December 23, 2012 11:02 am
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.
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Lovely, gentle and sweet. Gorgeous six, Elin. 😚
By jessielansdel on December 23, 2012 at 12:20 pm
A very tender moment. Nice six! 🙂
By Jessica Subject on December 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Oh my! Love me tender moment. Fine six.
By Author Charmaine Gordon on December 23, 2012 at 4:40 pm
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 🙂
By Marcia on December 23, 2012 at 4:46 pm
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
By Sue on December 23, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Beautiful moment. But I don’t think scrubbing floors is sensible if you can get out of it!
By sueannbowlingauthor on December 23, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Elin! Nice tender moment! Great six.
Merry Christmas.
By jerriealexander on December 23, 2012 at 8:58 pm
A very warm and tender moment, thanks for sharing! Great six!
By veronicascott on December 23, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Very nice six! Love the tenderness, and your descriptions draw me right in every time.
Happy Holidays! 🙂
By C. Descoteaux on December 23, 2012 at 10:36 pm
A tender moment between the two – you write it so well, good work!
By Frank Fisher on December 23, 2012 at 11:09 pm
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!!
By diannehartsock on December 23, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Lovely six, Elin!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🙂
By Jane Wakely on December 24, 2012 at 4:46 am
Lovely!
By Stevie Carroll on December 24, 2012 at 6:40 pm
These moments are so absorbing. His plotting is so deliciously devious, but the result are just plain delicious. XD Breathtaking details, Elin. Merry Christmas!
By J.M. Blackman on December 24, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Lovely post Elin. I can’t wait to read their full story.
By antoinettemsmut on December 24, 2012 at 7:06 pm
That was such a sweet Six! Loved it! Merry Christmas! 🙂
By Elyzabeth M. VaLey on December 25, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Beautiful moment there. Nicely done. Hope your Christmas was fun
By Heather Boyd on December 29, 2012 at 12:23 am
I hate to copy everyone else, but this really is a beautiful moment. Your descriptions are amazing!
By sarahballance on December 30, 2012 at 3:32 am
Tender and soothing. Nice six!
(And, yes, I signed up on Skye’s list too!)
By Lorraine Paton on December 30, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Playing catch-up…
A wonderful 6!
By C.C. Williams on January 6, 2013 at 4:30 pm