Sunday Snippet: Ties Don't Bind

Time to wrap up2024 and send it on its happy way. For me, it's been a year of ups and downsand sometimes the downs packed a punch. That said, I try to focus on the upsand pull that energy into my realm.

Wild weather, perusual. We had sixty degrees yesterday, so my husband went golfing. He's been downwith a nasty cold and wanted / needed the fresh air and exercise. Today it'sraining and dreary outside.

Finished up asection of a developmental edit I've been working on. So excited to have it done,because we're almost to the finish line on this story. One more chunk ofchapters then a full read through and we'll be ready to go.

A semi-decent weekof viewing even with the holiday thrown in this week. I still need to pick anew show to watch on one of my streamers and I finished another show and willneed to replace it also.

Started seasonthree of Elementary. I'm not sure how I feel about Harsh Joan or New Watsonworking with Sherlock. Also feel a bit off by Gregson's backhanded bitchslap toSherlock. I do love that Sherlock is seeing consequences for his actions, evenif they were to preserve his sobriety. Season three could prove to beinteresting.

I finished TheBatman series and thoroughly enjoyed the rewatch. I feel like there's atleast one episode I missed, but maybe I'm remembering a different series.

Caught anotherepisode of Classic Rugrats and didn't remember either of the vignettes. Lovedthe babies thinking they were helping and the grown-ups getting locked in the playpen.

Enjoyed anotherepisode of Mr. and Mrs. Murder. I think I have two more episodes left inthis series. It's a fun show and I'm glad I watched from the beginning.

Finished up thesecond season of London Kills and I'm excited to start season three. Theweaving of the plot lines is something I really like about this series. Lookingforward to seeing what happens next.

Caught another episodeof Death in Paradise. Really interested to see what happens with JP. Ilove his character and I'll be sad to see him go, if he does.

That's pretty muchit for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Ties Don't Bind,a sexy short that brings a couple back together after big life changes.

Here's the miniblurb:

Gemma Neal, a soldier, shares a past with Tripp Macintoshand wants to reconnect with her former friend and lover. But when Tripp getselected to a parliament position, trading fatigues for a suit and tie, she'snot sure how to proceed … a foreign concept for the take-charge lieutenant.

And a sneaky peek…

Gemma smiled. Catching Tripp offguard happened to be one of her favorite pastimes. With their separatelocations, she couldn’t indulge as often as she'd like anymore.She gave him a questioning glance."What's it look like I'm doing, Tripp?" Her fingers edged along thewaistband of her pants then pushed them down so she could step out of them. Turning, she walked toward the bedwearing nothing but his tie. She glanced back at Tripp, almost laughing at thestunned look on his face. Sitting on the edge of themattress, she cocked her head sideways. "You gonna join me or stand therewith your mouth hanging open?" Tripp moved fast. His pants hit thefloor, and he crossed the deck in three strides. Lifting her up, he tumbledthem both to the soft surface, kissing her on the way down. His lips, her teeth, and his tonguewere used to soothe, nip, and lave, fanning the flames. His hands smoothed overher skin, teasing, stroking, plying her with ease. Her fingers dug into hisflesh, grasping, straining, seeking. Limbs entangled, her body fit easily withhis, moving in sync like a finely tuned machine.With her hips raised, she took himin deep and gasped his name. Gah! She'd missed him so much. Moving against herand in her, Tripp moaned in unison to his thrusts. Her head thrashing on thepillow, Gemma let the tension build until she couldn't stand it anymore.Holding his gaze, she licked her lips then raised her head to mesh her mouthwith his. Her breasts tingled from the contact with his chest, and it sent herflying over the edge … with Tripp careening right behind her. Collapsing back into the pillows,she fought to catch her breath. She wondered how it could be possible to feelexhilarated and lethargic at the same time. When Tripp landed with an exhaustedthud beside her, a look of sated contentment on his face, she figured it was.Turning, she molded herself to him, hands stroking over his skin, relishing thetactile connection. His hand came up to cup her head,fingers stroking through her hair. The rapid beat of his heart against hercheek became a soothing balm. Eyes drifting closed, she let the sound lull herinto slumber.

I enjoy exploringreunions after breakup and Gemma and Tripp have been fun to write.

 

That's it for thisweek. Catch everyone on the flipside.

ML Skye