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Here's the next snippet from the third book in the Destiny Trilogy. Thanks so much to everyone who has been following this series, and stayed with me xx
You can read the previous snippet of Beloved Enemy HERE
(The story so far - Cat Kincaid has crashlanded on an unknown and seemingly hostile planet, apparently in the middle of a gun battle in the not-too-far distance. Cat decides to even the odds a little and fires a smoke capsule.
Kerry Marchant persuades his friend and commander, John Quinlan to take their wounded comrade back to their starship, so her wound can be treated.
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Kerry Marchant persuades his friend and commander, John Quinlan to take their wounded comrade back to their starship, so her wound can be treated.
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The commander slung the woman’s unconscious form over his shoulder and bending low beneath the smoke, edged his way back the way they’d come, keeping close to the tree-line. Kerry kept their attackers busy with a volley of well-aimed blaster fire.
How many of them are there? He must be hopelessly outnumbered, but he might as well be killed here as on some other planet. If only he could keep them busy long enough for Jon to get Zeldra safely to the Destiny’s ferry craft. He ducked behind the boulder as another volley of blaster fire singed the surrounding undergrowth. He fired once more and heard a strangled scream as another of his assailants went down; a long silence ensued. What are they waiting for?
BLURB
Marooned on an inhospitable planet, they need to work together to stay alive, fighting not only unknown assailants, but their growing attraction. But how can they learn to trust each other when he has vowed never to get close to a woman again, and she made a solemn pledge to destroy him?
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His fatalism is an interesting touch for a hero. I trust he'll end up more positive about life by the end of the book.
ReplyDeleteYep, I guess you could certainly call him 'fatalistic', Ed, he has his reasons for not being concerned for his own life - although paradoxically he also has an instinctive sense of self-preservation! He's in a pretty dark place at the moment, mentally,but things are bound to change - aren't they
DeleteThat would be an eary calm for Kerry, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy not knowing what's going on, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteAre we having fun yet? Great snippet, Hywela. I'm pretty sure he figures he's done for. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL Siobhan - and yes, I think you're right, he does"!
DeleteOoh, I wonder if they’re distracted? Can’t wait to see what’s next!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christina!
DeleteWell done snippet, gives us quite a view into the character in the middle of the battle.
ReplyDeleteTension rises - why are they waiting to kill him? Is Cat on the prowl?
ReplyDeleteUh-oh, it's never a good sign when things get too quiet!
ReplyDeleteNope, it usually means troubel!
DeleteGreat action and tension!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy!
DeleteSuch tension! Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elyzabeth, so glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteGreat tension, and so visual.
ReplyDeleteThank yo Christiane, that's good to hear!
ReplyDeleteThis book is SOOOOO good. I stayed up late reading it last night. DIdn't want to put it down but couldn't keep my eyes open.
ReplyDeleteOh Teresa, you've really made my day, thank you SO much, I am thrilled you're enjoying it! xxx
DeleteLots of tension and very visual. I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Elaine, glad you liked it!
DeleteI hope she's gotten enough of the bad guys that they can no longer ambush anyone!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed - although she's going to find out things aren't quite what they seem!
DeleteI don't like that they got quiet, that really can't be good.
ReplyDeleteNo, it's more than a little creepy!
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet. He sounds fatalistic but self-sacrificing. Glad we got insight into what's happening.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane, yes he's both, but he's not going to give in without a fight either! :)
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