Sunday Snippet: Xtreme Vibrations (Xtreme Justice)

Welcome to SpookySeason month! I love October even if we're having unseasonably higher temperatures.Fall is such a fickle season in Ohio, but I'm hoping for an actual cooling downbefore winter snow comes calling.

Super busy workweek with little projects, which actually gave me some time to write andorganize. I'm hoping to launch a new venture in the next couple of weeks andhaving that extra time is helping.

Not a bad week forviewing television. The timing of my work projects overlapped a lot this week,so I didn't get to watch as much.

Watched the firstof a two-parter Silent Witness. This one is very twisty and I'm afraidNikki is headed for heartbreak. I love the premise of the case, though.

Caught another episodeof Death in Paradise. The contrast between Richard and Humphrey is fun.Richard was very tight-lipped and refused to be vulnerable. Humphrey is supervulnerable almost from the word go. He's also much more in tune with people ingeneral.

Started seasonthree of Only Murders in the Building. Gotta say, I'm not quite asriveted as I was for the first two seasons, but I love that we get to dive intoOliver's world. We kind of started in Mabel's even if we didn't know that factat first, and season two brought Charles's past into the picture, literally.It's fun to see Oliver interact with the theater crowd.

Watched another episodeof The Batman. Rather enjoyed the take on the puppet master Scarface inthis 'verse. And Alfred setting up Bruce's dating profile always makes me chuckle.

Started season sixof Classic Rugrats. Introducing Dil with two episodes of how life isdifferent was a good choice. Loved Spike saving the day in his episode.

Caught anotherepisode of VIP. Lots of fun and they nailed the trash TV talk-show vibe ofthe late nineties / early aughts.

Started another episodeof My Life Is Murder and I'm enjoying it. Alexa is a tough nut to cracksometimes and I kind of like that. I do get a little annoyed when she's callousand treats others like they're a waste of her time. Hopefully that smooths outat some point.

And that's prettymuch if for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from XtremeVibrations, a meta human romance and part of the Xtreme Justice series.

Here's the miniblurb:

Cythe and Nyx have one solid ally in their life—StanjaDavidich. When a former mentor kidnaps Stanja to use her vibrating power towreak havoc on the high seas, Cythe and Nyx go against orders to rescue Stanja.But during the attempt, Nyx falls into a trap and Cythe races the clock to getthe women in his life back before he dies from being separated from Nyx.

And a preview snippet…

Cythe followed Nyx out of thebriefing room doing a silent countdown. Three … two … one…

Nyx whirled to face, pitching hervoice low. "What the hell was that? Are they serious about not trying tofind Stanja?" The words hissed out in anger.

Cythe gave her a head shake."Not here. Let's head home." He grasped her elbow and led heroutside. "The walls have ears and eyes. We can't discuss this here."Ushering her into their SUV, he darted around and slid behind the wheel.

When Nyx opened her mouth, stillfuming mad, he held up his fist in a stop motion then twirled his fingeraround, indicating the vehicle might be bugged. Nyx huffed out an angry breathand crossed her arms over her chest. She lifted her chin, more or less tellingto get the stick out … because she had a lot more to say.

Cythe took the shortest route backto his building. Once he parked, Nyx had the door open and traveled halfway upthe stairs to the loft before he even cut the engine. Cythe got out and bracedfor a pissed-off confrontation. Heading up the steps, he paused at themidpoint. Nyx held a hefty envelope in her hands and wore a bemused expressionon her face.

Cythe shrugged. He had no ideawhere it came from or how it got on the landing outside her door.

Nyx handed the envelope over andentered her space. "What the hell is going on, Cythe?" She waited forhim to follow her in then shut the door.

Cythe set the envelope on thetable. "Obviously, the UNIT brass thinks Stanja turned traitor. They werepretty damn clear during that briefing." He studied the packet, his gutcertain it had come from Stanja.

Nyx snorted. "No shit. Butthat doesn't explain why they wouldn't try to find her. If for no other reasonthan to use her as an example." She circled the room, pent-up energyrolling off her in waves.

Cythe grunted. "Yeah, well,there's an unwritten rule about handling those who exit UNIT under less thanideal circumstances … which means they'll be looking for her, but it's not thekind of all hands on deck kind of thing." He finally caved and grabbed theenvelope again, making a blade with his forefinger and tearing through theseal.

Nyx made a low growling sound."You mean she'll be hunted down like an animal." Her hands balledinto fists. "Won't she?"

Cythe pulled out a bound book andseveral folded pages. "Uh, yeah, probably." He opened the topmostnote and quickly scanned the contents.

Nyx marched over and jabbed afinger into his shoulder. "And you're okay with that? I mean, Stanjapisses me off on the regular, but I can't believe she turned her back on UNIT.The damn place means too much to her." She went to poke him again.

Cythe snatched her fingers."She didn't. Turn her back on UNIT." He handed the missive to Nyx."She's been grabbed by a ghost from her past."

Nyx read the brief note. "Holyfuck." Her gaze met Cythe's. "What're we gonna do to get herback?"

Cythe huffed out a breath."Great question."

I'm having a lot offun with this series. Cythe and Nyx are a true joy to write.

 

That's it for thisweek.

Cheers!

Skye