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Hens Lay Eggs

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ULFBEHRT'S LEGACY By Holly Bargo

4/3/2020

 
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Fleeing horrific abuse and an uncaring legal system in the USA, Zoe lands in Norway to study archeology, specifically pre-Viking civilization. With the nightclub where she worked closed down and her apartment building condemned, she needs a new job and a new place to live.

Her roommate and fellow student Tabetha comes to the rescue and invites her to move in with her family. Zoe's grateful for the offer and the warm welcome Tabetha's family extends to her, even though Tabetha's oldest brother discomfits her.

Wounded in battle against eco-terrorists who attempted to wrest control of an oil platform, elite sailor Lars moves back in with his family while he recuperates. Upon seeing his sister's roommate, he discovers that his father's "pow" theory of love isn't just a cute story: Zoe stirs his blood like nothing else.

Zoe's not looking for a relationship, but Lars' gentle persistence shows her that she can trust him. However, an enemy wants to make Lars suffer by harming what will hurt him most, and one of Zoe's abusers wants her back. She saved herself once, she'll have to do it again. ​

Excerpt 

Disembodied screams woke him. Before he hardly recognized what he was doing, he found himself in the doorway of his sister’s bedroom. 

“Hush!” Tabetha hissed at him as she wrapped her arms around her friend who whimpered like a kicked puppy. Zoe’s eyes were wide open, but unfocused. 

“What’s wrong?” he asked hoarsely, the young woman’s distress making his heart pound inside his chest. He practically vibrated with the need to hold her, to gather her close to his body and shield her from whatever terrorized her dreams. And then he’d give her greater pleasure than she’d ever known. 

“She has nightmares,” Tabetha answered and rocked Zoe back and forth, murmuring childish nonsense to her in a soft, sing-song voice. 

“About what?” 

“She won’t talk about it. They’ve have been less frequent these past several months, but I suppose recent stress stirred up whatever lurks in her memories.” She sighed. “Sometimes she cries out his name, but I’m never sure if he’s her tormentor or rescuer.” 

“What can I do?” Lars asked, wondering who “he” was. 

“Go back to bed, Lars. She’ll be fine for the rest of the night.” 

“I’ll sit here for a while longer.” 

Tabetha shook her head and said wearily, “She’s not yours, Lars.” 

“She will be.” 

“Oh, God, not you, too,” she groaned. 

“Please tell me you don’t believe Dad’s ‘pow’ theory of love at first sight.” 

“I didn’t until today,” Lars admitted sheepishly. He reached over and ruffled his sister’s hair. “You’ll find your true love.” 

“I’m not looking for him, that’s for sure. I have things I want to do with my life before settling down with a husband and popping out babies.” She looked at her friend, now sleeping peacefully. “I think she has plans, too, that don’t involve marriage and children.” 

“Plans can be changed.” 

“Oh, you’re such an obstinate man,” she grumbled and threw a decorative pillow at him. He caught it.

“Go back to your room and go to sleep. And keep your hands and dick to yourself.” 

​Lars tossed the pillow back and reluctantly rose from the trundle bed. He cast one last concerned glance at his sister’s roommate and returned to his own room, making a mental note to investigate her background. If she wouldn’t tell him, then he’d find out what haunted her through other channels. ​
Daryl Devore
4/8/2020 10:31:49 am

The beginnings of an interesting read. What mysteries/horrors is he going to discover.

Tena link
4/8/2020 12:15:21 pm

What is haunting her dreams and what does Lars have planned are good hooks to interest the reader. Enjoyed your Excerpt. Good luck. Thanks for sharing.

Janet link
4/8/2020 03:07:42 pm

Love at first sight and problems ahead

McKenna Dean link
4/8/2020 03:22:38 pm

I love it when two wounded people can become stronger together. :-)

Linda McLaughlin link
4/8/2020 03:29:49 pm

Sounds like a very emotional story. I loved Tabetha and how she talks to her brother.

Ed Hoornaert link
4/8/2020 11:41:54 pm

He's very determined. I assume his determination won't edge over the line into stalking.

Kayelle Allen link
4/9/2020 06:19:33 am

Definitely something in her past that needs rectifying. I hope this goes in her favor.


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