Welcome to Snippet Sunday.
Enjoy a snippet from last week: Flowers and Fangs Chapter 4 #2
This week’s snippet is another snippet from Flowers and Fangs.
Chapter 4. This is in Derek’s POV.
Update from last week: Tim tried to kill Derek, but he fought the vampire off and wounded him. Tim escaped, leaving Derek to face the hysterical Sloane who is chanting Omigod over and over again. Derek is not sure if she’s been bitten or has already turned and her hysterics is only a ploy.
*The excerpt may have been modified to fit the 10 sentence limit.
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“Let me see your teeth,” he demanded of her.
“What?” At least his demand gave her a new lease on vocabulary.
“Teeth… let me see them,” he repeated and gestured with his crossbow.
With obvious protest, she grinned like the Cheshire cat from Alice and Wonderland. Then closed her mouth again. No fangs. His gaze landed on her neck where he spotted a slight
discoloration of her skin and two distinctive pinpricks marred her flesh.
“When did your boyfriend bite you?”
Her hand flew to her neck and her face flushed crimson as she edged away from him and then demanded, “I need you to leave.”
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Hmm… What do you think? Will Derek just walk away?
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Have to be careful asking questions of people, that you don’t want really want the answer to…enjoyed the snippet.
T. M.,
Isn’t that the truth. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Is it just me? Am I the only one who feels so sorry for these people who’ve been bitten and are facing the vampire hunters?? lol
Good snippet, Karen. See how you pulled emotion out of me? 🙂
Teresa,
I’m thrilled that you feel sorry for those who have been bitten. It’s exactly what I was going for. 🙂
So is she or isn’t she?
Ed,
Can’t give all the answers at once. lol 🙂
Wow, he just saved her and that’s her reaction? Is she really thinking that she can deal with her boyfriend and maybe changing on her own? She must be a little bit crazy!
She’s in shock. Wouldn’t you be?
I like the description of her grinning like the Cheshire cat.
Peter,
So glad you enjoyed the snippet.
Yeah, Derek’s not going anywhere. He’ll sit vigil over her. Great snippet, Karen. 🙂
Siobhan,
lol- You must know Derek.
Yeah, no way is he just going to leave. And she needs to be grateful that he saved her from an obvious vampire!
Joyce,
A little appreciation is in order. lol I agree.
Derek definitely strikes me as someone who takes the direct approach, and I don’t think he’ll take off just yet. 😉
Amy,
You are probably right. 🙂
I don’t think Derek will leave, I hope she hasn’t been turned, I’m really intrigued by the story, I’m breathless because of the pace of your storytelling….great snippet!
Veronica,
You’ll have to wait and see if she will turn. 🙂 So glad you’re liking the story.
Seems like she’s recovering from the shock of what just happened. Or at least coping with it for now.
P. T.,
Yes, you got it right. 🙂
I don’t think she’s going anywhere, not with bite marks. Great scene.
Jennifer,
No, definitely since he sees signs she’s about to change.
I also admire the pace of every story. Let’s see what happens next.
Charmaine,
Thanks so much. Glad you’re enjoying the story.
I always did love something I could sink my teeth into. Nice snippet!
Thanks so much, Elizabeth.
I have to admire her for seeing all that happen, and still thinking she can get him to leave by just asking!
Caitlin,
Yep, it is her home. lol
Great, slick and fast-paced snippet. No way is he going to leave!(is he?) Looking forward to the next one 🙂
Rachel,
I can pretty much say,he won’t.
I think your demand is going to fall on deaf ears, sweetie.
Those prick marks can’t be a good thing and she’s probably going to need Derek now for sure. I can’t imagine how confused she is at him asking to see her teeth, such an odd request after watching a fight. LOL. Great snippet.
Daelyn,
So glad you enjoyed the snippet.
I have a feeling he’s not going anywhere, but here to help. Great snippet.
He’s not leaving. Great snippet.