Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story

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Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story: A Black Dagger Brotherhood Novella | J.R. Ward

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In this novella we further delve into Zsadist's psyche. Since the birth of Nalla, Z has not feed from Bella and he calls Nalla Bella's young not his child or their child. Yet he still allows Bella to feed from him. Doc Jane talk to Z about this and suggests that he talk to Mary. Jane also suggests that he might be able to have the slave tattoos removed with the new lasers. When he rebuffs her attempt to help him..

TheSpineView ... Jane says she will have him benched because he needs to take care of his health in order to be able to fight. Bella has a candid discussion with Phury about Z. She tells him that Z is still having nightmares and he will not hold or touch Nalla. Bella is worried about Nalla growing up with a father who is physically present but emotionally unavailable. Bella feels like she is almost back to square one with Z. She is beginning to think Z no... 2w

TheSpineView ...finds her attractive. After another nightmare and Z unwilling to talk to her, she tells him that she will leave him, for Nalla's wellbeing, if things don't improve. Zsadist is injured while raiding a lesser's home. He doesn't want to go Haver's becuase he receives a text that Bella is moving out. He tells Phury what is going on and has Mary stop her. Once back at the mansion, they have a reconciliation. Z tells Bella that he can't live.. 2w

TheSpineView ...without her. He finally gets help from Mary and the nightmares end. After a trip to a human doctor, Z realizes that the tattoos can't be removed. Mary helps him handle how he will discuss the slave bands and scars when Nalla is old enough to ask. He is now able to connect with him daughter. Turns out she is a Daddy's girl. @PageShifter @Laughterhp @JulesG @ShananigansReads @DuckofDoom @InkedBookworm13 @tdrosebud @CovertoCoverGirl @StayCurious 2w

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I enjoyed getting another look into Zsadist. I was glad that he finally had someone to talk to about the horrors he faced while a slave. Phury could have benefited from therapy too. I also like how Wrath described the feelings of a bonded male. It explains a lot of the possessiveness, dedication and fierceness the vampires display over mates. 2w

Laughterhp I totally forgot to read this one in December. 2w

ShananigansReads The heartbreak I felt for Z when the laser removal didn‘t work. (It did not lesson as a reread) He handled it so beautifully. It shows how far he has come. I also love his relationship with Nalla, once he allowed it. She is totally a daddy‘s girl. 2w

julesG @TheSpineView I agree, Phury should get therapy too. Well, they all could. 2w

julesG @ShananigansReads He was willing to take the chance and get the tattoos removed. Even though it didn't work, it shows how much he has grown. 2w

TheSpineView @julesG Yes, all of them have some sort of issue. 2w

TheSpineView @Laughterhp No worries. 2w

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TheSpineView This book was a great addition to the series. I was so excited that he finally got the help he needed. Probably something he will always struggle with. 3w

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Jumped ahead and read the book for December already.

The novella talks about what we don't get to see in Bella and Z's full novel, the few months that lead to the epilogue of Lover Awakened.

I'm looking forward to the discussion. There was one teeny tiny remark Z made that had me nearly growl at the book with fury.

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TheSpineView I have not read yet. Looking forward to getting to this one. 2mo

Andrew65 Excellent š‘¸š‘¸š‘¸ 2mo

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Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #6.5) | J.R. Ward

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A quick reminder, next up is book 6.5 in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. It is a novella, which is nice since December is so busy for most.
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julesG Thanks!!! 2mo

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This was a quick read. It only has 11 chapters. It‘s quick, but intense and sweet. It was awesome seeing Z has a daddy, reading Dr. Seuss and being wrapped around his daughter‘s little finger. This is such a treat, so heartwarming, with so much less of the war than the others.
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Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story: A Black Dagger Brotherhood Novella | J.R. Ward

This is the first book in the series that I have never read before. Between these pages is a brave new world! I‘m so glad he finally got a happy ending of sorts and that he‘s finally glad Phury rescued him all those years ago.
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