Going back to my SFR , STILL out on submission now, set in the same universe as my recently published WRECK of the NEBULA DREAM. Andrianda (Andi) Markriss, a planetary representative for Loxton Galactic Trading, has been spending a lazy summer with her best friend in the highly exclusive summer compound of the planet Zulaire’s ruling nobility, networking. On a day when a number of strange and disturbing things have already happened, Captain Tom Deverane, Sectors Special Forces, unexpectedly shows up with a troop of soldiers and demands she leave with him. Immediately.
Andi doesn’t take this very well….in fact, she refuses to go. Later in the evening, all hell has broken loose, as the captain predicted.
Trying to avoid spoilers here, after certain “events”, she and the soldiers are on the run.
In the excerpt two weeks ago Tom was taken suddenly ill. Last week Tom and Andi discussed his illness and as promised, here are the next six sentences in that conversation:
“This assignment was unusual, having a squad under my command since Mitch and I work alone 90% of the time,” he said, reaching out to take her hand, twining his fingers through hers, stroking his thumb across her palm. “I would never put my guys at risk – I get about a week’s warning before an attack comes on, which gives me time to lie low.”
“What kind of warning?”
“The whole visible spectrum of colors shifts on me, like an aura, enough so nothing looks normal and for sure nothing smells or tastes right – I know an attack is coming and I know what I have to do. I was starting to see the first symptoms the day the orders changed, which was another reason I wasn’t pleased to be diverted to the Obati summer compound. ”
Biting her lip Andi drew little circles in the quilt with her free hand, saying, “I’m sorry.”
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Sounds like an intriguing sci fi adventure.
Ghads, I hope that ‘out on submission’ turns into a ‘coming soon’ soon! 😀
INORITE? They say up to 16 weeks to let you know….I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Very much enjoying the story, thank you.
What is it about the subtle hand rubs? Yum! I love the hint of paranormal, at least I think that he has some sort of sixth sense. Always nice, I wonder if he sees any colors with her. 🙂
Wow, there is so much going on in this story!
This story has great action and suspense 🙂 Very enjoyable!
He has the ability to ‘see’ something bad is about to happen? Neat! Gotta follow that ‘spider sense’!
Very good dialogue. I have come to really enjoy this story. Wondering how things will turn out for Tom.
I am incredibly intrigued. Wondering how this illness of his plays out with the rescue in progress. Great six!
Oh the lovely conflict. I’m officially his cheerleader 🙂 Fab 6!
Ah, I like this slightly softer side of him.
I can sense his frustration with usually working alone and now has to be responsible for others. He’s a champion! Good six!
Really appreciating the comments, yes, there is a lot going on in this novel, as some people have noted. I keep them busy! SJ, he needs a cheerleader, thanks for volunteering!
So sorry I missed last week but I went back to read and catch up. Poor Tom! He’s the type of guy who’d sacrifice himself for his men. And her… Love where this is going and I sure hope you hear back soon!
TYVM, flattered you went back to catch up 🙂 so glad you are enjoying the novel, in its 6 sentence format! Well, it’s been 7 weeks since I submitted the manuscript…..fingers still firmly crossed. I appreciate the encouragement!
That’s a really interesting way to predict a coming attack. I really like his character so far.
Very intriguing and great description!
Sort of like the aura that’s supposed to precede a migrane, but farther in advance? Hope someone knows how to deal with an attack.
Love the snippet!
Very interesting! Love the little detail of the hands. Fingers crossed for good news for you on the sub.
I really hope this gets accepted soon, I love these two!
What a cool ability! and what a sweet moment with the palm rub 🙂 good luck!
very interesting. I’m putting this on my list!
Just catching up on my sixes! I hate the submission waiting game, hang in there!
I like the tenderness in your snippet. Super six!
Great exchange between them! Love the intimacy building between them. 🙂
His ability to see or sense the attacks adds such a fantastic element here. I’m enjoying this story!