Shoulder Press

"Swish... Swish..." Sounds of trickling water came from the yard, and Wang Daniu groggily opened his eyes, subconsciously reaching down to his crotch, thinking he had wet the bed. But there was nothing. Wang Daniu tiptoed out of bed and peeled open a sliver of the door, under the moonlight he saw a charming woman, scooping water and pouring it over her shoulders, ladle by ladle. Someone was bathing, it turned out…

Leonard, a 22-year-old office worker, felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. After a long, exhausting day filled with endless deadlines and demanding clients, he trudged home one evening, the stress of his life pressing down on him. As he walked, lost in thought, he didn’t see the manhole cover ahead. With a sudden, jarring slip, he tumbled into darkness. When he finally regained consciousness, Michael found himself in a strange new world. Confused, he looked around and realized he was in a completely different body. A surge of excitement coursed through him. As a lifelong manga enthusiast, he had always dreamed of being reborn as a powerful protagonist in a fantastical realm. But his hopes were quickly dashed as he took in his surroundings. This world was ruled by vampires and werewolves, powerful beings who held dominion over humanity, reducing them to mere slaves. Michael’s heart sank at the realization: he was now among the oppressed, and freedom seemed like a distant dream. Determined to change his fate, Michael resolved to earn enough money to buy his freedom from slavery. He found work in a dark, oppressive mine, toiling long hours alongside others who shared his plight. One day, while digging deep in the cold earth, he stumbled upon an ancient, glowing orb. Intrigued, he reached out to touch it, but as he did, a surge of energy coursed through him, draining almost half of his life force. But rather than succumb to despair, Michael discovered that the orb had unlocked a mysterious Bloodline system within him. This newfound power surged through his veins, awakening something deep inside. Fueled by determination, he vowed to harness this strength and become the strongest warrior, just like the protagonists in his beloved manga. With each passing day, Michael trained harder, learning to wield his abilities and navigate the treacherous world around him. He formed alliances with other slaves and began plotting a way to rise against their oppressors. As he ventured into the unknown, he encountered formidable foes and breathtaking landscapes, each challenge pushing him closer to his goal of freedom. Join Leonard on his incredible journey filled with wonder, danger, and the quest for liberation in a world where hope seems lost. Will he become the hero he always dreamed of being, or will he be consumed by the darkness that surrounds him?

Teela married King Heavenly because she loved him, but life in the Heavenly household was anything but euphoric. Lettie, her hard-as-nails mother-in-law, treats her like an unpaid servant. The family treats her like an outsider. King treats her like a shadow, transparent and forgettable. When Lettie presses Teela to prove her value to the family or get out, Teela has a decision to make. But she’s not leaving without a fight. King Heavenly rules Heavenly Industries with an iron fist, but he leaves his home life to his mother to manage, and that includes the management of his boring little wife. Teela has never complained. She’s never done anything interesting, for that matter. She’s just one more responsibility in a long line of responsibilities that King shoulders on a daily basis, and that is exactly how he treats her — as a responsibility that he’s delegated to his mother. Suddenly Teela steps out of the shadows and into a fight with him and his whole family, and King is baffled by the ruthless actions of his now daring wife. He’d always heard that vengeance is a dish best served cold, but Teela is coming in hot!

In a world ravaged by war, Ryojin Yukimura stands as a broken man, scarred by loss and haunted by his past. His life crumbles even more, when an unstoppable force leads an army of destruction, leaving his city and everything he built in ashes. Now, with nothing left to protect, Ryojin finds himself battling not only powerful enemies but his own inner demons. As dangerous foes gather and new threats emerge, Ryojin must confront the chaos within and around him. With the weight of countless lives on his shoulders and his own guilt pulling him down, he must decide if he can rise again or let the darkness consume him. Perhaps, the second chance he receives could be his key to finding his own path. In this high-stakes, action-packed journey, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption collide, The guild that Ryojin Yukimura made known as the arcane guild fell back down due to his death and many others. He is now not burdened with everything on his shoulders and he intends to live a simple life. To do that he needs to bring the arcane guild back to its glory days.

Jian rue gazed back at the ugly gray alien while stumbling and running. he clumsily tossed a stone at it "Fuck just leave me alone!!!" Suddenly a warm pair of hand grabbed his waist and tossed him over a study shoulder. "Xing yu!! let me down! you fucker!!! The said man chuckled and playfully smacked his butt. "Honey, I'm saving your life~" "I had it under control. Now, let me go!" Jian rue bit his shoulders hard until the sweet taste of blood filled his mouth. "Hiss.. baby, you're making me hard~" Jian rue froze. "W-why are you following me! why me.." Xing yu stopped running, and with a swing of his sword, the ugly tentacle alien was slayed. He gentnly pulled him down and hugged him close. Peering into his eyes, he smirked, "Because you are my betrothed,"

Asim Binger, a seventeen year old hunter, shoulders the responsibility of providing for his sister, Calida, in a world where their parents are little more than a memory. A chance encounter with Anemone sets off a series of events that change his life completely. He finds himself embroiled in a perilous journey far beyond the forest and village he once knew. Together, the two join the knight force, confronting a brewing darkness. Secrets from the past begin to resurface bringing forward a plot that manipulates time and reality itself. Together, they battle formidable opponents, uncover hidden truths and form bonds that will decide their fates. From village skirmishes to royal intrigues, they traverse a land teetering on the edge of Chao.

Everything functions in a cycle, be it an ant, bird, lion, human, or even a celestial body. This cycle initiates with one's birth and governs one's end, yet there exists the potential to surpass it. Among the billions of planets floating in the cosmos, destined to merely occupy a void, some have the capacity to ascend, reaching new dimensions, standing shoulder to shoulder with realms like Heaven and Hell. --- Vlad, a young man, found himself ill-fitted in a world that scarcely offered him any luck, weighed down by a mysterious secret that initially seemed more of a burden than a boon. Yet, the powers he had dismissed as trivial eventually became his most formidable strength when the apocalypse broke, unleashing literal pandemonium as angels and demons walk among the human race. ---- Discord link: https://discord.gg/am5hkAdmhp Weekly updates: 14 chapters 100 Power Stones: 2 extra chapters 200 Power Stones: 4 extra chapters 300 Power Stones: 6 extra chapters.

Completely naked his body pressing in hers. He slowly backed up and lathered soap in his hands. He turned her around and started with her shoulders he pulled her close. She could feel the hard length of his hard length pressing up against her backside it gave her body goosebumps, shivering from its coldness. He steps back and washes her back and moving downward towards her ass. Washing her Ass gently at first, moving on to groping it and smacking it some making her wince. With each smack she whines a bit. He turned her to face him and then began to wash the front of her. First taking her arms and rubbing them and then moving his hands over and around her neck he goes for her breast. One in each hand he washes them squeezing and shaking them. Gripping them. Violet moans with pleasure. "You like that?" Gabriel said slickly "you like when I touch your breast and flick your nipples?" Violet moans quietly, arching her back in response as he pinched her nipples. Moving from her breasts to her stomach and then lower. Much lower. He slides his hand between her legs and pulls her in. She gasps and holds on to him for support as he runs his fingers between her lips and clit. She's trembling from his touch. As he moves his finger around the outside of her. "Time to rinse off" he whispers to her. He uses his body to push her towards the water and he rubs her again he presses the front half of her body to his and washes the soap off her backside. She throws her head back. And begins to let out a scream, but he covers her mouth with his hands and says "shhhhh be quiet now." He spins her around so her back side is pressed against his erected cock. Feeling it's cold contact she throws her head back again gasping. Her then washes the front of her off pressing hard against her he gropes her breast squeezing them tight and pinching her nipples. She was so surprised by how good this felt. How badly she wanted him to bite her. And just as she finished that thought he stuck his hands between her legs again, and then he bit her on the opposite side of Oliver's bite. The bite burned her core undoing her as he played with her clit with his fingers and then sliding them inside her. Holding her body hostage with his fangs and fingers she completely submitted to his whims. He could have what ever he wanted in that moment and she wouldn't complain a bit. Pulling his fingers out of her and sucking her juices off them he says "You really are the best thing I've ever tasted. And now I know why my brothers are struggling not to fuck you and are fighting over you. I don’t think we can wait until the full moon to start breaking you in." The book starts off without a lot of detail for the characters, but as the story progresses you you’ll notice each character develop and get to know them. Maybe even fall in love. Please enjoy!

"Get your hands off me!" she almost shouted, wrestling against my grip, so I held her even tighter. "Put this on!" I groaned, toiling to keep her in place and wishing again I’d worn the damn gloves. The feel of her warm skin under my arm and palm wasn’t helping my focus. "I'm not taking you home like this!" "You don't tell me what to do!" she snapped, thrashing to break free of my hold as I fumbled with the cloak in my other hand, trying to drape it over her bare shoulders. "I'm not going home! Let me go, I said!" "Did you really think I got you out of there just to let you wander the streets, almost naked, like a lunatic?" That stopped her. "What did you call me?!" "LU-NA-TIC." "You... You…! Take your hands off me, you insolent brute!" Enraged, she yanked her arm too abruptly and lost her balance. I caught her, wrapped her in the cloak, and threw her over my shoulder. "PUT ME DOWN!" She shrieked and flailed, but I ignored her, making my way to the Commander’s house, which, thanks to Braa, was only two streets away. Since the entire population was in the square for the ridiculous festival, no one intervened at the frantic cries of the wild creature. No wonder in the ten years I've known the Commander, I've never heard that he has a daughter. She must’ve been kept locked away. Strangely, she suddenly went still and quiet. Had she grown tired, worried about attracting attention, or finally realized how inappropriate it was to show up at her parents' doorstep in this state? She didn’t seem to care before. With every step, my anxiety grew—she was limp. "Hey!" No answer. Seriously?! "Hey, you!" Nothing. A bad feeling crept over me, so I pulled her off my shoulder and into my arms. Her head fell against my chest—unconscious. "Hey! Hey, you!" I shook her, but she didn’t react. Panic surged through me. Had she fainted? Had I held her too tight? Lifting her more securely, I sprinted toward the Commander's house.

Vanta, a loner, begins his journey at the prestigious Blueblood Academy, only to discover that the entrance ceremony hides a sinister secret. Alongside other students, he's thrust into a mysterious exam that requires acquiring the elusive Xue sense, a heightened awareness that grants battle instincts. The exam takes place in a deadly, unknown realm where students must survive for six months and face monstrous creatures. Vanta soon realizes that death is not permanent, as he respawns after each demise. With no one to return to, he's determined to press on. As Vanta navigates this treacherous world, he discovers that others have also gained the Xue sense. With 862 participants, the competition becomes fierce. Vanta must confront his limitations, forge alliances, and unravel the secrets behind the exam. But this is just the beginning.

The story revolves around Alex. He got his powers from an unknown source during a zombie apocalypse.. The whole world lies under his shoulders because he is the only one who can find the cure in this world.. But is that so, Especially when two times collide: The future and the present and maybe the past.

"I'm on a Journey to save Eternity, Will you join me?" — Unveils an Enigmatic being that goes by the name of "Cale" arriving at a certain continent and pursuing his so-called mission of Saving Eternity. Though often labelled as insane by those he meets, Cale never falters and continues his search for suitable companions that will shoulder the weight of salvation alongside him, though as the days pass, more and more incidents caused by incomprehensible origins begin to proliferate, his claims could prove to be more than just a hoax. : Fantasy, Action, Adventure,

"Let me call the doctor " I move to press the emergency button but she pulls me back. "I think it's because am hungry " I heard her say. "Ahh...oh okay ,let me get you some food " I said but her hold doesn't loosen. "Vera " I call to her ,you need to let me go first . "Can't you stay for awhile ,I want to look at you more" she says instead. So I laid back in bed and let her gaze up at me . "Am sorry your in pain cause of me " I whisper. She smiled sliding closer to me ,she hides in my chest like a child seeking warmth . So I carrass her holding her tightly as I could. "I like the sound of your heartbeat " she murmured. I smiled for even if it wasnt me she liked ,it was still my heartbeat. ....... Even after years since she helped him, Alec hasn't forgotten her . So when she needs help he jumps in to offer it giving him another chance to win over ,Verana .

Seeing this, the young migrant worker laughed even crazier and pushed me towards my mother. I couldn't help leaning forward and fell on my mother's soft body. Fortunately, I supported myself with my elbow in time and didn't press her. "Let's start! I'll let your son fuck you. You won't call the police, right?" After the young migrant worker finished speaking, his eyes revealed a fierce look. He pressed my head with one hand, moved the dagger, and pretended to cut my neck. "Stop!" My mother screamed. In the empty floors, even in the wasteland near the unfinished building, the sound echoed continuously, and it was particularly shrill when listened carefully. The young migrant worker sneered at my mother. But my mother could only bite her silver teeth and glared at him with fire in her eyes. After taking a few deep breaths to adjust herself, she asked coldly: "I agree to your request, but you must abide by the agreement."

It's about a girl named Ellie born by the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite but under circumstances she had to be casted down to earth where she lives it with her human parents. After many years her biological mother appears to her and tells her everything and how the fate of the world lies on her shoulder yet, she remains reluctant and refuses to accept the fact that she's a goddess's daughter even after realizing her powers would she accept her faith or would she be destroyed alongside the whole world. I know you might say if she is the daughter of a god then she wouldn't die but in this book, anything is possible. Her name is Ellie, Fiery, fascinating, alluring, Ellie, but is she what she seems to be?

In a world fractured by the mysterious Eclipse Spell, Kye finds himself marked with the ominous Eclipse Seal. Cast into a treacherous trial realm where monsters roam and survival is uncertain, Kye must uncover the secrets of his newfound power. With every challenge, the line between ally and foe blurs, and the weight of the world’s salvation presses heavily on his shoulders. Will Kye rise to the trial and uncover the truth, or will he be consumed by the darkness of the eclipse?

Kaizen Valor, born a prince in the Kingdom of Valeria, he was a child born with everything but felt like it was nothing. He only wanted one thing- Freedom. Little did Kaizen know how hard that word was to obtain... The world Kaizen once knew began to change, but the fire within him— started to burn brighter than ever. In those ashes, Kaizen must find a way to rise, and take back what he thought was a burden, all while the future of the kingdom and the world itself rests on his shoulders.

"I hide my heart away in order to not get hurt, love is liability.....a weakness....but that doesn't matter.....they all end up leaving anyways." "I'll save you if you ever need saving, I'll be your shoulder if you ever need to cry, I'll be your strength if you ever feel weak...just don't push me away." A not so dramatic story that depicts the growth of two individuals as a whole. A story that highlights the importance of putting oneself first before fully committing to another. This...is the love story of virela and Keith, a journey filled with mayhem, but importantly; love. Author's note Join me on this little journey by reading this story, it's my first formal work so please bear with me. I'll try to update as frequently as I can, just please give this poor soul a chance and read her book...

Blake Tideborn sets sail on *The Eclipse*, an old ship he calls home, with a crew of misfits who share his dream of finding the legendary Sea Crown. Armed with a mysterious map fragment, Blake leaves Driftmoor behind, determined to pursue an adventure that could change his life forever. As they sail into the unknown, the crew must face the dangers of the open sea, all while the shadow of the Royal Concord grows ever closer. With his resolve tested and the weight of his quest pressing down on him, Blake knows there’s no turning back—his journey has only just begun.

"oh Jesus quit shouting,if you are scared, let's change the movie or you'll just close your eyes" Jaycee deadpanned "buzz kill! why will I close my eyes? are you dumb? stupid!!" Melanie deadpanned "then let go of my arm"he retorted Melanie Archer's grip on Jaycee's arm tightened,she made a naughty smile and said"shut up and scream along with me"... Not until today had Jaycee seen a crazy person,he loves this woman so much,so he screamed along with her even though he wasn't scared of the movie.. Couple years back*** "Mel can't you see? nobody wants you here,your sight alone disgust me,face it you are barren"Ethan Fordham shouted angrily "I am not... am not barren,please Ethan stop saying this things to me.." Melanie pleaded,her everything wants to leave her,if her life leaves her,she might die,no! she can't let go of Ethan,the thought made her head spin,she prayed and hoped all this was an illusion,that it will come to an end,but no this was reality,good things don't last forever in this accursed world.. "Ex Mrs Ethan,what made you steal from "ethereal beauty"?" journalist 1 deadpanned. "is it true you insulted Mrs Ethan Tiana and refused her generosity?" Mel just stared at the press,her heart hitting against her rib cage,she looked at Ethan,he knew how much she hated the public,press,media, that's why she has always been on a low key,but Ethan clenched Tiana's waist tightly and stared at her with disgust in his eyes and hatred with a devilish smirk dancing at the edge of his lips.. Melanie's eyes were glassy,tears started rolling down her cheeks,she whispered "please leave me alone,I never attempted stealing, I didn't steal,Ethan please help" she never for one day, thought that Ethan would turn to her worst nightmare,the only shoulders that she leaned on when facing difficulties are now gone.. Melanie left for Dutch,never thinking of having revenge,just to focus on herself and find her part again since Cupid deserted her.. deep down she knew she won't survive long and would run back to Ethan,she knew going back to him,is an act of stupidity,she didn't want to look vulnerable or desperate,she really tried to hate him,but her heart betrayed her,her heart said no.. "Ethan what have you done to me?"

In a world where magic, demons, and the supernatural is a part of everyday life, a young man named Nox is aspired to become both a knight and a content creator. However, his journey is far from smooth. As he forms new friendships, Nox and his group encounter increasingly difficult challenges, uncovering the deeper purpose of their world and it all starts from a press of a record button.

"I, Thandie Lohan vow to focus all my energy on building my career and the day I fall in love again will be the day the sun dances". I was done with men and their empty promises, the old fairy-tale romance Thandie was gone and that is how I met him, a simple desire, the curiosity to know how the warmth of his body felt pressed against mine. It was supposed to be a passing phase, an experiment and he was supposed to be a companion that came with very little expectations, a temporary plaything... Let me tell you a story of how the sun danced...

Em um vilarejo distante do Reino de Arcádia, um Eclipse escurece os céus sinalizando um mal presságio. Nesse mesmo vilarejo nasceria uma criança inocente que presenciaria a morte diariamente.

When Zheng Zha felt that life had no meaning, the main god sent him a message: "Do you want to understand the meaning of life? Do you want to truly... live?" After pressing YES, everything changed. It turned out that this was a space designed to facilitate human evolution... In the Main God Space, the only way to survive was to continuously become stronger, constantly evolve, and keep completing tasks. Should he kill everyone who opposes him and walk the path of the lonely king? Or should he fight alongside his companions until death, using the way of righteousness to overcome calamities? In truth, everything was just for survival. Until they uncovered the secret of the Main God Space... Who... is the true threat lurking in the shadows?! Everything unfolds in Infinite Terror!

Kat grumbled a little before reluctantly quieting down, allowing Lucian speak. He continued, his eyes locking onto hers. "The second thing the mark does is tie your fate to the Kelpie's. I injured it badly. stabbed it in the back and it's neck. If it dies because of those wounds, you will die too." She felt a cold shock wash over her. "What? That's insane! Why would I die if it dies?" "The mark it put on you," Lucian explained, his hands never stopping their motion with the pen. "As the Kelpie suffers, so will you. It's dying now, and if it succumbs to its injuries, you'll follow soon after." "Wow, Katherine, way to go. You really outdid yourself," Kat muttered to herself, taking a deep breath. "Seeing a wet horse despite the dry weather wasn't enough for you to think something was wrong." "You saw it wet?" Lucian asked, his eyebrows frowning slightly. "Huh?... Yeah, is something wrong with that?" Kat asked, wondering why the horse being wet was more important to him at the moment than her dying. Lucian didn't say anything but just stared at the girl in front of him. 'There is something more to her, I just can't tell what it is' he thought. To further confirm his suspicion, he moved closer to Kat, closing the distance between them. He reached for the shoulder of her dress and pulled it down. The sudden action startled Kat. She exclaimed, "What do you think you are doing, pervert? Get away from me!" She tried hitting him, but she barely had the strength to sit up, let alone push him away. Lucain paused, staring at her bare shoulder. Kat followed his gaze and gasped. "What is that?" she asked, her voice trembling. On her shoulder was a strange mark, like a tattoo of a hoof print with foreign writing within it. Lucain hummed thoughtfully, his expression still impassive. 'As I thought, she shouldn't be able to see it, but she can. That's unusual for a human.' Kat frantically tried to wipe the mark off. "Why won't it come off?" "That's the Kelpie's mark," He pointed out, his tone remained indifferent. Panic surged through Kat. She hadn't just narrowly escaped death; it was now chasing her, bound to her by an invisible tether. "Is there any way to break the bond...mark whatever it is? I don't want to die," she asked desperately, her eyes searching Lucian's for any sign of hope. Lucian's expression stayed the same. "I don't intend to let you die so soon," he said. "We can replace the Kelpie's bond with another bond." Kat clung to this glimmer of hope. "How do we do that?" she asked, leaning forward, eager for a solution. "It requires a new bond, a stronger one that can override the Kelpie's," Lucian explained, his demeanor calm and composed. Before she could ask what he meant, Lucian reached out and gently pecked her on the forehead. Kat froze, completely caught off guard by the unexpected action. The brief contact sent a jolt through her, and she barely had time to react before he pulled her into a gentle embrace, careful not to hurt her already pained body. Her mind raced, trying to process the sudden shift from their conversation to this intimate moment. The warmth of his embrace contrasted sharply with the cold fear that had gripped her moments before. She caught the scent of rosewood and felt his firm body against hers, making her heart skip a beat. "What are you doing?" she whispered, her voice shaky. Kat's heart pounded in her chest. She felt Lucian's face bury itself in the crook of her neck, his breath warm against her skin. His grip on her waist tightened slightly. She winced as she felt a sharp pain. Lucian's fangs sank into her neck, causing her to gasp and grip his shoulder, her fingers digging into his shoulder.... **** disclaimer: cover not mine.

In a thrilling sci-fi adventure, Troy, an ordinary teenager, is thrown into an extraordinary battle when Barry, a mysterious guy from the future, arrives. Barry reveals that Troy is the chosen one, the only person capable of stopping the alien race known as the Kallunkas from conquering the universe. Equipped with powerful watches forged from Itemis, a mysterious element that grants superhuman abilities, Troy must master his newfound powers and confront unimaginable dangers. With the fate of humanity resting on their shoulders, Troy and Barry form an unlikely alliance and journey across time and space to outwit the Kallunkas. As they face fierce enemies and daunting challenges, their partnership becomes the universe's last hope for a future free from the tyranny of the Kallunkas.....

Born as a true god, Zhu Lin shoulders heavy responsibilities throughout her life. After her tribulation failed, she fell into a small world --- a world where zombies and mutants were rampant. Coming to this new world, she tried to find a way to return to the Six Realms, but discovered a long-forgotten truth instead. Faced with reality, she is forced to make a choice, where one wrong choice could destroy the entire world...

"You are not a god to judge, you are not a father to punish." Committing a crime in King Gustaf's Kingdom is a crime. The love volume about love, rights and justice. Office Tools is about presidential office of female president the sex slave in her blue wool’s coat and international sexual love affairs triangles from past girlfriends profiles all in one. The Office Tools homeland in Sicht Party Office ladies are looking to have their way in love triangles while seduction resolves work in international love affairs from politics to the bedroom bed sheets in international scandals to bar tavern corners. It was all about to make love from A to Z in our new male white office. "All asian women I took are like whores it was a response to asian women holocaust footage from Lithuanian LRR television archived TV show.” It is a personal response to a government controlled and televised project I might did misunderstood or understood. The Hiroshima Office Press honours Parliament and Presidential Office. Our dear President of Lithuania Dr Penguin Drantakis Intimissimo.

"Your skirt is stained by the way..." Kayla met her husband Zayn in an embarrassing manner. They never cross parts again for years not until life became a little too hard for Zayn. Zayn was on a job hunt, but it was hard getting a job since he didn't have any significant skill to offer. He eventually runs into Kayla's sister; Natalie who offered him a job as the marketing director of her company. A gala was held by by the company which all workers and the Renzo family are demanded to be in attendance. Kayla is trying to make sure the pictures taken by the press and paparazzi comes out perfect to avoid scandals when her eye lands on a familiar face. she wasn't certain who it was at first but she would eventually. Zayn does not remember Kayla neither did he remember that particular event, and Kayla vowed to make sure he never remembers. Life had a little surprise install for Kayla but little did she know she was going to spoiled by that very man...

Katsuhira Kazuomi had always hated the idea of coincidences. Sometimes, they work in his favor, but most of the time, they make him miserable. Entering middle school, Kazuomi refused to give in to his misfortunes through effort. Of course, this ended in tragedy. Still, while Kazuomi is sick of these unlucky coincidences ruining his plans, he never blames anything on another person. Now, Kazuomi is just your average high schooler. Wanting to spend an eventful and enjoyable high school life, he puts all forms of pressure off his shoulders going forward. What could this entail for his journey as he continues to forge his previous relationships while forming new ones?