A fun way to sample new books and find new writers! Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central page, so you can visit all the participants sharing excerpts today…
My new book was released last week but I’ll finish the incident of Merys and the crocodile, and the reveal of Sobek’s identity as promised, which may take another week or two at the eight-sentence rate LOL. PRIESTESS OF THE NILE was my first published work and MAGIC OF THE NILE is the sequel to PRIESTESS.
You can read the beginning of Chapter One of PRIESTESS here on my website.
Merys has been tending an abandoned temple of the Crocodile God Sobek and doesn’t realize she’d been talking to him (in his human form and calling himself “Bek”).
Sobek forms a habit of stopping by the beach in the evenings to chat with Merys. He grows ever more attracted to her, she falls in love with him (of course or there’d be no story)…but she still doesn’t know who he is. Isis intervenes with serious threats….but eventually Sobek can’t resist sneaking back to the beach to catch a glimpse of Merys… “just to hear her sing”.
Merys has been fishing with a net in the Nile shallows when she loses her protective amulet, which unbeknownst to her Sobek had bespelled to keep his crocodiles from attacking her. With it gone, she’s easy prey…seized by a crocodile…
…something huge flashed by her in the water and struck the crocodile with enough force to shove it sideways a few feet against the current. The predator opened its jaws to deal with the threat and Merys floated free. A tiny hope of survival bloomed within her – a spurt of energy sizzled through her nerves, giving her new strength. Kicking as hard as she could with the injured leg, heart pounding, Merys clawed her way to the surface. Something solid rose from the murky depths behind her.
As Merys screamed and flailed, too weak to swim, a hard surface lay under her, lifting her completely out of the water, supporting her as if she were stretched out on a board or a raft.
When Merys regained consciousness, she was held safe in Bek’s muscular arms, nestled against his broad chest. Too exhausted to question the miracle of his presence she curled closer to him in relief while he strode across the beach toward her favorite spot under the palm trees.
(The above excerpt has been edited somewhat from the published text to fit the Weekend Writing Warrior rules and give you a complete scene. As you can see, being extremely angry and upset, Sobek shifted into his crocodile form to rescue his lady…. I’ll give you their conversation next week.)
As always, I love your comments and feedback. Although this is a published work, the input helps for the future novels…
The story:
Drawn to his abandoned temple on the banks of the Nile by an enchanting song, Sobek the Crocodile god is even more captivated by the sight of the singer herself. Appearing to her as a man, he learns she is Merys, a descendant of his last priestess. Though filled with lust, Sobek believes Merys deserves to be more than just his mistress. But the rules that govern the Egyptian pantheon forbid anything beyond a physical joining of a Great One and a human.
Merys is attracted to the handsome stranger, who arouses passions in her that no man ever has. But with no dowry and no hope of ever leaving her village, she dares not dream of the future—or love.
Sobek takes every opportunity to visit Merys, taxing his resolve to leave her pure. And when he saves her life, their mutual desire must be sated. But can a love between a human and an immortal survive the ultimate test of the gods?
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So very relieved that Sobek came through for her. Looking forward to next week’s conversation.
From the jaws of death to a romantic interlude — score! =D
Great description and pacing of this snippet, good stuff!
So worth getting chomped. . . except for the pain part, of course.:)
Exciting and so believable and then a scene From Here to Eternity. YES!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL 😉
Oh, I’m glad Bek saved her. If I had written this, I might have included some dialogue, but you described it so well just in narration. Great snippet!
Very exciting! Love the tension and relief in the same excerpt. Now what, now what?? 😀
Yay, Bek! And just in time:)
Oh my, what a rescue!! Love it.
(still playing, although my link isn’t on the wewriwa site)
Great action sequence. I’m sure what happens beneath the palms will be great too!
I have to read this book. And I will. Love it!
Lovely snippet! So glad she’s safe again!
Great sequence. I am looking forward to their chat;).
I’m glad she was rescued in the nick of time.
Don’t think I’d describe a crocodile’s back as a board–kind of a spikey board!
You paint such a vivid picture, Veronica! Incredible details! So fascinated by this story and I’m anxious to read their conversation next week! 🙂
Awe…I knew he’d save her. ~whew! Really…I hoped he’d save her~ 🙂 Good 8! I have to read this book. 🙂
I’m enjoying this story very much.
Oh, great snippet, Veronica. Love that he rescues her from his own minions. 🙂
Another vivid description! Love it. So glad she was saved just in time, and that last bit where she snuggles into Bek’s arms… *sigh* Beautiful.
I already like Bek. Love it when he takes her in his arms! Great snippet.
Rescued and safe. I was worried!!! Great descriptions!
I heard the tale of Sobek on a cruise on the Nile and always thought he would make a great romantic hero. You really make it come alive!
Oh, very nice rescue scene!
Great snippet. Love the description and thank God he got there in time! I had no doubt 🙂
I almost feel sorry for that crocodile–critter has to eat, too.
She’s too tired to question it now, but I bet the questions are coming!
Saved by the croc! 🙂 Looking forward to the next instalment.
Oh I can’t wait to hear their conversation!!! Nice job Bek!
Very romantic rescue!
Survival drama and a happy ending in a single snippet. Good stuff.
A sucker for a happy ending…I am loving this story! A little action…a little romance…and tenderness abounds..Wonderful snippet!!
Exciting and romantic! I want to know what happens when she’s rested. 🙂
Sounds like rescue came in the nick of time. This snippet was packed with action and excitement to how the crocodile was dealt with.
Wow, nice rescue, I think I like this guy.
Phew! So glad she’s safe! Great 8.