One Temptation

authors note

please read:

Alright, first things first—killeropsans, this one's for you. 

You've been the real MVP. Always voting, commenting, and actually sharing your thoughts instead of just lurking like a ghost. And the fact that you checked in on me after my last heartbreak of an author's note? Stop it. 

You're making me emotional. You're the West to my Mads (but, like, less annoying).

Now, to the rest of you beautifully unhinged people—hi. I love you. This story has fully taken over my life, and honestly, I'm not mad about it. You've made my messy little world of slaps, smirks, and snark so much more fun.

But let's talk about the existential crisis I had the other day: I'm gonna have to finish this story at some point. Like, sit there typing the epilogue, ugly crying, knowing I have to say goodbye to Mads, West, Jake, Em, Lia, Cole, and every iconic moment. 

The thought of leaving Mads' chaotic overthinking, West's smirk addiction, and Jake just existing as the golden retriever of the group? Yeah, it hurts.

So, here's what I'm thinking: 

once the story is officially done, I'm planning to upload some bonus chapters. 

These won't be just random throwaway scenes; I want them to feel special. 

Think one-shots of moments we didn't get to see in the main story—maybe scenes from other characters' POVs, behind-the-scenes moments, or extra fluff that didn't quite fit the flow of the main chapters.

For those of you craving the drama, the chaos, or the spice—yes, even the scenes that were too intense for the main story—I'm open to writing those, too. 

And it doesn't just have to be about Mads and West! If you want more Lia and Cole moments, Jake being his golden retriever self, or even a deeper dive into side characters like Em or Zora, let me know. 

Drop your ideas in the comments, and I'll definitely take them into consideration.

And if I like them, I might include them in the main story itself. Just lmk what you guys want to see.

One last thing—the next few chapters might take a little longer to upload. These are THE chapters. 

 I want to make sure they hit hard and do justice to everything that's been building up. So, please be patient—I promise it'll be worth it.

That's all for now. Just know I appreciate every single one of you so much. You've made this journey unforgettable, and I couldn't ask for a better group of readers to share it with.

Now, go cause some chaos in the comments. I'll be reading.

- Your barely-holding-it-together author

(Or how I usually end my chapters)

Happy Reading,

-J