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 2 #4 
Set up: This takes place a few paragraphs after last week's snippet. Darrien followed Calli back to a motel where he now is now deciding on his next move. This is in Darrien's POV.
*The excerpt was modified to fit the 8 sentence limit.
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He meant to perch on the roof of the building and keep to the shadows of the overhanging tree, but at the last second landed on the earth behind the shrubbery, a location opposite where the thief had parked and with a good view of her next move without being obvious.
He changed into his human form. He would have preferred the clothing he remembered from his youth, but instead fashioned himself in the current style of this era. He glanced down at himself and smoothed his hand over the I love rock and roll T-shirt. The worn blue jeans were comfortable, but then he frowned when his gaze landed on his bare feet. In the next second, he willed snakeskin boots to appear to cover them and nodded in approval. Crouching low behind the shrubbery, he waited to make his next move.
The woman stepped out of her sedan and hurried toward a room.
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Darrien is dressed to kill...or is he? Stop by next week to find out.
I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek at The Gryphon and His Thief.
Thanks for stopping by!
Stop by next week for snippet #5 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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Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
Scary…can’t wait for next week.
Cecilia,
Thanks so much!
the rock ‘n roll is an interesting detail! makes me wonder why he chose that specific attire …
EE,
Glad you enjoyed the snippet.
Such an intriguing premise! Love this.
As for the snippet, love his choice of clothes…hehe. Very cool. The boots do it for me. I wonder just what he’ll do when he confronts her. 😀
Sarah,
So glad you enjoyed his wardrobe change. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by.
I always wanted a pair of snakeskin boots!
Carrie-Anne,
Me too. 🙂
Do I love this or what! Delicious bit of business as he dresses himself, Funny and fascinating.
Charmaine,
So glad you enjoyed the snippet!
So he has other skills, too? Awesome! 😀
Ah, to have the ability to rewardrobe at will. THIS is why I love paranormal 😀 Well done!
Lisa,
lol– isn’t paranormal tales fun?
Yikes, that’s a little scary. Great eight!
Neva,
I’m glad you enjoyed the snippet. 🙂
This sounds sort of scary. I hope he’s friendly.
Elaine,
Not friendly toward a thief. lol
Good 8! Leaves me want to know what happens next! 😉
Thanks, Lauren.
I love the idea that he pays so much attention to his clothes, that’s a great detail. Really enjoying this story and can’t wait for the two of them to have another encounter! Excellent excerpt!
Great bit… It’s always a pain when you have to wear modern clothes when you’re used to breeches & cravats 😉
I like his clothes and wish I could will myself a new wardrobe like that. Great idea.
Loved it. 🙂
I want that power, I have so much trouble dressing up in the morning. Does he have a closet with all that and can deep in? Or does he create them as he goes? The second would be better for me.
Interesting snippet. liked the details of the clothes and boots.
Great snippet! I find him so entertaining.
Well, she’s in for a surprise. Great snippet, Karen. 🙂