I would’ve liked to have been able to say that I managed to finish chapter two by the time this week’s Weekend Writing Warriors, Snippet Sunday and Rainbow Snippets sharing came around. But I’ve a little distraction…
This week’s snippet carries on from the previous week’s from chapter two of To Target the Heart, with Darshan still drooling over the oblivious Hamish.
Even the man’s hair didn’t shirk at being big and bold. The whole glorious fiery-red mass of coils had been gathered at the back of the man’s head and, rather than hang down, it stuck out like a bushy flag caught in a zephyr. Darshan could quite clearly picture sinking his fingers into those curls whilst—
No. He subtly unbuttoned the collar of his sherwani and indulgently let his gaze slink down the man’s back, settling on Hamish’s behind. Behave, he cautioned himself before his thoughts could meander into predictable places. The gods might’ve had a sense of humour, sending him to the pit of the world then populating it with men like this, but he wasn’t some savage with no self-control. You’re here for a reason. He bit his lip and stifled a sigh. Sadly, that reason wasn’t to sleep with the locals.
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We’ve a new kitty. That’s my little distraction (she keeps climbing me and walking on my keys). She’s a rescue kitty like our others. I wasn’t looking to bring a kitten home at the time, but she was all over me, climbing into my arms, snuggling against me and grooming my wrist, so home she came…
Aldrea Alien 
Aw, what a doll of a kitty. And great snippet! Thank you for sharing. Be well. And Happy Writing!
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She is. Very friendly and in your face. Loves her cuddles. Still getting used to the dogs, but at least she’s a friend in my older butterball of a kitty.
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LOL. I sense he wishes his mission was to sleep with the locals.
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Heh. “Sleeping with the locals” is kinda how he ended up in Tirglas.
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Gorgeous description of that hair! Looking lower didn’t seem to help his resolve. 🙂
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Not in the slightest.
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Love the snippet. What a cute kitty! ❤
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Thank you. 🙂
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Love your darling new kitten and her name! Also enjoyed the snippet – he has a lot of self control at the moment but I have the feeling he’s going to lose this battle.
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Definitely! He’ll try to be good a little while longer first. 😉
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“Sadly, that reason wasn’t to sleep with the locals.” Ha, I bet that will change in the future!
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The very near future if he has any say in it.
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But does his mission preclude sleeping with the locals? Also, Effing says “meow” to Katzchen.
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Not normally. But it has been heavily suggested by his father that it would be highly frowned upon.
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Sleeping with the locals might not be his reason for being their, but I say go for it if the person is willing. 😉
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lol. First, check if they’re married (because that got him into trouble last time).
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Love the snippet.
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Thank you. 🙂
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Aw, shucks. Well, maybe that reason can be bended a little so he can sleep with the locals. LOL. I got a few good chuckles out of this, especially with him berating himself to behave. I love that last line.
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I’m pleased to have made you laugh. I’m sure Darshan will find a way, the imperial prince tends to get what he wants. He just might need to work a little harder for it this time. 😉
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Good snippet. Love the description of the man’s hair.
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Thank you. 🙂
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Nothing wrong with multi-tasking! 😉
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Hehe. Not exactly Darshan’s strong suit.
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Awwwww! Cute little kitty!
I loved the snippet! Love the personality of it.
I’m now trying to figure out what changed in your blog’s background. (I see brown gaps, meaning there’s more books added. I’m just trying to figure them all out.)
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I get the feeling Darshan’s gonna be the Tracker of this storyline. He’s already run away with a bar brawl and added a few scenes I wasn’t looking for but just had to add.
I added some of the spellster novella and short story covers.
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I love how he is trying to think himself into behaving. He doesn’t sound like it’s working too well though.
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The description is great but that “Sleeping with the locals” was the cherry on the top.. I’ll definitely stop by to see more of this guy. The kitten is adorable!
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Great snippet! And the kitten is adorable 🙂
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Wow, talk about distractions from the job! Luscious description of the hair and excellent “let your mind wander” about “dat ass” LOL 😀
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Thoughts are all well and good if he has the discipline to follow them. Great snippet, Aldrea. 🙂
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That opening line cracked me up! 😄 💖
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