Hello and welcome to another Weekend Writing Warriors post!
Happy 2020! Since it's a new year, I've decided to share from a new story that almost finished. It's the third story in my Shifter Towers series, PIKA OMEGA PLUS ONE.
Set-up: This is from the beginning of the story in Milo's point of view.
"I'm going to miss you so much." The kiss I placed on Odega's fuzzy head didn't seem like enough, but it would have to do. I had to leave him behind and catch the bus or I would be late for my first day back to work. "I'll only be a few hours. Until I get back, Uncle Malone and the girls will take good care of you."
I kissed my son's head again then rushed out the door, waving goodbye to him, my brother, and my nieces. My stomach churned all the way to the bus stop, guilt consuming me for leaving Odega behind. It was the first time I'd gone anywhere without him. But I couldn't bear to be apart from him. Not ever; not with how I'd lost his father.
I kissed my son's head again then rushed out the door, waving goodbye to him, my brother, and my nieces. My stomach churned all the way to the bus stop, guilt consuming me for leaving Odega behind. It was the first time I'd gone anywhere without him. But I couldn't bear to be apart from him. Not ever; not with how I'd lost his father.
PIKA OMEGA PLUS ONE
Shifter Towers book three
Milo
My mate died in a horrible car crash the night after he claimed me. I didn’t know I was pregnant with his child until he was buried in the ground. Luckily, my brother and his family supported me through it all. Now, it’s time for me to earn my keep. I’m going back to work. Not only to earn money, but to have a social life again. Even if just during the hours I’m at my job. Because I’m nowhere near ready for another relationship. Not sure I ever will be.
Yoni
I moved to Saramto to take a paid intern position at the local news station. My first time living in such a big city. And as the time limit on my contract kept looming closer, I hoped to come across something to keep me here. Nothing did. Until I met Milo and his adorable son. Now, I want them to be mine and I have no desire to leave. But my time is drawing near. While I pray for some miracle to come along and let me stay, I must find a way to tell Milo I have to go.
COMING SOON!
The first book in the series,
BUNNY OMEGA ON THE RUN
is available in digital and print:
Amazon US | Universal Buy Link
The second book in the series,
MINK OMEGA IN HIDING
is available in digital:
Amazon US | Universal Buy Link
The first book in the series,
BUNNY OMEGA ON THE RUN
is available in digital and print:
Amazon US | Universal Buy Link
The second book in the series,
MINK OMEGA IN HIDING
is available in digital:
Amazon US | Universal Buy Link
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Your snippet is so fine. I loved every word.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Charmaine!
Delete"Odega's fuzzy head" made me wonder if he was human or pika and I'm still not sure. Where I'm from, everybody calls them whistlers. That's where the ski resort got it's name.
ReplyDeleteHe's in human form. Just at the stage where his newborn hair has fallen out, and his new hair is growing in. But, that's interesting information. I didn't know that.
DeleteThat urge to always be near a loved one after turmoil or loss is so strong, even when it's time to have independent lives or be apart for a little while.
ReplyDeleteVery true
DeleteThat first parting from a child to return to work is the hardest. I hope Milo realizes it will get better. Great beginning to a new work!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. He knows it's something he must do though.
DeleteGreat beginning to this new story, full of anguish as he leaves his loved one.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane!
DeleteA snippet full of feels! Sounds like a great story coming...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Veronica!
DeleteA lot of sadness and guilt in this snippet and in the blurb.
ReplyDeleteYes, very much so.
DeleteThat was a great tease to know what happened to her husband. What an emotional snippet!
ReplyDeleteHis husband. Thank you, Karen!
DeleteNice hook. Catches reader's interest and heart immediately.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Nancy!
DeleteOh...that last line!
ReplyDeleteI remember those days, leaving kids to go to work--especially when they had days off of school. The worst. Now it's my dog making me feel guilty when I go out the door to work...
Great snippet, Jessica!
I remember those days, too. Now that I work mostly from home, they make me feel guilty for sending them to school. Though my dog does make me feel guilty when I have to work away from home.
DeleteThank you, Teresa!