For me, Sam will always be at least a little insecure. I'm so glad that worked for you!

The respect and love between them is what I think makes their mother/son relationship work. They're of different bloodlines (Abhorsen and Wallmaker), and so they function differently, but dammit she is his mother and she WILL wipe that grime off his face.

Thanks so much for the intriguing prompt. It gave me an excuse to re-read the books, and to play in this universe.

I'm just thrilled that you enjoyed this. I really am. Thank YOU!