Sunday Snippet: Words Not Necessary

It's been a long week with a lot going on. My dad turned eighty last Sunday and my oldest turned thirty-two. Yep. They have the same birthday. My brothers always give me a bunch a grief over getting my dad a grandson for his birthday.

We had a nice reception for my dad, and I got to reconnect with a lot of people I hadn't seen in a long time. So nice to catch up.

Work projects continue to keep me busy. I'm making good progress but often feel like I'm spinning my wheels because they're big projects that take a lot of back and forth. This isn't a complaint; it's more an observation.

Had a slow viewing week but did manage to get through my main group of shows. The backburner ones didn't make the cut this week.

Started out with Batman Beyond and enjoyed it. I have memories of this one where Terry's secret is exposed and he finally has something of an ally.

Watched another Classic Rugrats and both were new-to-me vignettes. Thoroughly enjoyed the shopping one and the one with the snow was fun also.

Enjoyed another episode of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. As a comfort show, the amazing cast is always ready to help me slide into a happy place. Even if there's a murder to solve.

Caught the season twelve finale of Death in Paradise. Good to see Neville's team work hard to clear him of the professor's death. Nice to see the dangling plot threads tied up also. Looking forward to starting thirteen this week.

Watched another episode of Poirot and rather enjoyed the mystery. A lot gets packed into the hour-long episodes and sometimes feels a little rushed.

Really enjoyed the episode of Elementary with the dual mysteries and some insight into the captain's daughter and how she operates.

Also watched what I think is the first season finale of Return to Paradise. I'm really enjoying this show.

I think I found the new show I'm going to start this week, but I'm not absolutely set. Stay tuned.

That's pretty much it for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Words Not Necessary, a novella that explores how a couple communicates without words and make other wonder how they do it.

Here's the miniblurb:

Sometimes an outside observer can provide a lot of insight on a couple's relationship, even if they'll never understand it. London and Braun are so in tune with each other they rarely speak, yet their communication is evident for anyone to see.

And a sneaky peek…

Special kind of strange definitely described them. But also maybe … a strange kind of special. Because Braun knew things about her she'd never put a voice to.

Like how much she loved the way he nuzzled her throat. She hadn't told him how much the action heightened her awareness.

Especially like now, when his breath fanned against her ear showing how much he wanted her before he tipped her sideways and maneuvered around to get more comfortable.

And the way the rasp of his tongue over her nipple shot heat straight to her core? Never one had she mentioned how hot that made her.

And now … when he drew a pebbled tip between his lips, she squirmed with anticipation and need to have him buried deep.

Or the way he'd press openmouthed kisses down along her torso, each glide of his lips over her skin creating a tingling eagerness the lower he moved.

When his tongue dipped into her navel, the question of whether he'd go further down … or make his way back upward … flashed in her mind before he settled between her thighs and started the journey in reverse.

Up it is…

She met his mouth, welcoming the way it quieted her moan when he entered her with a smooth thrust. Her hands smoothed down his back, cupping his ass. Something else she loved … the feel of muscle and sinew under her fingers. The way they came together proved to be a tactile delight, always starting slow and easy then gaining momentum, building friction until they reached the best part…

And her favorite … the way he grasped her hips when he got close to his climax. When his fingers dug into her flesh, and his breath came in short, static bursts, she let the pleasure spiral and nudge her over the edge into orgasmic bliss.

And he'd fly right after her. One thrust … another … and a gasping shudder when he tipped over. He collapsed to his side, spooning up behind her, his lips ghosting over her shoulder. She turned and he eased onto his back, giving her space to burrow close to his side.

Wrapping an arm around his waist, her head rested on his chest … her favorite pillow … and she drifted off to sleep … sated and content.

All without saying a word.

I'm happy with how this story is coming together. It's fun to balance actual dialog with the unspoken discourse.

 

That's it for this week. Catch everyone on the flipside.

ML Skye