TIMELESS FIRE CHAPTER 34
TIMELESS FIRE CHAPTER 34
posted by Cat @ 9:23 PM
Sunday, October 31, 2004
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- Name: Cat
- Location: BULLARD, Texas, United States
C.R.Myers is a Texan—born and bred in the Lone Star State. A English/Drama teacher by profession, she received her M. A. from the University of Texas at Tyler. As a teacher and professional speaker, she designed and implemented her own creative course as well as writing college sketches, which were performed on a local television station. She decided to start writing seriously only within the last few years. Since then, she has written eleven novels. Black Ice/Shadowed Road was her first published novel. Since then, Through the Shadows, Red, Red Rose, Lady’s Game, Shattered Illusion, and Blonde Logic have been published as well as nine other stories sold to area newspapers and magazines. Through her writing, she has received cards and letters from fans from all over the US and fifteen different countries. The books have sold well and the reviews have been strong, leading to seven book signings and two out of state appearances. Two of the books have been chosen as books to be presented in Austin at the Texas Book Festival.
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CHAPTER 34
Niki echoed the words of the minister in a low monotone. The entire ceremony reeked of bad satire. Michael’s answers, in direct contrast to hers, were strong. He sounded almost eager to conclude the ceremony. In that, they were in agreement. She wanted nothing more than to leave—get away from the cold room with the long, disappearing stares. What came next was more than she was prepared to take in.
"I now pronounce you man and wife." Finally, the minister uttered the final words. He turned to Michael expectantly, "You may kiss the bride." Michael touched her arm, turning her to face him. Her legs trembled in anticipation. Not of the kiss, although the thought of his lips pressed against her did make her nervous. The trembling was more significant than that. She had set a course for her life. Now, would come the hard part. She would have to live it.
She stood mesmerized as he brought his face closer to hers—her eyes fixated on his full lips. They felt moist and warm. A delicious tingling coursed through her body. As he pulled back, she wondered if he’d felt the same thing.
Handshakes were next, followed by a solemn walk to an awaiting cab. He opened the door. She slipped inside, and the cabbie pulled away from the curb. Her new life had truly begun.
“Would you like a glass of wine?
Throughout the trip Michael behaved as a perfect gentleman. She didn’t know what she had expected, but it certainly hadn’t been that. His polite civility made her feel small and petty. Why didn’t he fight her? Why didn’t he yell and curse? He acted as if they were lovers instead of strangers—enemies. His attitude was unnerving.
Michael took a sip of his wine. Too fruity for his taste, but he didn’t really notice. All his attention was centered on his wife. Wife!!! Even thinking the word made him want to laugh. He had been on his best behavior all evening. The ploy had kept her off balance—confused. He could tell by the way she looked at him. Curious. Frightened. His anger would have been understandable. Expected. But this. He lifted his glass in a mock salute. She did the same.
“Is the wine to your liking?
“Yes. Very nice.”
She hadn’t backed down. He had to give her that. She had to be wondering about his attitude—what he would do when they were alone. He smiled at the thought. They were honeymooning on an island. Besides the servants, they were alone. She didn’t know that, of course. The helicopter had dropped them off and left. The only way off the island was to swim. Their stay should prove interesting.
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