Eeep! I'm glad my comment was reassuring. It was such a great story, and I definitely don't think you should ever doubt your abilities as a writer. This felt so fine-tuned and professional, and was so pleasurable to read.

Yes, you are totally right when you say that the pairing isn't the happily ever after couple - and yes, I never expected to bring Jensen and Alona together forever.

This was really refreshing to read to read in a fic, and I did enjoy their storyline without "rooting" for them as a couple. For instance, I liked what they got from each other and from their brief relationship (I found it especially sad/sweet how Jensen kept thinking about not really knowing the softness of a woman's body, etc etc, that it had been a long time). It was good for them, but doesn't mean they have to be the couple that lives Happily Ever After! You know what I mean? I like that the fic acknowledged that because it doesn't often happen in fanfic (or even in "regular" novels).

I'm so happy you're planning a slashy sequel. <3 It's going to be absolutely marvelous. If you ever feel the need to bounce ideas off of someone, you can totally feel free to hit me up! :D