This excerpt picks up where last week’s left off. Charlie has just given Jocelyn a preview of her most recent painting, and she’s not quite sure what to make of his distress at seeing the painting of the little girl she called Bridget.
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Excerpt:
“Sybil would be more appropriate, but it’s your decision. After all, you’re the artist.” He drew a deep breath, the moisture fading from his eyes as if it had never been. “She’s lovely. You’re a wonderful artist.”
“Did you know her?”
He nodded. “Long ago. I won’t keep you any longer. I’m sure you have work to do.”
“I’ll get some sheets for one of the guest rooms and you can go to bed, if you want.”
And a bit more to finish the scene:
“Don’t bother. I’m leaving for a short time. You needn’t wait up for me.”
“What if Edrik comes back?”
“He won’t return tonight. Don’t worry. I wouldn’t leave if you weren’t safe.”
“Where are you going?” she called, but he was already halfway down the steps. She reached the front door just as it closed behind him.
The Darkness Therein
by Kate Hill
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Jocelyn has chased his nemesis for centuries. He swore that nothing or no one would stand between him and revenge on the creature that destroyed his life. That same rival leads Jocelyn to the one person who can reconnect him to the human race.
Art student Charlie has no idea that her family history binds her to a creature of legend–until he appears in the form of a tall, beautiful man with a thirst for revenge. The last thing she wants is to follow his orders, but if she intends to stay alive, she has no choice.
Note: The Darkness Therein was previously published. This re-edited version contains additional scenes.
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There’s so much emotion and depth in this scene even though it’s all dialogue. Well done!!
The painting seems to have affected him. Curious to find out why.
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He was definitely in a hurry to leave after seeing that painting. Curious about his relation to the woman in the portrait.
Wow. That’s a strong reaction. First tears, and then taking off. I take it this girl in the painting is part of the connection between Charlie’s family and Jocelyn? I hope he is willing to explain that to her later. Nice snippet, Kate!
Sorry to be so late in commenting this week! Intriguing snippet, makes me wonder what all is going on inside his mind…and what’s next.
“Sybil would be more appropriate….” The name itself intrigues me as much as his response.