I've been writing Jasmine and Zane's story for a few weeks now and whilst
I still have some way to go I wanted to share an exclusive extract from the
first chapter. Love to know what you think.
Excerpt
''Run
Zane. Warn Lukas. I got this.'
He couldn't risk replying. Shifting back to
his wolf would make him faster but the city streets were full of chattering
voices as people hurried to work. He must keep his wolf identity secret from
the human world. He backed out of the
room with reluctant steps not wanting to leave Lukas's sister in danger but her
message repeated itself in his head, a litany he couldn't ignore. He must find
Lukas. As he crossed the landing and ran down the stairs he considered the best
method of communication with the dragon lord; unsure of Lukas' current
whereabouts since he last saw him in the Italian Dolomites. Outside the sun had climbed higher in
the sky, the previous deserted streets now teemed with humanity, fortunately
all preoccupied with their own thoughts. It was still a little early for the
tourists who sauntered at a more leisurely pace. He walked towards the canal.
Using the water as a communication medium would be the quickest way to reach
Lukas' dragon. He walked briskly, his long legs eating up the short distance
between the palazzo and the water. As he turned into the square he sensed
someone close by. He scanned the crowd, no one seemed interested in him but a
supernatural wouldn't be overt. He looked over his shoulder the titan hair
betrayed her, Jasmine.
Zane attributed the multitude of
butterflies in his abdomen and his quickening heartbeat to Adrenaline produced
by his need for flight rather than sexual excitement at seeing his witchy
lover. No time to find out why she was here the demon could be in pursuit. To
acknowledge Jasmine's presence would put her on the demon's radar. First
contact Lukas. No distractions. His hair fell over his eyes as he shook his
head to clear Jasmine's image and the memories it evoked from his mind. She
couldn't be real just another illusion from his fevered imagination. Jasmine
dominated his torrid dreams as he relived their passion on a nightly basis.
Despite his resolve the timing of her appearance disturbed him. Perhaps the
demon picked her out of his subconscious and taunted him? The other explanation
bothered him more. If Jasmine sensed the danger he faced she would reach out to
him telepathically. Given Jasmine's
clairvoyance and empathy it would explain her appearance. He cleared his mind.
Whilst her presence was poignant and worthy of investigation time was short it
would have to wait.
The shimmering water dazzled him. This
would only work if he became the wolf; the risk of drowning much greater in
human form. He searched for a quieter spot away from the waiting gondolas and
their ever present gondoliers. Flies
buzzed around the bags of rubbish awaiting collection behind one of the
numerous alfresco cafes'. There between the bins was the only place. He dived
behind them gagging at the odour of rancid food and the scattering of rodents
who sensed a predator in their midst. He tore off his clothes mindful of his
need to redress later when he regained his human form. He embraced the pain of
muscles stretching beyond their human endurance, bones cracked and reformed as
he shifted into his true form. The silver wolf sniffed the air, no human scent
in the immediate vicinity. He crept from his smelly hiding place and ran
towards the water. A sharp gasp curtailed his dive into the water. His gaze
locked with Jasmine's watery, emerald stare. Her hand reached out to him he
hesitated but before he acknowledged her his hackles rose as he sensed danger
close by, somewhere behind Jasmine. He must go. If he lingered he risked
himself and Jasmine who would be collateral damage in the demon's pursuit. He
leapt into the dark, still waters of the canal with Jasmine's screams ringing
in his ears.'
©Jane Hunt 2014
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