“Some people think days like today are most unlucky …” He purred.
She smiled, tilting her head. “But I’ve never been superstitious.”
A flash of white teeth. Clear blue eyes tinged with grey gleamed as he leaned in close. Dangerously close.
“So you have no fear of black cats crossing your path, my lady?” A dark whisper, murmured in her ear.
Her heart thumped hard in her chest. Could he hear it?
“No . . . not at all. They are such–beautiful, elegant creatures. Who simply need to be–appreciated.”
She caught her breath as she felt his strong, nimble fingers wrap around one wrist, gently caressing it. He spoke again, his voice husky and deep.
“And you have the right touch to tame the beast, my lady?”
She sighed. “Just let me show you . . .”
A dark laugh. “With pleasure . . .”
the armitage effect 
Purrrrrrrrrrr… Very nice images conjured up there, Angie 😀
I thought so myself–gave me a delightful little frisson. 😉
Can’t even begin to describe the tingles the images I conjured up caused 🙂
Thank you, Clo and welcome. Glad it “worked” for you, too. 😉
Oh, it more than worked 🙂
Pssst, it’s me … Clorinda … I just get tired of typing out my name all the time 🙂
OK, gotcha! I do understand. It’s why I use acronyms all the time in my volunteer work. Why write out Butler County Humane Society when I can use BCHS or Bark in the Park when it’s easier to do BiTP? 😉
Absolutely 🙂 BTW, I really admire your commitment to the rescue world … my husband is a veterinarian. To me, anyone working to save animals is a hero 🙂
Oh, thank you. 😀 That’s wonderful about your hubby. I am so proud of my former student who is now our town’s vet with a thriving clinic (two lady vets work with him). Watching this big, strapping guy work ear mite medicine into one of the kitten’s ears so gently made me smile. ❤
I instantly thought of RA as MC when reading this, as I have just finished reading Discover of Witches and beginning the second book in the series. Thanks for the ‘fright’!Love the thought of him hearing ‘her heart’!
Thanks, Ann and welcome. Glad I inspired you with that tiny ficlet. ❤ I do think he'd be the most seductive, compelling vampire EVER.
Purrrow ! He is definately a big black cat! Couldn’t have put it better myself. Love it.
Angie if you want to read a good blog about ‘Urban and the shed crew’ by a fan who was there on both days and met Richard also, go to gpg44blog Blondes prefer gentlemen – It’s Laura Day’s blog. Think you’ll like it.
Oh yum! Just the vision I needed to take with me as I start my Great Migration today!
So sensual. I was almost with you My Lady xx