Here's the story scoop: Laina is one of the last surviving humans after earth was destroyed when the humans tried to kill the cyborgs they'd created when the cyborgs rebelled and escaped. Now the Cyborgs, with permission of the Galactic High Council have free rein to pursue the last remnants of the human race and do with them as they see fit. Rorik, a cyborg lieutenant stumbles upon Laina hiding in a ship and he captures her, thinking to get information about the whereabouts of other humans. But when the cyborg doctor on Rorik's ship runs tests on Laina, a genetic anomaly in her hand raises questions and he suddenly wonders if Laina might hold the key to the survival of the cyborg race. Can he learn to trust and love his sworn enemy if it means he might save his people?
Last week we left off with Rorik having found Laina and he has asked one of his crew mates, another cyborg Julian, to secure her so they can take her to their ship and question her. She just attempted to punch Julian but he caught her wrist and forced her to her knees.
The human shut her eyes, wincing with pain as she took a deep breath, her long dark lashes spiked over her pale cheeks. Rorik had the sudden urge to brush his fingertips over her lashes, to see if they felt as soft and delicate as they appeared.
“Answer me, human,” Julian demanded, shaking her a little more forcefully.
She struck, sending a fist right into Julian’s groin. He cursed, low and guttural in a sound of pure agony as he released her. She dove past a shocked Alanna and headed for the door leading out of the control room. Rorik recovered the fastest and had his phaser out, twisting the setting to stun. He struck her between the shoulder blades and she went down hard, her head smacking the floor.
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Oh ouch. That's gotta hurt. Great snippet. :)
ReplyDeleteI feel so sorry for her. Tweeted and shared.
ReplyDeleteMan that's gonna piss her off, he better watch out.
ReplyDeleteLove the setup for this story. Hurry up and finish it! (Please;)
ReplyDeleteShe never gives up, which I admire. An exciting excerpt, can't wait to read the entire book!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this story. I can't wait until you finish it.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Great choice for the 8 sentence challenge. And, since sci-fi romances are my guilty-pleasure I cannot wait to read this story. Good job!
ReplyDeleteFalling in love with the enemy (it seems like that's what's been happening!) - what a great story line! Laina is certainly worthy of his attention - she's such a fighter, and the fact that she may have something the cyborg's need is very intriguing. I'm looking forward to more of this story unfolding!
ReplyDeleteDelightful! She's such a toughie, my kind of girl! And I really liked the description of her eyelashes and his desire to touch them.
ReplyDeleteExciting snippet, loved the second sentence about her eyelashes, lovely!
ReplyDeleteShe just never gives up! Love that. I think Julian kind of admires that. Another great snippet. Poor girl is getting slammed to hell but keeps on trying. Great snippet.
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Oh man, she is ticking off the wrong guy. Or maybe he is the right guy--since he stunned her instead of killing her. I like this little glimpse into his weakness--her eyelashes. :-) Good 8, Lauren! Write faster ;-)
ReplyDeleteShe is not cooperating, she is so strong. They are going to learn how to deal with humans. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the conflict he's having. Definitely felt the tension. Great 8! :D
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