The Holly and the Ivy
Chapter Eleven
Hurts. The slightest shift of my shoulders sends spikes of pain through my body, followed by waves of nausea. I need to calm down…breathe... But I can’t. There is… I push my tongue against a rubber ball blocking my mouth. I’m gagged! My heart beats faster. Cold sweat is running down my body. Cold. I can’t think, everything is so sluggish. My head hurts. Pictures flash through my mind… Everything slams back into my senses. Diarmad… he bit me… he fucking bit
'a loophole for lifesaving measure' Perfect! You should definitely represent them, if it becomes necessary.
Next chapter tomorrow. Sorry for the cliffie.
Thank you for your review!
It's very difficult to answer reviews and not reveal everything. So, yep, someone screwed up. They should have listened to Noël. They had a reason not to do this, though.
...to connect them. Hmmm, good thinking. But there is more.
Thank you for you review, Def! Glad you liked the chapter and thought the breakfast scene was realistic. I won't tell you how long it took me to write it.
Er...it actually is the continuation of the prologue. Are you referring to this sentence: ' Nothing has changed since last year, or ten years before, or...'?
This means all the years before, when Noël visited Christmas mass with his grandmother.
Diarmad completed his part of the mating ritual. Exactly. Why did he do this?
Nope, no dying for lack of love when I'm the author...
Thanks again for an astute review, Peter. I admit the prologue might be a bit confusing.
Lit! Questions...will be answered next chapter.
'embracing their connection' made me smile.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and questions, Lit. It helps so much in getting a better writer.
Lights On!
Black out – Lights on!
Seeing what is veiled
By the dark.
Black out – Spot on!
Aiming at what’s dimmed
By the dark.
Black out – Wake up!
Hearing what is hushed
By the dark.
Black out – Stand up!
Unmasking what’s cloaked
By the light.
The Holly and the Ivy
Chapter Ten
Diarmad folded me into his arms. “I have been thinking… Seeing that being close to you has improved my condition unexpectedly, we could postpone the joining ritual, giving you more time to decide if you want this. Us.”
“What do you want?”
“What I want is irrelevant. I am Seraei. Your world was lifted off its hinges. I cannot imagine how it must be for you to learn of us, to come to terms with what is expected of you, but I can give you more time.”
I couldn’
Lol, poor Ronan. He probably wishes he could look through doors now.
Yes, someone is very power hungry. They have to hurry if they want to overthrow Diarmad and they know it.
Thank you, Def.
'That precognition is very handy.' Indeed. He might need it in the near future...
Oh yes...getting closer still.
Thank you for your outrage on Noel's behalf, Puppi.
The Holly and the Ivy
Chapter Nine
Landyn made me show up in the kitchen at too-early o’clock six days a week. At least he had either a freshly made smoothie or protein shake waiting for me. Sometimes they were even green – kale or something – but still tasted surprisingly good and I only pretended to choke on them. He fell for it every time and launched into long-winded explanations about which ingredients he’d used and how healthy they were. Too funny. Then we went to the gym. Of course, Dia
Listen to the 12th Piano Sonata...
I never thought of that, you're right. Amazing.
There will be a lot of change still, but you're right, Noël is getting there. And Ronan better be careful next time.
Thank you, Peter. I always love to read about your thoughts.