Fletcher Sneak Peek 3!

Fletcher is in editorial review and on tracker for 9/19! This sneak place takes place at Katleen's cotillion. The same party at the end of CHRYS appears in the first 25% of Fletcher!

AMAZON * APPLE * KOBO * NOOK

Clarice scanned the gathering, pretending to be interested in the illusionist entertaining in a small alcove. Katleen was dancing with Douglas, sparkling with excitement. There was no question her cotillion was a triumph. Monsignor swept past; his tender expression fixed on Lilian’s animated countenance. For all Clarice scoffed at romantic nonsense, she could not avoid a stab of envy. Lucius Mercio would upend the galaxy for the woman he loved.

A warm voice rumbled in her ear. “Would you trust me with a dance?”

Fletcher? She turned to meet his uncertain expression. “Trust? Your honor is unquestioned.”

“Thank you, but my coordination is another matter. Are you well?”

His chagrined smile was a shadow of his former charisma, but it warmed Clarice in odd ways and places. She placed her fingers on his extended wrist. “Master Chin’s potions work miracles. I have not even a bruise. A dance with you would be a delight.”

At his lowered brow, she tapped his wrist. “What ails you? Where is the flirting? The jest. I have waited years for this.”

His eyes flared wide. “What say you?”

If asked later, she could not voice what possessed her, but at least he had lost that stern, stoic expression. “Fletcher Detrenti. Handsome, charming, and a savior of apprentices with more courage than wit. I have fantasized about dancing with you since that festival brawl.” A spark of laughter lit his eyes, a shadow of the daring moon-racer echoed in his expression. His free hand closed over hers, trapping it against his wrist. “Then, by the Five Warriors’, let us enjoy a fantasy.”

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