Sunday Snippet: You're Welcome

Geez, August has been a brutal month. The last week in particular. Not sure why, but I struggled hard, couldn't stay focused, and generally feel like I didn't get anything accomplished. Bleh.

Weirdly, the weather has been amazing. We need rain in a big way, but the temperatures were mild, which is a blessing. Actually had to break out a jacket and leggings because it got chilly at night.

Work projects are in a weird state of flux. I have a lot on my plate, and I hopped around multiple projects because of the aforementioned struggle to stay focused. I really hope I can get back on task this week.

I didn't get to watch the season two opener of Reacher, but I did make it through most of my regular shows. The first week of September is a chaos monster so I'm not sure if I'll get to make it through my regular slate of shows. Fingers crossed.

I did start the week with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and enjoyed the rewatch. Always fun when Phryne and company go on trips.

Caught another episode of Madame Blanc Mysteries. I liked the mystery and my heart broke for Dom and Jean. But Jean was spot on with telling Dom he might not be ready to be a couple.

Watched the opening to season fourteen Death in Paradise. Still not sure if I'm down with the new guy. He might grow on me, and I do like how Naomi and Darlene hold their own with him.

Enjoyed another episode of Poirot. Very fun to see him solve the mystery while not leaving his apartment. And I do think he quite loves to put Hastings in horribly embarrassing positions.

Caught another episode of Elementary. I really like it when Joan and Sherlock team up to help their extended group. Detective Bell's dilemma being resolved ended up being a lot of fun.

Watched another episode of Batman Beyond. I didn't fully remember this one, so I enjoyed getting reacquainted with it.

The episode of Lower Decks I watched is hopefully a turning point. Mariner makes me absolutely bonkers, which I'm pretty sure is the whole point. Here's hoping she can dial it back about ten clicks and I can finally settle in and like the character.

I did almost make it through an episode of Peak Practice that I started a couple of weeks ago. Sam is headed for a very bad place, which makes sense since his run is almost finished. Hoping to get the rest of the episode watched this week.

That's it for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from You're Welcome, a novella where a couple acts on their attraction.

Here's the miniblurb:

Dalyn Harris spends a lot of his time keeping his significant other, Shauna Drake, out of hack. When an old, forgotten prank catches the executive officer by surprise, Dalyn scrambles to keep Shauna's part under wraps—he has no desire to spend their anniversary in a brig cell.

And a sneaky peek…

Shauna wanted to pinch herself. I have to be dreaming. How had she finally landed exactly what she wanted at exactly the time she wanted it.

No, not it … him.

Dalyn's mouth caught hers, and he eased them backward on the mattress. Settling between her legs, his lips left hers and traveled along the column of her throat, down over her shoulder then slowly along her collarbone. Moving lower, his tongue flicked over her nipple before he drew on the taut peak.

Shauna moaned. "Gah. Yes." Her hips rolled upward seeking contact with him.

Dalyn switched sides, his mouth working magic. Shauna slid her hand between them, found his hard length, and circled her fingers around the rigid flesh. Brushing her thumb over the crown, she lightly squeezed then pumped back and forth.

Dalyn groaned. "Uhmmmm. Really wanna take things nice and slow, but I have to be inside you." He licked a trail from her sternum to her lips.

Shauna opened the space between her legs a little wider. "Plenty of time for slow later." Her hands cupped his ass and urged him forward.

Dalyn lined up and thrust smoothly into her. "Ahhhh … so hot." He drew back then surged forward again.

Shauna trailed kisses along his bicep. "Unfff … so good." She flexed her hips, meeting his groin. "Waited too long for this." For reasons … none of which she could remember right now.

Dalyn's head lowered, and his breath fanned across her breasts. He kept his pace steady and certain, adding an occasional bump against her clit. She wrapped her legs around his waist, lifting her pelvis to increase the friction between them.

Dalyn lifted his head and met her gaze. "Tell me when you're close…" He upped the speed, adding more force to his momentum.

Shauna nodded, her eyes sliding shut. Awareness scorched along her nerve endings, her breathing went shallow, and a ball of bliss unfurled in her core.

Her eyes snapped open. "I'm there. So close, Dalyn." One more thrust pushed her over the edge and she toppled into a wave of pleasure.

Dalyn locked his arms and increased his speed. "Yeah, that's it. Coming right behind you." He drove into her, his breath rasping until he burst through his release with a garbled growl.

Shauna propped up on her elbows and caught his lips with hers. Not breaking the kiss, Dalyn shifted to the side and hauled her against him. One hand cupped her face and the other palmed her ass.

Shauna deepened the embrace, pouring everything she felt into the connection with him.

When Dalyn eased back, his forehead rested against hers. "Worth the wait?" His voice scratched the quiet of the room.

Shauna smiled. "Most definitely." Her hand ghosted along his side. "Looking forward to round two."

Dalyn huffed out a laugh. "Yeah. Me too."

I like how this story is coming together. There's a bit of a surprise at the end and it's a fun one.

 

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

ML Skye