Today, I am showcasing a snippet from my sweet medieval romance – A Voice in the Air.
Scene
Set – We are getting to know Ewen, who is trapped in a cave guarded by a troll. The troll just tossed in his food.
Excerpt -
Sweeping up a handful of stones, he limped forward through the darkness to the place where the bread was tossed. A feeble bit of light made shapes just visible. Not seeing anything scurry about, he grabbed his meal then edged back into the darkness.
As he ripped chunks off the loaf, Ewen let his mind wander. It always returned to one topic — Cadi. Did she know he loved her? He wanted to be near her. Being a squire to a knight kept him busy, and often as not, eventide found him asleep on a pile of hay in the stable.
On one joyous day, as he returned from an errand along the path over the river’s bridge, he heard her voice long before he found her hidden beneath the arch near the water. He’d almost jumped down to speak with her, but something inside warned him she wished to be alone. Was it the way she stood? Or her hood covering her face? Or simply because he was too… nervous… unsure? He’d stilled his urge to interrupt her and sat on the low stone edge of the bridge to listen.
Her voice filled him with a sense of peace. He relaxed so much he almost fell back off the bridge.
The sounds and smells of The White Goat Tavern floated into his mind. He’d spent several evenings seated in a corner waiting for commands from his liege, who hoisted mugs of ale with his compatriots. Then, and now, he swallowed down the anger caused by a knight or a customer placing their hands on her and trying to steal a kiss. She’d laugh and playfully slap at them, but when she turned, he’d witnessed the scorn and disgust on her face.
The most precious moments were those times they briefly spoke. A courteous greeting in the morning or a short moment as he requested an ale, and she replied with a smile.
Blurb and Links -
Leading an army of faeries and pixies into battle against mountain trolls was not what Cadi expected when she accepted the task of rescuing Ewen - the son of the Overseer of the Faeries.
Squire Ewen followed his liege into battle with a head full of romantic notions of knights, heroics, and damsels in distress. Being captured by a troll, thrown into a cave, and awaiting a hideous death was not how he had foreseen his adventure to play out.
Can Ewen stay out of trouble long enough for Cadi to rescue him? Will Cadi overcome her doubts and fears and bring her beloved Ewen home to Plucks Ridge?
Or will the petty evilness of The Scorned One defeat all and destroy the magickal realm?
If you love action, humour, quirky characters, and romance, then Daryl Devoré’s latest medieval fantasy romance – A Voice in the Air – is a must read.
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Lots of romance here, Daryl!
ReplyDeleteher smile and her voice - he doesn't have much to go on, but he's hooked :)
ReplyDeleteHis memories are sweet. Hope they find each other soon.
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