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Medieval Monday Week #2

9/28/2020

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Welcome to Medieval Monday, Week #2!
 
I am still a crass newbie at this, but I love this time of year and I love medieval romance. If you feel the same, it will be worth your time to check out the Medieval Romance Lovers Page. Highlanders, vikings, French and English noblemen and women – a wonderful treasure box of stories filled with passion, upheaval, and happily-ever-afters.

The theme this fall is nature and I’ve decided to continue with Lachlann and Deidre’s trip to a Christmas tree farm in the Piney Woods of Texas. My medieval hero has fallen forward through time, but he is what he is – a medieval, Norse highlander.

In this snippet, since Deidre is driving them to the farm, he has time to reflect. 

The way she touched him… His breathing hitched. Touch. It had been something he’d yearned for all his life, the feeling changing and strengthening as he grew older.

Growing up, his family lived in close quarters. They sat close together when they ate. They’d had to if they were all to fit round the table. He’d often slept with his older brothers, his size becoming an obstacle long before his age. His parents and grandparents had been openly affectionate. He’d been used to touch, but Allasan hadn’t. She didn’t like it and had expected him to respect her space.


Deidre was always touching him, and it wasn’t always sexual. By day, she showered him with frequent, loving gestures of affection. At night, she snuggled against him as close as she possibly could. And as for sex, her hands were all over him constantly.

It grounded him, comforted him, excited him. Her caresses filled a need deep within him.

How could he ever leave her?

How could he stay?
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10 Comments
Cathy MacRae
9/28/2020 13:35:27

Wonderful snippet, Anastasia!

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Anastasia Abboud
9/28/2020 17:38:46

Thank you, Cathy! Happy Medieval Monday!

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Mary Morgan
9/28/2020 16:29:46

Oh, I love this, Anastasia! Happy Medieval Monday!

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Anastasia Abboud
9/28/2020 17:39:32

That makes me feel good. Thanks, Mary! Happy Medieval Monday to you!

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Jenna Jaxon
9/28/2020 17:18:49

Wonderful snippet! He seems to yearn so for her touch. Why would he want to go back? Happy Medieval Monday!

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Anastasia Abboud
9/28/2020 17:40:18

Jenna, thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Happy Medieval Monday!

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Judith Sterling link
9/28/2020 18:07:46

A lovely scene, Anastasia. I'm a "toucher," too! :)

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Anastasia Abboud
9/30/2020 22:42:24

Thanks so much, Judith! And same here! :)

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Ruth A. Casie link
9/30/2020 08:16:37

His conflict is so palpable. This is a great snippet. Well done.

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Anastasia Abboud
9/30/2020 22:43:12

Thank you, Ruth! That means a lot coming from you.

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