We're on our way to Port Alegre in a couple of days. We've enjoyed our time in Rio, and I hope to visit again another time. It's a wonderful place, and if you have a chance to see it yourself, do so.
Anyway, here is the next installment of our FREE READ. How will this scene with Amaris and Eran play out? Let's see.
Enjoy!!!
The Watcher's Guild: Sweet Nephilim
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Sapphire
eyes snapped with anger as Amaris tossed her head, all humor disappearing. “I don’t recall asking you to.”
His face
got even hotter. “I…I am sorry. But you must understand. I am not used to dealing with a female. It is not often that I spend time with one.”
“So, you’re
saying that you’d be this way with anyone?
It’s not me…it’s just because I’m a woman?” The hurt in her voice was apparent.
“No! Of course not…I mean…” Eran gave a frustrated growl and ran his hand
through his auburn hair. “You twist my
words!”
“I’m just
trying to understand!”
Before he could stop himself, his hands shot out and grabbed her arms. “Then understand this. I do feel something for you. As a male would towards a female. You are beautiful, and I sense something
special in you. Something I do want to
explore. But I am also your
protector…your guardian. I must take
care of you…teach you to take care of yourself.
That must be my first priority.”
He caught
his breath when her hand reached up to cup his cheek. Her luminous eyes met his as she spoke. “And if that isn’t enough? What if we both want more?”
Shuddering,
he fought the need to pull her beneath him.
“I-I can’t answer that. Right
now, all I can do is what I know. Teach
you about being a Nephilim. What we
feel…the attraction that burns between us, it must be put aside. Do you understand? It must be, so I can protect you.”
Amaris’
face flamed in sudden embarrassment and tears filled her eyes. “You must think I’m so easy. Throwing myself at you. But, I swear, I’m not like this…not normally. You just make me feel so strange.”
Fiercely
glad he made her feel that way, Eran put a finger under her chin and tipped her
face up to his. “Little angel, the
passion in you is beautiful. If things
were different, I would be most proud to taste it, but I am afraid it would get
in the way of me protecting you. And no
matter what, I must do my duty first.”
“So…you’re
not mad?”
He shook his
head. “No. Are you angry at me for saying no?”
She gave
him a wobbly smile. “Not angry. Disappointed.
How you make me feel...” Her
voice trailed off as she sighed. “I
think…I hope someday we’ll find out what it is.”
A shudder
went through Eran as he fought again for control. “You tempt me without even trying.”
Amaris
buried her face against his warm chest and automatically, his arms went around
her. “I’d say I was sorry, but I’m
not. I want you to want me. I did from the first time I saw you in the
alley.” She laughed tearfully. “I probably shouldn’t even say that, should
I? We don’t even know each other. But I’m not very good at hiding my feelings.”
His arms
tightened. “Don’t hide from me, little
angel. I couldn’t bear it. I promise you,
I will never hide anything from you.
This…attraction may not be able to be acted upon, but I won’t pretend it
isn’t there.” He bent and kissed her
forehead. “Let us concentrate on your
training. The rest will take care of
itself.”
She
nodded. “All right. You’re the boss. Where do we start?”
At your lips and then I will kiss down your
body until I can taste— Eran
jerked his thoughts to a halt and groaned.
It wasn’t just Amaris who would have to watch herself. Kissing her had made things even harder for
him…literally. Shifting to make himself
more comfortable, Eran carefully pulled away.
“First we
need to get you cleaned up and completely healed. Then I will begin your instruction. How does that sound?”
Amaris
caught sight of the mouse that had jumped for safety when their passion took them
by surprise. “Will you explain why I can
understand the mouse over there?”
“Yes. You can understand him and many other
languages besides. But let me go and
find you some clean clothes while you take a shower.” He pointed to a door near the end of the
bed. “I have all the amenities here, so
help yourself to whatever you need.”
Amaris
lifted a surprised eyebrow as she really looked around the room for the first
time. “Angels need to take showers and eat?”
Eran
laughed. “Angels are not so different
than a man. And I find after living
among you…them for so long, I have gotten used to their ways. I enjoy a hot shower, and I find I like good
food. So I make sure I have everything I
need. And now, with you here, I
understand why I felt this way.”
She gazed
at him in shock. “You think this was all
pre-ordained? That God knew you would
find me someday?”
“Of
course,” he said without hesitation.
“God is the Alpha and the Omega.
He sees the beginning and the end of everything.”
“Everything?”
“Yes.”
“So…” Amaris
murmured shyly. “You could ask him how
you and I will end up. If we will become
lovers or not?”
The
Watcher’s back went ramrod straight as his cheeks tinged with red. “That is something we will have to figure out
together.” His face went even
redder. “I mean…we agreed to deal with
that when the situation arose.”
Amaris
couldn’t prevent the giggle that escaped.
“And when will it arise again?”
Eran’s face
was a study in embarrassment. He stood
quickly and paced over to the window.
“Enough, little angel. Teasing
will not make it easier.”
“But it
will make it fun,” she shot back.
He shook
his head as his wings unfurled once again.
A rueful smile touched his lips.
“I wonder just who will be teaching who?”
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Well...I'll bet the tension between them is still as strong if not stronger. I can't wait to see how long they can fight these feelings. How long do YOU think they'll last?
See ya next Sunday!
Hugs,
CJ England
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2 comments:
Oh, I don't think they are going to last so long. With Amaris teasing Eran, they are going to come together sooner than later, especially with him teaching her they way to the angels.
I always look forward to SundYs, getting up and reading the new installment. Thanks for the awesome story!
They are going to be in constant contact with each other...SOON! lol Great installment. Nice to read after my hectic week.
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