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To Trap A Demon – Dark Urban Fantasy, Multicultural

Excerpt:

“Why don’t we go back to my place? Relax, open a bottle of wine and get to know each other better.” Mahlon leaned in closer to his dance partner, “It’s so difficult to get to know people in clubs.” His allure surrounded her, weakened her defenses. His hand found her hip, pulling her into him. The opposite hand travelled up her bare arm, sending small electric pulses through her body, igniting her pleasure impulses. “I would like for us to enjoy each other.” He trailed a finger up her neck. His fingers tickled her hairline brushing against the full, freeform kinky fro framing Jasmine’s brown-sugar face.

“I have to work in the morning.”

Mahlon spun her out then pulled her closer to him again, holding her body tight against his as they swayed to the music.

“You don’t have to, but if you do stay, my assistant will buy you whatever you need.” He touched the nape of her neck, her body heat rose a few degrees and her breathing hitched.

“Tempting but…”   She stepped back so their bodies wouldn’t be so close.  She shook her head, “I’ve never done this before. I just came in to relax, have a drink and unwind.”

“I don’t want to pressure you. It’s just…” He briefly closed his eyes; his mind scanned her body, sensed her arousal, “It’s completely up to you. We don’t have to do anything more than talk. Though I’m not going to lie, I’m not going to turn down sex either.” He bent his head closer to her ear, spoke in a low tone, “But I really want to get to know you without the audience, someplace we can relax and be ourselves.”

“Hmm.” She took in a breath, leaned into him until her head rested on his chest.

He breathed out slowly emitting a musky aroma of sex, power and danger most humans mistook for a rich exotic cologne.

“You smell delectable, almost good enough to eat.”

A wide smile played across his lips, “Now you’re teasing.”

She laughed and Mahlon struggled with remembering her name.

Jessica…Juanita… Jasmine… like the flower

“Jasmine.” He spoke her name, soft and slow, “Delicate as the flower, sweet yet seductive.” He continued, his tone low, “I have a car outside. If it’ll make you more comfortable, I can send someone to retrieve your car. Or you can drive.”

She nodded and though it may have been in time to the music and the mix of alcohol and his allure, Mahlon took it as an affirmative.

“Links to other Excerpt Monday writers”

Joining us this week:

Jane Bled, Yaoi/M-M Erotica/Vampire/Paranormal/Horror (PG 13)
Danie Ford, YA Urban Fantasy (PG 13)
Heather S Ingemar, Dark Fantasy (PG13)
Babette James, Fantasy Romance (PG13)
Cynthia Justlin, Contemporary Romance (PG 13)
Kaige, Historical Romance (PG 13)
Julia Knight, Fantasy Romance (PG 13)
Jeannie Lin, Historical paranormal romance (PG 13)
R.F Long, Fantasy (PG13)
Shawntelle Madison, Paranormal Romance (PG 13)
Debbie Mumford, Fantasy (PG 13)
Bria Quinlan, Rom Com (PG13)
Megan S, Paranormal (PG 13)
Rosalind Stone, Women’s Fiction (PG 13)
Jo Lynne Valerie, Paranormal Romance (PG 13)

Kendal Ashby, YA (R)
Jax Cassidy, Contemporary (R)
Cate Hart, YA Paranormal (R)
Inez Kelley, Romantic Comedy (R)
Aislinn Kerry, Fantasy (R)
Jeanne St. James, Contemporary Erotic Romance (R)
Cherrie Lynn, Paranormal Romance (R)
Jeanette Murray, Romantic Comedy (R)
Christa Paige, Paranormal (R)
Michelle Picard, Fantasy Romance (R)
Mary Quast, Contemporary Romance (R)
Alexia Reed, Urban Fantasy (R)
Zora Stout, Contemporary Erotic Romance (R)

Sara Brookes, Erotic Sci Fi (NC 17)
Emily Ryan-Davis, Romance (NC 17)
Ella Drake, Historical Paranormal Romance (NC 17)
J.W. Hankins, Dark Fiction (NC 17)
Annie Nicholas, Paranormal Romance (NC 17)
Kim Knox, Erotic SF Romance (NC17)
Michelle Polaris, Erotic Futuristic Romance (NC 17)
Bryl R. Tyne, Contemporary M/M (NC 17)

Note: I have not personally screened these excerpts. Please heed the ratings and be aware that the links may contain material that is not typical of my site.

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