the_tortured_author

Hey everyone, Lucas here!
          	
          	I just wanted to give a quick update and explain why I’ve been gone for a bit. Life has been a lot lately, and I’m juggling work and studying at the same time, and it’s been pretty overwhelming. Finding the time and mental space to write has been harder than I expected.
          	
          	I also don’t want to post a chapter just for the sake of posting. Val and Rowan’s story means a lot to me, and it wouldn’t feel right to release something rushed, random, or without purpose. I want every chapter to move the plot forward and stay true to the heart of the story. For that reason, I’ve been taking extra time to plan, restructure, and polish the chapter I’m working on, and honestly…I’m still not satisfied with it yet.
          	
          	I’m also dedicating time to the turning point of Carmello and Ryder’s story. Their relationship is finally starting to bloom, and I want to give it the attention and depth it deserves. My goal is to let their arc grow naturally and bring it up to speed with the main story in a way that feels earned and emotional.
          	
          	So please be patient with me. I’m taking a short hiatus so I can regroup, balance work and studying, and let finals pass. I’m really sorry if this causes any disappointment, but I’d rather deliver something meaningful than something forced.
          	
          	Thank you for understanding and for sticking with me. Your support and appreciation have genuinely been one of the highlights of my year. I’m truly grateful for every message, every bit of encouragement, and every moment you’ve spent with my story. Thank you, once again, from the bottom of my heart. ♡
          	
          	-Lucas. 

iixzmayzi

@the_tortured_author  okay now im SO EXCITED i loved that chapter ALOT i also love seeing there jealous side 
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Lekolious

@the_tortured_author I am glad u r not rushing anything and please take as much time needed and I can't wait for your epic return 
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the_tortured_author

@iixzmayzi lmao this is my sign that I did good in the next chapter! you are in for a treat (ヽ´ω`)
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rmrmgotme

heyyy author i really like your writing and i really enjoy reading it i just wanted to ask if anything is happening between ruben and michael bc  i remember you saying smth about them together  anyways im so excited for the rest of the chapters in both mommy issues and rr !! 

rmrmgotme

@the_tortured_author omgg yayy im so excited about their story !! can i just ask when its gonna happen ? and yeah i have a question i don’t really understand why ronan wants rowan to be killed you mentioned that in chapter 15 in mommy issues and also does ronan have a hand in the problems between ruben and his ex wife ? bc i really dont get the part when rowan was in his office talking with riener 
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the_tortured_author

@rmrmgotme yes Ruben and Michael are going to be together. Yes Michael will be a step mother to Anya. 
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nooosirrr

I loveeed the new chapter of rough Ryder <3 but I noticed some things as I went back to daddy issue to read Carmellos pov. Everything from the dialogue is the same although Carmello doesn’t sound as desperately in love as Ryder in the new chapter. In RR Ryder really had a meltdown because of that ID Car saw, which revealed him as Volkov. But in daddy issues he didn’t seam to know that. He only said the name Yurii and then the fight happened just like in RR. Even later in daddy issues he had a convo with Victoria, in which they talked about Rowan’s mother and Carmello was convinced that it’s just some random woman Christian fell in love in. Victoria thought otherwise and ordered him to look into that. Sooooo in Daddy issues, Carmello doesn’t seem to know about him being Volkov while in RR Ryder thinks they’ve broken up because of it. Is that intentional? Carmello didn’t seamed to be bothered that much in daddy issues and Ryder is going fully crashout xD 
          
          Also in the end of Carmellos pov in Daddy Issues, they had a full interaction after Car’s talk with Victoria. Ryder woke up and climbed trough the window and even overheard the bit, where Victoria ordered Carmello to investigate his mother, which he also commented. But in RR he just woke up in the mansion and had his breakdown <\3 
          It really got me invested and I’m super hyped for the next chapter but these things got me a bit confused. 
          I hope ur enjoying the holidays so far!! As always take ur time and we will be patiently waiting :D 

the_tortured_author

@nooosirrr  lol there are a few reasons why it reads differently. When I first wrote Daddy Issues, Carmello and Ryder were not meant to be involved yet (yes...major plot hole, yikes). That’s why Carmello comes across colder and more distant in those sections. I do plan to revise and refine his POV later, but for now I’m leaving it as is.
            
            As for why the scene skips: Ryder blacked out. He genuinely does not remember that conversation. Remember the story is now being told in Ryder's pov, and in that moment, nothing registered. His mind went completely blank. Carmello realizing Ryder was a Volkov would have been a massive deal breaker to Ryder, and it shook him deeply. In his head, he believes that if anyone truly knew who he was (a Volkov) no one could ever love him. Or they would betray him like Lev. 
            
            Carmello, however, doesn’t know. In Daddy Issues, he couldn’t properly read Ryder’s last name, so while he knows Ryder is involved in something dangerous or shady, he doesn’t connect it to the Volkovs specifically.
            What’s happening now is Ryder essentially manifesting the breakup in his own mind. He stops contacting Carmello, and later on it’ll become clear why Carmello believes Ryder is angry with him. <.< If only I had more time to write.
            
            Hope this offers some clarity without spoiling much. 
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rmrmgotme

yesss omg i thought im the only one who noticed that i was confused but anyways the chapter was soooo good !!!
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nooosirrr

Oh and also I was super impressed that everything from the fight and their dialogue was aligned looking back to back (daddy issues and RR) so I can imagine that the misunderstanding might be intentional? (Even though I don’t understand how but maybe? Somehow?) And maybe you oversaw that last convo they had in Carmellos pov? xD either way that chapter was chefs kiss 
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IshikaMalhothra

Author I am bit confused here I read all three books till now and I can't understand it if ryder knows about viktor why didn't he told to rowan and what happened to misha 
          And when did ryder wedding happened? and a personal request please write a chapter with both fathers of volkov brother with all the brothers and with there partners. 
          Aftter reading your latest comment I kind of feel u author so I am going tell u a trick which helped me to focus and reconnect my thoughts 
          First after working give yourself some time alone
          Second choose a song which you like
          Third sing or dance your heart out (especially Indian songs) 
          By doing this it help u to relax and focus in fun way
          I hope this trick helps u and the Readers
          Wish u all happy reading 

rmrmgotme

yesss omg same i want to know what happened to misha and viktor and the storyline for carmello and ryder and their marriage im so excited for their book updates and i love your idea the one about a chapter with the both parents and all brothers like frrr i want to know what well they say and yeah ofc ana will try fighting ryder again as usual  hahaha but like fr i need a chapter abt this and yessss about ryders pregnancy i wnat to know how did his brothers act when they knew especially knowing the father is “carmello” and especially ana their mother and carmello’s parents also ughhh im just excited i want to know 
            
            
            
            and also author i know its a taugh time but i really really really hope things goes better for you and to everyone 
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toowomantobegirl

Hey I wish all the best with work and school. Also, by chance are you some kind of genius? How long did it take you to reach this level of skill? Your writing captivates. It's impossible to not feel like we are in the book with your characters. It's crazy. Take your time and as you said don't just update for updating sake. You are worth the wait!!! So please do what you do best and bless us with your awesomeness when you get the chance. 

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laurageorge111

Hi, Lucas 
          Coming from the first book Daddy issues and I am wowed, I wasn't too happy with the way it ended but It all makes sense that it doesn't end in a just 1 book, I love the story, the depth of the characters is something else, it brought both tears and joy to me, thank you for the gift of this book and we will be with on this journey, I can't wait to feel all of Val and Rowan's story

the_tortured_author

@laurageorge111 thank you so much for these kind words, truly! 
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the_tortured_author

Hey everyone, Lucas here!
          
          I just wanted to give a quick update and explain why I’ve been gone for a bit. Life has been a lot lately, and I’m juggling work and studying at the same time, and it’s been pretty overwhelming. Finding the time and mental space to write has been harder than I expected.
          
          I also don’t want to post a chapter just for the sake of posting. Val and Rowan’s story means a lot to me, and it wouldn’t feel right to release something rushed, random, or without purpose. I want every chapter to move the plot forward and stay true to the heart of the story. For that reason, I’ve been taking extra time to plan, restructure, and polish the chapter I’m working on, and honestly…I’m still not satisfied with it yet.
          
          I’m also dedicating time to the turning point of Carmello and Ryder’s story. Their relationship is finally starting to bloom, and I want to give it the attention and depth it deserves. My goal is to let their arc grow naturally and bring it up to speed with the main story in a way that feels earned and emotional.
          
          So please be patient with me. I’m taking a short hiatus so I can regroup, balance work and studying, and let finals pass. I’m really sorry if this causes any disappointment, but I’d rather deliver something meaningful than something forced.
          
          Thank you for understanding and for sticking with me. Your support and appreciation have genuinely been one of the highlights of my year. I’m truly grateful for every message, every bit of encouragement, and every moment you’ve spent with my story. Thank you, once again, from the bottom of my heart. ♡
          
          -Lucas. 

iixzmayzi

@the_tortured_author  okay now im SO EXCITED i loved that chapter ALOT i also love seeing there jealous side 
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Lekolious

@the_tortured_author I am glad u r not rushing anything and please take as much time needed and I can't wait for your epic return 
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the_tortured_author

@iixzmayzi lmao this is my sign that I did good in the next chapter! you are in for a treat (ヽ´ω`)
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perprs02

U are one talented writer one of the best so far I have seen in this app, the creative mind, the thorough details each story has is wonderful, and I hope u published more in the future 

the_tortured_author

@perprs02 thank you so much && yes I am planning on publishing more chapters & more stories. The plans I have ( ´ ▽ ` )ノ
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