Hi everyone! Yesterday—swimming, cookout, fireworks at ten, tent party all night for the kids. *yawn* Left them eating s’mores and telling ghost stories at 1:00 and sat on the deck waiting for someone to chicken out and come in. Not. But like witch/healer, Maggie Jenks, I digress…
For my snippet, I’m sharing the first eight lines from Cat Nip Installment #11 coming out on Tuesday.
Quite pleased, I murmured to myself, reliving the moment I controlled fire to destroy dark magic. Next to me, the driver shifted on the seat, reminding me that I wasn’t alone in the buggy. I hushed, holding words behind stiff lips, a difficult task since talking to myself is second nature after years of being alone.
Curious if the real man beside me would appear the same as the naked man I’d conjured the night before, I sneaked a look at him, startled when he returned my gaze with feline-shaped amber eyes.
“Green fire…?” he growled, his question a rough sound not unlike the earlier chuff of the big cat on my porch.
His name is Hunter and he’s a railroader, I assured myself as unease coursed through my veins. When my shoulder brushed his, even though my dress sleeve and the material of his shirt separated our flesh, I felt a humming vibration—almost a silent purr.
“Elemental fire can be green,” I whispered weakly, the best response I could give since it didn’t seem prudent to ask, Did I hex you last night?
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Have a great week…
gem
Oh I love this, you say so much in shut a short snippet.
Your snippet reminded me of a haunting line from the TV show, “Twin Peaks.”
“One chance out between two worlds, fire walk with me.”
I like the mood and the tone of the scene. Kudos!
I agree, I like the mood and the sexual tension in this! I’m intrigued!
So much in a such a short snippet. I’m intrigued by these two, and what will come of them.
This is an interesting twist on the one-night stand, for sure! 😀
I felt her shock at finding him next to her. Queue the nerves even though I’m loving the growls and purrs. Fab snippet and fab last thought, lol. 🙂
Delicious scene! I like this story–and you’ve done such a great job writing it. The small details make it come to life, like “the chuff” and “a humming vibration—almost a silent purr.” Excellent!
That last sentence made me giggle. I think it would make a great pick up line at a party…
Beautifully written as always Gem, so exciting and a great last line!
I loved this intense scene! Put me right there with the sounds and the visual descriptions. Well done.
Really enjoyed this snippet. I agree, the last line is great. I love how you can make a shoulder bump so steamy.
I really want to devour the entire story NOW. Another excellent, enticing excerpt. I love both characters!
Love it. So creative.
That’s great…. It crackles with energy and tension.
Dynamite snippet. It crackles with energy and promise.
He he he. I’m really liking her : )
Love that last sentence!
Talking aloud to herself–not a good habit if someone else is there.
“Almost a silent purr.” Love it! That’s good chemistry;)
Wonderful writing as always. I particularly like the chemistry between the two of them–tentative and dangerous. Delicious!
Yeah, probably not a good question to ask point blank right then. Great snippet, Gem. 🙂