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Today's excerpt is from Windmaster Legend, a love story set in the world of The Windmaster Novels. To set, the scene, it is the night of the captains' summer gathering. Leod saw a woman sitting off by herself. He's offered her wine and asked for a dance by saying, "A man only has the opportunity once in his life to have such a beautiful companion, let alone one bard-trained.” However, his desire for her companionship doesn't quite go as planned. And now the SundaySnippet.
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The slight tightening of the woman's lips gave Leod little insight into what he had said wrong. Still, he held the smile that had won over so many women.
His target still didn’t submit. Instead, she gave a slight shake of her head. “I appreciate the compliment. However, I am quite content where I am. Maybe you should return to the dance.” Her head-to-toe scan of him added to the fire building under Leod’s skin. “There should be someone there suitable for you.”
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I hope you like the snippet I shared for Pelra this week. Be sure to read the other Weekend Writing Warriors blogs and the #SnippetSunday authors for more great reads. ~till next time, Helen
She nailedd him with a word or too.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, hard to tell cout of context where he went wrong but you definitely convey her disdain. Great snippet! Leaves me curious, which is never a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteYay, I like her challenging him!
ReplyDeleteAlthough Pelra doesn't swing a sword as much as the other women in the series. However, that doesn't mean she's a push-over. thanks for stopping by.
DeleteShe really cut him. What did he do to deserve that? I'm curious to read more.
ReplyDeleteHe didn't take the first 'no' for an answer. And it is obvious to the reader (and Pelra) that he is only interested in how he can use her to improve his rank. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteThat rebuff is only going to make her more attractive to him! Nice scene, Helen!
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DeleteOuch! She has plans that don't include him, and doesn't mince words about it. I sense a complicated, and fiery, future for them.
ReplyDeleteLove your phrasing. Hadn't thought of them before, but they are perfect. There is a fiery future. Their relationship isn't complicated, no means no. But he does complicate Pelra's future. Thanks for stopping by.
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