Turow never saw his brother’s hand coming, the smack to the side of his head ringing his bells.
“What the hell were you thinking . . . what were you thinking with Bonding, that’s forever, Row, sharing your dreams, your genetics, your families, every damned thing? Would she have jumped just as quickly if Rico or Colin had asked her back into the arms of our family or did you put your little fantasy away long enough to even wonder?”
He was now.
“Dammit, Row, I thought you were the level headed one, and now there’s nothing I can do to change this.”
“I don’t want you to, Cale.”
His answer surprised them both, but once he’d put it out there, Turow realized the truth in his own heart, that he had no doubts or regrets over what he’d done and wasn’t ashamed to admit it.
“I love her, Cale, am crazy about her, have been since the first time I saw her and haven’t been able to think about anyone else, don’t want to be with anyone else. She’s it for me, the one.”
PRINCE OF HONOR is the first in my four book “House of Terriot” series, a spin-off of the “By Moonlight” dark shapeshifter books I’ve been scrolling through over the past month or two. These four books, and the brothers they feature, move the action, along with Turow and Sylvia, between New Orleans and Lake Tahoe where, from their secluded family compound, the Terriots have fiercely protected their territory and defended their clan for generations. Prepare for all those rules to be broken . . .
I hope you enjoy meeting (or revisiting) these four couples this spring as I pick up steam writing the concluding book of the series, RISE BY MOONLIGHT. A journey about to come full circle.
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Exciting. I want more, much more, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Charmaine. There's more to be had!
DeleteA pivotal moment for everyone, you can feel the family dynamics shifting...enjoyed the excerpt, quite intense!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteSounds like his mind is made up, but it also sounds like there'll be serious consequences for that.
ReplyDeleteOh, he knew the consequences when he made the agreement with her. And hoped the price would be worth it.
DeleteSomehow, I don't think Cale is going to accept that idea so easily. But it seems it's too late anyway. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteHe was smart enough to know an 'ask first' wouldn't get him what he's always wanted.
DeleteConsidering that his brother was concerned with how to end the relationship, it'll be interesting to see how he reacts to these statements of undying love.
ReplyDeleteNot much he can do at this point except offer to support him in his 'mistake' or toss them both out.
DeleteUh oh. He is in deep on a couple of fronts. In deep doodoo with his family, and in deep--over his head--with her. Good job exposing his troubles in this scene.
ReplyDeleteThe fun is in finding out which trouble he'll get out of first.
DeleteWhat a powerful scene of admission! I'm sure they're all a little stunned by it. I can feel the tension :)
ReplyDeleteLoved this scene.
Oh yeah! He's setting a precedent for others to follow - that of the heart.
DeleteThat confession just made my heart swell- but he's in deep trouble, isn't he?
ReplyDeleteMore than he knows!
DeleteVery dramatic and powerful. I hope his family isn't too angry because he's crazy for her.
ReplyDeleteShe's it for him. I admire a man who knows his mind and goes after what he wants. But it isn't easy (or I'd have a very short book!)
DeleteWell, his mind's certainly made up. I get the feeling there's going to be a fair bit of trouble, though.
ReplyDeleteMore than just a bit. She got a lot to make up for to earn their family's trust and respect.
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