Long wait and a rather short chapter, somewhat disapointing.
Author's response
Actually I was expecting more reviews like this. The chapter was getting very large, so I cut it, unevenly, but at an end to the "heir" storyline. Hopefully my second beta will get me the next chapter soon, and that one is bigger.
There are times I want to fire her, but she's worth twice what I pay her (2*0 = 0 :-), and besides being a good beta, she's my daughter.
I hope you enjoy the next chapter.
Tom A.