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From Windmaster Legacy, Book 2 of the fantasy romance series, The Windmaster Novels. To set the scene, Lord Dal and his mount, the gray falaire stallion, Tairneach, were being herded to the edge of the plateau. We pick up with his apprentice's reaction when he saw his master go over the edge. And now the SundaySnippet.
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Karora beat Murdo to Barris’s side by a handspan. The boy’s repeated, “No…no…no,” and pale face triggered a battle response. Her sword filled her hand even as she waited for an attack. The youth remained crouched over his scrying stone. Although she knew she would see no vision in the blue gem, Karora still squatted alongside Barris and looked over his shoulder.
“Barris, look at me,” Karora ordered. When the youth did not respond, she repeated the command. “We’re safe,” she comforted. Her hand dropped to his shoulder to reinforce her words.
Mumbling rose from the handful of Eilidh’s kin who stood in the doorway to the hut. Karora sent a silencing glare when she heard “Nothing there,” and “Seeing things.” At “Hysterical boy,” she started to rise. However, Aranin’s silhouette between Barris and those outside ended Karora’s action. The threat in the warrior’s quiet, “Do not speak of what you know nothing about,” silenced the comments.
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I hope you like the snippet I shared for Dal. Be sure to read the other Weekend Writing Warriors blogs and the #SnippetSunday authors for more great reads.
~till next time, Helen
Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors, the weekly hop for everyone who loves to write! Visit the other participants on the list and read, and comment on their 8sunday posts.
Today's excerpt is from the fantasy romance Hatchling's Vengeance. To set, the scene, the dragshi have located the Parant's forces. Talann is saying farewell to Glynnes as he leaves for battle. She has fought him, demanding to fight at her his side. Even though they had been engaged, they hadn't yet had their formal ceremony, a situation Talann offered to rectify that night. She has refused because she knew it would distract him, his father, and the rest of the dragshi from preparing for the war. And now the Sunday Snippet, Talann's response to her refusal.
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“To my last day, to my last breath.” His tight embrace reinforced his words. “As I have made a vow, Glynnes, I need one from you.” The sorrow in his gaze deepened. “Promise me that if I fall, you will live.” After a moment, he added, “Without the formal handfasting to tighten our bond beyond breaking, I know you are strong enough.”
His pause showed Glynnes the effort Talann was taking to maintain control of his emotions. The depth of it shocked her. No one had ever cared for her to the point of giving up everything.
“Promise me to live,” he pressed. “However long it takes, I will wait for you on the other side of the veil.”
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I hope you like the snippet I shared for Talann and Glynnes this week. Be sure to read the other Weekend Writing Warriors blogs and the #SnippetSunday authors for more great reads.
~till next time, Helen
Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors, the weekly hop for everyone who loves to write! Visit the other participants on the list and read, and comment on their 8sunday posts.
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
Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors, the weekly hop for everyone who loves to write!
Windmaster Legacy, Book 2 of my fantasy series, The Windmaster Novels. Last week was cliffhanger action, this time it's a touch of romance suitable for the day celebrated by lovers. Dal and Ellspeth have reached Pilatri on a mission from their friend, King Fraunces. A most pleasant task, they bring a proposal of marriage. After a dangerous crossing of the Ilar River, and an rough meeting with the arrogant local ruler (that yielded an unexpected surprise), Dal and Ellspeth have retired to her trading house's guest quarters--and they are alone. And now the SundaySnippet.
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Moonlight showed the desire on his face. She became aware of the heat rising on her skin where Dal’s hands lay on her shoulder. He lowered his mouth to hers. Ellspeth’s lips parted to welcome him. His kiss sent her afloat on a wave of emotion.
Long moments later, he pulled back enough for air to pass between them. His hands traced patterns on her skin to Ellspeth’s waist, slipping the gown from her shoulders as they went. Lines of fire followed the path. The feather light touch of his lips as they followed the curve of her neck sent shock after shock racing through her nerves. Before her senses overloaded, Dal’s strong arms picked her up and carried her to the bed.
“That is a nice outfit you bought in Letralia,” he murmured. “Too bad it never stays on long.”
Whatever response she had planned to make was lost as Dal’s lips again pressed against hers.
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I hope you like the snippet I shared this week. If you want more, one-click link to ebook sellers. Windmaster Legacy is available in Paperback at Amazon.com and Amazon.uk.
And if you didn't catch the other week's response to the 8Snippit "Shall We Fly?" stop by for "My Master Lives?".
~till next time, Helen
