It’s time for the WeWriWa blog hop in which writers share 8-10 sentences from one of their stories.
This week, my snippet from Bloodbloom continues the scene from last week. (Yes, I did post a snippet, but I lost track of time and was too late to post the think. Shame on me!) Lance has arrived at the Savage Sage and is about to face a man he once rescued and hasn’t stopped thinking about since.
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By the time I park and approach the private entrance nearby, a nondescript young man in a club uniform approaches my car to take my luggage. The assistant manager and my main contact here waits by the open door.
Cupid. He’s as beautiful as ever. Six feet tall, broad-shouldered and slim, he’s smooth shaven and youthful — not surprising since he was made a vampire at the human age of twenty-two.
I nearly smile. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other. I’d arranged for him to come here a little over five years ago. He’s like a different person now — so poised — not like the timid boy I’d found chained and bleeding in a house of horrors.
About Bloodbloom
(M/M Erotic Paranormal Romance)
Lance Bloodbloom: For years I’ve served as an agent for the Sovereign Vampire of the USA. Since the demon occupation, I’ve fought on the side of the rebellion. Now I’ve been reassigned to the Savage Sage Club, which is also a safe house for refugees. My dilemma is Cupid — a former prostitute who now runs the club. From the moment I freed him from a sadistic flesh peddler, he stole my heart, but in my line of work, one can’t have a heart. Despite this, when I finally see Cupid again, I doubt I can control my passion for him.
Cupid: The night Lance rescued me from the dungeon where I’d been forcibly turned into a vampire and mercilessly used for blood and sex, I knew I would love him forever. He sent me away, though, to a place where I could recover and build a new life, and I have. I’m no longer a prostitute, and I run a club that is also a haven for members of the rebellion. Lance Bloodbloom is back, and I want him more than ever, so I’ll need to convince him that love is possible, even for a centuries-old warrior.
From Changeling Press
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Very intriguing introduction to the shared history of these characters!
Past meets present, defines future. Really enjoyed the snippet.
Smooth snippet indeed and raises many interesting questions which I hope we learn more about!
Yikes. Sounds like Lance’s past heroism is about to meet hero worship.
Makes me wonder if Cupid is still the same person inside–if there will be conflict because he’s changed. Nice introduction to Cupid. 😉
Kate, I feel bad your link didn’t make it onto the list last week. If you ever find that happens again, leave a comment on my blog and I’ll add your link. 🙂
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Great intro into their past relationship. Makes me curious.
You captured a large part of their history in just a few words. Nice snippet.
Interesting that the heart knows what it wants and is not easily detoured. Their attraction is romantic. I like this a lot.
Five years can be both a long time and an instant. I wonder how those years have affected Cupid?
I’m intersted to know about their past and what the future holds for them..
Cupid has changed a lot, but in ways that will make it easier to have a relationship. Lance, on the other hand, still needs some work. :-)_ Thank you very much, Teresa! I had the post ready, but completely forgot to add it to the list.
Thank you, Diane!
Thank you, Sue! I’m glad that came across.
Thank you very much, Gem!
He has changed a lot, that’s for sure!
Thank you, Elyzabeth!