Well, I managed to finish chapter two sometime last weekend, largely due to breaking it at a logical point and moving the rest into a new chapter (oh, that sounds so terrifyingly familiar, please don’t do an IPaB on me). So I’m now halfway through chapter three during this week’s Weekend Writing Warriors, Snippet Sunday and Rainbow Snippets.
This week’s snippet carries on from the previous week’s from chapter two of To Target the Heart, with Darshan bemoaning that his mission in Tirglas is not to “sleep with the locals”.
Not that such a minor detail had stopped him before. If this was anyplace other than Tirglas, he likely would’ve already propositioned the man. Perhaps even had a chance to feel what was under all that clothing.
“And here we are.”
The man’s declaration had Darshan jolting out of his little fantasies to scrutinise the surrounding corridor. Nothing about the bare slabs of stone suggested there was any difference to the rest of the castle they’d passed through. However did the people get around without becoming altogether lost?
Hamish faced him as he opened the door to what Darshan could only assume to be the guest accommodations. “I doubt it’s quite what you’re used to, your imperial highness, but it’ll be better than a ship’s cabin.”
Offering up a small smile, Darshan casually leant on the doorframe in a vain attempt at pretending his legs hadn’t just weakened at the mere sound of the man’s smooth brogue.
Don’t forget to check out the other excerpts.
If anyone’s wondering how I envision Darshan…
Aldrea Alien 
Ooo, exquisite description mingling with the action!
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Thank you. 🙂
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Ooh, nice character image. Thank you for sharing. And Happy Writing!
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Thank you. Shamine King is an absolutely wonderful artist who has some of the most amazing characters, I was over the moon when she briefly opened commissions.
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Yeah, a good brogue can weaken my knees too. Nice Snippet!
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Hehe. Thanks. 🙂
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Lovely. That voice is already sending shivers. There is definitely chemistry going one way at least 😀
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There’s chemistry both ways, Hamish has just had more practice at hiding it.
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Mm, that brogue sounds delightful.
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🙂
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Nice description and introduction to the characters. Darshan’s determination not to sleep with the locals isn’t going to last long if this snippet is anything to go by. Love the character illustration.
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Lol. He’s trying sooo very hard to be good.
Shamine King does lovely work. I really wish I could commission her more but those slots are few and far between.
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Love the character illustration. I really liked the descriptions and inner monologue here. This sounds fun.
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Thank you. 🙂
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Darshan sounds like an interesting guy about to get himself into trouble. Fun!
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Well, he and trouble are old friends. 🙂
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Great snippet, and I love that character image!
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Thank you. 🙂
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Wonderful snippet. You’ve written is to be so rich and full of character and atmosphere. Nice!
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Thanks. 🙂
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He’s dangerously distracted all right. I halfway expected them to be flinging him in a dungeon or something while he was bemused. Terrific snippet, can’t wait for more!
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Hehehe. Hamish’s mother is likely going to wish she’d thought of that before the end.
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Great stuff – hints of all kinds of shenanigans coming up! 😉
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🙂 There’ll be a few more chapters before the shenanigans start.
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This dude needs to get his libido under control or he’s may make a mess of trouble for himself.
BTW, my link didn’t make it to the list (though Teresa is retroactively adding it). My post is here.
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His Majesty is about to get himself seduced! ❤ Hot!
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Fantastic snippet! I want more…
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Oh yeah, a smooth brogue gets me every time, too. 😀 Great snippet, Aldrea.
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Nothing like a good brogue to send shivers down the spine. So glad you’re chugging along on your story. Keep it up!
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LOVE IT!
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Sounds like his fantasies are more preferable than his surroundings. Perhaps he’ll find a way to bring them to reality after all.
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My legs would be weak, too! 🙂
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Great snippet. Love the character art!
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You cracked me up again with that last line! 😀 💗
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