This week, my excerpt picks up where last week’s left off. Selena and Jade are currently at a refugee camp on his home planet.
Thank you for visiting!
His answer surprised Selena. She hadn’t expected him to open up to her that much. She hadn’t been sure he was even capable of it.
“I might not agree with violence, but I know about needing a place to belong and caring for people. I get what you’re saying, Jade. Thank you for your honesty.”
“You’re welcome.” He pulled on his tunic and picked up his machete. “We’d better get back.”
That’s my 9 sentences, but here is the rest of Jade’s reply, to finish the section:
“I’d like to stay a while.” She folded her arms across her chest and glanced toward the creek.
“It’s probably not wise for you to wander around alone at night. We don’t have much crime here, but every now and then someone with criminal intent slips through. Not everyone can be trusted, and I don’t want you hurt.”
“It’s not the first time I’ve been in a dangerous place.”
“Yes, but this time you’re on my watch.”
This camp gives people hope and a chance to belong to a place where they’ll be treated fairly—where they can have a decent life. I know it might seem like my Order is all about battle, but it’s more than that. We don’t fight to conquer. We do it to protect people who need it. I’m not sure how to make you understand that.”
Warrior Priest
(Science Fiction Romance)
What happens when a warrior priest from a strict religion meets a free-spirited priestess from a new age commune?
Jade and Selena are as different as two people can be, but to facilitate an alliance between their worlds, they engage in a cultural exchange. With their galaxy in danger from a planet that wants to conquer or destroy all others, they realize the importance of their assignment, but it is difficult for a warrior priest and a nonviolent priestess to understand each other.
Selena is both attracted and appalled by his old school masculinity, and Jade is tempted to break his vow of celibacy until marriage due to his powerful desire for her. Will this unlikely pair not only find common ground, but unconditional love?
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This conversation could lead to a much better understanding between them.
I think after this interaction, Selena probably sees Jade differently.
This sounds like a match made in great snippets to come heaven!!
The last line gives great insight into his character. I hope she understands that now.
Enjoyed the snippet. She seems a bit foolish to me but then I don;t know her very well yet and neither does Jade!