emotional with him and I have to believe some of that has spilled over accidentally or otherwise. I'm surprised Al's willing to be that vulnerable with her considering his past. Very interesting development and a steamy chapter to boot. I'm interested in how this continues. They do have a clear connection and attraction to each other but it would be easy for Alejandro to come down from the pleasure and emotions and feel taken advantage of afterward. This could still be dangerous.........Also I have to call her out on reading his mind!!!!! What are you doing?!?!? I don't care if your having fun sexy times in the bath! That's a huge invasion of his privacy! (not that I have any experience writing a character who did that) *innocent whistle* WAKE UP, SHANNON!!

Anyway that aside I like the insight into both MAJOR and minor psychology here with this near bonding experience. You have gotten farther than I have in that regard. Shannon actually seems to have a lot of control of her emotions considering her more violent and dominant history of relationships and I think Alejandro coped with her wild emotions rather well. I still have to wonder if Shannon's a tier 3? I know I haven't fully established what they're capable of but her influence on Alejandro's mind is impressive considering his mental barriers from his trauma. Although maybe I'm reading to much into it. It's been a tiring day for him.