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Excerpt #2 from my forthcoming sequel

A touch of humor from Chapter 2 of my forthcoming MORNING'S JOURNEY (sequel to DAWNFLIGHT).

“Some things never change.” Ygraine flicked a hand at Merlin’s legion badge. “Including you. Still playing soldier, I see.”

“Your son refuses to let me retire.” Merlin glanced, smiling, at Arthur before returning his gaze to Ygraine. “He has his father’s single-mindedness of purpose.” The smile widened. “And his mother’s powers of persuasion.”

As Ygraine returned the smile, Gyan got the distinct impression that she and Merlin shared a private jest.

Arthur exchanged a look with Bedwyr that bordered on consternation. “If this is true,” Arthur said, “then I must persuade you both to continue your reunion elsewhere so I can start the cavalry games.” He motioned at the restive crowd. “Before we have a riot on our hands.”

Ygraine laughed lightly. “A pleasure to see you too, Arthur.”

“Forgive me, my lady mother. Of course I’m glad—and honored—to see you. It’s only, well…forgive me.”

Gyan arched an eyebrow. Though she found it highly amusing that the conqueror of thousands could be bested in a single verbal stroke by his mother, she decided she’d be a poor wife indeed if she failed to come to his defense. She clasped his hand.

“Chieftainess Ygraine, your son is a man of single purpose. He does whatever is best for his people. And now, my people as well.” Gazing at Arthur, Gyan infused her expression with love. Her pulse quickened as he rewarded her in kind. “It is but one of the reasons I love him so.” She reached behind his head and drew his face to hers. Closing her eyes, she blotted out all other sensations as her tongue probed and twined with his.

The crowd’s impatient chants soon gave way to ribald shouts.

“Now who’s inciting a riot?” Merlin asked with mock asperity.

(Re-blogged from Kim Headlee's Maze of Twisty Passages on Facebook, first published 05/15/2013)

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Excerpt #1 from my forthcoming sequel

An excerpt from DAWNFLIGHT's sequel, MORNING'S JOURNEY, Chapter 1:

Closing her eyes, Gyan inhaled deeply, trying to purge Urien from her mind. Moist pressure against her lips announced Arthur’s plans. She welcomed his kiss and deepened it. He ran his fingers through her unbraided hair, following the tresses down her neck and over her breasts. Her nipples firmed under his touch. She arched back, and he kissed his way down to one breast, then the other, drawing the nipples forth even farther and awakening the exquisite ache in her banasròn.

The swelling shaft of sunlight heralded a reminder of their duties.

“The cavalry games will be starting soon, mo laochan.” No other man had earned the Caledonaiche endearment from her, and none ever would. Her “little champion” bore her down onto the pillows, and his lips interrupted any other comment she might have made. As they explored the curve of her throat, she whispered, “We must make an appearance.”

“We will, Gyan.” His fingertips teased her banasròn, discovering its damp readiness. “Eventually.”

(Re-blogged from my Facebook fan page, originally posted 5/4/2013.)

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