Sample Sunday ~ June 19

This sample is from Tempo Rubato, my tribute to Wolfgang Mozart and one of my first attempts at writing a full-length novel. Tempo Rubato is a musical term meaning "stolen time". The novel is essentially a paranormal romance with adventure, a little sci-fi and humor thrown in for good measure (pardon the pun). Currently, it is available at Amazon for $.99.

“Aha.” He said. “Here we go. This will make you feel better.”
He brought her shoes and her underwear from the drawer along with his own shoes and vest. He stood holding her bra and panties delicately between two fingers.
“I know they aren’t much,” He frowned at her. “But...”
She snatched her things from him and hurried to the small bathroom to put them on. He was right, her tears dried up and she did feel better. When she came out, he was fully dressed again with everything but the missing sword.
He raised his eyebrows at her playfully. “Do you still love me?” She nodded, close to tears again. How could he be so calm?
“At least we will be ready for whatever comes.” He said taking her hands. “There is no use worrying. Smile for me, Lisserl. I’ve seen worse days.”
She smiled in spite of herself and he danced her around the room to music she could not hear. He hummed softly as he held her close and she felt like a child he was attempting to console.
He kissed her again and laughed. “I am living Tempo Rubato. Stolen time.” He told her. “If I die today, I will have lived three years longer than my enemies wished so long ago. And if I die holding you, then I will die happy. What more could I ask?”
She believed he truly meant what he said and was about to comment on it when they heard two small pops from the other room. He froze and frowned slightly at her.
They turned slowly together in unison to face the door. He put one arm around her shoulders and she clutched the front of his coat. The doorknob turned and the door opened quietly on its hinges.
Tempo Rubato