Hi everyone. Hope you’ve had a fun weekend! Today I’m posting another eight lines from Cat Nip, a wip I’m sharing on my blog in long installments every Tuesday.
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I can’t stay,” I gasped, tugging so hard to free my wrist from his grasp that I succeeded and staggered backward.
When my patient grunted, rolled over, and stood, he should have been weak and trembling. Instead, it was I who swayed on my feet, feeling too drained of energy to get myself home.
Since I was already tired from delivering Baby Patrick and keeping Myrtle alive earlier, I was in no mood to argue with the man.
“I’m leaving now,” I informed him, fisting my hands on my hips to show my determination.
“What do I owe you?” he growled, shocking me as he lifted me into his arms and carried me to my buggy. I was too flustered by his embrace and too grumpy with fatigue to think before I spoke.
“Your life, of course,” I muttered, staring into eyes that were a mesmerizing mix of brown and gold.
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gem
Great answer! (And I’ve been that tired… as recently as this past Wednesday… great description of the feeling.)
Nice interaction! She doesn’t seem so eager to leave anymore.
Great last line and I think he won’t disagree with that.
I’m really enjoying this story!!!
I need to go back and read all the installments! Love this story and can’t wait to see more interaction between these two! Great 8!
Great job capturing her exhaustion. Looking forward to this story’s release date.
Very nice. Love the literal sweeping off the feet part.
Ooooh, I love this. Love the way he picked her up to take her to her buggy…and I really love her reply.
No wonder she’s exhausted, if he’s well enough now to carry her! I like that healing is tough on her—it gives it another touch of realism.
And add me to the list—love her reply!
Sweet snippet, glad he’s recovering and love that last line!
Love it! And since I’m coming to the party a little late, ditto what everyone else wrote!
Wow, I am hooked! I went back and read earlier installments. Fantastic story you’ve got going on, Gem! Wonder who the heck he is and why he told her to stay! I’ll be back for more. 🙂 !
Love her answer! I can’t wait to read more of this one, you’re definitely going in a good direction. Great 8!
Good interaction (and I love the picture you have up with this post!). I do feel that the descriptions of events could be a little less sing-song.