Here we go again. Six Sunday and a chance to romp around the ‘net reading bits of fiction. There might not be as many authors as usual this week – it’s almost Christmas and anyone with a bit of sense will be scrubbing floors and stuffing poultry – but there will be a LOT.
I’ve almost run out of bits of A Fierce Reaping so I’m gong to leave you with a little bit where Cynfal’s plans begin to pay off. Gwion’s scrap with Moried was more dangerous than they thought and Cynfal managed to persuade Cynon that Gwion needed a 24/7 body guard. After that all it takes is for Gwon to have a nightmare on a particularly cold night.
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Gwion shivered, whether from nerves or chill Cynfal didn’t much care, but made no violent objection when Cynfal gathered him in and put and arm across his waist.
“Better?” he asked.
Gwion’s “yes,” was a soft whisper that surely hadn’t needed the deep breath that preceded it. Slowly, a muscle at a time, Cynfal could feel the tension ebbing from his body, the taut belly softening under his hand, his spine curving to fit against Cynfal’s front. Cynfal drew him closer and Gwion lay against him, heavy and boneless as if he was asleep. His hand moved and covered Cynfal’s, gripped lightly then relaxed.
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Merry Christmas everyone – see you post-pudding.
Elin Gregory 
Lovely, gentle and sweet. Gorgeous six, Elin. 😚
A very tender moment. Nice six! 🙂
Oh my! Love me tender moment. Fine six.
Great snippet right at Christmas. I really like how you mention Gwion’s physical details; that really helps me feel like I’m there. Moments like this remind us, I think, that humans are really the same no matter when or where we are.
I do have to mention that you have a typo … “and put –and– arm across his waist” (because details are my thing!)
We have a month to go for SSS so I’d sure like to see more of this 🙂
you do movements so well – makes it easy to visualize – post pudding 😀 actually I’ll be in your part of the world later in the week
Beautiful moment. But I don’t think scrubbing floors is sensible if you can get out of it!
Elin! Nice tender moment! Great six.
Merry Christmas.
A very warm and tender moment, thanks for sharing! Great six!
Very nice six! Love the tenderness, and your descriptions draw me right in every time.
Happy Holidays! 🙂
A tender moment between the two – you write it so well, good work!
That was beautiful! I love the contrast between these rough men and their moments of tenderness. Makes these times especially precious. Have a very merry Christmas!!
Lovely six, Elin!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🙂
Lovely!
These moments are so absorbing. His plotting is so deliciously devious, but the result are just plain delicious. XD Breathtaking details, Elin. Merry Christmas!
Lovely post Elin. I can’t wait to read their full story.
That was such a sweet Six! Loved it! Merry Christmas! 🙂
Beautiful moment there. Nicely done. Hope your Christmas was fun
I hate to copy everyone else, but this really is a beautiful moment. Your descriptions are amazing!
Tender and soothing. Nice six!
(And, yes, I signed up on Skye’s list too!)
Playing catch-up…
A wonderful 6!