Welcome to Snippet Sunday. I thought I'd change it up a little this week. I have a new release! So this is a snippet from The Gryphon and His Thief.
If you missed the last weeks snippet from The Gryphon & His Thief, here's the link. Chapter 3 #1 
Set up: We're jumping a few paragraphs from last week. Calli awakes to find Darrien in her room and she demands to know who he is and why he's in her room. Darrien believes Calli is his wife reincarnated and he has another chance to keep her safe. Only he's confused why she doesn't recognize him.
*The excerpt was modified to fit the 8 sentence limit. There are a few long sentences.
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"Callista, we must talk," he said. "I am not sure—"
"Who's Callista?" she questioned, interrupting him before he took this further.
"You don't remember me, do you?" he asked. She could see a battle going on inside of him as if he couldn't comprehend why she didn't know him.
Yeah, confusion seemed to be catchy tonight. "For your information, crazier-than-the-mad-hatter-on-a-good-day, my name is Calli. So you have the wrong girl if you think I'm this Callista chick."
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Wrong girl? Darrien doesn't believe so. How will he convince her when she thinks he's a nutter?
I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek at The Gryphon and His Thief. Love to read your comments and know what you thought about the snippet. Thanks for stopping by!
Next week look for another snippet from my Paranormal Mystery tale, The Gryphon and His Thief.
If you're interested in knowing more about The Gryphon and His Thief, here's a blurb:
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Blurb:
Some Treasures are Priceless…
A long time ago, a Gryphon shifter’s duty was to guard and protect the people of the tribes, but Darrien Andros failed to keep his human wife safe from harm. Cursed for the crime, he must guard everything in the Museum of Cursed Antiquities forever, never to truly live and never to die. Centuries have passed, but when he encounters a thief, who uncannily resembles his dead wife, he is convinced he has a second chance.
Calli Angelis is hired to steal Hecate's Stone from the Museum, believing she would be returning it to its rightful owner. She never really trusted the person who hired her and now Darrien makes her doubt her motives, too. He also has her questioning the possibility of reincarnation when the attraction between them ignites into something she can no longer ignore.
As the two work together to unravel the mysteries behind the stone, it becomes apparent an old and dangerous enemy from Darrien’s past is determined to have history repeat itself.
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One of them is in for a rude awakening when her real identity is revealed, and I bet it’s her.
Elaine,
lol- Could be right.
She is a sassy thing, isn’t she? Love it!
PT,
She is that and more! lol
Love love love the mad hatter line! Great snippet this week. Can’t wait to find out more.
Cecilia,
So glad you liked that reference. heehee
Ooh, what is going on here? She obviously is out of it, not realizing her full name is Callista. Great eight, very intriguing.
Neva,
You missed a lot since last you visit. Centuries ago, Darrien was cursed because he did not protect Callista (his wife) and she was killed. Darrien believes Calli is he wife Callista reincarnated. He thinks this is his chance to set things right.
Calli has no idea what he’s talking about. lol
We shall see how this plays out…
I know, I have some serious catching up to do! 🙂
It seems like he’s on the right trail, even if Calli doesn’t realize it yet or is in denial.
Carrie-Anne,
Time will tell if Calli catches on or even believes in such a thing as reincarnation. It’s a lot to take in. lol
My first thought here was “Yeah, death will do a number on your memory . . .” 😀
Great bit, Karen!
Sarah,
lol- Death would do that, wouldn’t it?
Oh what fun ahead with the confusion you’ve set up. Love the snippet.
Charmaine,
So glad you enjoyed the snippet. 🙂
Can’t wait to see how he convinces her. Great snippet!
Emmy G,
Thanks Emmy. 🙂 Stop by next week to see how things go.
I’m surprised she doesn’t see a connection even if he is crazier than the Mad Hatter. 🙂 Fun snippet, Karen.
Thanks so much, Siobhan!
He remembers her so well. He loves her so much and in spite of time and impossible odds, he’s found her again. Love the story.
Very nice. I love a good mad hatter reference!
I can totally see how a certain amount of explaining would be required here LOL. Can’t wait to read more, this is a great story going on. Another excellent excerpt!