“Jessica,” Simon said from his position in the living room, “Are you alright?”
Suri heard him and she turned her head. I turned mine to face Simon, and I could feel the heat of my eyes as the power swirled hot and heavy around me once again. Simon’s expression changed from concern to alarm, his eyes widening. He held out his hands in a submissive gesture as he recognized the tiger in my gaze. I smiled, and I knew it was more of a grimace by the tightness of my lips. I advanced slowly upon the wolf lieutenant.
“I am well,” I said in a silky voice, “But I am hungry.”
Simon backed away, walking behind the sofa, preparing to fend me off as I approached.
“Jessica,” he said, “Jessica, please don’t do this. I am not the alpha. I am not Danny. I cannot give you what you need.”
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great hook I want to know what happens next..
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DeleteGreat hook, well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lucy!
DeleteI am loving the power play between these two :D Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, it is quite exciting!
DeleteNice hook. What happens next?
ReplyDeleteWait and see... ; )
DeleteGreat hook ... I wonder what she needs and what happens next!
ReplyDeleteIndeed! It is a powerful end to the trilogy that introduced us to Redcliffe.
DeleteLove it when a girl is in charge. Sounds like she's got her sights set on Simon. Can't wait to see if she gets a taste of him ;)
ReplyDeleteThere's only one problem: Simon is gay and in love with Danny! Things are about to get even more complicated in Redcliffe...
DeleteGreat hook...it pulled me in and I want to know what she needs...
ReplyDeleteThank you Alexandra!
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