And he can make his own destiny because he's not his father nor his family & he has the right to choose who and what he's gonna be

Great update it's a sad but painful truth that both of them have had to go through to find themselves who they truly are. He's over coming his expectation to become just like his father Klan leader & she of being unwanted & ugly just because she's dark. Coming to know she's beautiful just as she is

Their childhood stories is just terrible, and I cannot stop crying because how Camille was treated by adults who looking to adopt a child. It is good that she has two good support system who loves her unconditional. I understand what Camille goes through. Even though I have cinnamon skin color, I have a sister who is a few shades lighter than I am and people would say that she was the most loveliest and beautiful girl that they have every seen and when they see me, they would say, 'Oh...well, you cute too' and my self-esteem was so low and now I love my skin color and do not give a damn what people think.

I may not be dark skin, but I understand the experience. It is like if there were two dark skin sisters, society will try to find who is the lightest one like 'well, she has the light dark brown skin so she is special.' Who has time for that? I mean really.

These things happen and it still is happening. Racism and colorism will keep on going and going it will never stop. I am so happy that you have written this story, and I hope you keep up the good work. Now if you will excuse, I need a tissue right now.

Excellent and sad insight into their childhood.

Great update! Camille had such a sad beginning! Hope Hiram's intentions are true and that they can make it work.

beautiful continue to update

So sweet

Didn't see the racism comment. Hmm. I acknowledge that reader's discomfort, maybe she is not read to read stuff like that. The wiser choice would have been to silently step over this series and seek something else. That s/he felt the need to comment (which is more or less a retaliation against the writer) was uncalled for. There are tons of other stories here to whet one's whistle. Whatevs.

chile, don't let this stop you. Dreams and fantasies are a space not just to get our jollies, but to work out some ideas (which is why you have us RIVETED to this story) in the realm of "what if".  I want to see if love can conquer bigotry. This is soft considering that Hiram already made the break. It's your valiant attempts to get into these racists' heads and make them real characters with motivations that will push you forward as a writer of modern fiction rather than fairytales. 

Here is one of my favorite quotes from Brene Brown: 

"Don't try to win over the haters,  you aren't jackass whisperer. "

I want to encourage you to keep writing,  you write because it's your passion, and we're just fortunate that you are courageous enough to share it with us. Don't let someone who isn't even in the game, stop you from living your dreams.  You are awesome.

I knew Debbie was going to be trouble. I just hope Hiram and Camille are prepare for the fallout.

Debbie,  has issues that may require some medication or an ass whopping. My vote is for the ass whopping!! They need to leave this town, quick, fast and in a hurry! ! Debbie, Hiram doesn't want, it's likw 7-up, you have has Hiram and never will!! 

Okay people seriously need to stop with the bickering. No one has the right to tell anyone else how to feel about something. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I agree that this is an uncomfortable story, and last time I checked the reason why readers are able to leave reviews is to state their opinions about the story and author. Good or Bad.