The novel is still out on resubmission, might hear something by the end of October.
Tom and Andi and their companions have a few more twists and turns to navigate before the HEA….
Set in the same universe as my 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.
Finding a massive roadblock ahead of them, they’ve taken shelter in a rock formation, and are preparing for a last stand.
“Take charge here for a few minutes, ” Tom said to the sergeant. “I’ve got to talk to Andi.”
Andi pulled her hand from Tom’s. “I can fight – I want to be here on the line with you, not hiding in a rock crevice.”
She expected him to argue, had her own counterarguments ready.
He stood staring at her for a long minute, hands on his hips, saying nothing, face drawn.
Stay tuned next week!
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Her independence and reluctance to merely “tag” along as a dumb sidekick is what makes this character stand out. Good six!
I’m curious as to what his response will be. Well done. Great six.
I like her independence, and I really like how you have handled his response so far. Excellent job!
He’s a stand-up kinda guy so I think he’ll reluctantly agree.
She seems determined and I think he respects that.
Awww…good…it looks as though he realizes if he wants to be with her, they need to work together. Hey, a woman can shoot as good as a man, right? I know I can. LOL! Hope it gets picked up soon, Veronica. 🙂
I do believe she’s got him wrapped around her little finger. It sure seems to me, with his long, (clearly conflicted) pause and facial expression, that he just might give in to her. But I wonder? Will he or won’t he? You just keep the tension high, high, high. I love it. Great six!!
Don’t leave her behind! Say yes!
Hide in a rock crevice? No. Way. Kick ass, girl!
I love a strong heroine…I think he’ll HAVE to let her fight!
I want to know if he’ll let her fight. Gotta tune in next week!
Oh, man. It’s like “the stare.” Only she might be winning. LOL!
He knows her too well, leaving her behind is a bad idea, but his worry for her isn’t making anything easy. Love it!!
He’s going to cave, I can feel it. Well done!
I like how she’s unafraid to stay and fight. It sounds like Tom might agree to her plan.
I kind of like his protective streak.
I think fighting beside him might be easier for her than being left alone. Especially if there’s an alien after her.
She might not be afraid, but what will he do? Sounds like he’s not sure himself. Very well done.
Really interesting. Such an intense story. 🙂
Ha! Given her usual propensity for finding trouble and not following orders, he’d be better off keeping her close where he can keep an eye on her! Good luck with the submission. Hoping you hear good news soon!
Simply a smiling visitant here to share the love (:, btw outstanding style .
I’m betting he’ll hand her a weapon. This story sounds great.
Andi sounds determined – I like that. Good luck with your resubmission. 😉
Darn, I thought he was about to kiss her! lol Maybe he’s thinking about it???
I think he’s gonna give in and let her fight. Tom’s respects Andi obviously…and more! 😉
Oh! The tension! Good luck on your resubmission! 🙂
Sounds like he’s considering it–or has already decided to let her fight. Great tension in this scene. I can’t wait for his answer! Good luck on the resub!