Hello and welcome to another Weekend Writing Warriors post!
Thank you to all those who visited last weekend! I'm now sharing snippets from the fourth book in my Shifter Towers series, HIS OMEGA ON STAGE. Like all the other books in this series, it is an MM paranormal romance. This story is finished, but I'm waiting to hear what happens next with it.
Set-up: In last weekend's snippet, I introduced Jun, the alpha of the book. He was heading to work for another boring night. Or, so he thought. I'm continuing from where I left off.
Or so I thought until I got there and saw my boss, Kathie, the owner of KMM—Kathie’s Music and Merch—at the back of the store, literally ready to pull out her dark-brown hair.
“Thank the stars you’re here.” She handed me a tall, yet thin cardboard box. “My father was rushed to the hospital a couple hours ago, and I need to get there.”
“Why didn’t you call me to come in earlier?” I felt bad for sleeping in and lazing around all morning while she was stressing the whole time. Sure, my job was boring, but Kathie treated me well, and we got along. “You know I would have.”
“I know.” She lightly touched my forearm.
**That's ten, but I've included a little more so you can really get to know Jun.**
“But the doctor said he was stable, and I needed to discuss things with Sanjeet, the rep from Adan Records, before AI’s signing tomorrow.”
She nodded toward a stack of tall cardboard boxes like the one I held. “This is only some of the display for tomorrow’s signing. I need you to help those coming down from AR to set up. Felix is coming in to work the store so you can do that for me.”
“Okay.” I nudged her toward her office. “I’ll take care of it all. Now, get your stuff and go to your father.” She didn’t need to stress about anything else.
While Kathie gathered her belongings, I rang through a couple customers. The part of my job I was used to. Setting up the event room for the signing would be new for me. Usually Kathie did that herself. Sure, I’d retrieved items for her when the store wasn’t busy, but I’d never been left to complete the task on my own. Or even with support staff from AR. But I wasn’t worried. She wouldn’t trust me with the task if I couldn’t handle it.
HIS OMEGA ON STAGE
Shifter Towers book four
Jun
For leopard cat shifter, Jun, being the rogue alpha in high school hadn’t helped him as an adult. Though he sometimes believed he was ready to find a mate, past experiences taught him that those he loves eventually leave him. So, he protects his heart by seeing omegas looking for nothing more than a one-night stand. Until he runs into someone from his past.
Ash
As the first omega signed to Adan Records, AI is anxious for the release of his debut album. Being a leopard cat shifter instead of an actual leopard like the rest of his family has always made him feel small and insignificant. But now he’s about to shine bright in front of the world, all on his own, without an alpha by his side. He doesn’t need one, and definitely doesn’t have time for one. Though when he runs into someone from his past who knows him as Ash, he wants to give this alpha all of his attention.
On Stage
But with all the problems that fame brings, will Ash be able to make a relationship work? Will Jun fight for the omega he’s sure is his fated mate? Or will they just let each other slip away, believing what they have just isn’t enough?.COMING SOON!
The first book in the series,
BUNNY OMEGA ON THE RUN
is available in digital and print:
The second book in the series,
MINK OMEGA IN HIDING
is available in digital and print:
The third book in the series,
PIKA OMEGA PLUS ONE
is available in digital and print:
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I actually used to enjoy working retail if the boss was supportive. This was a nicely realistic scene with a good rapport between the characters.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I tried to make it realistic with my experiences working retail.
DeleteCharmaine Gordon July 18, 2020 late 5:4O evening. As always, Jessica, I always enjoy your snipets.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Charmaine!
DeleteSo far so good; he's doing what he should to help her. Somewhere, somehow, something will go wrong, though.
ReplyDeleteOh, something goes wrong, but it has nothing to do with Jun. ;)
DeleteLove how you show us his character through his support of his boss. Hard to believe this guy was a bad boy. :) Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenna! He may have been labelled a "bad boy" in high school, but how long do those labels really define a person?
DeleteI agree with Cie. Your retail experience comes through as very real. Good look at Jun!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teresa!
DeleteNice introduction to him and his work ethic. Way to step up! What could possibly go wrong . . .
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy! So much could go wrong, but it's definitely not what anyone from either company was expecting. Stay tuned!
DeleteNothing like new challenges to tackle but he seems confident. Enjoying the story very much, great snippet! Gave me an even better sense of the character...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Veronica! Yes, he is generally agreeable to try something new.
DeleteI'm glad he has a more interesting assignment today.
ReplyDeleteYes, and the assignment the next day is even more exciting, but we're not there yet.
DeleteIt's always a good thing when a boss trusts you with extra work and new tasks. Raises and promotions may eventually follow.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! There's no room for promotion where he is, but there's a lot of changes coming for him.
DeleteVery realistic scene put me right there and gave me a better sense of the character. Enjoying the tale.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen!
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