Hi everyone. I hope you are all having a fun summer. Today, I’m continuing last week’s scene from Cerise Amour, my Unlikely Gentlemen 2.5 series title.
Before Cherry knew what to expect, Jeb tugged the blanket from her, exposing her bare body.
“Give it back,” she said and tried to grab the cover.
“Nope, you’ve seen me; now I’ll see you.”
Instinctively, she threw one arm across her breasts and used her other hand to cover the soft nest of curls at the juncture of her thighs.
Whether on purpose or accident, she couldn’t tell; but the candle tipped, splashing a drop of hot wax on her stomach.
“Ouch.” Outraged, she sat up and blew the flame out; but not before he’d seen her pasty-pale skin, flat-chested upper form, and long, bony-hipped torso.
She was still scowling when he bent over the cot, murmured “Sorry”, and kissed the flesh of her belly, sending a rush of heat sizzling through her that eclipsed the burn of the candle wax.
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*ahem* (For those interested in Cat Nip, my witch/shifter story will release from distros this Thursday, August 14.)
gem
Nice. Like how you work in the physical description–and give clues as to how she thinks about herself.
I’m sure he’s not seeing what she’s thinking. Love the candle wax- a great sensory detail that draws us in.
I agree with Alexis. I’m not sure if he’s playful or annoying, but she likes him!
Beautiful scene revealing so much. . .of her body and thoughts. ‘eclipsed the burn of the candle wax.’ Sizzling, Gem
Wonderful, revealing scene. Love the apology…I just want more of it.
He’s not going to let her keep her insecurities for long, I’ll bet.
Very nicely done!
And Thursday for Cat Nip? I guess I can wait that long. 🙂
These little stumbles can be so endearing. Sweet scene, Gem. 🙂
I’m thinking he might see her differently than she sees herself. Now he just has to convince her…;)
Gentleman?
I’m not sure she sees herself properly. He must see something very different.
What you see in the mirror isn’t necessarily what others see, but it can be so difficult to believe that. Still, I bet he’ll have fun convincing her that she’s beautiful!
Excellent excerpt! I hope he can persuade her that he sees a far different reality. Sexy!
This was a good scene. I read this book this week, Gem. I just haven’t had time to get the review written yet. I’ll get it done this week. 🙂
I’m guessing she’s just loverly to his eyes…and he’s going to show her that! Loved the candle wax and kiss comparison : ) Hot stuff!
That’ll work. Great visual imagery. The scene has a lot of depth for such a short bit. Very nice.
Really nice interaction and really hot scene. I love the candle accident, it really gives another dimension to the excerpt.
Great scene – awesome description without being an info dump — so much revealed (in more ways than one!) in so few lines.
“a rush of heat sizzling through her that eclipsed the burn of the candle wax.”
I liked that line. The heat of passion often eclipses other inconveniences.
Well written scene.